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Transgender rights and visibility have been prominent in recent news, with several celebrities and public figures showing support for the trans community, including Emma Watson, Elliot Page, and Calum Scott. There have also been reports of violence and discrimination against trans individuals, such as the killing of three trans women in Pakistan and right-wing lobbyists attempting to brand trans ideology a terror threat in the US. Meanwhile, some politicians, including Donald Trump and JD Vance, have made comments sparking controversy and concern among LGBTQ+ advocates.

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"Influencer Narally has gone through quite the transformation over the years during her relationship with Younglo real name Laura Najm. She was first introduced by YoungLo on her YouTube channel and the two documented their blossoming relationship. Their on again off again relationship was full of drama. As a marker of Narallys love for Laura she began getting an array of tattoos in honour of her beau. The tattoos got more extreme next getting Lauras name tattooed on her neck. The tattoos then moved to her face. And the tattoos of Lauras face and name just kept coming. Despite the drama"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-01-25T15:43Z 1.4M followers, 9.8M engagements

"The renowned gay Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani has died aged XX. The news was announced on Thursday (4 September) by the Armani company. The fashion icon was the richest LGBTQ+ business mogul in the world according to the South China Morning Post in 2024. Known for his meticulous attention to detail as well as helming a business that now turns over around XXX billion euros ($2.7 billion) a year the legacy Armani leaves behind is one of elegance commitment and class. #giorgioarmani #armani #sexuality #gay #sergiogaleotti"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-09-04T16:54Z 1.4M followers, 921.7K engagements

"A transgender Royal Mail employee has been awarded compensation after being subjected to bullying verbal abuse and physical assault. Sophie Cole was awarded 12500 ($16600) by an employment tribunal in Bury St Edmonds Suffolk with the judge deciding that Royal Mail had failed to act on the complaints. The judge said the outcome of the case was perhaps the first in the UK since the Supreme Court ruled in April that the 2010 Equality Acts definition of seggs referred to biological seggs and of a woman referred to a biological woman. Cole XX from Cambridge alleged she had been harassed by two"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-14T11:30Z 1.4M followers, 7014 engagements

"Bill Condon director of the upcoming film Kiss of the Spider Woman has said todays political climate has led to the dehumanisation of trans people. Speaking about the timing of writing and shooting his project the director revealed that the signs were already there that the trans community would be the next focus of negative political campaigns. "I wrote it the year before the election and we shot it in the spring of the election year. So it was very clear already from everything that happened that part of the playbook was going to be demonizing trans people" Condon stated. "I think the right"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-08T23:00Z 1.4M followers, 457.5K engagements

"During a meeting in the Oval Office President Donald Trump appeared to mock transgender people in remarks made in front of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney whose child identifies as nonbinary. The Oval Office meeting in Washington D.C. on Tuesday was intended to focus on trade relations but as The Independent reported it devolved into a political rally disguised as a routine press availability. Trump repeatedly veered off topic to attack Democrats the media and transgender people boasting that under his leadership We have strong borders. We have no men in womens sports. Were not going to"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-09T10:53Z 1.4M followers, 861.7K engagements

"2024 Model of the Year Alex Consani shared behind-the-scenes glimpses of her recent Victorias Secret campaign on Instagram after being announced as an Angel for this years fashion show. Alongside the signature angel wings she posted images of a tuck kit from Unclockablea trans-led brand. Consanis appearance in the shoot and upcoming show follows her trailblazing debut on a Victorias Secret runway in 2024. Consani emphasised that authentic representation means reflecting all facets of the trans communitynot limited by race body type or abilitydeclaring that the future is dolls in a previous"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-09-04T14:30Z 1.4M followers, 1.7M engagements

"Jake Paul has responded to AI generated videos that show him coming out as gay. One image showed Paul sitting in front of a Pride flag while trying to apply fake eyelashes. Another depicted him wearing multi-coloured eyeshadow and coming out as gay showing Pride-themed boxing gloves to viewers. Jake Paul has since clapped back at the wave of AI-generated videos. In a recent video Paul reacted to one of the clips and voiced his concern that the trend was getting out of hand before poking fun at the videos. While a number of viewers admitted that they couldnt tell the difference between the"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-11T18:02Z 1.4M followers, 386.1K engagements

"Meet Father Ethan Alexander Jewett @jackedpriest a gay bodybuilding tattooed priest based in Pennsylvania. He spoke to PinkNews about the challenges he has faced as a gay priest in the episcopal church as well as all the wonderful DMs he has received from people online. #episcopal #churchtiktok #lgbtq #bodybuilding #tattoos #priest"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2024-05-03T14:04Z 1.4M followers, 13.3K engagements

"One of the UKs youngest drag queens has attended his prom in a Barbie-inspired drag look with the full support of their school. Alfie Smith who performs under the name @ESME DOLL Bristol UK claims to be Bristols youngest drag queen. The 16-year-olds desire to attend prom as his authentic self was inspired by the hit musical Everybodys Talking About Jamie which was based on the real-life story of a teen drag queen. Alfie told PinkNews that he felt nervous on the way to prom and even questioned why he had chosen to go in drag. But he said his concerns quickly disappeared the moment he stepped"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-07-04T11:00Z 1.4M followers, 2.1M engagements

"Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Department of Transportation to remove decorative crosswalks bearing rainbow or other non-standard designs ordering cities and counties to eliminate decorative crosswalks murals or markings conveying artwork or other messages from their roadways within XX daysor risk losing state funding. The move mandates that pavement markings such as murals flags or symbols conveying messages be stripped unless they serve a direct traffic control or safety function. Local governments in places like Dallas Houston and San Antonio are now under pressure to decide"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-10T21:00Z 1.4M followers, 9708 engagements

"Perdurabo on TikTok also known as "Jax Squared" is a Michigan-based couple both named Jax who are both trans non-binary and autistic. They educate their audience on LGBTQ+ issues and mental health. The couple consists of 29-year-old Jax who has Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) and 24-year-old Jax who is semi-verbal. Initially using the term nonverbal they explained why semi-verbal or selective mutism is a better label for Jax. The account originally began with just older Jax but after their partner-to-be commented on one of their videos a connection formed leading to the TikTok account"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-02-10T14:00Z 1.4M followers, 187.5K engagements

"Camp icon Dame Patricia Routledge known for playing iconic Hyacinth Bucket in 'Keeping Up Appearances' has died at the age of 96.Her agent said in a statement: "Even at 96-years old Dame Patricia's passion for her work and for connecting with live audiences never waned just as new generations of audiences have continued to find her through her beloved television roles." The statement added: "She will be dearly missed by those closest to her and by her devoted admirers around the world." #patriciaroutledge #keepingupappearences #passedaway #hyacinthbucket #uknews"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-03T11:16Z 1.4M followers, 464.9K engagements

"Trans non-binary Olympian Nikki Hiltz has clapped back at critics of their top surgery post with a hilarious use of Taylor Swifts song actually romantic. In a video using the Swift song which came out on Friday and is rumored to be a response to Charli XCXs Sympathy is a knife Hiltz posted clips of them running to their social media with screenshot overlays of hate comments they received following their post about news of their top surgery. The Team USA runner underwent top surgery after the Paris Games on September XX 2024 and shared the procedure with followers as part of efforts to help"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-05T14:00Z 1.4M followers, 143.3K engagements

"Portland icon #DarcelleXV recognised by #GuinnessWorldRecords as the worlds oldest performing drag queen has died aged XX. Darcelle real name Walter W Cole started her drag career in 1967 performing in #Portland Oregon. Her friends and family have said they are heartbroken at the loss. In a Facebook post they said Darcelle died from natural causes and said all shows at her Portland bar #DarcelleXVShowplace would go ahead as planned. We ask for privacy and patience as everyone processes and grieves in their own way and at their own pace they wrote. Darcelle was recognised as the"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2023-04-04T11:21Z 1.4M followers, 870.4K engagements

"Elon Musks trans daughter has shared that she discovered a new half sibling whilst reading a Drag Race Reddit thread - and this isnt the first time shes discovered a new sibling online #elonmusk #transgender #lgbtqia #dragrace #sibling"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-02-18T13:34Z 1.4M followers, 2.1M engagements

"JoJo Siwa has defended her boyfriend Chris at a recent show calling out fans for requesting too many selfies with him. The XX year old American singer and dancer recently kicked off her UK tour with her first performance. The Dance Moms star dazzled in a denim two piece fully embellished with blue diamante jewels with matching bead necklaces and bracelets. However she soon turned her attention to her fans and started calling them out for distracting her boyfriend Chris by asking him for too many selfies. #lgbtqia #jojosiwa #chrishughes #tour #selfie"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-04T20:00Z 1.4M followers, 1.6M engagements

"Ts Madison has criticised Snoop Doggs comments about an LGBTQ+ couple in Disneys Lightyear film. The controversial rapper whose real name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr performed at the Australian Football Leagues (AFL) grand final last September despite his history of anti-gay comments. AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon defended paying the star a reported $X million (close to XXX million) for his appearance seemingly implying that the star had changed. However soon after Snoop Dogg told the Its Giving podcast that he had watched Toy Story spin-off Lightyear which featured a same-sex kiss with"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-08-26T20:00Z 1.4M followers, 898.5K engagements

