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The coming out scene is like a rainbow; there are so many shades, portrayals and reactions across the world of TV. Today (11 October) marks National Coming Out Day, and there’s no better way to celebrate than selecting some of TV’s most memorable coming out moments.  Here are 11 moments, from soap operas to emotional […] The post 11 of TV’s most memorable coming out moments, from soap first to reality tears appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

In a new interview, the drag star explains why Halloween hits different for queer people, while plugging her YouTube mock telethon and album. The post Trixie Mattel says ‘reality’ is more scary for gay people than Halloween in 2026 appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Big Brother star Lucinda “Twinks” Burnett reckons she’s giving co-star Pauline Adeyemo “gay panic” after another episode of hardcore flirting. During Thursday’s episode (8 October), Twinks, who has divided housemates with her conversations about the LGBTQ+ community and even the word “queer”, appeared to flirt with Pauline, who has said she wants a husband. In […] The post Bisexual Big Brother star Twinks says she’s a ‘turner’ as she ‘gives Pauline gay panic’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

JD Vance doesn’t seem to have a grasp of socialism, as he claims it’s about wanting “boys to play in girls’ sports.” At a press conference on Thursday (8 October), the 42-year-old Vice President to Donald Trump was asked a simple question. However, his rambling answer descended into the completely unrelated topic of trans people […] The post JD Vance gives odd definition of socialism: ‘You want boys in girls’ sports’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

The Democratic Senate nominee says she opposes “biological men” in women’s sports and gender surgery for minors. The post Annie Andrews answers Trump’s transphobic slur with ad rejecting trans-inclusivity appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals overturned Samuel Ward Jr.’s conviction in the killing of Paris Lee, ruling her sex assigned at birth should have been allowed to be discussed at trial. The post Tennessee court orders retrial in killing of trans woman, says jury was ‘misled’ on her gender appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

The Love Island host said someone edited her bikini photos “a couple of years ago”, and she later told X’s Grok to deny any requests to alter her images. The post Celebrity Traitors’ Maya Jama reveals horror as mum sent deepfake nudes of her appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Gay icon Celine Dion fell over on stage during a show of her comeback residency in Paris on Wednesday (7 October). The 58-year-old “My Heart Will Go On” hitmaker slipped over and collapsed to the ground midway through her 1998 song “Dans un autre monde.” Dion was skipping across the stage at the Plenitude Arena […] The post Celine Dion falls on stage during Paris residency show appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

The word 'lesbian' appeared on London buses for the first time ever, as part of a new campaign from sapphic dating app HER. The post Sapphic dating app HER campaign sees ‘lesbian’ on TFL bus for first time ever appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

The host said he leans into “unapologetic queerness“ in the castle and embraces “smashing the binary“ with his outfits. The post Alan Cumming says The Traitors works because he’s ‘stomping around like a big femme daddy’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Pillion star Alexander Skarsgård is no stranger to outlandish red-carpet looks, and at the Wicker premiere, he freed his toes. The 50-year-old Swedish actor was the talk of the London Film Festival when he stepped out with his feet on full display.  Skarsgård walked the carpet in a metallic gold Saint Laurent suit, with nothing […] The post Alexander Skarsgård gets his toes out on the Wicker red carpet appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

In a new video interview, the Shaggy actor reflected on blaming the films for “not working” and the moment his wife went back to work. The post Matthew Lillard says he resented Scooby-Doo films: ‘I had to sell my house’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Big Brother star Philip Regan, who is gay, has made it clear he’s not a fan of the term “queer”, after Lucinda “Twinks” Burnett used it. Twinks, 36, who has spoke about being bisexual and a trans ally, which also caused division in the house, spoke in Thursday’s episode (8 October) to Rochelle Rackham, 57, […] The post Gay Big Brother star Philip makes his feelings very clear on the term ‘queer’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

