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Politics
Feb 21

Elon Musk’s chaotic CPAC appearance has viewers Googling ‘is he on drugs?’

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TV
Feb 21

Erik Menendez claims he and his brother Lyle have been ‘bullied’ and ‘assaulted’ in prison

Exclusive
Feb 21

The White Lotus star explains why she turned down Drag Race guest judge spot

Having fun and standing in front of a photo booth style blue curtain.

Identity
Feb 21

Number of Americans who identify as LGBTQ+ hits record high

Politics
Feb 21

Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon appears to give ‘Nazi salute’ at CPAC

Donald Trump with his head tilted.

US
Feb 21

LGBTQ+ groups sue Trump administration over executive orders: ‘We won’t be silenced’

Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Liz Truss speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference.

Politics
Feb 21

Liz Truss tells right-wing conference UK is ‘failing’ and needs MAGA-style movement

A silhouette in front of a trans flag.

Opinion
Feb 21

‘The fight against ableism mirrors the fight against transphobia’

US
Feb 21

Trump administration’s ban on Julianne Moore kids book backfires spectacularly

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Governor of Maine, Janet Mills

Politics
Feb 22

Governor of Maine confronts Trump over trans athlete ban

Hunter Schafer

Celebrity
Feb 22

Hunter Schafer’s new passport lists her as male

Politics
Feb 21

Elon Musk’s chaotic CPAC appearance has viewers Googling ‘is he on drugs?’

Pep Guardiola manager of Manchester City.

Sport
Feb 21

Pep Guardiola hit with homophobic abuse by Real Madrid fans

Spain's former football federation boss Luis Rubiales

Sport
Feb 21

Luis Rubiales found guilty of sexually assaulting Jenni Hermoso with World Cup kiss

Byron Donalds

Politics
Feb 21

Trump endorses Byron Donalds for Florida governor despite not formally running for role

Matt Bomer in a blue blazer and white shirt with silver chain poses for photos against an reddish background.

TV
Feb 20

Matt Bomer issues update on his new ‘gay Golden Girls’ series Mid-Century Modern

Music
Feb 20

Same-sex kiss shouldn’t make The 1975 members liable for cancelled festival costs, says lawyer

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Aimee Lou Wood and Charlotte Le Bon in The White Lotus season three.

Exclusive
Feb 21

The White Lotus star Aimee Lou Wood on sapphic vibes between Chelsea and Chloe

Exclusive
Feb 14

Heartstopper meets Bridget Jones in Harry Trevaldwyn’s ‘bold’ young adult novel and TV show

Natasha Rothwell in a matte dress smiling at the premiere of The White Lotus season three

Exclusive
Feb 16

The White Lotus’ Natasha Rothwell on what convinced her to return for season three

Exclusive
Feb 07

Laverne Cox remains defiant in the face of Trump’s anti-trans oppression: ‘I refuse to be a victim’

Aimee Lou Wood lifting her hand up with a shocked expression and Natasha Rothwell smiling in two separate stills from an interview with PinkNews.

Exclusive
Feb 07

Why do queer people love The White Lotus so much? Season three cast have their say

Cherry West (left) and Dita Garbo (right)

Exclusive
Feb 11

Drag Race UK star, 50, talks queer history with teen drag queen, 18

Exclusive
Feb 06

Changing the Game director: ‘Trans kid playing sports have to be activists – that’s not fair’

Exclusive
Feb 05

KT Tunstall on Clueless the Musical and debut album turning 20: ‘It could easily have not worked’

Lady Gaga in a white dress stood against a pair of silver curtains posing.

Video
Feb 21

13 facts about Lady Gaga you might not know

The cast of Yellowjackets in the woodland with a silhouette with horns behind them.

TV
Feb 21

11 facts you might not know about Yellowjackets

Jess in Channel 4's Go Back To Where You Came From

TV
Feb 19

Gay woman’s immigration views change after visit to country with gay death penalty

Cherry West (left) and Dita Garbo (right)

Exclusive
Feb 11

Drag Race UK star, 50, talks queer history with teen drag queen, 18

Aimee Lou Wood lifting her hand up with a shocked expression and Natasha Rothwell smiling in two separate stills from an interview with PinkNews.