"Ethel Cain has addresses past 'racist language' in a new interview with Cosmopolitan. In July a number of old posts made by the transgender musician resurfaced on X. In the social media posts posted on Tumblr before Cain found fame the singer admitted to using the racist N-word slur and retorted build that wall in response to a post mocking Latinx people. Build that wall is a sentiment popularised by president Donald Trump in reference to his anti-immigration stance. Speaking to Cosmopolitan Cain said: This year has been a wake-up call about existing as a trans woman who isnt palatable to the"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-02T12:00Z 1.4M followers, 25.6K engagements

"Here are XX facts you may not know about the incredible Hunter Schafer Correction on artist name - fact 6: H0rnylovesickmess #hunterschafer #facts #transgender #lgbtqia #euphoria #zendaya"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-02-25T15:57Z 1.4M followers, 677.1K engagements

"EA employees have voiced their concerns over recent news that the games company has been sold to private investors. The company which was sold for $XX billion is being handed over to private investors including Saudia Arabia's PIF fund. The entire Electronic Arts brand and its catalogue including The Sims franchise is included in the deal. The Sims franchise has long been supportive and inclusive of the LGBTQIA+ community with various updates celebrating Pride and updating content to include a range of gender and sexualities. Andrew Wilson CEO of EA said about the deal: "Our values and our"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-01T00:00Z 1.4M followers, 1.4M engagements

"Charlie Hunnam has shared that he faced questions about his sexuality from his family after his breakout role in 90s gay drama Queer As Folk. Hunnam stars as Ed Gein in the upcoming third season of Ryan Murphys anthology series Monster. It follows on from the successful first two seasons that covered the crimes of Jeffrey Dahmer and Erik and Lyle Menendez. Ahead of the debut of Monster on Friday (3 October) Hunnam spoke to Variety about developing the character of Ed Gein a k*ller who inspired stories like Psycho and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. He also touched on his early career including"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-02T17:30Z 1.4M followers, 3.6M engagements

"Elliot Page reacts to exciting rumours that his X-Men character will be recast as Bella RamseyTrans actor Elliot Page who played Kitty Pryde in the X-Men films has shared his excitement for the upcoming MCU reboot of the franchise. Speaking at New York Comic Con Page was asked about the rumours including that Bella Ramsey is being eyed up to take over his role.I mean yes absolutely I don't really follow the casting rumours but they sound fantastic. I mean itd be just so exciting to see people do a take on a new iteration of X-Men. Page starred as Kitty Pryde in 2006s X-Men: The Last Stand and"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-13T16:00Z 1.4M followers, 743.9K engagements

"An X year-old #trans TikToker just shared her name reveal. Diana McLeod was gifted a colourful bracelet with her name on it from her mother in a incredibly heartfelt video. #transgirl #transrights #lgbtyouth #lgbtq #transisbeautiful"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2023-12-21T21:01Z 1.4M followers, 33K engagements

"Pedro Pascal continues to be a doting brother showing up to support his sister Lux Pascal as the trans actress and model made her runway debut at Chanels Spring/Summer 2026 show during Paris Fashion Week. Lux stunned as she took to the runway in a bone-toned chevron co-ord paired with bold beaded jewellery a sleek leather clutch and burgundy heels with black trim. The moment also marked Matthieu Blazys first collection for the French fashion house.'The Last of Us' star Pedro has long been vocal in his love and support for Lux who came out as trans in 2021. #PedroPascal #LuxPascal"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-07T13:56Z 1.4M followers, 935.6K engagements

"What exactly is muxe - also known as Mexicos third gender In Mexico particularly in Oaxaca muxes are those who are assigned male at birth but tend to take on more stereotypically feminine roles and characteristics. Recognized by some as Mexicos third gender the muxe identity has deep roots in Zapotec culture predating Spanish colonization. #gender #lgbtqia #mexico #transgender #nonbinary #muxe"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-09-05T19:04Z 1.4M followers, 27.7K engagements

"Bisexual Aussie Rules star Mitch Brown appears to have hit back at the Brokeback Mountain comment made by another player. Former West Coast defender Brown made history last month when he came out as bisexual the first Australian Football League (AFL) player still playing or not to do so. During Mad Monday celebrations which mark the the end of season Geelong midfielder Bailey Smith posted a series of photos on his Instagram Story. In one he appeared looking like Brad Pitts character from the film Legends of the Fall alongside team captain Patrick Dangerfield was dressed as a cowboy from the"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-01T17:00Z 1.4M followers, 185K engagements

"Naomi Watts and Liev Schreibers daughter Kai Schreiber XX opened Jason Wus COLLAGE Spring 2026 show at New York Fashion Week on Sunday. The transgender model wore a white bralette and abstract skirt that showed off her long elegant silhouette with the collection honouring the American artist Robert Rauschenbergs 100th birthday. Back in June the trans model told Interview Magazine: Im always going to look up to the older generation of transgender people especially in fashion. #Transgender #model #KaiSchreiber #NaomiWatts #NewYorkFashionWeek #NYFW #LGBTQIA"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-09-15T18:00Z 1.4M followers, 302.6K engagements

"California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed Assembly Bill XX a proposal that would have required K-8 health education curriculum to include an inclusive view of gender. Republican lawmakers had opposed the bill claiming it introduced controversial concepts about gender to young students.In his veto message Newsom said the legislation should wait until a comprehensive state study of health curriculum has been completed. He argued that more data is needed before mandating changes statewide.Newsom has until the end of this week to sign or veto several other bills addressing trans or LGBTQ+ rights."
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-09T00:00Z 1.4M followers, 273.3K engagements

"Victoria Monet stunned fans during her performance at All Points East in East London on Friday. Monet identifies as bisexual and has won best new artist at these years Grammy Awards #allpointseast #london #victoriamonet #festival #tiktokmusic #lgbtq"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2024-08-17T10:34Z 1.4M followers, 19.8K engagements

"Yungblud has responded to critics of his tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne at the VMAs.The singer paid tribute to Osbourne who died in July alongside Steven Tyler Joe Perry and Nuno Bettencourt. Dan Hawkins from The Darkness criticised the performance saying it was "another nail in the coffin of rock n roll and called the performers "a bunch of b*llends'. Yungblud responded on Jack Osbourne's podcast 'Trying Not To Die': It's just bitter and jealous. They are doing the things they say we are doing. They are trying to insert themselves into the conversation to obtain some kind of relevancy on"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-08T13:35Z 1.4M followers, 342.4K engagements

"A California school district has voted to block trans athletes participating in sports that align with their gender identity. This explicitly sets itself against established state policy.In justifying the ban a local pastor said: We dont believe that boys should be in womens sports he said misgendering trans women. He then went on to say: This is about the fairness of sports. Men should not be playing with women and women should not be playing with men. Facing criticism from the LGBTQ+ community and allies. #lgbtqia🏳🌈 #LGBTQNews #LGBTQIA"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-12T20:00Z 1.4M followers, 79.4K engagements

"Donald Trump Jr. has just claimed that the trans community is more dangerous than terr0rist groups in the wake of Charlie Kirks sh00ting. At the time of writing the FBI has brought a 22-year-old named Tyler Robinson into custody. During a press conference on Thursday the 11th of September commissioner of the Department of Public Safety Beau Mason said the suspect appears to be of college age and blended in well with the university-age crowd at the event. There is currently no evidence that the alleged sh00ter is trans or has a connection to the trans community. Despite this the Presidents son"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-09-12T15:28Z 1.4M followers, 2M engagements

"Influencer Narally claims her ex Younglo is not a lesbian. It comes after their break up which has now led to Narally making a series of videos regarding their relationship #narally #younglo #influencer #lesbian #lgbtqia"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-09-30T20:08Z 1.4M followers, 321.1K engagements

"Texas basketball player Rori Harmon and her former teammate Shaylee Gonzales hard launch their relationship. After making their relationship public the two have continued to post TikToks together including holiday videos and photos. Rori is a star player for the Texas Longhorns while Shaylee has continued her career overseas in the Womens EuroCup and winning the LNBP Femenil Championship. #RoriHarmon #ShayleeGonzales #texaslonghorns #basketball #LGBTQIA"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-09-18T00:00Z 1.4M followers, 169K engagements

"Pope Francis the head of the Catholic church has di3d aged XX. Pope Francis has di3d and left behind an erratic legacy on his support for the LGBTQ+ community as head of the Catholic Church. His d3ath was announced by Cardinal Kevin Farrell in a statement released by the Vatican on Monday (21 April). In the statement he said: Dearest brothers and sisters with deep sorrow I must announce the d3ath of our Holy Father Francis. At 7.35am this morning the Bishop of Rome Francis returned to the house of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and His Church. He taught"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-04-21T12:44Z 1.4M followers, 10.1M engagements

"John Amaechi the first former NBA player to come out as gay says he isnt surprised by why so few mens pro basketball players have come out as LGBTQ+. On the Conversations with Tyler podcast he argued that the league remains very heterosexual but that influences from queer culture particularly through fashion and media are making it more visible which may be confusing for those used to the leagues straight identity. Amaechi reflected that despite being out many people still remain unaware of it. He pushed back against assumptions that public and private personas must align saying But just"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-07T19:00Z 1.4M followers, 147.9K engagements

"On this day (October 6) in 1982 Madonna began her iconic career with her debut single 'Everybody'. Recorded over three days in New York 'Everybody' blended disco electro and R&B influences. It reached number X on the US Dance Club Songs chart and XX on the UK Singles Sales charts.A year after release 'Everybody' appeared on Madonna's self-titled 1983 debut album. #madonna #everybody #onthisday #debutsingle #lgbtqia"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-06T10:34Z 1.4M followers, 20.1K engagements

