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Jared Polis, Colorado’s out gay governor, has praised Canadian singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes for opening up about his sexuality during his gig in the state this week. “Treat You Better” hit-maker Mendes was performing at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre, in Colorado, on Monday night (28 October) when he took a moment to speak about his personal […]

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Ever wanted to smell legendary American football star Odell Beckham Jr’s jockstrap after a game? Well, you can’t, because that’s weird – but a scented jockstrap candle is the next best thing. If you’ve ever lit a scented candle and thought: “This is nice, but fresh linen and sea salt isn’t for me, I’d rather […]

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Fantastic Beasts star Eddie Redmayne has said that the Harry Potter spin-off franchise is “probably” over. The actor, who played Newt Scamander in three films, said that, despite original plans for five movies, any further sequels are unlikely. The third film, Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, the screenplay of which was co- written by […]

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The Gladiator II press train has continued to court an important demographic– the gays – with stars Pedro Pascal and Paul Mescal teasing a wrestling match that the former “would enjoy”. It’s not enough that Aftersun‘s Paul Mescal and The Last of Us favourite Pedro Pascal will be appearing in the long-awaited sequel as sweaty, […]

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In honour of the release of “Disease”, the lead single from Lady Gaga’s upcoming ‘LG7’ album, we rank all seven of the pop icon’s lead singles to date. Pop stars release singles all the time, but when Lady Gaga releases one – particularly one opening up a brand new era – it feels like an […]

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Anti-trans pundit Riley Gaines has spoken at a rally for Donald Trump, once again bringing up transgender swimmer Lia Thomas – this time describing her naked body. Gaines swam for the University of Kentucky team, racing against University of Pennsylvania’s Lia Thomas in 2022. Thomas finished first in the women’s 500-yard freestyle, making her the […]

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Kamala Harris has branded presidential rival Donald Trump “unfit to serve”, following concerns over his age. Trump’s behaviour of late has been “unstable”, she told supporters at a recent campaign event. Questions around Trump’s well-being have been on the rise after the former president danced in silence for about 40 minutes during a rally of […]

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Gay rapper Carter the Bandit sees Black History Month as a celebration of life itself. It’s about honouring the lives that contributed to the liberation of marginalised communities and the joy of “living in our skin,” the musician tells PinkNews. Black History Month has been an annual event in the UK since 1987. Every year, […]

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An inquest into the death of trans teenager Brianna Ghey has heard her mother reveal that she “knew something like this was going to happen”.  In December, Scarlett Jenkinson and Eddie Ratcliffe were found guilty of murder after stabbing Brianna 28 times in a park in Cheshire in February 2023. Both were sentenced to life […]

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Lenny Kravitz has announced details of a headline European arena tour – and this is how to get tickets. The singer will perform across Europe in early 2025 as part of the Blue Electric Light Tour. The tour will begin on 22 February in Lyon and head to the likes of London’s Wembley Arena, Munich, […]

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Queer Eye’s culture expert Karamo Brown has shared an impassioned message with LGBTQ+ voters ahead of what he calls the critical US presidential election next month. Speaking exclusively to PinkNews, the TV host expressed his concern that LGBTQ+ Americans were facing serious “challenges to our rights, our dignit, and our futures” as the prospect of […]

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Trans non-binary footballer Quinn was one of those who criticised a women’s team’s “Too Many Balls” campaign.  Boston National Football Club, the newest side in the National Women’s Soccer League, launched its “Too Many Balls” campaign on Tuesday (15 October). “Boston loves its balls… there are too many balls in this town”. We are BOS […]

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Giorgio Armani has opened up about his sexual experiences with male lovers, for the first time in almost a quarter of a century. The 90-year-old fashion designer, said to be worth more $13 billion (close to £10 billion), rarely speaks about his private life, and hasn’t commented on his sexuality publicly since an interview with […]

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The first images of Sydney Sweeney as queer boxer Christy Martin have dropped and sapphics are thirsty, to say the very least. The film, a yet-to-be-titled biopic, chronicles Martin’s rise to fame, as she became America’s best-known female boxer, who legitimised women’s participation in the sport – as well as for her husband James trying […]

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The inclusion of a trans stormtrooper in a new Star Wars book has angered the “anti-woke” brigade. The Secrets of the Clone Troopers was published on Tuesday (8 October), and included a transgender character called Sister. Alongside an illustration of the trooper, whose armour features the white, pink and blue colours of the trans flag, […]

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Wedding bells are ringing! Sex Education star Connor Swindells has married his partner, and his on-screen dad officiated their wedding. Swindells, who portrays Adam Groff in the comedy-drama series on Netflix, tied the knot with his long-term partner, while his on-screen father (played by Alistair Petrie) officiated the service. Swindells married fellow actor Amber Anderson, […]

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Corey DeAngelis, an objector of public schools who frequently criticises LGBTQ+ rights in education, has spoken out about his previous involvement in gay adult films and believes he is a victim of a “cancellation attempt”.  DeAngelis – well-known for his views on diverting public funding to private and charter schools – spoke out about the […]

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Mother has spoken, people! Ariana Grande has taken another jab at the cosmetic surgery rumours aimed at her on the “Sympathy is a knife” remix with Charli XCX.  The pop music royalty has joined forces with club music genius Charli to feature on her new remix album Brat and It’s Completely Different but Also Still […]

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An opera performance of Sancta Susanna, which features explicit lesbian sex and naked roller-skating, has outraged members of the Church. Warning: Mentions of injuries, sex, and depictions of nudity. It might not be your typical night at the opera. Still, the adaptation of the opera Sancta Susanna by performance artist Florentina Holzinger reportedly left 18 […]

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To mark Black History Month 2024, PinkNews is recommending five documentaries that highlight Black LGBTQ+ stories.  Black History Month is celebrated every October and has been an annual event in the US since the 1920s and in the UK ever since 1987. It provides the opportunity to celebrate, reflect on and understand the impact of […]

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