Exclusive
Feb 07

Why do queer people love The White Lotus so much? Season three cast have their say

Piper Niven stands on the second rope while making her entrance to the ring and Leyla Hirsch celebrates after winning her match during AEW

Video
Feb 03

16 LGBTQ+ wrestlers you need to know about as WWE comes to Netflix

Donald Trump, pictured.

US
Jan 30

Trans student reacts to ‘terrifying’ Trump inauguration

Jade Thirlwall

Music
Jan 20

Former Little Mix star Jade to headline Mighty Hoopla festival 2025

Gay Russian tennis player Daria Kasatkina of Russia plays a backhand in Melbourne, Austalia

Sport
Jan 13

The gay tennis players smashing down barriers at the Australian Open 2025

Video
Jan 03

14 facts you might not know about 2024’s breakout pop star Gracie Abrams

Maya Hawke as Robin in Stranger Things.

TV
Feb 21

Stranger Things star Maya Hawke claims producers are casting based on social media following

Jonathan Bailey (R) as Richard II Royce Pierreson as Henry Bullingbrook (L). (Manuel Harlan)

Theatre
Feb 21

Richard II review: Jonathan Bailey is commanding and campy in Shakespeare classic

Lady Gaga in a white dress stood against a pair of silver curtains posing.

Video
Feb 21

13 facts about Lady Gaga you might not know

A promotional image for Australian soap neighbours featuring 10 members of the cast looking at the camera wearing colourful clothing

TV
Feb 21

LGBTQ+ favourite soap Neighbours axed for second time after 40 years

Joe Exotic and a tiger

Music
Feb 21

‘Tiger King’ Joe Exotic releases new ‘powerful lovemaking’ song from prison

Stills from the drag race season 17 episode 8 trailer featuring kori king and jewels sparkles

TV
Feb 21

RuPaul’s Drag Race delivers tense drama in Wicked-inspired Rusical episode

Matt Bomer in a blue blazer and white shirt with silver chain poses for photos against an reddish background.

TV
Feb 20

Matt Bomer issues update on his new ‘gay Golden Girls’ series Mid-Century Modern

Lady Gaga and Beyonce in head to toe chiffon gowns in the telephone music video

Music
Feb 20

Lady Gaga confirms plans for ‘Telephone’ part two music video

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News
Feb 19

EastEnders’ most iconic – and impactful – LGBTQ+ moments from the past 40 years

World Pride is coming to Washington, D.C. – but there's so much more to the Capital Region of the USA. (Getty Images)

Culture
Feb 19

WorldPride is coming to Washington DC – but there’s so much more to the Capital Region

Film
Feb 18

13 films to watch out for at this year’s BFI Flare LGBTQ+ Film Festival

For LGBT+ History month, from left to right: An early 18th century painting of a Samurai, a relief of Niankhkhnum and Khnumhotep, and Kangjiashimenji Petroglyphs

History
Feb 17

9 surprising and strange LGBTQ+ history facts you probably weren’t taught in school

Stonewall Riots: Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson

Pride
Feb 17

Stonewall riots: No one can erase the truth that trans women kickstarted the LGBTQ+ rights movement

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Sex
Feb 12

Most popular kink in every US state revealed: ‘Alphas in the streets, betas in the sheets’

Rainbow Migration supporters at a protest

Opinion
Feb 07

‘Now is the time to strengthen LGBTQ+ asylum rights, not weaken them’

A collage of a Greek statue, a peach, a Call Me By Your Name blu-ray, poppers and an iPhone with Charli XCX on Spotify

Sex
Feb 07

The long, surprisingly versatile history of bottoming: From Ancient Greece to modern misogyny

Business
Feb 11

What does Meta’s ‘move to masculinity’ really mean for LGBTQ+ workers?

British bank notes next to a calculator and pen

Careers
Jan 20

Here’s how to earn more money this year

Donald Trump in a McDonald's chain.