"Mother Linda Robinson who lost her son to gay conversion therapy has given a heartbreaking warning against reversing a ban preventing the widely criticised and discredited practice. On Tuesday (7 October) the US Supreme Court where conservative justices hold a 6-3 majority appeared ready to rule against Colorados protective law in the case of Chiles vs Salazar. Colorados 2019 law states that therapists licensed by the state are not allowed to eliminate or reduce same-sex attraction or change a persons behaviours or gender expression with each violation punishable by a fine of up to $5000 and"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-10T22:00Z 1.4M followers, 1M engagements

"Scissor Sisters pop prince Jake Shears has spilled on his role in k*nky gay biker romance Pillion as a sub bottom boy and confessed that hes pretty seggsuallu adventurous. Starring Alexander Skarsgrd as dominant leather biker daddy Ray who takes on Harry Potter alum Harry Melling as his submissive Pillion is the upcoming *inky gay romance thats got everyone on edge. The film which will feature a full-frontal from Skarsgrd features a wider cast including stars such as Scissor Sisters pop star Jake Shears. Speaking to attitude at the Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards Shears has dished on his"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-09T09:37Z 1.4M followers, 94.6K engagements

"Lesbian comedian Jessica Kirson has expressed sincere regret after performing at Saudi Arabias Riyadh Comedy Festival after the lineups comics faced backlash due to the nations human rights track record. She believes she is the first talk about being gay on stage in Saudi Arabia where homosexuality is illegal. I hoped this could help LGBTQ+ people in Saudi Arabia feel seen and valued Kirson said as part of an apology to fans issued via The Hollywood Reporter. She added: I have a special relationship with my fans because of the vulnerable nature of my comedy and the trust they place in me as"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-04T10:59Z 1.4M followers, 752.5K engagements

"Elon Musks father Errol Musk has claimed that former first lady Michelle Obama is a man. Errol Musk made the claim on the Wide Awake Podcast. He joins a large number of conspiracy theorists who have long pedalled the lie that Michelle Obama is transgender. In 2020 a photoshopped image of Michelle Obama started circulating online with conspiracy theorists believing it to be real and corroborating their belief that she was born male. Michelle addressed this baseless claim in her 2018 memoir Becoming writing: I've heard about the swampy parts of the internet that question everything about me"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-02-19T18:02Z 1.4M followers, 167.2K engagements

"Justine Lindsay the NFLs first out transgender cheerleader is confirmed to be returning to the Carolina Panthers TopCats squad for the upcoming season. Lindsay first made history in 2022 with her debut appearance calling it a dream come true. TopCats director Chandalae Lanouette said Lindsay fit the goal of creating a team of individuals who are absolute fire on the field but are incredible human beings in the locker-room. #nfl #carolinapanthers #carolinatopcats #cheerleader #transwoman #lgbtqia"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-08-12T17:00Z 1.4M followers, 1.4M engagements

"Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton has passed away at XX. The actress died in California on Saturday Oct. XX. "There are no further details available at this time and her family has asked for privacy in this moment of great sadness" a spokesperson told PEOPLE. Bette Midler has paid tribute to the late star on Instagram posting a picture of Keaton along with a heartfelt message: The brilliant beautiful extraordinary Diane Keaton has died. I cannot tell you how unbearably sad this makes me. She was hilarious a complete original and completely without guile or any of the competitiveness one"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-12T10:33Z 1.4M followers, 20.8K engagements

"Rightwingers have blamed the collapsed bridge in Baltimore on the fact that the Transportation Secretary is gay. On Tuesday XX March the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore Maryland collapsed after it was hit by a XXX tonne cargo ship. Footage shows the ship hitting a column supporting the XXX mile long bridge causing it to collapse within seconds and burst into flames. Six people who were plunged into the river when it collapsed are presumed dead. Two people were rescued early in the day. Authorities believe all eight people were part of the construction crew working on the bridge."
TikTok Link @pinknews 2024-03-27T16:31Z 1.4M followers, 915.1K engagements

"Disgraced former congressman George Santos has said farewell to his diminishing list of fans a day before he is set to go to prison for over seven years. The 37-year-old former New York Republican bid farewell to his messy political career in a social media post the day before he is set to serve XX months in jail for wire fraud and identity theft. Well darlings The curtain falls the spotlight dims and the rhinestones are packed he said in the post. From the halls of Congress to the chaos of cable news what a ride its been #uspolitics #georgesantos #lgbtqnews #republican #congress #usa"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-07-27T13:00Z 1.4M followers, 1.7M engagements

"President Joe Biden gave a powerful speech about LGBTQ+ rights at the Human Rights Campaign National Dinner in Washington on Saturday (14 October). The President mentioned a letter hed received from a 13-year-old trans teenager who described reading the news as painful referencing the wave of anti-LGBTQ attacks across the US. #pinknews #potus #joebiden #transrightsarehumanrights #lgbtq"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2023-10-18T15:14Z 1.4M followers, 264.3K engagements

"Mae Martin has spoken about exploring hypermasculinity while playing Alex a trans police officer in Netflixs new thriller 'Wayward'. Speaking to Deadline recently Martin explained how they found it juicy to explore Alexs need for a nuclear family as a transgender man. Alex is a character whos desperate for acceptance and he finds this what seems like a liberal utopia the way a lot of those cults in the 70s did seem to promise all of the right things Martin explained. And hes definitely someone whos seduced by and yearning for that kind of heteronormative hypermasculinity and a nuclear family."
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-09-28T20:00Z 1.4M followers, 2.1M engagements

"Charli xcx has said she feels 'super indebted' to her queer fans in a new cover interview with Vanity Fair. Troye Sivan spoke in the interview about the 'Brat' singer's influence saying: "Shes been our queen for a really long time". He added: "I feel very honored to get to represent the gays that have died for her for forever. #charlixcx #troyesivan #brat #vanityfair #lgbtqia"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-14T13:20Z 1.4M followers, 71.8K engagements

"Cynthia Erivo was asked about whether her partner likes her iconic bald look. In an interview with RadioFreeTV the Wicked star said: Now I do it myself. I shave it myself. When asked How does your girl like it Cynthia responded: Which girl Cynthia identifies as queer and has been romantically linked to actress Lena Waithe. #cynthiaerivo #wicked #arianagrande #lenawaithe #queertiktok #lgbtqia"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-04-24T14:26Z 1.4M followers, 1.6M engagements

"🏡 Do you know what 'U-Hauling' means 🤔 Presented by@queermurphys. #LGBTeach #fyp #LearnOnTikTok #UHaul #UHauling"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2021-04-09T14:22Z 1.4M followers, 350.4K engagements

"Madonna has revealed she recorded a new song new song Fragile for her late brother Christopher Ciccone who she reconciled with before his d*ath from throat cancer in June 2024. The siblings had a famously strained relationship after Christopher published a tell-all memoir about the singer in 2008. After a period of estrangement Christopher who was an out gay man reached out to Madonna during his illness and she forgave him.Speaking on Jay Shettys On Purpose podcast Madonna said: It was such a load off my back such a weight that was removed finally able to be in a room with him and holding his"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-09-30T11:00Z 1.4M followers, 668.5K engagements

"Singer-songwriter Khalid has announced his fourth studio album After the Sun Goes Down which is set to be released on XX October under Right Hand Music Group/RCA Records. The announcement made public on XX August was accompanied by the debut single In Plain Sight a catchy pop-soul track Khalid described as about taking my power back living in my truth and being able to express myself freely. He shared his excitement with fans emphasising that this new chapter marks a personal as well as musical evolution.After the Sun Goes Down will be Khalids first album since coming out as gay. He confirmed"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-08-15T22:00Z 1.4M followers, 8.7M engagements

"A Vatican official has confirmed Pope Leo XIVs stance on gay marriage. According to the National Catholic Reporter cardinal Victor Manuel Fernndez the head of the dicastery for the doctrine of the faith told an Italian reporter last week that same-sex blessings would continue. Asked if the pope would backtrack he replied: I really dont think so the declaration will remain. The declaration approved by Leos predecessor made clear that such blessings could not be compared to marriage. Leo has previous said that family is founded upon the stable union between a man and a woman but added: No one"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-07-10T09:30Z 1.4M followers, 332.7K engagements

"LGBTQ+ Chicago Alderperson Jessie Fuentes was detained by an ICE agent at Humboldt Park Health hospital on Friday after they asked to see a warrant. Fuentes was alerted by hospital officials that ICE agents were on the premises. Fuentes their staff and other rapid responders made their way quickly to the hospital where a man who evaded the agents and broke his leg was being attended to by staff.Video of Fuentes with the officers shows the alderperson repeatedly asking them Do you have a signed judicial warrant for him before detaining them.I simply asked if they had a signed judicial warrant"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-10T13:09Z 1.4M followers, 635.2K engagements

"Florida has deployed police officers to stand guard after statewide efforts to erase Pride crosswalks began this week. The site at the Pulse nightclub memorial in Orlando in particular has become a focal pointstate crews painted over the crosswalk colours only for residents to restore them with chalk. Law enforcement was then stationed there to prevent renewed repainting.Earlier this week Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy sent letters to all XX governors calling for the removal of Pride crosswalks. Florida was the first to comply. #rondesantis #crosswalk #rainbow #pulsenightclub #lgbtqia"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-08-28T17:00Z 1.4M followers, 502.2K engagements

