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Iraq’s parliament has passed a law criminalising same-sex relationships and trans people, with human rights advocates calling the decision an “attack on human rights”. LGBTQ+ people in the country are already often subjected to attacks and discrimination, and could now be imprisoned for a maximum of 15 years following the decision on 27 April. The The post Iraq’s criminalisation of same-sex relationships and LGBTQ+ people an ‘attack on human rights’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

With headline acts including Girls Aloud, The Cheeky Girls and Sophie Ellis-Bextor, this year’s Pride events are going to be as brilliant as ever. With so many Pride events taking place in spring, summer and early autumn, it can be quite easy to get a bit bamboozled. To help you keep track, here’s a list The post Everything you need to know about every major Pride in the UK this year– including who’s performing appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Glasgow photographer Dylan Lombard is using TikTok to share with the world what it’s like to live with mandibular hypoplasia, with deafness and progeroid features (MDP) – a condition so rare that only 15 people in the world have it, he says. Dylan, 20, who has more than 400,000 followers on TikTok, said he often The post ‘Only 15 people in the world have my condition’: Disability activist uses TikTok to raise awareness appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

As Netflix’s gripping series Baby Reindeer tops the streaming charts, it’s not just the intense storyline keeping audiences captivated: there’s also been huge interest in the true story behind it. Mainly: who is Martha in real life? Written, created by and starring bisexual comedian Richard Gadd, Baby Reindeer tells the autobiographical story of struggling comedian Donny’s (Gadd) The post The ‘real-life’ Martha from Baby Reindeer says she’s planning to sue Netflix appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

With Luca Guadagnino’s steamy Zendaya-led sports drama Challengers set to open in cinemas, film fans are going to be left thirsting over one of its stars: Mike Faist. In the horny new film, Faist stars as Art Donaldson, a tennis champion on a losing streak, seemingly unable to get himself back to winning ways. He’s The post Challengers’ Mike Faist is a former Brokeback Mountain star who once campaigned for equal marriage appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

English pop band Right Said Fred are being relentlessly dragged online after their official X/Twitter account posted a photograph of a phone box that had been repurposed as a defibrillator. The tweet, which has since been deleted, showed a phone box that had been retrofitted with a life-saving defibrillator–  vital devices that apply an electric The post Right Said Fred relentlessly dragged online for defibrillator tweet: ‘Fellas is it woke to not die’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Iraq has just passed a sweeping new anti-LGBTQ+ law that criminalises same-sex relationships, with anyone breaking it potentially facing up to 15 years in prison if convicted. The law also criminalises simply existing as a trans person, with penalties for anyone who changes their “biological gender” or dresses in an effeminate manner, reports the Independent. The post Iraq passes new ‘morality’ law criminalising LGBTQ+ relationships and making it illegal to be trans appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

A family has allegedly complained after encountering a “biologically male” performer at a Walt Disney World restaurant. The father of a family-of-four is said to have complained to a member of staff while dining at the Story Book restaurant, at Artist Point, Florida – a themed lodge with performers dressed as characters from Snow White The post Furious Disney World visitors complain about ‘male’ Evil Queen – despite being told she’s a woman appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Jaida Essence Hall has slammed racist abuse from so-called fans after being targeted online. The queen triumphed in season 12 of the flagship franchise of Drag Race before returning in the All Winners edition of All Stars in 2022, and will also appear alongside fellow champs Sasha Velour and Priyanka and The post Jaida Essence Hall slams ‘disgusting’ racist abuse from Drag Race fandom: ‘Sick of this’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

It’s very possible that you haven’t heard of Hebden Bridge. If so, you might not be aware that the quiet West Yorkshire town is home to a flourishing lesbian community. Hebden Bridge might just prove the cottage core lesbian trope has some grounding in reality, given that it’s seemingly home to a disproportionately high number The post This is how the sleepy Yorkshire town of Hebden Bridge became ‘the lesbian capital of the UK’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Daytime TV legend and perpetual LGBTQ+ ally Lorraine Kelly joined comedian Joe Lycett for a chat on Friday (26 April) on his no-holds-barred, boozy chat show Late Night Lycett. During her appearance, alongside Britain’s Got Talent judge Bruno Tonioli, the 64-year-old icon was asked by Joe Lycett: “You’ve been referred to as one of Britain’s most The post Lorraine Kelly loudly proclaims her love and support for the trans community on Late Night Lycett appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

