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Bridgerton boss calls Benedict's bisexual coming out ‘beautiful’ Bridgerton showrunner Jess Brownell has shared her thoughts on Benedict Bridgerton's 'beautiful' coming out moment.

#Bridgerton boss calls Benedict’s bisexual coming out a ‘beautiful moment’
https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/03/02/bridgerton-boss-calls-benedicts-bisexual-coming-out-a-beautiful-moment/?utm_content=1772472003&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Make-up artist Alexis Stone has sparked a wave of online conspiracy theories after jokingly claiming they impersonated Jim Carrey during the actor’s recent appearance at the César Awards.

A person dressed in colorful attire and a floral headpiece is featured at a PinkNews event. A quote overlay reads: "If you feel like you're trapped and there's no way out, know that it gets better. Trust me. It gets better." The quote is attributed to NikkieTutorials.

Today (2 March) marks the birthday of Dutch make-up artist, model and beauty YouTuber Nikkie de Jager-Drossaers, known widely online as NikkieTutorials.

Nikkie came out as trans in a landmark 2020 video posted to her YouTube channel, something which she admitted she was nervous about doing.
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Woman jailed for wearing ‘Allah is a lesbian’ T-shirt faces arm amputation
https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/03/02/ibtissame-lachgar-t-shirt-jail-lesbian/?utm_content=1772467251&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Kansas trans ID ban will have huge consequences, experts warn The trans ID ban in Kansas will have huge health and social consequences, researchers have said.

Kansas trans ID ban will have huge health and social consequences, experts warn
https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/03/02/kansas-trans-id-ban-will-have-huge-health-and-social-consequences-experts-warn/?utm_content=1772464802&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

It's not enough to just say 'bush' these days, you need to clarify 😭

This image shows an individual speaking at a podium with a photo of another individual gesturing in the background. A quote is displayed: "Military action should be an option of last resort, not your dessert round as you lounge at your personal resort." The quote is attributed to Sarah McBride discussing Donald Trump's actions in Iran. The PinkNews logo is present.

Representative Sarah McBride took to her X account on Saturday (28 February) to publicly condemn Donald Trump’s actions after the United States launched a military operation across multiple locations in Iran.

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James Haskell declares ‘love’ for Celebs Go Dating’s Tom Read Wilson in sweet pics
https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/03/02/james-haskell-declares-love-for-celebs-go-datings-tom-read-wilson-in-sweet-pics/?utm_content=1772460052&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Shia LaBeouf says he’s scared of 'big gay people' following battery arrest Transformers actor Shia LaBeouf has attempted to defend his alleged use of homophobic slurs in a bizarre interview.

Shia LaBeouf says he’s scared of ‘big gay people’ in response to alleged homophobic slurs
https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/03/02/shia-labeouf-big-gay-people-arrest/?utm_content=1772457600&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Black LGBTQ+ leader hits out at Trump’s cuts to HIV funding Black LGBTQ+ leader Kelley Robinson took the opportunity to hit out at Donald Trump’s cuts to HIV funding at the State of the Union address.

Black LGBTQ+ leader hits out at Trump’s cuts to HIV funding
https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/03/02/black-lgbtq-leader-hits-out-at-trumps-cuts-to-hiv-funding/?utm_content=1772454000&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

A photo of Shia LaBeouf with a text overlay reading: “I’ll be honest with you — big gay people are scary to me... When I’m like standing by myself and three gays are next to me, touching my leg, I get scared. I’m sorry. If that’s homophobic, then I’m that. Yeah.”

In an interview with YouTuber Andrew Callaghan released Saturday, 39-year-old actor Shia LaBeouf reflected on his February 17 arrest in New Orleans during Mardi Gras, where he was accused of simple battery following an alleged bar altercation.

Connor Storrie’s best SNL moments from Hudson Williams cameo to Trump dig Heated Rivalry star Connor Storrie made his SNL hosting debut, which included ice hockey drama and a Hudson Williams cameo.

