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Coming Out
Dec 06

Oppenheimer star Nick Dumont comes out as trans masc and non-binary after sharing new pronouns

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MAGA supporters Isabella and Josiah Moody.

US
Dec 06

MAGA supporter says if he has sex with his wife but doesn’t get her pregnant, then it’s ‘gay sex’

Actor Elliot Page speaking outdoors at a panel event wearing a grey polo shirt

Film
Dec 06

Elliot Page says he regrets making a homophobic joke in this beloved noughties comedy

News
Dec 06

Piers Morgan wades into straight actors playing gay roles debate – despite the fact no one asked

Chelsea Manning, pictured.

US
Dec 06

Trans veteran Chelsea Manning arrested following US Capitol bathroom protest

A picture of Marjorie Taylor Greene.

US
Dec 06

Marjorie Taylor Greene loudly booed as she rages against trans rights in misinformation-filled rant

US
Dec 06

Drag Race icon Peppermint perfectly explains the importance of trans rights in fiery CNN clip

Gay men kissing on a sofa.

Sex
Dec 06

Favourite gay sex positions revealed in Grindr poll – and this classic has come out on top

News
Dec 06

Annette Bening delivers moving speech about her ‘remarkable’ trans son during Supreme Court rally

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US
Dec 06

Candace Owens calls Zelensky a ‘homosexual actor’ and says she doesn’t want Ukraine to win the war

Crime
Dec 06

Killer of trans teen Brianna Ghey loses bid to appeal against his 20-year sentence

From left to right: RuPaul Drag Race stars Charity Kase and Banksie, trans campaigner Jude Guaitamacchi and Stonewall's Nancy Kelley.

Trans
Dec 06

Drag Race stars back Trans Secret Santa campaign to bring festive cheer to trans youth

State Capitol Building in South Carolina

Politics
Dec 06

South Carolina mayor uses homophobic slur before denying its meaning

Nick Dumont

Coming Out
Dec 06

Oppenheimer star Nick Dumont comes out as trans masc and non-binary after sharing new pronouns

Still from Love Island Australoa

TV
Dec 06

Love Island Australia’s consent buttons are ‘positive step’ but not fully representative, expert says

Dating
Dec 06

Singles are looking for a ‘Golden Retriever’ partner in 2025, according to Tinder

Zander Murray

Exclusive
Dec 05

Zander Murray calls for overhaul of Rainbow Laces campaign after players refuse to wear armbands

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Trans people partying in the US Capitol bathroom.

Trans
Dec 05

Trans people hold defiant dance protest in US Capitol bathroom following ban

Tom Hollander and Jennifer Coolidge in The White Lotus.

TV
Dec 04

The White Lotus season three release date confirmed by Max

Kirstie Allsopp attends a VIP Preview of Hyde Park Winter Wonderland 2021 on November 18, 2021 in London, England.

Celebrity
Dec 03

Kirstie Allsopp attacked for trans allyship after Gregg Wallace claim

Hailey Davidson

Sport
Dec 05

Trans golfer Hailey Davidson denounces new LPGA Tour ban and those who stayed ‘silent’

Grindr Unwrapped 2024

Sex
Dec 05

Countries with the highest percentage of tops and bottoms revealed by Grindr

British Loki actor Jack Veal revealed he is homeless.

UK
Dec 04

Marvel actor Jack Veal, 17, reveals he is homeless: ‘I need help’

Mariah Meets Rylan

Exclusive
Dec 06

Rylan Clark explains why Mariah Carey loves her guncles – and how he accidentally ‘stalked’ her

A red background with images of Christmas presents and trees on it, with Diana Vickers on the right and Danny Beard on the left posing

Exclusive
Dec 06

A chaotic Christmas chat with Danny Beard and Diana Vickers: ‘In my nativity I played H from Steps’

Jonathan Bailey and Ariana Grande in Wicked, alongside a photo of Eric Vetro, against a blue sparkly background.

Exclusive
Dec 06

Hollywood vocal coach reveals secrets of working with Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey

Zander Murray

Exclusive
Dec 05

Zander Murray calls for overhaul of Rainbow Laces campaign after players refuse to wear armbands

On the left, an image of Fra Fee and Siôn Daniel Young in Lost Boys & Fairies, leaning on each other wearing blue superman shirts. On the right, the show's creator Daf James poses in a black shirt.

