Baby Reindeer is one of the most popular shows on Netflix right now, and its led to a lot of questions about Richard Gadd – the writer and lead actor – and his stalker. The show is inspired by real events; Gadd says he was stalked and harassed by a woman over the course of The post This deleted scene from Baby Reindeer offers up a happy ending – for one character at least appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
RuPaul’s Drag Race finalist Alexis Mateo has explained how taking part in All Stars 1 in 2012 “ruined” her friendship with a co-star. Lashauwn Beyond was right: this isn’t “RuPaul’s Best Friend Race”. But Ru seeming tried tried to make it so in All Stars 1, ordering the 12 contestants to pair up and compete The post Drag Race finalist says taking part in All Stars ‘ruined friendship’ with fellow queen appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Self-confessed former porn addict Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, is seemingly planning to launch “Yeezy Porn”, despite a chorus of “no thank you, we do not want this” from almost every corner of the internet. The controversial rapper, who released gospel-inspired album Jesus is King: A Kanye West Experience in 2019, is reportedly set The post Kanye West is reportedly planning to launch a porn site, and everyone’s saying the same thing appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
If you’re a RuPaul’s Drag Race viewer with a social media account, you’ve probably seen the fandom going wild for one specific meme from All Stars 9 contestant Roxxxy Andrews. Following the cast reveal for All Stars 9, fans were ecstatic to hear Florida-based queen Roxxxy will be making her werk room return for the The post All Stars 9: The very best Roxxxy Andrews ‘You Can’t Read The Doll’ memes appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
One of the stars of hit US sitcom The Office US – inspired by the UK comedy starring Ricky Gervais – has said she campaigned to remove a gay joke from an episode because she “didn’t feel good about” saying it. Appearing on Rainn Wilson’s podcast Soul Boom, Angela Kinsey reminisced about the show, which ran The post Actor had gay joke removed from an episode of The Office because she didn’t ‘feel good about it’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Stories that former college swimmer turned right-wing activist Riley Gaines has won a $10 million (approximately £8 million) payout from Whoopi Goldberg have been more than a little exaggerated. Posts on Twitter and TikTok claimed Gaines had won a defamation lawsuit against The View co-host, with users saying they were “glad” the swimmer had finally The post No, right-wing activist Riley Gaines hasn’t just won $10m from Whoopi Goldberg appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Ellen DeGeneres has complained about getting “kicked out of show business” in a new stand-up routine, following her long-running talk show coming to an end amid ongoing controversies about staff treatment. During the opening night of Ellen’s Last Stand… Up Tour, at Largo at the Coronet Theater, in Los Angeles, last week, DeGeneres joked about The post Ellen DeGeneres hits out about getting ‘kicked out of show business’: ‘I’m mean, old and gay’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Caitlyn Jenner’s friend, housemate and business partner has lauded Donald Trump as the “best president” for the LGBTQ+ community, in a new social media post. Sophia Hutchins, a conservative consultant and a transgender woman who lives with Jenner in Malibu, posted a video on Instagram responding to the criticism her support of the former president The post Caitlyn Jenner’s business partner Sophia Hutchins claims Trump is ‘best president’ for LGBTQ+ people appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Humza Yousaf dramatically quit as Scotland’s First Minister today (29 April), leaving many people in Scotland and beyond asking: who will replace him? Yousaf announced he would step down from the role after he faced pressure following the collapse of the party’s power-sharing deal with the Scottish Greens – the Bute House Agreement. Following Yousaf’s The post Who will replace Humza Yousaf as First Minister and what does it mean for LGBTQ+ rights in Scotland? appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Billie Eilish has announced details of a headline world tour for 2024 and 2025 – and this is how to get tickets. The singer will tour across North America, Australia and Europe in support of her upcoming album, Hit Me Hard and Soft. Fans can get their hands on tickets from 12pm local time on The post Billie Eilish announces world tour dates: tickets, presale info and more appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Fontaines D.C. have announced details of a headline UK and European tour – and this is how to get tickets. The group have confirmed a tour in support of their upcoming album, Romance, including a string of arena shows. The tour will begin on 1 November in Lisbon, with dates planned in Milan, Munich, Hamburg, The post Fontaines D.C. announce 2024 UK and European tour: dates, tickets and presale info appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Humza Yousaf has