RuPaul’s Drag Race star Crystal successfully sued right-wing activist Laurence Fox for libel, and was awarded £180,000 in damages, split between three claimants. She’s now announced what she plans to do with her share of the money. Fox was sued by former Stonewall trustee Simon Blake and RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star Crystal, whose name out of The post Drag Race star Crystal who sued right-wing activist Laurence Fox reveals amazing plan for the money appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Lawmakers in Tennessee have passed a new anti-trans bill which “intimidates families of transgender youth”, LGBTQ+ organisations in the state have said. The bill, which is a first of its kind, prohibits adults from kidnapping children and taking them to other states to obtain gender-affirming care. The bill, S.B. 2782, was passed by the Tennessee The post Tennessee passes anti-trans bill to ‘intimidate families of transgender youth’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Former Fifth Harmony member Lauren Jauregui has said she is “exploring polyamory” after splitting up with her ex-partner Sasha Mallory, but is worried that her self-proclaimed “U-Haul” status might get in the way. The queer singer recently appeared on the Two Dykes and a Mic podcast where she opened up about her love life. “I’m The post Fifth Harmony’s Lauren Jauregui wants to ‘explore polyamory’ but says she’s a ‘U-Haul b**ch’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

It’s bad news for polyamorous queens. Shakira has declared that “monogamy is a utopia” following her split from long-term partner Gerard Piqué.  The “Hips Don’t Lie” hitmaker has opened up on her experience with relationships following her split from the professional football player. Although celebrities like RuPaul and David Haye have opened up about polyamory The post Shakira declares ‘monogamy is a utopia’ following split from Gerard Piqué appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Keke Palmer and SZA are set to star in an Issa-Rae-produced comedy, according to reports. The Hustlers star and “Good Days” hitmaker appeared on Saturday Night Live in December 2022, with the actor taking on the role of host while the singer was a musical guest. And it seems that the two could be joining The post Queer actor Keke Palmer and SZA to star in Issa-Rae-produced comedy, according to reports appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Taylor Swift is officially sitting pretty alongside the Queen of Pop. Swift has tied with Madonna in a historic record following the release of The Tortured Poets Department. The “Cruel Summer” singer has officially tied with Madonna for the most number-one albums in the UK by a female artist with her divisive 11th album, which The post Taylor Swift ties with Madonna in historic record after releasing The Tortured Poets Department appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

RuPaul’s Drag Race Live! mainstay Derrick Barry has revealed the co-star she never wants to work with again. If Barry’s known for anything besides her pitch-perfect Britney Spears impersonations and her inflammatory runs on both season eight of RuPaul’s Drag and All Stars 5, it’s her brutal (and much appreciated) honesty. During her initial stint The post Drag Race star Derrick Barry names ‘nightmare’ queen she’d happily never work with again appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

I’ve been described as “one of those lesbians”. I have tattoos and piercings, I wear so-called men’s clothes and the only hair I shave is on my head.  Some people see it as a political statement, but it’s not. I’m just me, existing in a way that’s comfortable. Finding the word “butch” was freeing. Knowing The post How my butch identity taught me to uplift lesbians who are being left out of the conversation appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

A new song paying tribute to trans DJ and music producer Sophie leaves a lot to be desired, according to the late musician’s many fans. A track on All Born Screaming, the seventh album from queer singer-songwriter Annie Clark – known as St. Vincent – released on Thursday (26 April), refers to Sophie’s death. Grammy-nominated The post Music fans slam St. Vincent’s ‘terrible’ tribute to late trans producer Sophie  appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