Exclusive
Dec 04

Lost Boys & Fairies creator reveals ‘extraordinary’ impact of BBC gay adoption series

Lord of the Rings stars Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd stand next to each other as they smile intothe camera.

Exclusive
Dec 04

Lord of the Rings star says gay hobbit fan-fiction is a ‘beautiful thing’

Exclusive
Nov 27

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez: ‘Trans actors playing cis roles isn’t a question anymore’

Exclusive
Dec 02

Jessica Madsen confirms that her Bridgerton character Cressida Cowper isn’t gay

Jonathan Bailey and Ariana Grande in Wicked, alongside a photo of Eric Vetro, against a blue sparkly background.

Exclusive
Dec 06

Hollywood vocal coach reveals secrets of working with Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey

Lord of the Rings stars Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd stand next to each other as they smile intothe camera.

Exclusive
Dec 04

Lord of the Rings star says gay hobbit fan-fiction is a ‘beautiful thing’

La Voix at the Drag Race UK season six finale party

Video
Dec 03

Watch Drag Race UK’s La Voix read everyone for filth at the season six finale viewing party

Monica and Michelle married in 2023 following having no contact for 16 years.

Lesbian
Dec 03

‘I married my 7th-grade teacher after coming out as gay’

On the left, Jonathan Bailey's character poster for Fiyero in Wicked. On the right, Bowen Yang with his jaw dropped in shock during a junket interview

Exclusive
Nov 21

Wicked star Bowen Yang thinks Jonathan Bailey’s Fiyero is ‘canonically bisexual’

Video
Nov 06

How Project 2025 – a right-wing wish list for Trump’s second term – threatens LGBTQ+ rights

Joe Exotic Tiger King: Netflix crime doc based on 'gun-toting gay redneck' donald trump pardon

Video
Nov 04

Joe Exotic just got engaged to a fellow prison inmate half his age: ‘I wish I’d met him long ago’

Lesbian interracial couple Ebony and Denise.

Video
Nov 01

‘We’re an interracial lesbian couple: This is how we’re raising our twin boys’

LGBTQ+ stars who’ve publicly endorsed Kamala Harris include Cardi B (left), Lil Nas X (centre) and Matt Bomer (right)

Celebrity
Oct 30

The LGBTQ+ stars and celebrity allies who have come out swinging for Harris – so far

Gay farmer Michael Stücke is raising the world’s first flock of gay sheep.

Animals
Oct 30

Gay farmer raises world’s first flock of gay sheep he saved from the slaughterhouse

Actor Elliot Page speaking outdoors at a panel event wearing a grey polo shirt

Film
Dec 06

Elliot Page says he regrets making a homophobic joke in this beloved noughties comedy

A poster for Avengers: Endgame

Film
Dec 06

This Oscar-nominated gay actor is in talks to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in new Wicked trailer

Film
Dec 06

A new version of the Wicked soundtrack has been released – without dialogue

Pedro Pascal and Jonathan Bailey both appear on Grindr's Unwrapped 2024

Celebrity
Dec 05

Pedro Pascal tops Jonathan Bailey in Grindr’s Hottest Man of the Year poll

Ben Whishaw and Omari Douglas star as ex couple in Netflix spy thriller Black Doves.

TV
Dec 05

Netflix spy thriller Black Doves starring Ben Whishaw and Keira Knightley is pretty gay

Celebrity
Dec 05

Real Housewives star joins trans rally outside US Supreme Court: ‘These bans are cruel’

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Explainers
Dec 06

Exploring what ‘transmasculine non-binary’ means as Oppenheimer star comes out

Grindr Unwrapped 2024

Sex
Dec 05

Countries with the highest percentage of tops and bottoms revealed by Grindr

Billie Burke as Glinda in The Wizard of Oz (left) and film director Dorothy Arzner

Film
Dec 06

Original Glinda actress Billie Burke reportedly had relationship with out lesbian director Dorothy Arzner

a king penguin stretching its wings

Animals
Dec 05

Female penguin renamed after park staff discover she’s in fact a gay male

Music
Dec 05

If Spotify Wrapped called you a pink pilates princess, you’re probably gay

Gaming
Dec 04

Every LGBTQ+ character you can play as in Marvel Rivals

Music
Dec 04

What your top Spotify Wrapped 2024 artist says about you, from Taylor Swift to Charli XCX

Friends & Family Christmas; a blonde and brunet taking a selfie in front of christmas trees. Kristen Stewart and Mackenzie Davis star in Happiest Season, walking outside holding hands. Under the Christmas Tree still; two women in Christmas jumpers leaning close.

