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As news broke that the papal conclave had elected American Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new pope, cameras panned across a cheering crowd and one gay couple took the opportunity to lock lips in a defiant show of queer visibility – going viral in the process. On Thursday (8 May) 69-year-old Chicago-born Prevost, who is also The post Gay couple go viral after kissing in the Vatican as new pope announced appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Oscar nominee Sebastian Stan and The White Lotus heartthrob Leo Woodall are set to play a queer couple in true-life tale Burning Rainbow Farm. Helmed by The Order director Justin Kurzel and based on the 2006 book of the same name by Dean Kuipers, Burning Rainbow Farm follows gay couple Tom Crosslin and Rollie Rohm The post Leo Woodall and Sebastian Stan to play lovers in queer true-life thriller Burning Rainbow Farm appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Viral parody Catholic news account, Pope Crave, has condemned previous anti-LGBTQ+ remarks made by the newly-appointed Pope, Robert Prevost. The usually light-hearted X/Twitter account, which shares news from the Vatican in a parody of the entertainment news updates company PopCrave, stated that it was “disappointed” that Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, had previously The post Pope Crave interrupts usual service to condemn Pope Leo’s past anti-LGBTQ+ remarks appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Footballers Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis have welcomed a baby boy into the world.  Australian national team and Chelsea striker Kerr and Mewis, who plays in National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) club Gotham FC and Team USA, announced the arrival of their baby in an Instagram post on Thursday (8 May).  Captioned “Our little man The post Footballers Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis welcome baby appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

X-Men star Liev Schreiber has opened up about supporting his trans daughter, saying “it didn’t feel like a big deal”.  Kai is the 16-year-old daughter of Hollywood stars Naomi Watts and Schreiber, who began dated in 2005 but split up after 11 years together.  In an Interview with Variety, published on Thursday (8 May), X-Men The post X-Men star Liev Schreiber says daughter Kai coming out as trans ‘didn’t feel like a big deal’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

LGBTQ+ Catholic groups have tentatively welcomed new pope Robert Prevost – Pope Leo XIV – as head of the Catholic Church after he previously expressed anti-gay views. Chicago-born Prevost, who holds dual American and Peruvian citizenship, is the first American to hold the role of Pope. The 69-year-old was elected on Thursday (8 May) after The post LGBTQ+ Catholics tentatively welcome new pope despite anti-gay comments: ‘Opinions can change’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

In To Kill A Mockingbird, Harper Lee wrote: “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view, until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.” It’s an idea that encourages people to empathise with someone by learning what life is like from their perspective. And it’s The post Queer Labour MP Nadia Whittome pens powerful letter to her younger self appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 10 has arrived, and has already provided the “best Rudemption ever seen” for one queen, according to fans. Warning: spoiler alert for episodes one and two of All Stars 10. For All Stars 10, things are running a little differently. As a brief re-cap: 18 queens are competing in three The post All Stars 10 kicks off with ‘best redemption’ in Drag Race herstory: ‘Can’t help but stan!’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

David Tennant has sapphics gagged after his adorable reaction to learning that he’s loved by lesbians. The Doctor Who star and LGBTQ+ ally appeared in a BAFTA Television Awards Nominees’ Party interview with comedian and presenter Charley Marlowe on Thursday (8 May), where he was asked what his top three TV shows of all time The post David Tennant has adorable reaction to learning he’s loved by lesbians appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Celebrity Big Brother star Chris Hughes has undergone an incredible drag makeover from his former co-star star Danny Beard. Beard, who won season four of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and placed as the runner-up to the recently concluded season of Celebrity Big Brother, featured on a Tuesday (6 May) episode of KLOSS Community’s Boys In The post CBB star Chris Hughes gets incredible drag makeover from Danny Beard appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Wicked star Marissa Bode has called for more disability inclusivity at the Met Gala and in the wider entertainment and fashion industries. The queer star, who portrays Nessarose in the film adaptation of the musical, has urged non-disabled people and allies to “do the work” so that more events like the Met Gala can be The post Wicked star Marissa Bode calls for more disability inclusivity at the Met Gala: ‘Do the work’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Robert Prevost has been elected as pope following the death of Pope Francis last month – but he has previously expressed anti-LGBTQ+ views. Prevost, who is the first American to hold the position of head of the Catholic Church, will be known as Pope Leo XIV. Chicago-born Prevost, who is the 267th pontiff and also The post New pope Robert Prevost has expressed anti-LGBTQ+ views appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

9-1-1 season 8 has delivered its fair share of shockers so far, for sure. However, there’s one character who’s not going through enough, to be frank, and that’s Eddie Diaz (Ryan Guzman). From near death experiences like Chimney being infected with a superstrain of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever and Maddie getting her throat slashed by a The post 9-1-1 season 8’s best Eddie Diaz moments so far, ranked  appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

A gay app creator who was once offered an $18 million (£13.5 million) deal for his idea, has spoken about the importance of representation and why he believes authenticity is the key to success. Kyle Mckitty, the chief executive of The App Kit, which creates digital tools for LGBTQ+ spaces, including events such as Everyday The post Gay app creator who was offered $18m deal shares secrets to his success appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