"Whether you know Robert Irwin from his thrilling routines on Dancing with the Stars that underwear campaign or simply his conservation and wildlife work theres one thing you really should know hes a proud LGBTQ+ ally. The son of the late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin Robert has taken after his father in terms of working with animals as well as his good looks and killer charm. And much like his sister Bindi (who also competed in Dancing with the Stars and won) Robert has made his position clear that when it comes to the gays and theys hes a proud ally. What evidence do we have of this Simples."
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-08T21:00Z 1.4M followers, 158.4K engagements

"Country music legend Dolly Parton has postponed her six-night Las Vegas residency Dolly: Live in Las Vegas which was slated for December 2025 at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The shows have been moved to September 2026 due to health challenges Parton said in an Instagram post.At XX she shared that multiple medical procedures advised by her doctors prevent her from being able to rehearse and put together the performance she wants her fans to see. Parton reassured fans she is not retiring noting God hasnt said anything about stopping yet but that now shes being told to slow down right now so"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-09-29T12:00Z 1.4M followers, 167.1K engagements

"The Trump administration continues to erase LGBTQ+ identities from the Stonewall National Monument website.Earlier in the year the administration removed mentions of the trans community from the website changing a statement to only include 'lesbian gay and bisexual'. The original statement read: "before the 1960s almost everything about living openly as a lesbian gay bisexual transgender or queer (LGBTQ+) person was illegal. Now bisexuals have been removed from the statement. The statement now says: Before the 1960s almost everything about living authentically as a gay or lesbian person was"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-07-11T19:00Z 1.4M followers, 1.8M engagements

"After Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation were taking a look back at his appearance on #dragracecanada #canada #primeminister #justintrudeau #dragrace #dragqueen #ComproDoPequeno"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-01-06T19:12Z 1.4M followers, 1.1M engagements

"Donald Trump has threatened to shut down the US government unless Democrats agree to ban all trans health care. Congress has been at a standstill since the US President proposed this legislation as the Dems are refusing to provide enough votes for the ban to go ahead. If this laws passed it would end trans surgeries Medicaid insurance coverage for the trans community and ban Pride flags from public buildings. Unless an agreement is reached by Wednesday the 1st of October several sections of the government wont be able to operate. #trumpadministration #healthcare #transrights"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-09-30T17:45Z 1.4M followers, 665.5K engagements

"Duolingo has removed LGBTQ+ content from its Russian app after warnings from the government due to the countrys LGBTQ+ extremism law. According to reporting by Reuters and other international news agencies the language learning app was written to by Roskomnadzor Russias communications regulator warning it against promoting non-traditional sexual relations and propaganda. The company Duolingo sent Roskomnadzor a letter in response in which it confirmed that it had deleted materials promoting non-traditional sexual relations from its training app news publications in Russia quoted the"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2024-06-06T19:39Z 1.4M followers, 826K engagements

"Tottenham Hotspur FC has been fined 75000 by the Football Association after their fans directed anti-gay chanting at Mason Mount during a match againstManchester Unitedin September last year. The vile chants happened at the London sides match against the Red Devils on XX September 2024 at Old Trafford which saw Spurs come away with a 3-0 victory. During the match around both the 49th and 79th minutes fans directed the infamous anti-gay chant Chelsea rent boy at former Chelsea star Mason Mount as well as other anti-gay chants at Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta claiming he takes it up the a**e."
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-06-20T15:00Z 1.4M followers, 2.1M engagements

"George Michael's estate has responded to Taylor Swift interpolating his hit 'Father Figure' on her new album.Swift released 'The Life of a Showgirl' today (October 3). Michael's track Father Figure is interpolated on a track by Swift also called Father Figure. George's estate responded to the feature on Instagram saying: "We were delighted when Taylor Swift and her team approached us earlier this year about incorporating an interpolation of George Michaels classic song Father Figure into a brand new song of the same title to be featured on her forthcoming album." #georgemichael #taylorswift"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-03T09:47Z 1.4M followers, 1.4M engagements

"Charli XCX has posted a cryptic video after the release of Taylor Swifts The Life of a Showgirl which contained a song that many have perceived as a diss track towards the Brat singer. To recap: Taylor Swift recently (3 October) dropped her twelfth studio album The Life of a Showgirl complete with a Sabrina Carpenter collaboration a George Michael sample her horniest song yet and the track Actually Romantic a song which many listeners have interpreted as shots fired at Charli XCX. The track opens with the lyrics: I heard you call me Boring Barbie when the cokes got you brave/ High-fived my ex"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-06T09:32Z 1.4M followers, 151.5K engagements

"Hunter Schafer has a special item in her toolkit that proves why shes a trans icon. In a recent interview with GQ the star shared the things she cant live without. Alongside her plushies watercolors and Polaroid camera Hunter showed off a unique item - a tuck kit. Hunter praised the product revealing she always has them to hand. The actress continued speaking candidly about how important these products are for the trans community revealing she often had to improvise when tucking kits werent available. Fans applauded the star for speaking so openly about the product with one saying: Absolutely"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2024-04-11T14:01Z 1.4M followers, 6.1M engagements

"The US Supreme Court has taken up a major free speech case involving Colorados ban on conversion therapy for minors. At the heart of the case is whether states can restrict licensed therapists from offering so-called talk therapy aimed at changing a young persons sexual orientation or gender identity. But what do we know so far In a lively argument on Tuesday the Supreme Court justices debated whether the so-called conversion therapy covered by Colorados law causes harm to minors. The court heard arguments brought by Kaley Chiles a Christian therapist from Colorado who says the 2019 law"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-08T16:36Z 1.4M followers, 19.4K engagements

"On this day in 1997 in a groundbreaking episode of the sitcom Ellen Ellen DeGeneres' character came out as gay to her therapist - played by Oprah Winfrey. But this wasn't just fiction. The moment mirrored Ellen's real-life coming out making her the first lead character in a prime-time network show to come out as gay - and marking a watershed moment for LGBTQ+ visibility in mainstream media. Ellen later opened up about the experience in heartfelt interviews with Oprah reflecting on the courage and cultural impact of that bold step. #EllenDeGeneres #Ellen #ComingOut #OprahWinfrey #onthisday"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-04-30T11:01Z 1.4M followers, 1M engagements

"Three people were arrested on Sunday evening by Florida Highway Patrol troopers after using chalk to restore rainbow colours to the crosswalk that had been painted over. The crosswalk originally served as a rainbow tribute to the XX victims of the 2016 Pulse nightclub sh*oting but was repeatedly removed by the Florida Department of Transportation under state and federal directives enforcing standard road markings. In response volunteers have repeatedly returned with chalk prompting the placement of signs warning against "defacing roadway" now explicitly including sidewalks. Their arrests"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-09-01T19:00Z 1.4M followers, 267.2K engagements

"Elon Musk has cancelled his Netflix account amid a right-wing backlash to a trans-inclusive show that was cancelled more than two years ago The uproar is directed at Dead End: Paranormal Park a trans-inclusive Netflix animation and its creator Hamish Steele after an unverified screenshot went viral allegedly showing Steele responding to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmers statement on the death of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. This has sparked outrage with Musk announcing on X that he had cancelled his Netflix subscription and also commented: This is not ok while sharing a clip from the"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-02T15:06Z 1.4M followers, 1.1M engagements

"K-pop star Cherry has come out as trans. Also known as Ryujin Cherry who gained popularity as part of the group Jwiiver after appearing on TV show Boys24 told fans the news on Instagram Live on Saturday (19 July) This isnt a hobby its my life. Im trans the South Korean singer said. Because I wasnt an ordinary person I couldnt reveal everything from the start. My goal was to take it slow. Im just going with my goal. Cherry previously responded to a question about her gender and pronouns by saying she was OK with being referred to as he/she or they. Fans have praised her for being so open.So"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-07-22T10:36Z 1.4M followers, 3.5M engagements

"#BigBrother contestant Paul spoke to PinkNews about the allegations made against him on social media including that he made some transphobic comments while in the house. He said he was a constant for Hallie who is a trans woman and always encouraged her to make her community proud. In a separate interview with PinkNews Hallie said: Paul reminded me almost every day youre here for a purpose youre here to inspire people make them proud. #bbpaul #bbuk2023 #bbuk #bbhallie #transrights #lgbtnews"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2023-11-09T18:29Z 1.4M followers, 24.4K engagements

"Billie Eilish has been att@cked at her concert in Miami. Whilst getting closer to her fans below stage an attendee is seen aggressively pulling her into the crowd. Billie has not yet responded to the incident #billieeilish #miami #hitmehardrandsofttour #billie #lgbtqia"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-10T20:30Z 1.4M followers, 215.1K engagements

"Trisha Paytas appears to have confirmed she has a role in Euphoria Season X during a recent episode of her Just Trish podcast. In the episode her co-host joked Maybe now that youre on Euphoria youll get on Overcompensating. "They couldn't afford me" Paytas replied lightheartedly before clarifying she was joking. "I really thought I was unstoppable cause I was doing so many calls after Euphoria. Maybe one day I can show my Euphoria self tape she said before shifting the conversation noting she needed to work out the logistics once the show airs. Euphoria Season 3s production reportedly wrapped"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-09T15:27Z 1.4M followers, 890.5K engagements

"Russell Tovey has shared that vers is best while in a frank conversation with Pedro Pascal and to be honest we have no notes. The Plainclothes star appears in the film in UK cinemas now alongside Tom Blyth the star of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. The film centres on the cruising culture of New York in 1997. The film follows young closeted cop Lucas (Blyth) tasked with luring and entrapping men cruising for sex. But then he meets Andrew (Tovey) and falls into a romantic connection. Sitting down recently to discuss the film with Pascal for Man About Town Tovey got into"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-06T17:00Z 1.4M followers, 192.3K engagements