resigned as Scotland’s First Minister, paying tribute to his wife and children during his resignation statement. He thanked his family in the emotional press conference, held at his official residence Bute House in Edinburgh, appearing to fight back tears as he thanked them for their support during his long political career. “I The post Humza Yousaf quits as Scotland’s First Minister in tearful address: ‘I will not trade in my values’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa is set to appear in a National Theatre adaptation of The Importance of Being Earnest. Former Sex Education actor Gatwa might be preoccupied with all things Doctor Who right now, considering the new season begins in just a couple of weeks’ time, but he’s just secured a role as the The post Ncuti Gatwa to make National Theatre debut in Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Robbi Mecus, a transgender forest ranger and mountain-rescue team member who has been described as a “pillar of strength”, has fallen to her death in Alaska at the age of 52. Mecus, who led search-and-rescue missions in New York state, reportedly died after falling 1,000ft in Denali National Park and Preserve on Thursday (25 April). The post Inspirational trans forest ranger falls to her death while ice-climbing in Alaska appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Inclusive language is reportedly set to be be removed from NHS documents under leaked new plans. According to The Telegraph, government proposals aimed at cracking down on what it calls “gender ideology” are expected to be announced this week. Planned changes are said to include a ban on words such as “chest-feeding”, and only people The post NHS reportedly set to remove inclusive language from documents in Tory ‘gender ideology’ crackdown appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Kacey Musgraves has kicked off the Deeper Well World Tour – and this is the setlist for the show. The singer performed at Dublin’s 3Olympia on 28 April, playing tracks from her sixth studio album alongside fan favourites. The world tour is in support of the album of the same name, which was released in The post Kacey Musgraves opened her Deeper Well Tour – and this is the setlist appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Prominent comedian Kevin Hart, who has appeared in dozens of movies, has thanked gay legend Wanda Sykes for helping him understand the harm his past anti-LGBTQ+ jokes inflicted on others. In an interview with Anderson Cooper, Hart, who has previously apologised for a series of homophobic posts he wrote between 2009 and 2012 – which The post Kevin Hart praises Wanda Sykes for offering vital advice he couldn’t ignore about anti-LGBTQ+ jokes appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Janet Jackson has announced details of a headline UK and European tour – and this is how to get tickets. The pop icon will bring her Together Again Tour to Europe in late 2024 marking her first shows in a number of years. Fans can get their hands on tickets from 9am local time on The post Janet Jackson announces UK and European tour: dates, tickets and presale info appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
RuPaul’s Drag Race stars were subjected to “threats of violence” in the premiere of season four of We’re Here. We’re Here sees ex RuPaul’s Drag Race contestants visit US towns and cities to recruit locals to appear in one night only drag shows, with the aim of teaching their new “drag daughters” to step outside The post Drag Race stars subjected to ‘threats of violence’ in season four premiere of We’re Here appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Elliot Page has recalled the “incredible” reaction the showrunner at The Umbrella Academy had to him coming out as trans. The highly-anticipated fourth season of The Umbrella Academy is set to hit Netflix in August, with the star giving fans a hint at what to expect from the final series. Page has been a part The post Elliot Page recalls The Umbrella Academy showrunner’s ‘incredible’ reaction to him coming out as trans appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Cardi B has spoken out about the homophobia accusations after sharing her controversial thoughts on the new Netflix series, Baby Reindeer. Warning: the following story contains descriptions of violence and sexual assault. Spoilers ahead. Richard Gadd’s seven-part series, which has been critically praised, sees Donny (Gadd) dealing with a serial stalker. The show also includes graphic depictions The post Cardi B speaks out about homophobia accusations after controversial Baby Reindeer opinion appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
When it comes to songs about heartbreak, Adele has proved her unrivalled victory in the race against Taylor Swift’s new album, The Tortured Poets Department. Following the release of Swift’s divisive 11th album, the singer already tied with Madonna for the most number-one albums in the UK by a female artist. However, the singer failed The post Adele maintains historic record over Taylor Swift despite The Tortured Poets Department’s success appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
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.