In an urgent message to the government, the founder of UK Black Pride, Lady Phyll, says there is “no time to stand still” when it comes to racism and discrimination. UK Black Pride returned to London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, on Sunday (11 August), with performances from the likes of Thanyia Moore, rapper Reptile
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Pose star Billy Porter has revealed that he gets emotional when thinking about how far queer representation on TV and in films has advanced. Speaking exclusively to PinkNews ahead of his headline act at Brighton Pride on Saturday (3 August), the actor reflected on how the entertainment world has progressed since he entered the industry
The premier of New South Wales (NSW) has formally apologised for the Australian state’s historical criminalisation of gay men. Homosexuality was criminalised in Australia’s most populous state until 1984 and “dozens” of gay hate crimes were recorded, partly because of the hostility created during the HIV/Aids pandemic. Now, Chris Minns has apologised for the “unforgivable
“People come to my show in a Toyota, and they leave in a Rolls Royce, because I put on a great show,” says Luann de Lesseps, aka Countess Luann. Yes, ladies and gentlemen (and everyone in between) – this is the countess speaking. We have arrived. It’s been more than 15 years since the reality
Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown is now officially married to Jake Bongiovi, the son of US rock singer Jon Bon Jovi. The pair reportedly tied the knot in a secret wedding ceremony with just their “closest” friends and family in attendance, just over a year after their engagement in 2023. Brown, 20, married Bongiovi,
Trans TikTok influencer and model AJ Clementine has revealed that she has broken up with her boyfriend of five years. AJ Clementine, 28, shared news of the split with her 2.3 million TikTok followers with a video posted with the caption “me thinking he’s about to ask me to marry him” and followed up with
I Kissed a Boy contestant Dan Harry has lent his voice to a BBC documentary HIV, PrEP & Me, to help end new cases of the virus by 2030. Harry announced on his Instagram page last June that he had volunteered to take part in a “ground-breaking” HIV vaccine trial, during which he would be
JoJo Siwa has revealed her least favourite member of the Dance Moms cast. In an interview with vlogger Joey Graceffa, Siwa answered “uncomfortable questions” in a “spill or spew” episode that has been shared with his nine million YouTube subscribers. Siwa singled out former castmate Mackenzie ‘Kenzie’ Ziegler for liking TikTok videos that made fun of
Lesbian influencers Caitlin and Leah have hit back at trolls who mocked the former’s body after she gave birth to their second child. The TikTok couple welcomed their daughter Lyla Anna in April. Caitlin gave birth using Leah’s eggs. Leah carried the couple’s baby boy, Oakley, who was born last year using Caitlin’s eggs. “These
Irish actress Nicola Coughlan has stolen hearts as Penelope Featherington in Netflix series Bridgerton, but there are several facts fans may not know about her. Coughlan, who plays the youngest Featherington daughter in the hit period drama, is a vocal LGBTQ+ ally, who last month called for what we’ve all waiting for in the show:
London’s newest lesbian bar La Camionera has officially opened its doors as a permanent venue. La Camionera – Spanish for female trucker, but also slang for butch lesbians – first opened in February in East London on a temporary basis. Over the weekend, however, it launched as a permanent venue in Hackney, with the owners
Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa has become a household name now that he’s stepped into the Tardis full time, but there are some facts that fans may not know about him. Gatwa first appeared on screens in the long-running BBC sci-fi series as the fifteenth (if you count David Tennant twice) Doctor in last year’s anniversary
TikToker Kevin Leonardo is facing a fierce backlash online after posting a video while wearing Youthforia’s new foundation shade, 600 Deep, which is designed for Black skin. In the video, the influencer compares 600 Deep to Fenty Beauty’s darkest shade, explaining why the new beauty product has been controversial. Leonardo begins the video by applying
Dannii Minogue‘s ground-breaking dating series is back for round two with I Kissed A Girl, but this time with more of a sapphic spin, with a cast of queer women and a new female narrator in TikTok comedian Charley Marlowe. Speaking to PinkNews, Charley revealed just how much kissing there is in the dating show,
Drag star and political activist Pattie Gonia has made sure that lawmakers can see the forest for the trees, during a meeting to help combat deforestation. The drag artist was spotted in the senate basement, wearing a tree-inspired outfit during a legislative session on Tuesday (16 April). After Bloomberg correspondent Steven Dennis posted a picture
