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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=1772524801&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

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=1772522400&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=1772521200&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=1772518800&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

A woman playing cricket with a trans flag rainbow in the sky above her. Headline reads: Trans woman told she’s not allowed to play cricket for fun

Trans woman told she's not allowed to play cricket for fun ➡️ https://bit.ly/4aYjQFv


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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=1772515200&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=1772511600&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

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

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Alexis Stone claims to be Jim Carrey imposter after clone claims Transformative make up artist Alexis Stone has claimed that they were the Jim Carrey imposter at the 2026 Cesar Film Awards.

Transformative make up artist Alexis Stone has claimed that they were a Jim Carrey imposter after conspiracies floated about the actor’s clone. The supposed revelation has divided the internet.

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

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Lyft offers rides to trans Kansas residents as driving licenses voided After Kansas brought in a law banning trans people from using driving licenses that align with their chosen identity, Lyft is offering the community discounted rides.

After Kansas brought in a law banning trans people from using driving licenses that align with their chosen identity, Lyft is offering the community discounted rides.

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

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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=1772497200&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Nathalie Emmanuel in Game of Thrones with the quote: “You don’t need a Pride for your straightness because no one is going to persecute you for it. So... sit down please.”

Happy birthday to Nathalie Emmanuel!

The ‘Game of Thrones’ star has been an ally to the LGBTQ+ community, notably when had some choice words for people who believe there should be a ‘straight pride month’.

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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=1772494800&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

What Green Party's Hannah Spencer said on LGBTQ+ rights Hannah Spencer has become the Green Party's fifth MP after a historic win at Gorton and Denton. Here's what she has said on LGBTQ+ rights.

What has Green MP-elect Hannah Spencer said on LGBTQ+ rights? https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/27/hannah-spencer-lgbtq-rights-record/?utm_content=1772493600&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

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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=1772491200&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

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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13 Thai BL shows to add to your watch list, from My Golden Blood to Bed Friend Thai BL (Boys’ Love) has gone from niche fandom favourite to a global pop-culture force. Here are 13 shows to add to your watch list.

13 essential Thai BL shows to add to your watch list, from My Golden Blood to Bed Friend https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/27/13-essential-thai-bl-shows-to-add-to-watch-list-my-golden-blood-bed-friend/?utm_content=1772487600&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

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=1772486404&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Hilary Duff has reflected on filming the iconic “That’s So Gay” PSA, saying the experience still makes her emotional years later.

Speaking to Gay Times, Duff said the campaign was deeply personal to her and addressed language she felt was harmful to LGBTQ+ young people.

Lio Cundiff performing a stand-up set with the quote: “I just did something that I would think anyone would do. What do you mean you would watch a stroller and a baby just sink?”

Lio Cundiff, the 30-year-old trans man who recently dove into Lake Michigan to rescue a baby, has shared more about his act of heroism.

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Scream 7 star Anna Camp apologises for sharing post about film's boycott Scream 7 actress Anna Camp has apologised after sharing an Instagram post which condemned people boycotting the new horror movie.

Scream 7 star Anna Camp apologises for sharing post about film’s boycott
https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/03/02/scream-7-anna-camp-boycott-apology/?utm_content=1772482801&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Anna Camp and Rebel Wilson with an inset image of them and Brittany Snow in Pitch Perfect. Quote reads: “All the Bellas are gay now.”

Happy birthday to Rebel Wilson!

The actress delighted fans when she came out as a lesbian in 2022, saying, “I thought I was searching for a Disney Prince… but maybe what I really needed all this time was a Disney Princess.”

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Temporary refugee status poses 'constant threat' to LGBTQ+ asylum seekers Asylum seekers given refugee status in the UK will now only be offered protection for a temporary time.

Asylum seekers given refugee status in the UK will now only be offered protection for a temporary time, a change which will put vulnerable LGBTQ+ at constant risk of danger, a charity has warned.

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Today (2 March) marks the birthday of American actress and director Bryce Dallas Howard.

Howard has continually expressed herself as an ally for the LGBTQ+ community. In a June 2019 interview with Gay Times, she shared her thoughts on raising an LGBTQ+ child.

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