"What do we know about 22-year-old Tyler Robinson The man accused of fatally sh00ting right-wing activist Charlie Kirk. On Tuesday XX September Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray told a news conference that Robinsons mother said he began to date his roommate a biological male who was transitioning genders. She also said that Robinson had started to lean more left over the past year becoming more pro-gay and trans rights orientated. Court documents say police interviewed Robinsons roommate who told police they had received messages from Robinson about the sh00ting. When asked why by the roommate"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-09-19T14:04Z 1.4M followers, 271.1K engagements

"apan will now treat same-sex couples as being in de facto marriages under nine more laws including the disaster condolence grant law 🌈 It follows a 2024 Supreme Court ruling that recognised same-sex couples as in circumstances similar to effective marriage in a crime victim benefits case. Back in January partners were recognised under XX laws but the Japanese government still excludes them from more than XXX others including those covering taxes and social security. At the time of the ruling Amnesty Internationals East Asia researcher Boram Jang said: There need to be concrete legal measures"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-01T19:00Z 1.4M followers, 175.5K engagements

"YouTube and comedy duo Dan Howell and Phil Lester have confirmed that theyve been in a relationship for the past XX years. The pair who came out as gay separately in 2019 published a video on their YouTube channel on Monday (13 October) evening. Titled Are Dan and Phil in a Relationship the 46-minute video features them talking about their relationship and their reasons for keeping it out of the public eye for so long. Having met in 2009 Howell and Lester moved in together in 2011 often appearing in each others content as well as creating together. In 2014 they launched their joint YouTube"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-14T10:13Z 1.4M followers, 1.9M engagements

"Narally has stunned fans after revealing just how much her partner YoungLo rakes in each month online. The TikTok star real name Laura Najm has never shied away from sharing the highs and lows of her relationship with YoungLo. Now in a viral new clip shes lifting the lid on her partners monthly income. The figures vary each month but range from $39000 to over $150000 per month. Narally then appears to insult YoungLo calling her out for flaunting her lifestyle and chasing clout with other women online. "So you're with multiple girls in different penthouses going out thinking that you cool and"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-07-03T22:00Z 1.4M followers, 866.2K engagements

"Trans actor Elliot Page has opened up about reuniting with legendary director Christopher Nolan for the first time since transitioning.The Umbrella Academy star will feature in Christopher Nolans upcoming adaptation of Homers epic poem The Odyssey. The cast also includes Matt Damon Tom Holland Zendaya Anne Hathaway Robert Pattinson Lupita Nyongo and Charlize Theron.Page and Nolan previously worked together on Inception (2010) long before the actor publicly announced he was transgender in 2020. Page recently opened up about their latest collaboration with the Academy award-winning director to"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-13T09:41Z 1.4M followers, 64.4K engagements

"The actor who played Freddy Krueger in the original 'Nightmare on Elm Street' movies has spoken about Krueger's sexuality. Speaking specifically about 'Nightmare on Elm Street 2' Robert Englund said: "I think Freddy Krueger is asexual and I think that's probably one of the things that fosters his anger and his revenge and his original crimes." He continued: "As someone who played with his sexuality fluidly I think of Freddy as a punk thing. Freddy is a dark dark poem. Freddys anger may be in that he never was able to express his sexuality whatever it is or whatever it was." Englund also spoke"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-10T09:45Z 1.4M followers, 64.9K engagements

"Minnesota Twins Major League Baseball player Willi Castro was seen wearing eyeblack in the colors of the transgender flag during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on June X 2025. The gesture sparked speculation among fans with many interpreting it as a show of support for the transgender community during Pride Month especially in light of ongoing national debates around trans inclusion in sports. #willicastro #transgender #trans #lgbtqia #baseball #pride"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-06-09T15:00Z 1.4M followers, 4.3M engagements

"Zelda Williams has publicly condemned those who have sent her AI-generated videos depicting her late father Robin Williams calling the recreations gross and a waste of time and energy. She urged people to stop sharing them saying Believe me its NOT what hed want and warned that the videos distort his legacy.Youre not making art youre making disgusting over-processed hotdogs out of the lives of human beings shoving them down someone elses throat hoping theyll give you a little thumbs up she wrote on her Instagram. She has long spoken against using AI to recreate people who cannot"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-07T21:00Z 1.4M followers, 138.6K engagements

"Ayo Edebiri spoke to Out Magazine about the uniqueness of queer dating friendship and identity. While discussing her character Maggie in the new film After the Hunt Edebiri reflected on her own queer version of the fck marry kill game:My friend and I used to have this joke that for straight people it's like fck marry kill. But for queer people it's like fck befriend or become. Just those feelings you're sort of like Where am I And sometimes it literally could change in a day or all at once. And so when I think of Maggie she's very much wanting all of it. Edebiri revealed that her character"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-06T19:00Z 1.4M followers, 40.1K engagements

"Boxer and influencer Jake Paul has responded to viral fake AI videos that portray him coming out and appearing as a member of the LGBTQ+ community #jakepaul #ai #boxer #lgbtqia #deepfake"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-06T20:04Z 1.4M followers, 3.9M engagements

"Dolly Partons manager has shared a hopeful update on the singers health after her sister caused concern by asking fans to pray with me. The 79-year-old Jolene singer announced at the end of September that she was cancelling an upcoming Las Vegas residency due to health challenges. It was subsequently reported Dolly wouldnt make it to the annual Governors Awards in Los Angeles in November to pick up an honorary Oscar. Olly Rowland Dollys manager has now confirmed that the X to X singer is dealing with kidney stones. As reported by Metro he added: The procedure she needs is to resolve those. It"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-08T11:45Z 1.4M followers, 140.7K engagements

"Texas-based collector James Robertson-Reavis is now in the ownership of an anatomically correct life-size silicone doll of The Witcher star Henry Cavill. The doll is hyper-realistic and impressively detailed complete with hairy arms and chest and cost a reported $7000$12000. Speaking about the new 'roommate' Robertson-Reavis explained:I do own several Halloween animatronics but only Henry as far as life-like figures. "We bought him to display and use for Instagram a kind of roommate situation; life with Henry in a way He is anatomically correct but not a s*x doll so he isnt made like that per"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-09T12:00Z 1.4M followers, 105.4K engagements

"@chappell roan has opened up about discovering her sexuality as a lesbian after having performative seggs with men. The gay icon went into detail about her past experience hooking up with men on the Las Culturistas podcast with Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers on Wednesday 16th April. #chappellroan #lasculturistas #pinkponyclub #lesbian #sexuality #lgbtqia"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-04-17T10:00Z 1.4M followers, 2M engagements

"Reverend says: Gods own self is nonbinary A US reverend David Gierlach is championing queer inclusivity in faith offering a statement on the nature of God that resonates with LGBTQ+ believers. Gierlach states that Gods own self is nonbinaryand added that our transgender friends can teach us a great deal. @davidgierlach said that if we are made in Gods own image then that includes both male and female attributes. If God's own self is non binary then that small minority of people might be one of God's greatest gifts to us. They may have enormous things to teach us about what it is to be human."
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-11T13:33Z 1.4M followers, 349.1K engagements

"The internets fav pygmy hippo is getting her own livestream On Thursday XX September Thailands Khao Kheow Open Zoo confirmed that 2-month old Moo Deng will be live-streamed 24/7 in the coming week. Videos of Moo Deng taken by her zookeeper have racked up millions of views on TikTok. And the memes just keep getting better. One fan called Moo Deng a lifestyle icon noting that she is inexplicably moist at all times slightly blurry in most photos and probably screaming or sleeping. Moo Deng whose name translates to bouncy pork lives with her mom Jona in the hippo pit. She has two siblings Moo Tun"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2024-09-20T10:49Z 1.4M followers, 2.8M engagements

"Former Paramount CEO Barry Diller claims in his new memoir that John Travolta withdrew from American Gigolo just XX days before filming in the late 1970s due to concerns about the film's "gay subtext" rather than his stated reasons of mourning his girlfriend and mother's deaths. Diller alleges Travolta was "faking" his grief-based excuse and was actually afraid to play the male escort character though director Paul Schrader cited multiple factors including Travolta's mother's death a recent flop film and growing anxiety about the gay themes. Richard Gere stepped in at the last minute to"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-05-28T20:00Z 1.4M followers, 97K engagements

"Here are the LGBTQ+ celebs that attended the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 last night (September 7). Whose look is your fav Comment below #vmas #vmas2025 #ladygaga #yungblud #lgbtqia"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-09-08T11:29Z 1.4M followers, 1.7M engagements

"Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny is set to headline the Super Bowl 2026 halftime show - a decision that has drawn backlash from right-wing activists online. The NFL made the announcement on September XX just one week after he wrapped his historic 31-day residency at El Coliseo de Puerto Rico which ended with a record-breaking livestream of his final show. Bad Bunny is now poised to reach another milestone becoming the first Super Bowl halftime performer to deliver an entire show in Spanish. The decision however has sparked sharply divided opinions as the singer has previously voiced anti-Trump"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-01T14:00Z 1.4M followers, 483.4K engagements

"SenLinYu the non-binary author behind the viral Harry Potter fanfiction Manacled has reworked the story into an original fantasy novel titled Alchemised set for release in September 2025 from Penguin Random House division Del Rey. The story is set in an alternate world of necromancers and corrupt guild families and centres on Helena MarinoLegendary has secured the movie rights to Alchemised in what reports suggest was a seven-figure deal exceeding $X million. The sale is being hailed as one of the largest book-to-movie deals of the year which especially notable for a book that was still"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-09-11T17:30Z 1.4M followers, 788.6K engagements

