Gay hockey romance Heated Rivalry has scored one of television’s highest honours, taking home a Peabody Award on 23 April at the 86th annual ceremony. The series, which is based on Rachel Reid’s bestselling Game Changers novels and directed by Jacob Tierney, was recognised for its powerful storytelling and what judges called “arguably the biggest The post Heated Rivalry wins major award for ‘biggest cultural impact’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Queer Eye star Jonathan Van Ness has said the show’s conclusion was “bittersweet” and that they have “varying relationships” with casemates. The 39-year-old hairstylist, podcast host and television personality was the grooming expert on Netflix’s Queer Eye. Van Ness is non-binary. The final season of Queer Eye, an optimistic show about improving the lives of The post Jonathan Van Ness breaks silence on ‘bittersweet’ Queer Eye end after cast drama appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
This story was originally published by Uncloseted Media, an LGBTQ focused investigative news outlet, in partnership with Gay Times. When Evan decided it was time to tell his boyfriend that he voted for Trump, he couldn’t get the words out. “I was stuttering for 20 minutes straight on the phone,” he told Uncloseted Media and The post Inside the lonely world of MAGA gay men appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Season 13 of American Horror Story (AHS) will return later this year – and the witches are back! Trans model Alex Consani is the latest addition to the cast. Ryan Murphy’s horror anthology, with all its glamour and gore, has a devout following ahead of its forthcoming season. Here is everything you need to know The post Everything we know about American Horror Story season 13 as trans model Alex Consani joins cast appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
The livestream moment, shared on X on 21 April, has fuelled fresh arguments about stereotypes, grooming and gay male beauty standards online. The post Looksmaxxer says being called ‘gay’ is ‘a compliment’ as it means you ‘look better than average’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Hopeful fans of Disney’s Star Wars cancelled series, The Acolyte, are theorising that the show may return. The Acolyte was unusual in that it was set much further back than most Star Wars stories: 100 years before the events of The Phantom Menace. The show investigates the dark forces behind a series of Jedi murders. The post Why fans of cancelled Star Wars show The Acolyte think it might make a comeback appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Writing for PinkNews, Chloe Kelly, who came out as trans when she was 45, explores the origin of the term the “red pill” and how it has been co-opted by the toxic manosphere… For most of my life I tried to be a successful man. To be desired by women and respected by men. I The post ‘I took the real “Red Pill” at 45 – then the manosphere corrupted it’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
As we all know, sexuality is a spectrum, and as such there are a number of different labels to ascribe to yourself – should you want one. But do you know what abrosexual means and how it differs from bisexual? Let’s find out. There’s a reason that the LGBTQ+ acronym has a plus sign in The post What is abrosexuality and how is it different from bisexuality or pansexuality? appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Caitlyn Jenner officially came out as transgender in 2015, aged 65. However, she has revealed in a new interview that she had originally planned to transition much earlier, before she turned 40. In a new video recorded for AOL’s Maker Conference, the controversial right-wing figure and former Olympian explained why she waited: “Those were real The post Caitlyn Jenner reveals she originally started to transition in the 1980s but ‘had boobs removed’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Stonewall’s new chair, Kezia Dugdale, has apologised for comments she made about JK Rowling earlier this week following scrutiny from the LGBTQ+ community. Dugdale, the former leader of Scottish Labour, was announced as the new Chair of Stonewall on 19 April and will take up the role in September. Her appointment comes after the charity The post New Stonewall chair apologises for recent comments in support of JK Rowling appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Slovenia has announced that it will air films and documentaries about Palestine instead of the Eurovision Song Contest this year in protest against Israel’s inclusion in the competition. The European country had already announced that it would not submit an act or song for the competition. Broadcaster RTVSLO then shared on 23 April that it The post Slovenia to air Palestine docs instead of Eurovision to protest Israel inclusion appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
After the success of Baby Reindeer, Emmy-award-winning Richard Gadd has returned with Half Man. The BBC six-part TV drama was created and written by Gadd, who also stars in the show. It’s a highly anticipated series, following the critically acclaimed Baby Reindeer. While Half Man is a departure from Baby Reindeer, the new show is The post Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd’s ‘brave’ new project Half Man met with mixed reviews appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Lauren says staff gave shifting reasons for rejecting her state ID, before Soho apologised for an interaction that “did not meet our standards”. The post Black trans woman kicked out of gay bar in ‘discrimination’ row that ‘shouldn’t have happened’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
A 43-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 23 years after deliberately transmitting HIV to multiple male victims. Adam Hall was convicted at Newcastle Crown Court on 23 April of grievous bodily harm on seven victims, including rape for four of those victims, with the intent to transmit The post Man given life sentence after deliberately transmitting HIV to victims across England appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Richard Gadd was launched into fame thanks to his hit Netflix show Baby Reindeer – and is now making headlines again due to new project Half Man: but who is this actor and creative tour-de-force, and is he married? Let’s find out. Gadd has thoroughly entertained audiences with his one-man comedy shows but off stage, he The post Everything you need to know about LGBTQ+ Baby Reindeer and Half Man creator Richard Gadd appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