Business
Jan 08

McDonald’s becomes the latest company to roll back diversity practices amid right-wing backlash

This is an image of a job interview. There is a Black man with glasses speaking to a white women with blond hair.

Business
Dec 09 2024

Kindness at work affirms dignity and social inclusion, study shows

In the foreground, a pair of black hands are typing at a computer. In the background there is a silhouette of a distressed person..

Careers
Nov 12 2024

Should you always bring your whole, authentic self to work?

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Careers
Oct 11 2024

Manchester Pride releases ‘Coming Out at Work’ guide to help LGBTQ+ staff and their employers

Business
Oct 04 2024

Toyota won’t sponsor Pride events following backlash from ‘anti-woke’ mob

This is an image of a job interview. There is a Black man with glasses speaking to a white women with blond hair.

Careers
Oct 03 2024

PinkNews and Jobbio’s Amply Network launch jobs board to help queer people find inclusive employers

Jonathan Van Ness

Tickets
Jan 22

Queer Eye’s Jonathan Van Ness announces Hot & Healed Tour: ‘We need every healing strategy’

Trisha Paytas

Tickets
Jan 17

Trisha Paytas announces US dates for The Eras of Trish Tour 2025

Wicked on Broadway.

Theatre
Jan 08

Broadway Week returns in 2025, where you can get your Wicked fix for less

Gracie Abrams announces 2025 North American arena tour dates.

Tickets
Dec 10 2024

Gracie Abrams announces 2025 North American tour dates

Dylan Mulvaney to star in premiere of new West End show 'We Aren't Kids Anymore'.

Tickets
Dec 09 2024

Dylan Mulvaney to star in premiere of a new West End show

Katy Perry announces European leg of her 'Lifetimes Tour'.

Tickets
Dec 09 2024

Katy Perry announces European leg of her ‘Lifetimes Tour’

Guns N' Roses announce 2025 UK and European tour dates.

Tickets
Dec 09 2024

Guns N’ Roses announce 2025 UK and European tour dates

Sabrina Carpenter ticket prices revealed for her BST Hyde Park show.

Tickets
Dec 06 2024

Sabrina Carpenter ticket prices revealed for her BST Hyde Park show

Sabrina Carpenter announces BST Hyde Park show for 2025 - and this is how to get tickets.

Tickets
Dec 06 2024

Sabrina Carpenter announces BST Hyde Park show for 2025

Reading and Leeds Festival announce first artists for its 2025 lineup.

Tickets
Dec 05 2024

Reading and Leeds Festival announce first artists for its 2025 lineup

A silhouette in front of a trans flag.

Opinion
Feb 21

‘The fight against ableism mirrors the fight against transphobia’

US
Feb 19

Who are the Zizians, and are they really a ‘transgender vegan murder cult’?

The body of transgender man Sam Nordquist was found dumped in a field. 5 people have been charged with murder. (New York State Police)

Trans
Feb 19

‘No indication’ brutal killing of trans man Sam Nordquist was hate crime, police say

Jeopardy contestant Hannah Wilson.

TV
Feb 18

Jeopardy! star Hannah Wilson inspired to compete by legendary trans winner Amy Schneider

A red carpet picture of playwright Chris Bush.

Theatre
Feb 17

Playwright Chris Bush says being trans in the public eye ‘terrifying’ right now

A split image of Vivian Jenna Wilson.

Trans
Feb 17

Elon Musk’s trans daughter found out about new child claims on Reddit

Stonewall Riots: Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson

Pride
Feb 17

Stonewall riots: No one can erase the truth that trans women kickstarted the LGBTQ+ rights movement

The body of transgender man Sam Nordquist was found dumped in a field. 5 people have been charged with murder. (New York State Police)

Trans
Feb 17

Five charged with ‘disturbing’ murder of trans man police say was tortured for over a month

Draven Bennington

Trans
Feb 17

Chester Bennington’s child Draven comes out as trans: ‘I’m choosing to no longer hide who I am’

Zoë Saldaña with her BAFTA Award.

Film
Feb 16

Zoë Saldaña dedicates Emilia Pérez BAFTAs win to trans nephew: ‘I will always stand with trans people’