I shouldn’t need to tell you that the first Nazi book burning was against an institute of transgender health, but we’ve already forgotten. I shouldn’t need to explain that, after Adolf Hitler became Chancellor of Germany in January 1933, one of his first decrees was to crack down on gay and trans movements in Germany, The post VE Day 80: It took the world less than a century to forget what World War II was fought for appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Ellen DeGeneres has given fans a peek at what her new life is like in the English countryside. Chat show host DeGeneres and actor wife Portia de Rossi upped sticks and headed for England after Donald Trump won a second term as president. Their move to the Cotswolds began tumultuously, with DeGeneres having to deny fan The post Ellen DeGeneres shares glimpse into her life as a ‘farmer’ after moving to England appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Pop icon Dannii Minogue is back in the love seat and playing cupid for season two of BBC’s I Kissed A Boy, but things are set to be a little rockier this time around. Speaking at a screening for the first episode of season two yesterday (7 May), host and staunch LGBTQ+ ally Dannii Minogue The post Dannii Minogue teases ‘steamy’ I Kissed A Boy season two – and a big new twist appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

A time-jumping, surrealist video game, with a trans lesbian protagonist, is on the way – and we’re so here for it. Upcoming first-person puzzle game Crimson Tale has turned heads after a social media post showcasing the game’s story went viral earlier this week. Advertising the title on r/actuallesbians subreddit, Spanish games developer Thruster Games The post You can play as a trans lesbian vampire in upcoming game Crimson Tale appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Although we’re only about halfway through season two of The Last of Us, newcomer Isabela Merced has made a strong impression already. She stars as Dina in the post-apocalyptic drama, the new love interest for Ellie (Bella Ramsey). So far, season two of the hit series has given fans a tender glimpse of Ellie and Dina’s connection The post 14 fascinating facts you might not know about queer The Last of Us star Isabela Merced appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Trans British actor Abigail Thorn has landed a new role as a major action star, she has revealed.  Thorn is probably best-known as Sharako Lohar in House of the Dragon, a fierce admiral in the Triarchy navy, and ally to Team Green, led by Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke). Having come out publicly as transgender in The post Trans House of the Dragon star Abigail Thorn reveals that she’s landed a major new action role appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Former NFL star Carl Nassib has revealed why he felt he had to come out as gay publicly. The one-time defensive end for the Cleveland Browns, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Las Vegas Raiders came out on Instagram in 2021, becoming the first active NFL player to do so. He pledged to donate $100,000 (approximately £72,500 The post NFL star Carl Nassib shares the deeply personal and moving story behind his decision to come out appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Queer star Alan Cumming has – seemingly accidentally – given us a hint at what we can expect from Avengers: Doomsday. It was revealed in March that Cumming would appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film, in which MCU characters will team up with those from the X-Men and upcoming Fantastic Four movies, to The post Alan Cumming ‘accidentally’ lets slip secret detail about Avengers: Doomsday appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

The Vatican conclave of cardinals is currently in full swing, and the world is waiting with baited breath to find out who will be the next pope… with many LGBTQ+ people concerned that it will be Cardinal Robert Sarah. Several cardinals have emerged as possible front-runners for the papacy. Bookmakers believe that Cardinal Pietro Parolin The post Why LGBTQ+ people are worried about Cardinal Robert Sarah potentially being elected pope appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Lesbian political commentator Rachel Maddow was not holding back when asked for her take on Donald Trump’s first few months back in office. Having hosted some 70 weeknight broadcasts of her own show during the first 100 days of Trump’s second term, Maddow appeared on Late Night with Stephen Colbert on Tuesday (6 May). “We are in the midst of an The post Rachel Maddow warns US witnessing an attempted ‘authoritarian’ takeover appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Trans activist Zaya Perysian has shared her major victory in a legal battle against the Trump Administration over the removal of the ‘X’ gender marker on passports. In January, an executive order was signed by President Trump that confirmed the US would only “recognise two sexes” and directed the State Department and Homeland Security “to The post Trans woman suing Trump administration over male passport celebrates major victory appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Not for the first time, hit post-apocalyptic drama The Last of Us has been review-bombed online. A common thread of the criticism is the inclusion of fully fleshed-out queer characters and narratives. Most recently, the fourth episode of season two featured Ellie, played by Bella Ramsey, and Dina (Isabela Merced) being open about their feelings The post The Last of Us review-bombed by homophobes – again – after Ellie and Dina’s sex scene appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

House Democrat and unapologetic activist, Jasmine Crockett, showed her iconic side yet again by playing a game she coined, called “Trump or trans”, during a chaotic trans athlete hearing. The 44-year-old Texas Congressional member hit out at Republicans aiming to paint trans people as inherently dangerous during the Wednesday (7 May) Department of Government Efficiency The post Rep. Jasmine Crockett roasts Republicans with ‘Trump or trans’ game during DOGE hearing appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

You may already know about trailblazing transgender figure Marsha P Johnson, but what about her best friend Sylvia Rivera? A prominent gay liberation and transgender rights activist, Rivera was a veteran of the Stonewall riots, and alongside Johnson she is credited as one of the figures of the modern transgender liberation movement. She is often The post ‘What the f**k’s wrong with you all?’ Sylvia Rivera’s fiery 1973 Pride speech still resonates today appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

In November 2022, right-wing media was abuzz that a University of Cambridge sermon claimed ‘Jesus was trans‘. The outcry kicked off after a fellow junior researcher from Trinity College analysed and discussed various artistic interpretations of Jesus. During the analysis, the researcher asked the audience to consider the yonic depiction of the spear wound on The post There’s a long history of Jesus challenging gender norms: ‘I think of it as his coming out moment’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

While my co-author Jacqueline Kent and I were researching our biography of April Ashley, one of the most surprising people in her remarkable life was not Salvador Dali, Peter Sellers and even Michael Hutchence. It was John Prescott. The tributes to Prescott after his death have focussed on his support for the trade union movement The post How the late John Prescott and trans pioneer April Ashley forged an unlikely bond appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.