Culture
Nov 27

13 festive lesbian movies that’ll warm your sapphic heart this Christmas

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

Careers
Nov 12

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

Portrait of young Asian people Non-Binary person standing with arms crossed and colleagues working together in background while discussing on new project at modern office, Corporate business meeting and Successful partners teamwork, Employees engagement and white-collar worker, Finance and Economy, Global Business and Strategy, Looking at camera

Careers
Oct 11

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

Business
Oct 04

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

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

Careers
Oct 03

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

Amazon employees protest outside the company's headquarters in Seattle, Washington in May, 2023. (Getty Images)

Business
Sep 30

Vast majority of Amazon staff unhappy with full-time office return, poll suggests

Business
Sep 20

How DEI became the latest battleground in the right’s ‘war on woke’

This is an image of a Black man looking frustrated while leaning on a wall. He has short dread locks tied up behind his head. He has a beard and is wearing a blue shirt.

Business
Sep 19

UK employers losing focus on inclusive hiring, says new report

This is an image of two trans employees looking down at a tablet over the trans pride flag.

Careers
Sep 12

Here’s what all trans people need to know about their workplace rights

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

Tickets
Dec 06

Sabrina Carpenter ticket prices revealed for her BST Hyde Park show

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

Tickets
Dec 06

Sabrina Carpenter announces BST Hyde Park show for 2025

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

Tickets
Dec 05

Reading and Leeds Festival announce first artists for its 2025 lineup

Flow Festival announce first artists on its 2025 lineup: tickets, prices

Tickets
Dec 05

Charli XCX announced as first headliner for Flow Festival 2025 lineup

GK Barry announces 'Saving Grace' UK tour dates for 2025. (Getty Images)

Tickets
Dec 04

GK Barry announces ‘Saving Grace’ UK tour dates for 2025

Strictly Come Dancing announces first celebrity names for its 2025 UK tour lineup.

Tickets
Dec 04

Strictly Come Dancing announces full lineup for its 2025 UK tour

SZA and Kendrick Lamar announce joint stadium tour for 2025.

Tickets
Dec 03

SZA and Kendrick Lamar announce joint stadium tour for 2025

Pierce the Veil announce 2025 world tour dates and ticket details.

Tickets
Dec 03

Pierce the Veil announce 2025 world tour dates

Billy Porter and Marisha Wallace to star in Cabaret in the West End

Tickets
Dec 03

Billy Porter and Marisha Wallace to star in Cabaret in the West End

NOS Alive announce second headliner for 2025 lineup.

Tickets
Dec 03

NOS Alive announces second headliner for 2025 lineup

US
Dec 06

Drag Race icon Peppermint perfectly explains the importance of trans rights in fiery CNN clip

Explainers
Dec 06

Exploring what ‘transmasculine non-binary’ means as Oppenheimer star comes out

News
Dec 06

Annette Bening delivers moving speech about her ‘remarkable’ trans son during Supreme Court rally

Crime
Dec 06

Killer of trans teen Brianna Ghey loses bid to appeal against his 20-year sentence

From left to right: RuPaul Drag Race stars Charity Kase and Banksie, trans campaigner Jude Guaitamacchi and Stonewall's Nancy Kelley.

Trans
Dec 06

Drag Race stars back Trans Secret Santa campaign to bring festive cheer to trans youth

Nick Dumont

Coming Out
Dec 06

Oppenheimer star Nick Dumont comes out as trans masc and non-binary after sharing new pronouns

A screenshot featuring Park Sung-hoon playing Hyun-ju in Squid Game season two.

TV
Dec 05

Squid Game season two sparks backlash after cis man cast as trans woman

pool balls

Sport
Dec 05

Trans pool champion launches legal bid to overturn ban on competing in women’s events

Trans people partying in the US Capitol bathroom.

Trans
Dec 05

Trans people hold defiant dance protest in US Capitol bathroom following ban

Elizabeth Prelogar sat speaking into a microphone.

US
Dec 05

US Solicitor General passionately defends trans rights in Supreme Court argument