LGBTQ

The actor who played the original blue Power Ranger, David Yost, is a survivor of conversion therapy (Saban Entertainment) Many fans of the iconic 90s kids’ show Power Rangers may be unaware that David Yost, who played the original blue Power Ranger, is both gay and a survivor of conversion therapy. Yost, who played Billy Cranston in

If you are trans, like pop punk or are simply online more than just once in a while, chances are you’ve heard of NOAHFINNCE – the stage name of singer-songwriter and YouTuber Noah Finn Adams. He describes himself as having an “insane footprint on the internet”, which served as the inspiration for his first album,

Ashia Davis was described as a “loving parent to her yorkie named Clyde” (Instagram) An 18-year-old has been arrested and charged in connection with the June 2023 death of 34-year-old Ashia Davis in a suburb of Detroit. Ashia, a Black transgender woman who also went by Asia according to the Human Rights Campaign, was found

Harlane is a Black non-binary mermaid who wants other people to enjoy living out their own fantasies. The avid swimmer has been a mermaid for more than 10 years and said they were at first uncertain about swimming with a tail. “When I first put on the tail, I was uncertain about myself. But then

Elliot Page has reflected on the “endless, full-blown lies” about trans lives exclusive interview with PinkNews, urging the community to fight back with information and education. The Hollywood actor, 37, stars in Dominic Savage’s new drama, Close To You, as a trans man, Sam, who visits his family for the first time after his transition

Choriza May speaks to PinkNews following her Drag Race UK Vs The World departure (BBC) The sixth queen to departvseason two of Drag Race UK vs the World has revealed what made her elimination “worth it” – and the “one thing” she still has to do on Drag Race. Warning: spoilers for episode six of Drag Race UK

The Colombian Supreme Court has ruled against Luis Villa, known as WestCOL .(@westcol on Instagram) Colombian influencer Luis Villa, know online as WestCOL, has been ordered to share information about the effects of homophobic bigotry and attend a course on LGBTQ+ rights after he posted a violent rant about the community.  Luis Villa, known by

Xtina showed her support for the fellow singer. (Getty) In the pop crossover we never knew we needed, Christina Aguilera has thrown her support towards Ariana Grande’s new album.  Taking to Instagram on 14 March to share a stunning reel wearing a black and silver bedazzled bodysuit with black thigh-high heels, Xtina posed with Grande’s

Kali Uchis has welcomed her first child with Don Toliver. (Getty) Congratulations are in order! Kali Uchis has welcomed her first child, a baby boy, into the world with Don Toliver.  The bisexual singer, 30, took to Instagram on 14 March to share the news with her fans, saying “giving birth to you was the

Elon Musk unceremoniously cancels gay journalist Don Lemon’s X show after interview (Amy Sussman and Lisa O’Connor/AFP via Getty Images) Elon Musk has unceremoniously cancelled Don Lemon’s new talk show hosted on Twitter/X after the SpaceX founder took part in an interview with the former CNN anchor. Lemon announced on Wednesday (13 March) that Musk

The singer is back, people! (Getty) Zayn Malik has announced he’s releasing a new album in 2024, and fans are “not fine”.  The former One Direction star made a comeback in January after releasing a single with Pakistani band Aur, and pleasantly surprised listeners after singing fluently in Urdu on the song. And it seems

The TikToker shared a new music video. (YouTube/Dylan Mulvaney) Dylan Mulvaney has just released her song ‘Days of Girlhood’, and the music video is relatable af.  The trans activist is celebrating two years since publicly transitioning and marked the moment in pop culture history with a new catchy single and subsequent music video.  She documented

Neve Campbell is officially returning to the Scream franchise for the seventh instalment (Photo by Jim Spellman/WireImage) Neve Campbell is officially on board for Scream 7 as Sidney Prescott, following the departure of Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega from the franchise. Campbell led the hit slasher franchise from its first instalment in 1996 – but

Going blonde was so much more than a new look to the star. (Getty) It’s Dylan Mulvaney’s second anniversary of publicly transitioning, and the trans activist has explained that “going blonde saved my life”.  “It’s day 730 of being a girl,” the Days of Girlhood creator began on 12 March, recalling the “painful” lessons she

The creator has allegedly been fired. (Getty) Marvel Studios have allegedly fired Beau DeMayo, the openly gay writer and producer behind the upcoming series X-Men ‘97, according to reports. Set to land on screens on 20 March exclusively on Disney+, his upcoming series promises to continue the narrative left hanging by the original cartoon, with

