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Alexander Skarsgård hugging dog Maggie on the red carpet, with the headline: Alexander Skarsgård’s dog in ‘Pillion’ just won Rom Com Rover at the dog Oscars

Alexander Skarsgård’s dog in Pillion just won an acting award ➡️ https://bit.ly/4sld4R6

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Doechii's Levi's Jeans ad sends conservative Christians into a meltdown Doechii’s Levi’s Jeans advert has sent conservative Christian moms into a meltdown, with it showing her shaking her rear.

Doechii's Levi's Jeans ad sends conservative Christians into a meltdown https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/03/04/doechiis-levis-jeans-ad-sends-conservative-christians-into-a-meltdown/?utm_content=1772756400&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

John Kluge's face in a cutout circle with a background showing a music classroom. Headline reads: Indiana school pays Christian teacher $650k over trans preferred name policy dispute

School pays Christian teacher $650k over trans policy dispute ➡️ https://bit.ly/4r8KPnB

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Sure, here's a description: A black and white photo featuring three individuals. The person in the middle is wearing glasses and has long hair. To the right, someone is wearing a dark suit with a patterned tie. On the left, a person is holding a fruit. The text overlay reads, "Paul McCartney reveals Yoko Ono thought John Lennon 'might have been gay'." The image has a PinkNews logo in the top right corner.

Paul McCartney reveals John Lennon’s widow Yoko Ono thought Lennon ‘might have been gay’ ➡️ https://bit.ly/4b7C9YK

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What they said.

A person with an eyepatch gestures while speaking at an event. In the background, there is a framed photo of another individual. The image features the PinkNews logo and text stating that a Republican congressman who targeted trans healthcare was defeated by a more extreme candidate in the Texas GOP primary.

Republican congressman who targeted trans healthcare ousted by more extreme candidate ➡️ https://bit.ly/3N9NQWO

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📷 FB @Texas State Representative Steve Toth

No, skater Alysa Liu did not say she doesn't believe in pronouns Team USA figure skater Alysa Liu didn’t say she doesn’t believe in pronouns, despite claims circulating online.

No, LGBTQ+ ally skater Alysa Liu did not say she doesn't believe in pronouns https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/03/04/no-lgbtq-ally-skater-alysa-liu-did-not-say-she-doesnt-believe-in-pronouns/?utm_content=1772749200&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Two women with a child with the headline: LGBTQ+ fostering households on the rise in Wales

LGBTQ+ fostering households on the rise in Wales ➡️ https://bit.ly/4b1Dq3v

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Cillian Murphy breaks silence on Harry Potter Voldemort casting rumour Peaky Blinders star Cillian Murphy has firmly shut down rumours that he is set to play Voldemort in the upcoming Harry Potter TV series.

Cillian Murphy breaks silence on Harry Potter Voldemort casting rumour https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/03/04/cillian-murphy-breaks-silence-on-harry-potter-voldemort-casting-rumour/?utm_content=1772746800&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Whitewashing and the gay death penalty: Dubai was never ‘safe’ As queer people have long known, beneath Dubai's picture-perfect influencer posts lies a dark underbelly of human rights abuses.

Whitewashing, influencers and gay death penalty: Dubai was never a ‘safe’ place https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/03/04/dubai-human-rights-lgbtq-rights-death/?utm_content=1772745603&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Demi Lovato appeared on the Baby, This is Keke Palmer podcast and opened up about her dating history and her dark past with Disney.

Pastor Tony Suarez with an inset image of a cat using a litter box. Headline reads: MAGA pastor brings up the debunked student “furries” using litter boxes story again

Debunked: Transphobic hoax about litter boxes in schools for kids who ‘identify as cats’ ➡️ https://bit.ly/3N0DCrW

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America’s Next Top Model star says it’s OK for women to be bisexual but not men #ANTM
https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/03/05/americas-next-top-model-jessica-white-bisexual-men/?utm_content=1772738402&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

It's equilibrium.

A person with outstretched arms stands in a crowd at a colorful event. "PinkNews" is visible in the corner, and the text reads, "South Korea to create foundation protecting trans people."