A US combat veteran has spoken out in support of both his trans child and the fight to protect their rights. Iraq War veteran Eric Childs, from South Carolina, said in a video that he believes his time in the military “was a defence of freedom”, which includes transgender rights. He made the speech on The post Iraq War veteran shares hopes for his trans kid in moving video: ‘Every child deserves to be loved’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

You might have heard of the Lesbian Masterdoc. The document is a popular file in the queer community that breaks down compulsory heterosexuality and lays out why you might be, or might not be, a lesbian.  It was created in 2018 by Angeli Luz – who then went by the alias @cyberlesbian – when she The post How the Lesbian Masterdoc helped a generation of lesbians like me to come out appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Bella Ramsey has landed a lead role in a new coming-of-age comedy, largely about teenage cancer – which, to be fair, isn’t exactly a topic that usually generates big laughs. The Last of Us favourite will feature alongside Argylle star Louis Partridge and Bridgerton‘s Ruby Stokes, in director George Jaques’ “surprise” cancer-themed comedy Sunny Dancer. The post Bella Ramsey to star in ‘whip-smart’ comedy Sunny Dancer, about a ‘chemo camp’ for kids with cancer appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Lil Nas X has taken to his SoundCloud account to drop “Trust Me,” his new track about Grindr, sex and PrEP, and it’s everything his “greatest comeback of all time” wasn’t. The rapper released “Trust Me” on his personal SoundCloud account, a few months after dropping his comeback single “J Christ” in January, which hardly The post Lil Nas X drops horny, catchy new track about Grindr, sex and PrEP on his SoundCloud appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Showrunner Russell T Davies has confirmed that Ncuti Gatwa’s first series of Doctor Who will touch on the character’s “queer energy”. While the Doctor’s sexuality has never been explicitly stated, it was touched on in last year’s first 60th anniversary episode, when David Tennant – briefly reprising the role – said he found Isaac Newton The post Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor will explore his queerness, says RTD: ‘We’re not delivering a neutered Doctor’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Nava Mau, the trans star of Netflix’s new series Baby Reindeer, has revealed how filming the show’s transphobic attack scene affected her. Mau plays Teri, an American therapist and trans woman in Richard Gadd’s seven-part drama. The show, based on Gadd’s real-life experiences, follows his character, Donny, who is stalked online and in-person by the The post Baby Reindeer star Nava Mau opens up about being triggered by brutal scene: ‘I had physical recall’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Emmy-Award-winning trans actress Laverne Cox is being honoured by the Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library, where she will be included in the Standing on the Shoulders of Heroes exhibition. Cox, who rose to fame as inmate Sophia Burset in Netflix hit Orange is the New Black, is the latest LGBTQ+ trailblazer to be added to The post Trans icon Laverne Cox honoured by Stonewall National Museum for her ‘fearless’ advocacy appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Queen of pop Madonna was joined at her latest performance in Mexico City by trans social media star Wendy Guevara. Madonna’s latest stop on the Celebration Tour saw her arrive in Mexico City and invite prominent trans woman and influencer Wendy Guevara up on stage with her during a performance of “Vogue”. Posting on Instagram, The post Celebration Tour: Madonna invites Mexican transgender influencer Wendy Guevara to join her on stage appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

All Points East have announced more artists joining its lineup alongside headliner Loyle Carner. The artist is due to headline London’s Victoria Park on 17 August with the likes of Nas, Ezra Collective and Sainte. Tickets for all of the All Points East 2024 events are now available to buy from Ticketmaster. This article contains The post All Points East adds André 3000, Lianne La Havas and more to its lineup appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

A primary school in Southampton has issued a letter in defence of a “well-regarded” transgender supply teacher after complaints from parents.  Bitterne Church of England Primary School and Southampton City Council both jumped to the defence of the teacher, after parents questioned why they explained their gender identity to students.  Rachel Bennet, the mother of The post UK primary school jumps to defence of ‘well-regarded’ trans teacher following parents’ complaints appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.