Yungblud has opened up about his mental health, telling fans he “had a breakdown” after coming off stage at his own festival. Sharing an emotional on-stage clip on TikTok, the British musician wrote: “Recently, I’ve been really struggling… I’m not gonna lie to you, when I got off this stage I felt elated but 20 The post Yungblud says he ‘had a breakdown’ as he talks mental health struggles appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Things are moving in the right way for asexual representation, writes asexual activist and model Yasmin Benoit for PinkNews, but there is still work to be done… On 25th of June, just before the end of Pride Month, the UK government published the long-awaited draft of the Conversion Practices Bill. That same day, it was The post ‘Asexual inclusion in conversion therapy ban is step in right direction but not end of story’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
The second season of I Kissed A Girl is in full swing, with plenty of newbies, some sad exits and, of course, endless drama. I Kissed A Girl season two started in June (perfect for Pride Month, we say), with six episodes currently available to stream on BBC iPlayer. The show, hosted by Dannii Minogue The post I Kissed A Girl cast on ‘lesbian chaos’, sad goodbyes and non-binary representation appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
A US Postal Service employee was arrested Sunday (28 June) after allegedly posting threats online targeting a Pride parade in Texas, according to the FBI. Michael Thompson, from Clovis, New Mexico, is accused of threatening a mass shooting at a Lubbock Pride event and was taken into custody after authorities received a tip on Saturday The post USPS worker arrested by FBI after alleged mass violence threat at Texas Pride event appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
The Trump administration has threatened to withhold federal funding from a Kansas school district over a policy designed to protect transgender students from being forcibly outed to their parents. The US Departments of Education and Justice announced in a statement on Tuesday (30 June) that they are prepared to pursue legal action against Kansas City, The post Trump administration threatens Kansas school district over trans student protections appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
The Royal Shakespeare Company’s upcoming production of Othello will reimagine the titular character as a Black lesbian, with Sharon D Clarke taking on the role. The new production is set to open at the Swan Theatre on 12 February 2027, and will run for seven weeks until 3 April. According to Variety, the play “relocates The post Royal Shakespeare Company’s Othello reimagines character as a Black lesbian appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
The official Instagram account of the British Royal Family has limited comments on a photo of Queen Camilla and JK Rowling after they were flooded with trans flags. The Royal Family received backlash for posting the image on 1 July following a meeting between the Queen and the controversial author. The Instagram account said the The post Royal Family limit Instagram comments as JK Rowling pic flooded with trans flags appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Sometimes it feels like there’s a thousand new terms cropping up every day to explain personality traits, experiences, and dating history, and the only way to understand them is to carry a constantly updating glossary. During this week’s episodes of I Kissed A Girl, the term ‘Golden Retriever lesbian’, a spin-off of the popular ‘Golden The post What is a ‘golden retriever lesbian’ after I Kissed A Girl mention? appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
During this week’s I Kissed A Girl episodes, OG Ashlea and newbie Sophie brought up the term “black cat lesbian” during a discussion about types, with Sophie saying: “I’m exhausted… I just exist.” On TikTok, the LGBTQ+ community runs wild creating trends, sounds and new terms that expand language to make sense of identities. The The post What is a ‘black cat lesbian’ as term pops up on I Kissed A Girl? appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Married at First Sight UK stars Zoe Clifton and Jenna Robinson have said they get married in under three weeks, as they share fresh wedding-planning updates with fans. In an Instagram post, Zoe, 34, asked followers for photographer and videographer recommendations, adding: “BTW we get married in under three weeks!” The couple met on E4’s The post MAFS UK lesbian couple Zoe and Jenna reveal wedding date 4 years after TV romance appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Luke Evans got fans hot under the collar with his latest Instagram shots, posing with his top off in some tiny trunks at the beach. The Beauty and the Beast actor shared a series of photos from his time at Fire Island Pines, the famous LGBTQ+ summer destination off the coast of New York. In The post Luke Evans slips into tiny trunks on Fire Island as fans fawn over rippling abs appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
A man accused of repeatedly threatening mass violence against the LGBTQ+ community has been arrested by the FBI after investigators allegedly found CSAM in his possession during their investigation. Robinson De La Cruz Hilario, of Puerto Rico, is facing federal charges including interstate communication of threats, receiving CSAM, and possession of obscene visual representations of The post Man accused of Pride Month mass killing threat arrested on CSAM charges appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
UK prime minister Keir Starmer has said that the country’s parliament is the “gayest” in the world at a recent LGBTQ+ Pride reception. Starmer, who has an up-and-down track record when it comes to LGBTQ+ issues, was introduced to the podium at a Pride event at 10 Downing Street on 30 June as a “lesbian The post ‘Lesbian style icon’ Keir Starmer says UK parliament is ‘gayest’ in the world appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Zafar Mawani and Guillermo Hidalgo Ortiz vanished on 20 May and were last seen in the Isidro Fabela neighbourhood of Mexico City. The post Missing gay US couple confirmed among dead in Mexico mass grave appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Former swimmer and gay Olympic hero Mark Foster has released an autobiography, called My Double Life, which details how he juggled his career and hiding his sexuality. Foster, 56, swum in the Olympics, world championships and the Commonwealth Games and broke a number of world records during his career. He has since been a regular The post All you should know about gay Olympic swimmer and BBC pundit Mark Foster appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
