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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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Robert Carradine, the actor best known for playing Sam McGuire in 'Lizzie McGuire' had died aged 71.

A statement released by his family said the actor took his own life after living with bipolar disorder for almost two decades.

First trans Drag Race winner announces that she's quit drag 7 years after win Drag Race Thailand winner Angele Anang has announced that she has quit drag, seven years after becoming the first out trans woman to win.

#DragRace winner announces that she's quit drag 7 years after winning show
https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/26/first-trans-drag-race-winner-announces-that-shes-quit-drag/?utm_content=1772407200&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

I would rather just the second one though.

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Transgender people in Kansas have allegedly been threatened with jail time if they don’t surrender their driving licences after the state implements its anti-trans ID laws.

Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4qWwcDM

Drag Race UK: Serena Morena on wild story behind that 'Crazy Frog' lip-sync A national period of mourning has begun as international treasure Serena Morena has departed RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World season three.

EXCLUSIVE - #DragRaceUK's Serena Morena on the wild story behind that 'Crazy Frog' lip-sync https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/26/drag-race-uk-vs-the-world-serena-morena-crazy-frog-lip-sync/?utm_content=1772403600&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Heartstopper star and more LGBTQ+ icons unite for Queer Health Yasmin Finney, Dani St James, Reed Amber and a number of other LGBTQ+ trailblazers are uniting to support Queer Health 2026.

#Heartstopper star and more LGBTQ+ icons unite for Queer Health https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/27/heartstopper-star-and-more-lgbtq-icons-unite-for-queer-health/?utm_content=1772402400&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

MAFS star calls out biphobia after being 'reduced to her sexuality’ Married At First Sight Australia star Julia Vogl has called out biphobia after sharing that she felt “reduced to her sexuality” on the show.

Married At First Sight star calls out biphobia after being 'reduced to her sexuality’ https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/27/married-at-first-sight-star-calls-out-biphobia-after-being-reduced-to-her-sexuality/?utm_content=1772400000&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Trans woman told she's not allowed to play cricket for fun A trans amateur cricketer has said she was ejected from her club, which plays the sport for fun and not in competitions.

Trans woman told she's not allowed to play cricket for fun https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/27/cricket-trans-crickiter-barred-amateur-club/?utm_content=1772398802&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Kreayshawn’s Brooklyn, NY show on Valentine’s Day became a night to remember for two fans who got engaged on stage during her set, causing the crowd— and Kreayshawn herself— to erupt into cheer.

TikTok user Nora (@ itsnarabb) captured video of the special moment.

London LGBTQ+ theatre launches new season – here's what's on Queer Theatre, an LGBTQ+ production company and venue in London, has just announced its spring season – here's what's on.

London LGBTQ+ theatre launches new season – here's what's on https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/27/london-lgbtq-theatre-launches-new-season-heres-whats-on/?utm_content=1772396400&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

The ultimate queer-coded Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen team Pokémon fans are returning (yet again!) to Kanto with the release of classic games FireRed and LeafGreen on Nintendo Switch.

Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen: The ultimate queer-coded team for your playthrough https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/27/pokemon-firered-and-leafgreen-the-ultimate-queer-coded-team-for-your-playthrough/?utm_content=1772395200&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

A person stands at a podium with a microphone, delivering a speech. The person has light hair and is wearing a blue outfit. In the background Donald trump stands. The backdrop has red and white stripes. Overlaid text reads: "GOP congresswoman wants to ban strippers in schools despite no strippers being in schools." "PinkNews" is in the upper right corner.

Congresswoman wants to ban strippers in schools – but it’s never actually happened ➡️ https://bit.ly/4r1iLCC

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Including this in my daily routine from now on.

Matthew Lillard has shared his admiration for Jacob Elordi, calling the star “freaking delicious” in a candid new interview.

Mitch Brown with the bi flag behind him and the headline: Bisexual AFL star Mitch Brown says he feels ‘at peace’ after coming out

Former football pro Mitch Brown says he feels ‘at peace’ since coming out ➡️ https://bit.ly/4rR1UDG

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Gay MAGA fan upset men won’t sleep with him and social media can’t cope ➡️ https://bit.ly/4qWsKsP

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Remembering the LGBTQ+ stars and icons we've lost in 2026 In 2026, the LGBTQ+ community has lost famous faces and community figures, from drag legends, to fashion powerhouses and reality TV stars.

Remembering the LGBTQ+ stars and icons we’ve lost in 2026
https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/27/remembering-the-lgbtq-stars-and-icons-weve-lost-in-2026/?utm_content=1772386802&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Ditto is an LGBTQ+ Pokemon icon, and here's the proof To mark Pokémon Day 2026, we are turning our attention to one Pokémon who we think exemplifies what it means to be LGBTQ+.

Pokemon Day 2026: The receipts that prove Ditto is an LGBTQ+ icon https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/27/pokemon-day-why-ditto-is-an-lgbtq-pokemon-icon/?utm_content=1772385600&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Boy George could be set for Eurovision 2026 finals, but not representing UK Boy George could be set for Eurovision 2026 finals, but, oddly, not representing for the UK.

Boy George could be set for #Eurovision 2026 finals, but not representing UK https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/27/boy-george-could-be-set-for-eurovision-2026-finals-but-not-representing-uk/?utm_content=1772384400&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Netherlands has appointed its first openly gay and youngest prime minister.

The new dutch government was sworn in on Monday (23 February), with Rob Jetten becoming the country’s youngest and first openly gay prime minister.

Two women arrested in Uganda for allegedly kissing in public could face life in prison ➡️ https://bit.ly/4s6Bwpk

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Bridgerton: Michaela Stirling says she doesn’t feel like she’s ‘playing a queer quality’ with role ➡️ https://bit.ly/3OOIEYW

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Everything we know about Heated Rivalry season 2 as release month confirmed The long wait for Heated Rivalry season two is underway. Here's everything we know about the second season so far, from plot to release date.

Everything we know about #HeatedRivalry season 2 as release month confirmed
https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/27/everything-we-know-about-heated-rivalry-season-2-release-date/?utm_content=1772378400&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Yes.

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