South Korea approves creating a trans rights foundation after two-year row ➡️ https://bit.ly/3OPGlFi

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A child stood in a school corridor with the headline: Non-binary student sues school district after years of alleged harassment ignored

Non-binary student sues school district after years of alleged harassment ignored ➡️ https://bit.ly/4rLJKmU

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Zack Polanski opened up about understanding what it is like to feel excluded in society, while speaking at the launch of TransActual’s latest report on the state of trans lives in the UK.

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What has James Talarico said on LGBTQ+ rights? James Talarico won the Democratic nomination for the Texas primary race this week, but what has he said on LGBTQ+ rights?

What has James Talarico said on LGBTQ+ rights?
https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/03/05/james-talarico-lgbt-rights/?utm_content=1772731204&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Model Jessica White has sparked debate online after suggesting there is a “double standard” when it comes to bisexuality.

During a recent interview with TMZ, the 41-year-old said she believes women are given more freedom to explore their sexuality than men.

Cynthia Erivo calms down furious fan outside Dracula in viral clip Cynthia Erivo has been praised for the "gracious" and "patient" way she handled an upset fan at the stage door of her one-woman play, Dracula.

Cynthia Erivo calms down furious fan outside Dracula in viral clip
https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/03/05/cynthia-erivo-dracula-fan-viral-clip/?utm_content=1772727603&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

The image shows a smiling person standing in front of a scenic view of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., with the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol visible in the background. The headline reads, "Republican who previously used 'don't be weak and gay' slogan loses primary with under 2.5K votes." The PinkNews logo is in the top right corner.

Anti-LGBTQ+ Republican claims voting was rigged after losing primary by landslide ➡️ https://bit.ly/4cuBOSq

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Boy Scouts sue Queer Scout over its name and logo Scouting America, the organisation formerly known as the Boy Scouts of America, is suing a queer travel firm over false association.

Boy Scouts sue LGBTQ+ travel company Queer Scout over name and logo
https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/03/05/scouting-america-queer-scout-lgbtq-lawsuit/?utm_content=1772724003&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

That's kinda the point?

Individual smiling at an event with a PinkNews backdrop, featuring a quote: 'They want to wear us down. They want us to feel like experiencing joy is a form of betrayal. But that is not true.' – Matt Rogers on queer joy.

Today (5 March) marks the birthday of American comedian, actor, writer, and podcaster Matt Rogers.

Rogers, best known for co-hosting the ‘Las Culturistas’ podcast with SNL alum Bowen Yang, discussed the importance of queer joy in challenging times as a queer person himself.

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Ghost of Yōtei star calls on games industry to treat workers fairly Ghost of Yōtei star Erika Ishii has called on the games industry to treat workers fairly in a powerful speech.

Ghost of Yōtei star Erika Ishii calls on games industry to treat workers fairly
https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/03/05/ghost-of-yotei-erika-ishii-games-industry/?utm_content=1772720403&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Billy Porter says he was 'dead for three days' in horror health battle Pose star Billy Porter has revealed the horrific details of his sepsis diagnosis last year, explaining that he was "dead for three days".

Billy Porter says he was ‘dead for three days’ in horror health battle
https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/03/05/billy-porter-says-he-was-dead-for-three-days-in-horror-health-battle/?utm_content=1772716802&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

US Representative Nancy Mace, who is a self-described “proud transphobe”, tried to steer Minnesota Governor Tim Walz into a debate about gender during a 4 March hearing in front of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee regarding fraud and misuse of federal funds in Minnesota.

Chick-fil-A faces another boycott over plans to return to UK ➡️ https://bit.ly/4cY7Iqw

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Anti-LGBTQ+ hate crime one step closer to being aggravated offence ➡️ https://bit.ly/4rYFDUS

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Madison Beer with the quote: “I don’t think people’s sexuality should define them. I actually don’t really care who you want to sleep with... Like, who cares? It doesn’t affect me. But also, yes, I definitely like girls a lot.”

Happy birthday to Madison Beer!

The singer spoke about her bisexuality and her experience with coming out while appearing on the Zach Sang Podcast in 2023. She explained how she has come out as bi many times but doesn’t think people should have to come out at all.

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