#HeatedRivalry star Connor Storrie’s best SNL moments from Hudson Williams cameo to Trump dig
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A hand holding a trans flag in front of a background in the trans colours, and stickers reading 'Take our survey' and 'Responses from all genders welcome'. Headline reads: How has the Supreme Court’s gender ruling affected you one year on?

PinkNews launches survey on impacts of the Supreme Court’s gender ruling, one year on ➡️ https://bit.ly/4u4cf0E

Wow, they're right.

Why Bowen Yang dropped out of presenting at Actor Awards with Connor Storrie Kathryn Hahn stepped in to present alongside Connor Storrie at the Actor Awards after Bowen Yang pulled out for a very unique reason.

Why Bowen Yang dropped out of presenting prize at Actor Awards with Connor Storrie


https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/03/02/why-bowen-yang-dropped-out-of-presenting-prize-at-actor-awards-with-connor-storrie/?utm_content=1772448290&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Man sentenced to prison for cyberstalking gay men since 2016 ➡️ https://bit.ly/4ucja8i

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Review: Daniel Foxx's comedy show How Lovely is 'a solidly entertaining hour' Daniel Foxx picks over the remains of his relationship and navigates being newly single in his comedy show How Lovely.

Daniel Foxx How Lovely review: A solidly entertaining hour https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/26/daniel-foxx-how-lovely-review-a-solidly-entertaining-hour/?utm_content=1772442003&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

NHL player apologises for gay slur saying he didn’t realise ‘full meaning’ ➡️ https://bit.ly/4kTZuSc

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Hudson Williams pregnant in wild Heated Rivalry fan videos Fans of Hudson Williams and Heated Rivalry have made his character Shane pregnant in wild Mpreg fan-fiction and videos.

Hudson Williams pregnant in wild #HeatedRivalry Mpreg fan videos https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/26/hudson-williams-pregnant-in-wild-heated-rivalry-mpreg-fan-videos/?utm_content=1772438403&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Joe Lycett is making a video game now, and it looks terrifying Joe Lycett has decided to document his desire to become a video games developer, and we're all paying for it.

Joe Lycett is making a video game now, and it looks terrifying https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/26/joe-lycett-video-games/?utm_content=1772436000&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Man jailed after Emmerdale actor died during ‘extreme’ Grindr encounter ➡️ https://bit.ly/3ZXNWUy

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Donald Trump blasts LGBTQ+ ally Robert De Niro as ‘sick and demented’ for criticising president ➡️ https://bit.ly/3P457Bl

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Heated Rivalry star slams Olympic hockey team for Trump meet: ‘No allies there’ ➡️ https://bit.ly/4cUR374

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Kansas threatens to jail trans people who don’t surrender ID cards ➡️ https://bit.ly/4l50Jyc

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Trans comedian hailed ‘a true hero’ after saving baby from lake ➡️ https://bit.ly/4qWyToU

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Lesbian group say they have legal right to ban trans women to stop discrimination A gender-critical lesbian group has said they have the right to exclude trans women under anti-discrimination law.

Lesbian group claim they have legal right to exclude trans women, to prevent discrimination https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/26/lesbian-trans-australia-discrimination-equality-lgbtq/?utm_content=1772421600&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Just trust us.

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MAGA influencer thinks headphones are making men gay ➡️ https://bit.ly/4clpx2F

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Heated Rivalry's Connor Storrie returns as Ilya Rozanov in SNL teaser Heated Rivalry star Connor Storrie is bringing his Russian accent back out the box again for Saturday Night Live.

#HeatedRivalry’s Connor Storrie returns as Ilya Rozanov in SNL teaser
https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/26/heated-rivalry-connor-storrie-returns-as-ilya-rozanov-in-snl-teaser/?utm_content=1772414400&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Senegal aims to double maximum prison sentence for homosexuality ➡️ https://bit.ly/4aRiRqx

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