LGBTQ

In 2023, queer musicians took it up a notch. The charts were built on LGBTQ+ artists, from Ice Spice’s epic breakthrough to Miley Cyrus’s 10-week-long stay at number one with “Flowers”. It wasn’t just pop music, either: Janelle Monáe, Sufjan Stevens, Kali Uchis and boygenius were just a few of the artists who thrived. We

“There’s no way to prepare for it. I’ve just taken everything as it comes,” Bella Ramsey tells PinkNews. They are reflecting back on what has been a mammoth 2023, and how this breakthrough year has changed their life irrevocably. First came The Last of Us in January. Ramsey, still just 20, plays Ellie Williams in

Coby Green has been sentenced to years in federal prison after throwing a Molotov cocktail into a donut shop after the business hosted an art show featuring drag queens. in Tulsa last year. (Tulsa County Jail) Oklahoma man Coby Green has been sentenced to five years in jail after he firebombed a donut shop after

Robyn Casias is seeking at least $3 million in compensation for three civil claims for gender discrimination, retaliation and punitive damages along with legal costs. (Getty) Atlanta trans woman Robyn Casias is seeking $3 million in a lawsuit against her former employer over alleged discrimination.   Casias worked with American telecommunications company AT&T for 16 years,

Governor Mike Dewine speaking to crowds in Dayton, Ohio in 2019. (Scott Olson/Getty) Republican Ohio governor Mike DeWine has broke from his party by vetoing a bill banning trans youth from accessing gender-affirming care and playing on sports teams that align with their gender identity. Lawmakers passed House Bill 68 on 13 December. The bill

Do you know this man? (Concord Police) Police in New Hampshire have released an image of a man they wish to speak with in connection with an incendiary device being placed outside an LGBTQ+ friendly business. Concord police are investigating a “smoke-style” device which was left outside the Teatotaller Café and Bakery on Capital Plaza in

Lauren Boebert has announced she will run redder district in 2024 in a bid to increase her chances of winning. (Getty) Right-wing congresswoman Lauren Boebert has announced that she will be running in a redder district in the hope of increasing her chances of winning in 2024. Taking to social media on Wednesday (27 December),

Tennis star Martina Navratilova (right) has reacted to Republican Congressman Tim Walberg’s speech in support of Uganda’s anti-homosexuality death penalty law. (Artur Widak/NurPhoto/ Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images) Lesbian tennis legend Martina Navratilova has reacted in the perfect way to Republican Tim Walberg’s cruel support of Uganda’s anti-LGBTQ+ law.  Navratilova spoke out on

America’s LGBTQ+ population has been revealed in new research (Canva/Williams Institute at the University of California Los Angeles) The states in America with the highest LGBTQ+ populations have been revealed in new research. Researchers at the Williams Institute at the University of California Los Angeles have estimated that almost 13.9 million adults in the US

A protester holds a placard during a protest held by Philly Children’s Movement against Moms For Liberty in Center City Philadelphia. (Matthew Hatcher/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Moms for Liberty backed candidates are facing blistering defeats in Philadelphia, despite holding their annual conference there. In July, Moms for Liberty hosted their annual conference in Philadelphia,

Clarice Schillinger is accused of repeatedly punching a teen in the face while hosting an underage drinking party. (X/Clarice Schillinger) Right-wing ‘parental rights’ activist Clarice Schillinger has been arrested after allegedly punching a teen in the face while hosting an underage drinking party.  Schillinger, 36, is facing charges of assault, harassment and furnishing minors with

Trans woman Meghan Riley Lewis was shot dead in Bel Air on Wednesday, 27 December. (X/Twitter) Trans woman Meghan Riley Lewis, who was shot dead in Bel Air, has been remembered as an “incredible person”.  On Wednesday (27 December), Lewis, who was a mum-of-two, was shot and killed in the parking lot of her apartment complex. 

Nico Rios was arrested on drunk driving charges and refusal to provide a chemical test. (YouTube/The Bismarck Tribune) North Dakota leaders are urging Republican lawmaker Nico Rios to resign after he was recorded screaming homophobic and racist abuse during a DUI arrest. State lawmaker Rios of Williston was arrested and charged with driving under the

Greek prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has promised to legalise same-sex marriage in Greece. (Nicolas Koutsokostas/NurPhoto via Getty Images) The Greek government is pushing ahead with its same-sex marriage legislation, despite opposition from the church.  In July, the prime minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, promised to legalise same-sex marriage, saying that “Greek society is much more ready

