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To mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2025, which this year marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, we remember the victims, LGBTQ+ and otherwise, who were murdered by Nazis. The Soviet soldiers who liberated Auschwitz on this day 77 years ago initially thought the place was deserted, such was the pervasive silence they were The post Nazis’ heinous crimes against thousands of queer people must never, ever be forgotten appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

On Holocaust Memorial Day 2025, the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, PinkNews takes a look at the significance of the pink triangle, the symbol that was used to identify queer men in the Holocaust. On 27 January, 1945, Soviet forces liberated Auschwitz, the Nazis’ biggest concentration camp. Each year, Holocaust Memorial Day allows the world to The post Holocaust Memorial Day: How the Nazi pink triangle became a defiant symbol of LGBTQ+ rights appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

France is set to introduce lessons in gender equality and consent into the curriculum for children as young as four years old in both public and private schools. French Education Minister Elisabeth Borne is launching a new plan to transform the sex education syllabus in schools in a bid to tackle sexual violence and violence The post France to roll out ‘essential’ gender equality and consent lessons in schools appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Dylan Mulvaney has recalled how Wicked’s Kristin Chenoweth made her musical theatre dreams “possible”.  The trans-activist-come award-winning actress is set to make her West End debut later this year and has spoken about how the iconic Broadway star gave a 12-year-old Mulvaney the confidence to pursue a career on the stage. The FAGHAG star took The post Dylan Mulvaney says Wicked’s Kristin Chenoweth made her musical theatre dreams ‘possible’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Lencia Kebede has been announced as the first Black actor to play Elphaba full-time in the Broadway musical Wicked; something that Cynthia Erivo wished for when she took on the role of Elphaba Thropp in the movie adaptation.  The Broadway production will welcome two new actresses portraying the green and pink witches, respectively. Kebede will The post Lencia Kebede is Wicked’s first Black actor to play Elphaba full-time, fulfilling Cynthia Erivo’s wish appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Comedian Paul Reubens, best known for playing Pee-wee Herman, has come out in a new documentary filmed prior to his death. A two-part HBO documentary titled Pee-wee as Himself, which premiered earlier this week at Sundance, showed Reubens discussing his sexual orientation and a relationship with a man named Guy. Reubens concealed his sexuality for The post Pee-wee Herman star Paul Reubens comes out posthumously in new documentary appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Michigan’s hate crime law is due to be expanded to protect gender identity and sexual orientation in the first overhaul of the law in 36 years. It is also expected to stiffen the criminal and possible civil penalties for committing a hate crime. The changes were signed into law on Wednesday (January 22) by Governor The post Gender identity and sexuality to be protected under Michigan’s hate crime law appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Following the finale of XO Kitty season two, fans are speculating about whether Netflix will renew the show – and actress Anna Cathcart has some pertinent info. XO Kitty is a spin-off of the To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before trilogy, adapted from Jenny Han’s books of the same name, which follows the youngest The post Anna Cathcart teases season 3 renewal for LGBTQ+ show XO Kitty appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

The co-creator of HBO Max series The Sex Lives of College Girls has reflected on putting “so much queerness” in the show as another fan favourite character is confirmed to be part of the LGBTQ+ community. Warning: spoilers for the season three finale of The Sex Lives of College Girls. In the season three finale The post Sex Lives of College Girls creator jokes show is almost ‘too queer’ as fan fave confirmed to be bi appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Actress TS Madison has spoken out against President Trump’s executive order which, amongst other things, mandates trans prisoners must be sent to prisons that do not align with their gender identity. In the order, Trump declared that the government will only recognise two genders – male and female. Madison, who is trans, told TMZ: “You The post TS Madison condemns Trump’s anti-trans crackdown amid fears ‘people will die’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

An iconic Soho LGBTQ+ venue – G-A-Y – is up for sale, with the owner citing the changing Soho scene and financial impacts from its sister venue being closed after a bouncer was accused of rape. G-A-Y Bar at 30 Old Compton Street has been listed online for annual rent of £410,000 per annum, with The post Iconic Soho LGBTQ+ nightclub put up for sale following rape allegations at sister venue appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Elon Musk’s Berlin-based Tesla gigafactory has been repurposed as a giant screen by British political campaign group Led By Donkeys in partnership with by Germany’s Centre for Political Beauty. The groups projected a five-minute protest video about the billionaire onto the factory’s exterior wall, showing how Elon Musk has continuously backed the far-right across Europe. The The post Campaign group Led By Donkeys pulls absolutely no punches with epic public takedown of Elon Musk appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

It turns out Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde – who begged Donald Trump to show mercy to LGBTQ+ children and immigrants during a powerful sermon this week – was the bishop who interred the ashes of hate crime victim Matthew Shepard, 20 years after his death. On Tuesday (21 January), during Trump’s inaugural prayer service at The post Bishop Budde helped lay gay hate crime victim to rest: ‘His death was a wound on our nation’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

The Metropolitan Police are hunting for three men after a drag performer was found dead in Soho. Steven Grygelko, known as Heklina, was a legendary drag performer who was extremely well known in the area. Grygelko was found unresponsive by her friend Joshua Grannell, also a drag artist known as Peaches Christ, and later pronounced The post Police in London hunt for three men after legendary drag queen Heklina found dead appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Following the Oscars’ nominations, Karla Sofia Gascón has made history as the first openly trans performer to be nominated for Best Actress – but not everyone is happy about the milestone. Speaking on her show, right-wing former Fox News host Megyn Kelly ranted about how Gascón did not deserve the award for her role in Emilia The post Megyn Kelly aims bile-filled tirade at trans star Karla Sofia Gascón following Oscars nomination appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Colorado representative Lauren Boebert was left red-faced after reportedly falsely accusing a cisgender woman of being Delaware Democrat Sarah McBride. According to the Daily Beast, The staunch Trump supporter, who happily repeats his wild claims without need for evidence, returned from a bathroom break to the Capitol House floor where she told those surrounding her The post Trump superfan Lauren Boebert left red-faced after ‘accusing cis woman of being trans’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