American singer-songwriter Kehlani has dropped their fifth album, Kehlani, in tandem with their 31st birthday. The Grammy-winning lesbian, who uses she/they pronouns, dropped the self-titled album on Friday (24 April). In response, fans and critics alike have been praising the R&B singer. Kehlani boasts some impressive featured vocalists. Guest appearances include Lil Wayne, Missy Elliott, The post Kehlani drops new album to rave reviews: ‘Songs explore the fullness of female/non-binary sexuality’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
These days, Donald Trump is well known for his anti-trans stance. But ten years ago, when he was still a first-time contender for the Republican presidential nomination, he held quite different views. As reported by People, when asked for his thoughts on a North Carolina law limiting bathroom use during a NBC Today Show town The post Resurfaced clip shows how dramatically Trump has turned against trans rights appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Reality star Mark Francis Vandelli has opened up about his sexuality in a raw, emotional chat on Ladies of London. Vandelli, who rose to fame on E4 series Made in Chelsea, is the only male main member of the Ladies of London cast. He explained that he’s “spent 20 years being treated like a freak”, The post Mark Francis Vandelli opens up on his sexuality in raw chat: ‘I will not be branded a freak’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Florida governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill this week that bans local governments from supporting Pride celebrations and other DEI initiatives. The bill, which was signed on 22 April, will stop local governments in the Sunshine State from “funding or promoting or taking official action as it relates to diversity, equity, and inclusion”. At a The post Ron DeSantis bans local governments from supporting Pride and DEI in Florida appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
The president and CEO of GLAAD has called out Brendan Carr and the Federal Communications Commission for their inquiry on trans representation in media, saying it’s causing “harm [to] LGBTQ Americans”. “Parents should absolutely have a say in what their kids watch, and parents already know that seeing an LGBTQ person on screen or in The post GLAAD president slams FCC crackdown on trans media: ‘Seeing an LGBTQ person on screen does no harm’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Campaigners cite Section 195 of the Equality Act 2010 and last April’s Supreme Court clarification as they demand policy changes. The post Parkrun and other sporting bodies face legal action because they’re trans inclusive appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Start your engines, because RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 11 is here! The 18-strong cast of queens returning for All Stars 11 was announced on 22 April after months of speculation. The fan-favourites back for another chance at the crown sashayed their way down the runway, reintroducing themselves to the world in a sickening video. The post Here’s the RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 11 cast out of drag appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
John Waters celebrated his 80th birthday in signature subversive style with a cake topped by an image of a “Rush” brand poppers bottle. Photos from the celebration were shared on social media on 19 April by Rajendra Roy and offered a glimpse into the filmmaker’s delightful party just days ahead of his official 22 April The post John Waters celebrates 80th birthday with cheeky poppers birthday cake appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Billy Porter has revealed he hasn’t been invited back to the Met Gala since his show-stopping debut in 2019, when he arrived carried on a platform in a gold, Egyptian-inspired look for the event’s “Camp: Notes on Fashion” theme. Speaking in a 22 April interview on SiriusXM’s Bevelations podcast with Bevy Smith, Porter said that The post Billy Porter says he hasn’t been invited to Met Gala since 2019: ‘Don’t go places I’m not welcome’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Colman Domingo has defended the upcoming biopic Michael amid criticism that it “whitewashes” sexual abuse allegations against Michael Jackson. Speaking Wednesday (22 April) on Today, Domingo, who plays Michael’s father, Joe Jackson, said the film deliberately focuses on the singer’s early life and career and aims to present “an intimate portrait” of Jackson’s rise to The post Colman Domingo defends Michael Jackson biopic’s omission of abuse allegations appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Morphine Love Dion is one of the 18 queens returning for RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 11. The season 16 contestant was announced for the All Stars 11 cast on 22 April, alongside icons like Kennedy Davenport, Morgan McMichaels and Vivacious. The announcement video saw the returning queens walking the runway in glamorous drag looks, The post Drag Race All Stars 11’s Morphine Love Dion doesn’t like fan pressure to come out as trans appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
A former drag queen who once led Manchester Pride has been elected as a Reform UK councillor and has called on councils to stop funding Pride events. Michael Felse, who performed under the drag persona Ethol Mary and led the 2011 Manchester Pride parade, won the Barton and Winton by-election in Salford on 22 April The post Former drag queen elected as Reform UK councillor appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
A.G. Sulzberger was asked what accountability steps the paper is taking, as GLAAD accused the Times of dodging responsibility for harm to trans people. The post New York Times defends coverage after mum of trans teen demands accountability appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani has appointed Black lesbian librarian Shawn(ta) Smith-Cruz as chief keeper of the city’s records. Smith-Cruz took up the post of Commissioner of the Department of Records and Information Services (DORIS) on 22 April, alongside two other appointees: Paul Ochoa as Commissioner of the Department of Design and Construction and The post Mamdani appoints Black lesbian librarian as New York City chief records keeper appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
The rapper also said he has “never had sex with a girl” and spoke about feeling “paranoid” under scrutiny after coming out. The post Lil Nas X shares true feelings on his sexuality: ‘It really bothered me’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.