The Celebrity Traitors continued with its brilliantly chaotic drama on Thursday night (8 October), with Joe Lycett being particularly memorable. The new run began last week with 21 celebrities arriving at the castle, and has already lived up to its brilliant first season, with a massive Traitors slip-up and hilarious celeb paranoia. The third episode […] The post Joe Lycett jokes he’d use a ‘battering ram’ to get to Jonathan Bailey appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Actor and activist Michael Kearns, regarded as one of the first openly gay actors and among the first openly HIV-positive actors in Hollywood, has died at 76. On Wednesday (7 October), journalist and Kearns’ friend Karen Ocamb reported in the Los Angeles Blade that he died Monday (5 October). The cause of death has not […] The post Gay actor and activist Michael Kearns dies at 76 appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Following the European premiere of Elsinore, Andrew Scott opened up about being a “yearner” and the importance of queer joy in Heartstopper and Heated Rivalry. At the 2026 London Film Festival‘s screen talk with the beloved 49-year-old Irish actor, Scott reflected on some of the most important queer roles of his career and opened up […] The post Andrew Scott says tragic gay history must not be ignored: ‘The shame doesn’t lie with us’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

The 6–3 ruling in Fowler v Stitt answers state-law questions for a federal appeal, with the First Amendment claims still to be decided. The post Oklahoma Supreme Court rules against birth certificate sex marker changes, even for clerical errors appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

KATSEYE member Sophia Laforteza will return to group activities from the first week of January 2027, it has been announced. Laforteza went on hiatus from the group in August 2026, citing “personal health and wellness” reasons. She said at the time: “Making this decision wasn’t easy, but I’m learning that health has to come first.” […] The post KATSEYE fans excited as member’s return finally confirmed after well-being hiatus appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

On the I’ve Never Said This Before podcast, the Scream star criticised “cancelling” and urged people to “lead with love”. The post Matthew Lillard speaks on Cornell allegations and trans youth: ‘Most people should lead with love’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Ofcom logged 1,191 complaints about the 30 September episode, while a later instalment drew 191 over alleged “bullying” towards Twinks. The post Big Brother gets over 1,600 Ofcom complaints after fans call out ‘bullying’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Reviewers have praised Scott’s “career-defining” turn in the film about actor Ian Charleson taking over Hamlet in 1989 while seriously ill with AIDS. The post Andrew Scott ‘all but secures’ Best Actor Oscar with ‘heartbreaking’ Elsinore appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

It’s International Lesbian Day (8 October), and what better way to celebrate than by focusing on some amazing lesbian women who are in the public eye and proudly representing the community. Many queer women have different feelings and opinions about the word lesbian but, nevertheless, the lesbian renaissance is rolling in with increasingly powerful force, […] The post 10 out and proud sapphic celebs you need to know about on International Lesbian Day appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Del. Tim Griffin accused Loudoun County Public Schools of “transing the kids” after its board recognised October as LGBTQ+ History Month. The post Virginia Republican calls school district’s LGBTQ+ History Month ‘disgusting’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

The free expression group says the bans affected 7,370 works and warns some districts are increasingly using AI to decide what to remove. The post US schools hit record book ban, with sexuality and gender identity among top targets appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

The Rizzle Kicks star also gave Thirlwall a shout-out onstage as he accepted the Ally Award (supported by Polestar) at London’s Roundhouse. The post Jordan Stephens says ex Jade Thirlwall ‘showed him what an ally is’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

The BBC series returns at 8pm tonight (8 October), with the round-table vote picking up after last week’s abrupt cut-off. The post Celebrity Traitors bosses forced to ‘scrap’ cliffhanger after ‘unthinkable’ moment appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

The actor said he has only used a prosthetic once on film, for his role in Hollywoodland. The post Ben Affleck confirms he did not wear a prosthetic for the Gone Girl shower scene appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

On 10 December 2024, the BBC broadcast and published a documentary and accompanying news coverage making extremely serious and false allegations about us. The BBC ignored warnings about the veracity of these allegations and chose to broadcast false claims to millions of people. Today, nearly two years later, the BBC has retracted those allegations in […] The post Statement regarding BBC apology to Benjamin Cohen and Anthony James appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

The BBC has retracted and apologised unreservedly in the High Court for false and defamatory allegations made about PinkNews founder and CEO Benjamin Cohen and his husband, COO Anthony James, in a 2024 documentary and accompanying news coverage. In a Statement in Open Court at the High Court in London on Thursday, 8 October, the […] The post BBC apologises unreservedly for false and defamatory allegations against PinkNews bosses appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

The Big Brother 2025 contestant shared photos of the moment he got down on one knee, plus a heartfelt message about their five years together. The post Trans Big Brother star Zelah Glasson engaged to partner after Canada proposal appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.