"Lukas Gage has opened up about contracting two STIs from his unfaithful ex partner.In a recent interview the actor spoke about contracting the STIs from his ex saying: It was a double whammy. It wasnt that I was in an opposition to having a nonmonogamous relationship it was just not talked about." It really kind of freaked me out and sent me into a spiral.The Euphoria and Overcompensating star said he regularly tested for STIs prior to the relationship but was less proactive after entering it. When he confronted his ex about the cheating Gage said: He was very much sticking to the lie until I"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-07T11:54Z 1.4M followers, 2.2M engagements

"Elon Musk's estranged daughter Vivian Wilson has opened up about her father's reaction to her coming out as trans. In a new tell-all interview with Teen Vogue published on Thursday XX March the XX year old reflected on coming out as trans in 2020: She said: There was one night it was 11:00 p.m. and I was like I know for a fact I am trans. I had known for a few months at that point and I was like I cannot f**king do this anymore. I was constantly having mental breakdowns in the middle of class. I could not get through days. I didn't want to wake up I didn't want to do anything. Vivian first"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-03-21T17:41Z 1.4M followers, 769.6K engagements

"Slovakia has passed a constitutional amendment that bans gay adoption and recognises only two sexes. The central European countrys government passed the amendment on Friday (26 September) to define sex as binary and outlaw surrogacy as well as gay adoption. It also sought to assert the EU member states national sovereignty in cultural and ethical matters. Prime minister Robert Fico promoted the amendment as part of his bid to oppose liberal ideology which he claimed was spreading like cancer LGBTQ Nation reported. This isnt a little dam or just a regular dam he said this is a great dam"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-09-30T19:00Z 1.4M followers, 12.3K engagements

"Lil Nas X has finally broken his silence after being arrested and charged with four felonies in Los Angeles over the weekend. Last week the two-time Grammy award-winning artist was filmed by passer-bys allegedly walking along Ventura Boulevard in nothing but white underwear and white cowboy boots. The 26-year-old appeared to be acting erratically questioning those who were filming him on whether they would come to the party. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) were called and the rapped was placed under arrest on suspicion of battery after allegedly charging at officers. He was taken to"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-08-26T16:48Z 1.4M followers, 2.6M engagements

"According to documents obtained by transparency non-profit group Property of the People two federal intelligence reports warning of threats to Pride events have repeatedly removed references to transgender people. These reports published by Ken Klippenstein refer to danger to the LGB+ community with no mention of the T despite activists saying trans individuals face the highest rate of hate crimes among LGBTQ+ groups. Acronyms LGBT and LGBTQIA+ were used by agencies from Trumps first term through Bidens administration. These now appear to be replaced in some reports by variations like LGB+"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-09-25T21:00Z 1.4M followers, 22.2K engagements

"Chappell Roan recently said f*k ICE on stage in Pasadena referring to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency and now the Department of Homeland Security has responded. At the show the Hot To Go hitmaker said: This city has taken care of me and its only my duty to take care of it back so I just want to thank you and I dont know f*ck ICE. Chappell Roans criticism of ICE is a response to actions she and many others view as unjust particularly around immigration enforcement deportations and raids. The Department of Homeland Securitys assistant secretary Tricia McLaughlin fired back"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-13T17:30Z 1.4M followers, 4.1M engagements

"Former U.S. president Barack Obama has opened up about how he approached talking about trans issues as a politician. Speaking on the WTF Podcast with host Marc Maron Obama admitted he had old-fashioned values that shaped his approach saying he tried to lead with empathy and kindness rather than confrontation. He said: If I talked about trans issues I wasnt talking down to people and saying Oh youre a bigot. Id say You know what Its tough enough being a teenager. Lets treat all kids decently. Why would we want to see kids bullied or shamed What if it was our kid He added that those values are"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-14T17:30Z 1.4M followers, 13.3K engagements

"Tyler The Creator has opened up about his sexuality within his new album #chromakopia and also addressed his thoughts on monogamy #tylerthecreator #lgbtqia #newmusic #lgbtq🏳🌈"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2024-11-06T19:20Z 1.4M followers, 2.6M engagements

"Congresswoman Sarah McBride posted a video to her Instagram in which she humorously searches the U.S. Capitol building for her Republican colleagues as the U.S. government shutdown deadline loomed. Were barreling towards a shutdown. All my Democratic colleagues are here. Im going to go search for my Republican colleagues McBride said walking through empty committee rooms and even peeking behind curtains. McBride who is the first transgender person elected to Congress used the video to call out GOP inaction on funding talks. The US government is shutting down after Republicans and Democrats"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-01T23:00Z 1.4M followers, 2.6M engagements

"Nikocado Avacado has revealed how he managed to fool the internet sharing how it was his plan to play a character all along #nikocadoavocado #influencer #transformation #lgbtq🏳🌈"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2024-10-28T20:56Z 1.4M followers, 1.1M engagements

"Narally has confirmed that her and YoungLo are officially over. She went on to say the NDA she was on expires on Wednesday XX September 2025 and after that she will be finally able to tell her story. Narally said she originally wanted to have a quiet and private split from YoungLo but claims YoungLo has not stopped sending her nasty messages. Narally said she recognizes that users might not believe her this time as her and YoungLo have broken up numerous times but she assured her followers this time is different. #Narally #YoungLo #breakup #lgbtqia"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-09-19T00:00Z 1.4M followers, 5.5M engagements

"Marks and Spencer have apologised to a mother and her daughter after the were offered help from a trans employee. The mother and daughter were bra shopping when the employee asked if they needed help. The mother claims she caused her teenage daughter 'distress'.In the complaint she said: "My daughter recoiled so I politely declined the offer and we left immediately. She was visibly upset and said she felt freaked out.M&S responded and apologised for the incident: Thank you for reaching out to us and sharing your experience We deeply regret the distress your daughter felt during her visit to"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-08-05T10:17Z 1.4M followers, 1.1M engagements

"New York Republican Representative Mike Lawler posted on Facebook that LGBTQ+ people are our equals and deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. He also explicitly stated LGBTQ+ people and especially our Transgender community members are not an enemy or a threat.Lawler who represents New Yorks 17th Congressional District emphasised the importance of diversity in his district as well as civil debate and a free exchange of ideas. In his message he asked people to seek to love one another with understanding with compassion and with civility. #MikeLawler #USPolitics #transrights"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-09T21:00Z 1.4M followers, 171.6K engagements

"'House of Guinness' star Anthony Boyle has confirmed that his full-frontal nude scene was not only XXX% Boyle (and good for him we might add) but also his idea. Boyle plays eldest Guinness child Arthur and a scene from episode three of the historical drama has got fans thirsting for more than a pint of the black stuff.Arthur is seen standing up from a bathtub completely naked with his um pint-glass-measurer fully on show. Speaking to Mens Health Boyle has confirmed that no prosthetics were used in the making of this nude-scene and that it was his idea.Its not a prosthetic. Its my own body"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-06T15:00Z 1.4M followers, 6M engagements

"Keira Knightley has admitted she was "not aware" of the fan boycott against J.K. Rowling-related projects before signing up to star in the new Harry Potter audiobook series. The actor who takes on the role Dolores Umbridge in the audiobook series of Harry Potter was asked in an interview with Decider if she was aware that many people were boycotting the author's work. "I was not aware of that no. Im very sorry" Knightley said. "You know I think were all living in a period of time right now where were all going to have to figure out how to live together arent we And weve all got very different"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-12T12:30Z 1.4M followers, 1.3M engagements

"Charli XCX has announced the cast for her upcoming movie 'The Moment'. She uploaded a video to her X account announcing the cast which includes herself Kylie Jenner Isaac Powell Rachel Sennott and Alexander Skarsgrd. 'The Moment' is set to release in 2026. #charlixcx #kyliejenner #themoment #movie #lgbtqia"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-09T17:29Z 1.4M followers, 785.8K engagements

"'Love Is Blind' star Nick Amato has addressed the backlash he's faced over remarks he made about raising an LGBTQ+ child on the show. The conversation had with his costar Annie Lancaster. Amato expressed concern over raising a child who might identify at LGBTQ+ suggesting that their exploration of identity was just a 'fad'. Amato posted a video to his Instagram apologising for his comments.He highlighted that a lot of the conversation was 'sliced and diced' to 'agitate' members of the community.He ended the video by thanking people for giving him 'all the hell' and expressed gratitude for his"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-08T22:00Z 1.4M followers, 567K engagements

"Netflixs new true-crime series Monster: The Ed Gein Story is sparking backlash for unintentionally reigniting a long-debunked myth that serial k*ller Ed Gein was transgender. Geins real crimes inspired Psycho and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre but this time Netflix said it wanted to correct the record. As Tudum put it the show presents Gein not as trans but as gynephilic a man so obsessed with womens bodies that he wanted to be inside them. That they argue explains the skin-wearing not gender identity. Co-creator Nick Antosca said it was crucial to make that distinction even imagining trans"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-07T16:38Z 1.4M followers, 161.7K engagements