Tia Kofi’s debut album Read My Lips is coming soon. (Getty/Santiago Felipe) Drag Race UK star and self-proclaimed “UK Queen of Pop” Tia Kofi is set to release their debut album later this month. Kofi will release Read My Lips on 29 March, the same day as the season two finale of Drag Race UK

Asexual activist Yasmin Benoit. (Getty) Yasmin Benoit is shutting down preconceived notions of what it means to be asexual, one conversation at a time. The activist is tearing down barriers to representation and visibility as a model, having appeared at London Fashion Week this year. But despite amassing almost 75,000 followers on Instagram, whom she educates

RuPaul is set to step down as host of Australian spin-off Drag Race Down Under, with Michelle Visage to replace (WOW Presents, Stan/ Getty) Drag titan RuPaul has officially stepped down as the host of the franchise’s Australian spinoff RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under and is set to be replaced by none other than Michelle

Madonna called out a concertgoer for sitting –  they are in a wheelchair. (Getty) Madonna was forced to apologise for a “politically incorrect” jibe at a fan who was sitting down during her concert after realising that they were in a wheelchair. During her critically-acclaimed Celebration Tour at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum Madonna, who sent

Ryan Gosling wowed the audience with his performance. (Getty) Ryan Gosling’s performance of ‘I’m Just Ken’ at the Oscars turned into the ultimate karaoke-worthy moment, and we can’t get Kenough. Gosling took to the stage at The Academy Awards on 10 March to serenade the audience with his performance of the Mark Ronson and Andrew

Australian comedian Hannah Gadsby confesses that they don’t see themselves as an activist, despite using their latest Netflix comedy special to elevate “a diversity of voices”.  Gadsby, who uses they/them pronouns, became a household name following the release of their comedy special Nanette, in 2018. Their latest comedy special, Hannah Gadsby’s Gender Agenda, debuted on

TikToker Cherry, who posts under the handle @ittybittycherry, has said she loves her body hair – and the fact that it inspires other women to feel comfortable in their skin.  The content creator told PinkNews she initially stopped shaving, embracing her natural body instead, after getting requests online. “I just [wondered]: why am I shaving anything

Alana, Kevin and Megan, a throuple from Northern Colorado, are using social media to raise awareness of their relationship – and polyamory.  The trio, who says they love one another equally, met through dating app 3Fun, after Alana decided she wanted to explore her sexuality while dating Kevin.  Polyamory means a person having simultaneous close romantic

Australian singer-songwriter G Flip has described coming out as non-binary as a “very euphoric moment”. In an interview with PinkNews, G Flip previously admitted when they originally came out as gay, their parents had no problem with it, but coming to terms with their child’s non-binary was more diffcult for them. “They didn’t know much

Nick Sturniolo – best-known as one of TikTok’s Sturniolo Triplets – has spoken about the exact moment he realised he was gay. The Sturniolo Triplets, who have 6.5 million subscribers on YouTube (not to mention their other channels), are rarely seen without one another, and have generated a devoted fan base for their particular brand

The singer performed in Paris, and paid tribute to the venue’s history. (Getty) Sophie Ellis-Bextor has paid tribute to the victims who lost their lives in the 2015 Paris attack whilst on her European tour. The singer performed at the Bataclan in the city on 5 March and honoured the 90 people who lost their

The latest queen to sashay away from RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World season two has reflected on why she thinks she was ‘set up to fail’ during a moment with RuPaul that made her feel “so uncomfortable”, and spoken out about why she wanted Michelle Visage to “give her a break”. Warning: spoilers

Joe Biden during the 2024 State of the Union address. (Getty) US president Joe Biden has once again promised his support for transgender people in his State of the Union address, but some LGBTQ+ people were less than impressed. Biden made the pledge, along with promises over abortion treatment, the economy and immigration, during his

Madonna is set to perform on the iconic beach. (Getty) Madonna is set to close her critically acclaimed Celebration Tour in the best way: with a free show on Copacabana Beach, Brazil, the Brazillian tourism board has confirmed. Confirming the massive news, Visit Rio took to Instagram on 7 March to write: “It’s time to

Belfast teen who blackmailed and ‘bullied’ gay man ordered to pay compensation (Getty Images) A Belfast teenager has been given a suspended prison sentence and ordered to pay compensation after he blackmailed a “vulnerable” gay man over his sexuality.  On Wednesday (6 March), Judge Donna McColgan handed down a two-year jail sentence, suspended for three