Pop fans have declared Missouri singer-songwriter and “Good Luck, Babe!” star Chappell Roan as the music industry’s next big queer icon following her stellar Coachella set. The 26-year-old star, whose real name is Kayleigh Rose Amstutz, made waves on social media over the weekend after she gave a particularly sapphic performance at the California music
JoJo Siwa’s former TV dance instructor and Dance Moms star, Abby Lee Miller, has reacted to the star’s bad-girl-era single “Karma”. Siwa’s new track portrays her new persona, with lyrics including “Karma’s a b**ch, I should’ve known better.” Response to single has been mixed, with some people calling the rebrand JoJo’s ‘Miley Cyrus’ moment – amid
TikToker Cherry, who posts under the handle @ittybittycherry, has said she loves her body hair – and the fact that it inspires other women to feel comfortable in their skin. The content creator told PinkNews she initially stopped shaving, embracing her natural body instead, after getting requests online. “I just [wondered]: why am I shaving anything
Australian comedian Hannah Gadsby confesses that they don’t see themselves as an activist, despite using their latest Netflix comedy special to elevate “a diversity of voices”. Gadsby, who uses they/them pronouns, became a household name following the release of their comedy special Nanette, in 2018. Their latest comedy special, Hannah Gadsby’s Gender Agenda, debuted on
Nick Sturniolo – best-known as one of TikTok’s Sturniolo Triplets – has spoken about the exact moment he realised he was gay. The Sturniolo Triplets, who have 6.5 million subscribers on YouTube (not to mention their other channels), are rarely seen without one another, and have generated a devoted fan base for their particular brand
Australian singer-songwriter G Flip has described coming out as non-binary as a “very euphoric moment”. In an interview with PinkNews, G Flip previously admitted when they originally came out as gay, their parents had no problem with it, but coming to terms with their child’s non-binary was more diffcult for them. “They didn’t know much
Alana, Kevin and Megan, a throuple from Northern Colorado, are using social media to raise awareness of their relationship – and polyamory. The trio, who says they love one another equally, met through dating app 3Fun, after Alana decided she wanted to explore her sexuality while dating Kevin. Polyamory means a person having simultaneous close romantic
Is Regina George actually a lesbian? Well, actress and star of the new Mean Girls remake Reneé Rapp has been dropping some serious hints on social media. As if viewers weren’t excited enough for the Mean Girls remake – based on the 2018 Broadway musical adaption of the original 2004 film – Reneé Rapp, who
A man who believes gaming publisher Rockstar stole his likeness in the Grand Theft Auto VI trailer has announced his intention to sue. Lawrence Sullivan, better known as the ‘Florida Joker’ posted a viral TikTok clip in which he called out Rockstar for what he believes to be the use of his likeness. During the
A person’s journey through their gender-identity is as unique as the person going through it. In this episode of Ask the Aunties, our fabulous queer agony aunts answer give advice to a person wondering if anyone could be too young to realise if they are trans or non-binary. Queer agony aunts Lee Gray and Karnage
Meet Auntie Lee and Auntie Karnage, PinkNews’ resident panel of advice-giving experts! In this edition of Ask the Aunties, they offer advice to a young person who is asking themselves a common question: “Am I gay?” As a young person begins to grapple with questions about their identity, the exploration of their own sexual orientation
Following almost 15 years on our TV screens, the Drag Race franchise finally crowned its first-ever cis woman winner, as Pandora Nox took the Drag Race Germany crown. Not only is Nox the AFAB (assigned female at birth) queen to win any franchise, she is also the first lesbian to ever win a season of
Nicole Maple Coenen has sent sapphic TikTok crazy with her wood-chopping videos. Coenen, who has over 1.2 million followers, has become known as the internet’s resident Canadian lumberjack, often seen in the depths of the forest chopping wood with an axe – or even a sword. “My FYP just pointed out the fact I’m bi
Musician and influencer Jordy has spoken about falling for someone he met on Instagram, revealing the trials and tribulations of long-distance relationships. “In September, I got a message on Instagram from a random guy who saw one of my TikToks”, Jordy says, noting that he’s had flirtatious messages in his DMs before but that this
Zendaya has proven she’s a queer icon by wanting to direct a romance movie about two Black girls. The Euphoria star cemented herself as an LGBTQ+ ally through her character Rue, who struggled with compulsory heterosexuality throughout the show. Coupling up with Jules, played by Hunter Schafer, the pair shared many onscreen moments that were
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