"Leah Williamson captain of the England Lionesses has hard launched her relationship at the Ballon d'Or Awards. The awards were held in Paris on September XX. Williamson posted pictures from the awards on her Instagram two of them showing her girlfriend Elle Smith. The pair sparked relationship rumours earlier this year when they jetted off to Majorca for a pre-tournament break before the 2025 Women's Euros. Williamson who also plays for the Womens Super League club Arsena came out as bisexual in 2022 shes also been a long-time activist and supporter of the LGBTQ+ community. #Lionesses"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-09-25T11:00Z 1.4M followers, 765.8K engagements

"Lana Del Rey has accused trans singer Ethel Cain of comparing her to 'unflattering creatures' and 'making comments' about her weight. On Wednesday XX August Lana posted a clip from an unrealeased song captioned 'Title 13' which included the lyrics 'Ethel Cain hated my Instagram post'. Ethel Cain then posted to her stories 'Update: lana del rey has blocked ethel cain on Instagram'. On an Instagram post published by PopBase who covered the story between the two singers Lana Del Rey then commented: 'I didn't know who Ethel was until a few years ago - when someone brough to my attention the"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-08-14T13:08Z 1.4M followers, 4.2M engagements

"Mitch Brown the first out bisexual player in the AFL (Australian Football League) has said he doesnt blame Izak Rankine for his use of a homophobic slur earlier this year. Adelaide Crows star Izak Rankine received a four-match ban (after initially receiving a five-match suspension) following the use of a homophobic slur in a XX August AFL game against Collingwood Football Club. Speaking onThe Imperfectspodcast Brown revealed that he doesnt blame Rankine for the use of the slur instead pointing to a larger culture of homophobia in the sport. I dont blame Izak Rankine Brown said. I would never"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-09-24T22:00Z 1.4M followers, 55.3K engagements

"Colman Domingo is celebrating his brother in the industry actor Tramell Tillman in TIMEs XXX Next list of influential rising stars. In his tribute Domingo praised Tillmans talent humility and magnetic presence: He has swagger and charm and an extraordinary onscreen presence he wrote calling him a performer who brings soulful curiosity and a profound respect for the craft. Domingo credited Tillman a fellow out gay actor for embodying the kind of artistry that doesnt announce itself a rare combination of power and subtlety he compared to the classic leading men of Hollywoods past."
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-06T21:00Z 1.4M followers, 69.8K engagements

"The UKs approach to new guidance on trans rights may be in breach of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) Europes human rights watchdog has warned. Michael OFlaherty the Human Rights Commissioner for the Council of Europe has written to Sarah Owen chair of the parliamentary women and equalities committee and Lord Alton chair of the joint committee on human rights expressing serious concerns. OFlaherty specifically warned against implementing measures that exclude trans people from everyday life: It should be ensured that steps taken towards implementing the Supreme Court judgment"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-14T12:30Z 1.4M followers, 16.1K engagements

"A representative for Snoop Dogg says comments circulating online appearing to show the rapper apologising for his remarks about LGBTQ+ representation in Pixars Lightyear are fake. The comments posted under a Hollywood Unlocked Instagram clip of Ts Madison calling him out read: I was just caught off guard and had no answer for my grandsons. The rep confirmed Snoop has not responded publicly since the backlash to his original podcast comments where he said he felt scared to go to the movies after his grandson asked about a same-seggs couple in Lightyear. Speaking on the Its Giving podcast on"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-09-01T09:30Z 1.4M followers, 415.8K engagements

"At the Virginia gubernatorial debate at Norfolk State University Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears caused controversy by claiming that allowing employers to fire individuals for being gay is not discrimination. Democratic nominee Abigail Spanberger cited Earle-Searss long record opposing LGBTQ+ rights including her resistance to marriage equality and workplace protections. Before Spanberger could finish Earle-Sears interjected prompting immediate backlash. Earle-Sears has previously opposed bipartisan marriage equality legislation even leaving a handwritten note expressing she was"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-13T19:00Z 1.4M followers, 803.8K engagements

"Trans adult performer Apollo Moon has tragically passed away aged XX Relatives of the trans masc star known to his friends and family as Forest Harade announced that he had been in intensive care since Wednesday (27 November). The cause of death has not been confirmed. Moon was a prominent figure in the trans and seggs-worker communities especially notable for being a person of colour in a white-dominated industry. Two days before he was hospitalised Moon wrote on X: Being trans brought me so much joy and there was nothing in this world that made me happier than sharing that experience with"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2024-12-04T18:00Z 1.4M followers, 1.5M engagements

"Floridas Department of Transportation has removed the iconic rainbow pride crosswalk on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach following a state directive to remove art form crosswalks and intersections deemed political or ideological. The City Commission unanimously appealed the removal of the crosswalk but received notice it was denied late Friday.Originally installed in 2018 the crosswalk had become a symbol of LGBTQ+ visibility and history. Miami Beach Commissioner Alex Fernandez said city public works employees collected all of the removed paving stones so that they can be repurposed in the future."
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-07T22:00Z 1.4M followers, 750.9K engagements

"The new archbishop of Wales the Most Rev Cherry Vann has opened up about the secrecy she once felt forced into as a gay woman in the Church.She recently made history after last week she was announced as the UKs first female archbishop and the first openly LGBTQIA+ leader in the Church in Wales.Other people in England were braver than I was and made their sexuality clear. A lot of them suffered the consequences of that certainly when going forward for ordination she told the Guardian.Cherry lives with her civil partner Wendy and their two dogs Macallan and Sadie.For years we kept our"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-08-04T11:00Z 1.4M followers, 18K engagements

"A religious rally led by an anti-LGBTQ+ Christian activist in Seattle has been drowned out by a group of protestors playing Chappell Roans Pink Pony Club on the kazoo. Roughly XXX pro-LGBTQ+ protestors arrived at Gas Works Park in Seattle on Saturday XX August armed with hundreds of the buzzy oral instruments in their hands and the tune of Roans number one hit in their heads. Earlier in the day Christian activist group Let Us Worship had set up in the park readying to host an evangelical Christian rally concert dubbed Revive in XX. The event was being led by Let Us Worship founder and"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-09-09T16:15Z 1.4M followers, 1.6M engagements

"In collaboration with The Daily Iowan @DITV we spoke to students at the University of Iowa about the new President of the United States Donald Trump. President Trump won Iowa with XXXX% of votes compared to Kamala Harris' 42.6%. This is despite a recent poll projecting the Democrat nominee might take the state. So far the Republican Party have secured XXX electoral votes compared to the Democratic Party's XXX. The party has also regained control of the US Senate. Reporter Dravin Murti also asked students what they think will happen to women's rights and LGBTQIA+ rights now that Donald Trump"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2024-11-06T21:01Z 1.4M followers, 491.1K engagements

"The Nintendo Switch X which launched on June 5th 2025 has redesigned the Mii creation system. Unlike the original Switch which prompted players to choose between male or female avatars the Switch X offers two gender-neutral styles to start from instead. The new system provides players with a basic unassigned avatar that can then be customized in detail. Visually Miis retain their classic look continuing the iconic design first introduced with the Nintendo Wii. #nintendo #mii #switch2 #nonbinary #gender #lgbtq"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-06-06T09:36Z 1.4M followers, 1.2M engagements

"Social media influencer Bretman Rock has confirmed via Instagram Stories that he and Justice Fester have ended their romantic relationship after more than a year together. They described the decision as mutual and amicable emphasising that they remain friends and still care deeply for one another. Bretman noted that their shared values of mental health self-love and open communication guided them from the beginningand through the breakup.In his message Bretman said: I still love him. Were still friends everything was a mutual mature understanding. They've added that they would remain open to"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-08-05T13:12Z 1.4M followers, 1.7M engagements

"Chappell Roan recently gave a heartwarming speech at her final Visions of Damsels & Other Dangerous Things show in Los Angeles where she credited the queer community for motivating her to continue touring. The singer who has previously been outspoken about the negative side of life in the spotlight said: Everything made sense this year: Why I do this. Last year I was really questioning Why am I doing this to myself Im so sad. I feel so left out in public. I feel so awkward all the time. And I always felt like Why am I putting myself through this If this feels so if this is taking so much away"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-13T11:00Z 1.4M followers, 13.3K engagements

"Caitlyn Jenner claimed during an appearance on Fox News @ Night that the Minnesota sh00ter wasnt genuinely trans branding them instead as a product of the DEIs and gender ideology. She added: This gender ideology that were teaching our young people is destroying our young people and stated she was a firm believer in Lets not talk about it when it comes to trans equality issues. Jenner further dismissed the suspects reported trans identity and criticised media coverage of the sh00ting insisting This guy was not a trans person. The suspect in the sh00ting Robin Westman applied for a name change"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-09-04T21:00Z 1.4M followers, 199.8K engagements

"Sam Smith talks to @zanelowe about their experience as a queer non-binary artist and the hard truths about what the LGBTQ+ community face in their everyday lives.#SamSmith #Unholy #ImNotHereToMakeFriends #LearnOnTiktok #LGBTQ #Queertok #LGBTQTiktok #Queer #FYP #ForYou #ForYouPage"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2023-02-03T16:32Z 1.4M followers, 2.5M engagements

"Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is offering words of reassurance to transgender youth.During a recent social media Q&A AOC was asked if she had a message for trans kids at a time when both political parties seem to be blaming them for the nations challenges. Her response was direct and compassionate:I know this time is completely terrifying for so many people and it feels like people in both parties are blaming you for everything thats happening. I just want you to know they couldnt be more wrong. You are fine just the way you are. Since the GOPs victory in the 2024 presidential election"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-13T22:00Z 1.4M followers, 49K engagements