The ICC’s chief prosecutor is seeking the arrest of two senior Taliban figures for the “unprecedented, unconscionable and ongoing persecution” of LGBTQ+ folks amid spiralling gender inequality in Afghanistan. Karim Khan KC announced on Thursday (23 January) the court had filed two applications for warrants of arrest for Taliban supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada and chief justice The post International Criminal Court seeking arrests over LGBTQ+ and gender persecution in Afghanistan appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Bodies Bodies Bodies actor Amandla Stenberg will star as one of the leading characters in the wildly anticipated film adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s debut YA novel, Children of Blood and Bone. Amandla Stenberg, who most recently led Disney+ Star Wars spin-off The Acolyte, will star alongside a host of acting powerhouses who were previously announced The post Queer The Acolyte star to lead adaptation of adored fantasy novel Children of Blood and Bone appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ordered the state department to stop passport applications with “X” markers, which are used by many trans and non-binary citizens. Rubio, who previously said voting on a bill to protect same-sex marriage was a “stupid waste of time”, informed department staff of the change on Thursday (23 January).  The post Marco Rubio orders state department to stop issuing ‘X’ marker passports to non-binary people appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

It’s without a shadow of a doubt that as a queer person, especially one who grew up in the 00’s and 10’s, there’s a good chance that you have muttered the phrase “they did this on Glee” at least once in your life.  Your friends probably think you’re a bit insufferable for it. But we The post The best-ever Glee covers, ranked – from How Will I Know to Rumour Has It appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

With her Best Actress nomination at the 2025 Oscars, queer Wicked star Cynthia Erivo is one step closer to becoming an EGOT holder, and making Hollywood history. Performers with EGOT status have earned an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award, with the current list including multihyphenate entertainment powerhouses like Audrey Hepburn, Whoopi Goldberg, Elton John, The post How Wicked’s Cynthia Erivo could make Hollywood history at the Oscars appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Charli XCX has veered from Brat Summer into BRIT Winter, as she leads the 2025 BRIT Awards with an impressive five nominations. The pop megastar and “360” hitmaker has bagged nominations in categories Album of the Year, Artist of the Year, Song of the Year (for her chart-topping collaboration with Billie Eilish, “Guess”), Best Pop The post Brat summer lives on! Charli XCX dominates BRIT Awards’ 2025 nominations appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Carrie Underwood reportedly feels that she was not given “the same respect” as Beyoncé during her inauguration performance this week. The country music superstar sparked backlash from her queer fans and LGBTQ+ allies after being confirmed as one of the performers at President Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday (20 January). Even Ariana Grande liked a The post Carrie Underwood feels she didn’t have ‘the same respect’ as Beyoncé during inauguration performance appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

A Mississippi Senator has filed a “Contraception Begins at Erection Act” in a bid to “bring men into the conversation” around reproductive rights. After Trump took office this week, he stated that there are “only two sexes” and vowed to end “the government policy of trying to socially engineer race and gender into every aspect The post Mississippi Senator files ‘Contraception Begins at Erection Act’ to ‘bring men into the conversation’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

The Oscar nominations for 2025 are here, and after a 40-year career in Hollywood, Demi Moore is finally an Oscar nominee.  After making her film debut in 1981’s Choices, Moore landed her first Oscar nomination in 2025 for Best Actress for her award-winning performance as Elisabeth Sparkle in The Substance. The gory, body horror film The post Demi Moore feels ‘deep humility’ between the ‘contrast’ of her Oscar nomination and LA fires appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Miley Cyrus’s brother Trace has said he and his sisters are “genuinely worried” about father Billy Ray, after the country star performed at the Liberty Ball event to mark Donald Trump’s inauguration. Billy Ray’s shambolic performance on Monday (20 January) was plagued with technical difficulties, with the singer reportedly not being able to hear his The post Cyrus family say they’re ‘genuinely worried’ about Billy Ray after Trump performance appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

The first trailer for Yellowjackets season 3 has dropped, and it already has fans gagged. The hit Paramount series follows the tale of a team of talented high-school girls soccer players who survive a plane crash deep in the Ontario wilderness. Released on Wednesday (22 January), the trailer, set to “Bodies”, by Drowning Pool, makes it clear The post Dramatic first trailer for Yellowjackets season 3 teases tension, turmoil and ‘long-buried secrets’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Trans psychological horror film I Saw The TV Glow has missed out on nominations for the GLAAD Media Awards, which has upset some fans. The advocacy organisation announced the nominee list for the 36th award ceremony, on Wednesday (22 January). The awards honour “outstanding fair, accurate and inclusive representations of LGBTQ people and issues in film, The post I Saw The TV Glow fans aren’t happy about GLAAD Media Awards nominations ‘snub’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

The Deutsches Museum has removed an exhibit featuring Elon Musk as the row over a gesture he made earlier this week shows little sign of abating. A spokesperson for The Deutsches Museum, in Munich, said that part of the reason for the removal of the space-themed exhibit, which featured portraits of physicists and rocket pioneers The post German museum removes Elon Musk portrait as ‘Nazi salute’ controversy rages on appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

A string of queer films and performances have been snubbed by the Oscars 2025 shortlist, from emotional documentary film Will & Harper to Daniel Craig’s performance in Queer. While the 2025 Academy Awards will be huge for on-screen trans representation, with Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón becoming the first ever publicly trans performer nominated The post Oscars snubs: Will and Harper, Queer and Challengers fans among many left disappointed appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.