An HIV worker says outreach to men who have sex with men has stopped after a February law introduced jail terms of up to 10 years and heavy fines. The post Up to 40 arrested in Niger military ‘witch-hunt’ over LGBTQ+ sexual activity appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
The Good Law Project has announced plans to take Ofcom to court, accusing the UK broadcasting regulator of failing to act against what it describes as misinformation and anti-trans rhetoric broadcast on TalkTV. The legal challenge, announced by Good Law Project on 30 June, follows a complaint the organisation submitted in July 2025 which highlighted The post Good Law Project sues Ofcom over failure to investigate TalkTV trans debates appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
FLOTUS Melania Trump has said that she supports the LGBTQ+ community… while also backing the Supreme Court’s trans student athletes ban. On 30 June, the Supreme Court upheld two state laws barring transgender girls and women from female sports teams. In a decision handed down this week, the court sided with West Virginia and Idaho The post Melania Trump says she supports both LGBTQ+ community and trans sports ban appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Legally Blonde fans can get another slice of Elle Woods action in new Prime Video series Elle, following the iconic character through her teenage years. The show, of which original Elle Woods actress Reese Witherspoon is an executive producer, premiered on 1 July, though a second season was confirmed in January 2026. The series, which The post Elle cast on why queerness had to be included in Legally Blonde TV prequel appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Canada have confirmed they will take part in the Eurovision Song Contest 2027, after the country became a full member of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). The EBU confirmed last week that Canada’s CBC/Radio-Canada had been granted full membership. This gave them access to enter Eurovision, should they wish. Today (1 July), CBC/Radio-Canada have confirmed The post Canada confirms they will compete in Eurovision Song Contest 2027 appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
YouGov UK’s bimonthly tracker surveying UK adults’ support for same-sex marriage has released data for 29 June showing that 76% of those surveyed support same-sex couples’ right to marry. The responses, collected from between 1,627 and 3,416 adults living in the UK, reveal that 51% of responders “strongly support” same-sex marriage, while 25% marked “tend The post 76% of UK adults support same-sex marriage, poll shows appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
A new survey has shown that two-thirds of LGBTQ+ school students in the US have reported feeling unsafe because of their sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. The report comes from Glisten, an organisation “dedicated to creating safe and respectful learning environments for youth of all sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions, race and The post 2 in 3 school students in the US feel unsafe due to their LGBTQ+ identity appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
The pop icon is reportedly set to address the Trafalgar Square crowd rather than perform, with plans said to be subject to last-minute changes. The post Madonna ‘set for surprise Pride in London’ appearance – but it ‘won’t be a gig’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
The British Royal Family has faced backlash after sharing a photo of Queen Camilla hosting Harry Potter author JK Rowling on the final day of Pride Month. The Royal Family’s official Instagram account posted an image of the pair meeting this week at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. The account said the meeting was The post Royal Family faces backlash for hosting JK Rowling during Pride Month appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Fresh contention has erupted at Reform-controlled Havering Council after protesters attached Pride and Trans Pride flags to unused flagpoles outside the town hall on 25 June in response to the council’s decision not to fly Pride flags during Pride Month. Council leader Keith Prince condemned the action in a 25 June video posted to X, The post Reform councillor claims protesters ‘abused our flagpoles’ by hanging Pride flags appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
On the Dish podcast, the singer also explained why they feel “left alone” in New York, and named their favourite chippy back home. The post Sam Smith says it’s a ‘disaster’ as they share one thing they miss about UK appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Village People member Victor Willis has died at the age of 74 following a “short but aggressive illness”, his family has confirmed. The singer, who was one of the co-founders of the group best known for the song “YMCA”, died on Tuesday, 30 June – one day before his 75th birthday. His passing was announced on The post Village People frontman Victor Willis dies aged 74 after ‘aggressive’ illness appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
The chant was heard as Ecuador keeper Hernán Galíndez took a goal kick, and it has previously led to FIFA fines for Mexico’s federation. The post Mexico fans hurl homophobic slur at Ecuador team in World Cup match appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Maggie Gyllenhaal has shared insight into the “true friendship” between her brother, actor Jake Gyllenhaal, and the late Heath Ledger, who starred together in LGBTQ+ cinema classic Brokeback Mountain in 2005. The actress discussed the matter in a poignant moment during her appearance on the The Drew Barrymore Show back in March. The show’s official The post Maggie Gyllenhaal talks brother Jake and Heath Ledger’s ‘true friendship’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
The US Supreme Court has upheld two state laws barring transgender girls and women from female sports teams. In a decision handed down on Tuesday (30th June), the court sided with West Virginia and Idaho in two closely watched cases, West Virginia v B.P.J. and Little v Hecox. The ruling protects similar bans in 27 The post US Supreme Court says states can block trans athletes from girls’ sports appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.