"Saturday Night Live has appeared to mock author J.K. Rowling amidst the ongoing controversy surrounding her views about transgender people. The sketch follows a recent public feud between Rowling and Harry Potter actress Emma Watson after the author dubbed the actress ignorant. The dispute between Rowling and Watson has intensified in recent weeks marked by a series of public statements and videos underscoring their long standing disagreements over gender and trans issues. Now SNL has weighed in on the controversy using satire to address Rowlings views on transgender rights. In a recent"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-06T11:22Z 1.4M followers, 649.6K engagements

"Trans women went topless outside Downing Street during a protest calling out the oppression of the community across the UK. The protest action which took place on Sunday (25 May) in London was organised by activism group STRIVE (Standing for Trans Rights Inclusion and Visibility Everywhere) as a means of bringing our voices to the very place where too many harmful policies and decisions have been made about the safety dignity and rights of trans people across the UK. Trans people and their allies came out in force for the demonstration and marched from Marble Arch to Downing Street in a"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-05-26T14:29Z 1.4M followers, 403.8K engagements

"A federal judge has blocked Trumps ban on transgender and non-binary passport gender marker changes.The federal judge granted a nationwide injunction preventing the Trump administration from enforcing its ban on gender marker changes for transgender and non-binary Americans on US passports. The ruling issued by Judge Julia Kobick in the case Orr v. Trump forces the US State Department to resume issuing passports that reflect a persons gender identity including the X option for non-binary applicants. The ACLU filed the lawsuit arguing that the policy violated the Equal Protection Clause and"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-13T20:00Z 1.4M followers, 93.5K engagements

"Rene Rapp has opened up about how she feels about collaborating with her girlfriend fellow musician Towa Bird.The pair met when Towa joined Rene on her Snow Hard Feelings tour and the couple made their public debut at the Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty in March 2024. They have since gone on to collaborate musically on At Least Im Hot from Renes latest album Bite Me released in August 2025.Speaking to Rolling Stone about working together Rene said: I get scared working with her sometimes because shes just really intimidating. As a person shes really cool. And I think the world of her. When she"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-07T14:54Z 1.4M followers, 338.4K engagements

"Former adult-film actor Austin Wolf has been jailed after admitting enticing a minor to engage in seggsual activity. Following an FBI sting operation Wolf was arrested last year on child p0rn0graphy charges including possessing and distributing child SA material online and in June 2025 pleaded guilty in front of a judge in New York. On Friday (26 September) district judge Paul A Engelmayer sentenced him to XX years in prison for enticing a minor to engage in illegal seggsual activity and for engaging in a pattern of activity involving prohibited seggsual conduct. He was also sentenced to 10"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-09-30T15:31Z 1.4M followers, 1.2M engagements

"Pnk has been praised for a defiant moment of trans solidarity at a benefit concert in LA while making a subtle dig at president Donald Trump. Performing at the FireAid concert in LA in aid of those affected by the devastating California wildfires the musician shouted out to the ladies gentlemen and every other gender that absolutely exists while speaking to the crowd. If youre hurting Im hurting with you my heart is with you she said. Im going to sing a couple of songs that bring me comfort and I hope that they do the same for you all. Her statement was a nod to Donald Trumps anti-trans"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-02-01T12:56Z 1.4M followers, 3.3M engagements

"Miles Heizer the actor currently starring as closeted Marine recruit Cameron Cope in the new Netflix series Boots has opened up about his own difficult experience coming out describing it as an "unfortunately classic gay coming-out story." Speaking to Variety about the response from his family the actor detailed the struggle he faced due to his religious background.I had a very unfortunately classic gay coming-out story. It was a nightmare and everyone was upset. But at the time I definitely had the old Christian upbringing. The star also known for his role in XX Reasons Why highlighted his"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-14T16:00Z 1.4M followers, 71.7K engagements

"Portland Timbers head coach Phil Neville has spoken out after his side were targeted with repeated homophobic chants during their Leagues Cup defeat to Club America. There is absolutely no room for discrimination on a football field Neville said adding that while the referee handled the incident very well the match should have left the field once the abuse continued. The former England and Manchester United defender described the chants as totally unacceptable saying there were probably four or five interruptions due to acts of discrimination and warning if we really want to take this"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-08-09T15:00Z 1.4M followers, 707.4K engagements

"Zohran Mamdani has pledged to make New York City an LGBTQ+ sanctuary city. The proposed plan is in effort to create a haven for LGBTQ+ individuals and expanding access to services despite federal pushback. "Since taking office Donald Trump has waged a scorched earth campaign against trans people. The man with the most power has expended enormous energy targeting those with the least. New York will not sit idly by while trans people are attacked. We'll deploy hundreds of lawyers to combat Trump's hate. Make New York City an LGBTQ plus sanctuary city and create the office of LGBTQ Plus Affairs"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-12T17:00Z 1.4M followers, 71.6K engagements

"Here are XX facts you didn't know about singer Benson Boone. Have we missed any 👀 #bensonboone #singing #musictok #mormon #backflip #piano"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-05-29T17:40Z 1.4M followers, 1.2M engagements

"US President Donald Trump blasted Village Peoples YMCA which has been labelled by many as a gay anthem at a conference in Saudi Arabia. Trump was joined by the Saudia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum. In Saudi Arabia same-sex relations are illegal and in some cases carry the d3ath penalty. Last year the Village People lyricist Victor Willis praised Donald Trumps use of YMCA during campaign rallies and threatened legal action against media outlets calling the groups hit song a gay anthem despite two of the original band members being out gay men. #donaldtrump"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-05-14T10:02Z 1.4M followers, 6.1M engagements

"Jonathan Bailey has opened up about founding the Shameless Fund and supporting elderly queer people.Speaking to TIME the actor said: I just felt so strongly about the elder members of the community many of whom are much more likely to be single less likely to have children and theyre going into care homes and dealing with homophobia. Having to go back in the closet He continued: The first five grants weve given two are going to charities that look after elderly LGBTQ+ members. We have to look after them because they fought so hard. Bailey founded The Shameless Fund in 2024 with the aim to"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-01T09:44Z 1.4M followers, 104.3K engagements

"Tessa Thompson has opened up about playing 'Hedda' in the new adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's play of the same name. Speaking about playing a bisexual biracial version of the character Thompson said: I feel hesitant sometimes to politicise any of these things but then I realise things end up being politicised sometimes just by virtue of what you look like or who you are. "But I will say that there are not many Heddas that look like me.The film directed by Nia DaCosta is out on October XX. #tessathompson #hedda #henrikibsen #bisexual #filmtok"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-10T23:00Z 1.4M followers, 101.4K engagements

"The junta-run African country Burkina Faso has passed a law banning homosexuality with punishments of up to five years in jail. The military group that controls the West African country of Burkina Faso after seizing the nation by force three years ago has criminalised homosexuality and instituted punishments of up to five years in jail according to reports sourcing news agency AFP. Though homosexuality is illegal in nearly XX African countries it was not in Burkina Faso until the military seized power under leader Ibrahim Traor. According to France XX the draft law was adopted by XX unelected"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-09-02T15:56Z 1.4M followers, 227.3K engagements

"Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced she is canceling her Netflix subscription over an old clip of a trans child from The Baby-Sitters Club. The clip shows a transgender girl Bailey being defended in a medical setting by another character. Greene shared the clip on X and wrote Yep canceled. Trans youth activist Kai Shappley played the role of Bailey in that episode. #marjorietaylorgreene #republicans #thebabysittersclub #netflix #transyouth"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-09T01:00Z 1.4M followers, 674.5K engagements

"Lorde has joined the No Music For Gen0cide campaign a cultural boycott that involves artists geo-blocking their music from being streamed in Israel. Other queer or LGBTQ+-allied artists that have joined the campaign include MUNA Rina Sawayama Bjrk and MARINA. In a statement released on social media the movement organisers said: Since nmfgs launch just a couple weeks ago 600+ new artists have already joined the boycott. They added: We also appreciate everyone whos joined this boycott and taken additional steps knowing No Music For Gen0cide is just one tangible action in a broader movement."
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-05T12:00Z 1.4M followers, 495.1K engagements

"Lady Gaga has officially joined the cast of The Devil Wears Prada sequel in an undisclosed role. The singer-actor was recently photographed on set in Milan where the film is currently in production. She will appear alongside returning original cast members Meryl Streep Anne Hathaway Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci for the sequel which is scheduled for release on May X 2026. This is the latest film credit for the Oscar and Grammy winner previous starring in House of Gucci (2021) A Star Is Born (2018) and 2024's Joker: Folie Deux. The sequel will reportedly follow Meryl Streep's Miranda Priestly"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-12T11:30Z 1.4M followers, 76.3K engagements

"The 2034 men's football World Cup will be held in Saudi Arabia Fifa has confirmed. Here's what that means for LGBTQ+ rights. #saudiarabia #worldcup #fifa #fifaworldcup #lgbtqia #lgbtqrights"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2024-12-11T17:48Z 1.4M followers, 1M engagements

"Russell Tovey recently spoke about filming the 'very involved' sx scenes in his film 'Plainclothes'. The film which was released in September is set in 1990s New York and centres around an undercover police officer who is tasked with entrapping gay men only to find himself drawn to one of his targets. Speaking about the role Tovey said: Its a very powerful film about how we police our feelings and what shame does and a matter of timing. On filming sx scenes with an intimacy coordinator Tovey said: They choreographed something with us. It just felt like an absolute safety net for us to be"
TikTok Link @pinknews 2025-10-09T14:25Z 1.4M followers, 15.8K engagements