English actor and playwright Noël Coward (1899 – 1973) after the first night of his new musical ‘Sail Away’ at the Savoy Theatre in London, 22 June, 1962. (Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) The BBC has faced backlash for describing playwright Noël  Coward as ‘queer’, with some condemning the term as a “homophobic slur”. On Boxing

A Florida Republican is seeking to ban Pride flags (Canva) A Republican lawmaker in Florida has introduced legislation to ban Pride and ‘political’ flags from local and state government buildings. David Borrero, who represents Northwestern Miami-Dade County, filed the House Bill 901 – also called the ‘Display of Flags by Governmental Entities’ bill. If passed,

A nativity scene featuring two mothers has caused controversy (Reuters via YouTube) A nativity scene at a church in Italy has been heavily criticised for displaying Jesus as having two mothers, opposed to the traditional Mary and Joseph set up.  Father Vitaliano Della Sala – of the Church of Saints Peter and Paul in Capocastello

Bigots are raging about CoComelon (Netflix) Bigots are once again foaming at the mouth and calling for a boycott, but this time it is over children’s animation CoComelon. The popular, preschool aged show – which helps youngsters learn letters, numbers, animal sounds and colours – has irked anti-LGBTQ+ folks for daring to feature gay dads

A man who believes gaming publisher Rockstar stole his likeness in the Grand Theft Auto VI trailer has announced his intention to sue. Lawrence Sullivan, better known as the ‘Florida Joker’ posted a viral TikTok clip in which he called out Rockstar for what he believes to be the use of his likeness. During the

State legislators in the US have spawned so many anti-LGBTQ+ bills in the past 12 months that it’s easy to lose track. The current, most reliable number reported by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is 508 bills. However, the independently researched trans legislation tracker puts the number at 589, across 49 states. By comparison,

Farrah Moan came out as trans in a recent interview. (Getty) Drag Race queens from across the show’s herstory are showering drag star, makeup artist and model Farrah Moan with praise after she came out as trans. The RuPaul’s Drag Race season nine queen cried tears of joy after speaking her truth in an interview

A person’s journey through their gender-identity is as unique as the person going through it. In this episode of Ask the Aunties, our fabulous queer agony aunts answer give advice to a person wondering if anyone could be too young to realise if they are trans or non-binary. Queer agony aunts Lee Gray and Karnage

Ncuti Gatwa: knows many gay men like the Doctor. (James Pardon/Bad Wolf/BBC Studios) Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa has said he knows “many” gay men who are reminiscent of the Doctor and that “chosen family” is the reason LGBTQ+ people connect so much with the show.  Gatwa will take over as the 15th Doctor during the

A second staffer was filmed performing gay sex acts in the US Capitol building. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images) Another congressional staff member was filmed having gay sex inside the US Capitol building, according to reports. Last week, a video was leaked of two men engaging in sex acts in what appears to the Senate building hearing

Rachel McAdams has addressed her absence from Mean Girls ad reunion. (Getty) The OG Mean Girls cast gagged fans back in November when they reprised their iconic ’00s roles for a series of Walmart ads – but there was one noticeable face missing. The hit Black Friday ad campaign – which led to calls for

Lovehoney launches its Christmas sale with 50 percent off toys, lingerie and more. Lovehoney has announced details of its December and January sale – and there’s some pretty big discounts. The sexual wellness brand only wrapped up its Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale a few weeks ago, but they’re getting ready to launch another.

Brianna Ghey. (Cheshire Police) The two teenagers who murdered Brianna Ghey will be named next year at their sentencing hearing, a judge has said. Up until now, the teenagers – who were found guilty of Ghey’s murder at Manchester Crown Court on Wednesday (20 December) – have only been referred to as Girl X and

A Colorado Supreme Court ruling, taking Donald Trump off the state’s primary ballot, could spell trouble for the disgraced politician’s 2024 presidential bid. (Getty) In a historic move, the Colorado Supreme Court has barred Donald Trump from running in the state’s presidential primary, raising major questions around the disgraced politician’s chances of winning back the

US senator ‘disappointed’ in gay staffer who allegedly had sex in Capitol hearing room (Drew Angerer/Getty Images) A US senator has expressed his anger and disappointment at a gay former staffer who allegedly recorded himself having sex in a Capitol Hill hearing room. Maryland Democrat Ben Cardin said the incident – a leaked video of

For Sam Smith, 2023 will probably be best remembered as the year they made history – and unapologetically upset a few bigots along the way. The year started out strong. Sam Smith’s fourth studio album, Gloria, went straight to number one in January. In February, the 31-year-old, along with German trans pop star Kim Petras,