LGBTQ

Tom Holland came close to not going through with his show-stopping 'Umbrella' lip-sync. (Getty Images/YouTube/Paramount Network) The world may not have been gifted with a very, very wet Tom Holland if his father got his way, the Spider-Man: Far from Home star has revealed. Chatting to British GQ, the 24-year-old April cover star opened up about his struggle to know who, well, “Tom Holland” is. And according to the actor’s father, Dominic Holland, “Tom Holland” is not someone who steps onto a water-soaked stage in black latex shorts and a black...

The police chief said he was 'misrepresented' but takes responsibility for his actions (Robert Alexander/Getty) A police chief investigated for workplace discrimination has genuinely claimed that he when he called officers “homo” it was short for “homosapien”. Lorain Police Chief James McCann was investigated by The Fraternal Order of Police following accusations of homophobia, offensive comments and unfair labor practices from his fellow officers. Among the evidence seen by investigators were text messages which reveal McCann addressing colleagues as “homo” in two separate conversations in January 2020. McCann attempted to defend himself by...

Oreo cookies. (LightRocket via Getty/ SOPA Images/ Igor Golovniov) Oreo cookies have divided the internet once again, this time by simply declaring that trans people do, in fact, exist. On Thursday (25 February), the biscuit brand tweeted: “Trans people exist.” Oreo gave no context to the tweet, although many interpreted that it was a reference to a House vote the same day to pass the Equality Act, which substantially expands the existing 1964 Civil Rights Act to include specific protections for sexual orientation and gender identity. Lots of Twitter users...

The US House of Representatives has voted to pass the Equality Act, a landmark civil rights bill prohibiting discrimination against LGBT+ people in all 50 states. The House voted 224-206 on Thursday (25 February) to pass the sweeping legislation, which substantially expands the existing 1964 Civil Rights Act to include specific protections for sexual orientation and gender identity. Its passage represents an enormous step forward for LGBT+ rights in America as it finally addresses the “patchwork” state coverage that leaves countless queer people vulnerable to discrimination. Representative Ritchie Torres, the first...

The UK government must prioritise LGBT+ young people facing homelessness in the next phase of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, a charity says. Charity akt – which supports LGBT+ young people in the UK who are facing or experiencing homelessness, abuse or living in a hostile environment – said the government needs to protect these young people, who are at higher risk of catching and spreading COVID and therefore need the vaccine. Jo Bhandal, campaigns policy and research officer at akt, told PinkNews that COVID has “been accelerating homelessness” for young...

Drag Race star Gottmik has revealed how RuPaul showered her with support as the pair “really clicked” behind the scenes. Gottmik joined season 13 as Drag Race‘s first openly trans masculine contestant, a seismic step for a show that has, at times, struggled and been criticised for largely excluding trans queens. While she’s had to endure “transphobic” criticism from some previous contestants, the warm welcome she got from RuPaul more than made up for it. “RuPaul really was super-excited and really supported me,” the queen said in an interview Attitude. “Like...

Scottish Labour MSP and party leader hopeful, Monica Lennond. (Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) Politician Monica Lennon tells PinkNews why LGBT+ Scots should vote for her to be the leader of the Scottish Labour Party ahead of ballots closing Friday (26 February). This LGBT+ History Month, I am reflecting on how far we have come in the fight for LGBT+ rights and the struggles that still lie ahead. As a proud ally and intersectional feminist, I understand what it takes to challenge the structures of privilege and power that are so embedded...

Drag Race judge Ross Mathews with his new fiancé, Wellington Garcia (Instagram/@helloross) RuPaul’s Drag Race judge Ross Mathews is officially off the market after announcing his engagement to his partner, Wellington García. Mathews, 41, revealed on Tuesday (23 February) that he’d popped the question to his boyfriend after they’d been dating for over a year. He broke the news on social media with a sweet photo of himself with his new fiancé smiling in their New York apartment. Both are wearing matching Gucci slides and rings on their left hands....

Joe Biden‘s attorney general nominee Merrick Garland vowed to combat anti-trans violence, especially the threat of violence facing Black, trans women in the US. In a hearing before the Senate, Merrick Garland told the judiciary committee that he plans to recommit the government to furthering civil rights should he be confirmed to the attorney general role. He acknowledged that violence against the trans community is a hate crime, and it is the job of the US Justice Department to crackdown on such crimes. At the hearing, New Jersey’s Democratic senator...

A lesbian who was cut out of her mother’s will has described the pain of being alienated by her entire family, simply because of her sexuality. Writing to The Oregonian, the anonymous Texan woman asks the Dear Annie advice column for help navigating a bitter family feud. She begins by explaining that she is now estranged from her sister after a disagreement with their mother, who has since passed away. “It was a bad falling out, as she talked my mother into making her the sole heir of her estate because...

JoJo Siwa was trending on Twitter after angry fans thought rapper DaBaby called her a "b***h". (Getty/ Allen Berezovsky and WireImage/ Prince Williams) DaBaby has insisted it’s “all love” after angry JoJo Siwa fans thought he called the teenager a “b***h” in his “Beatbox” freestyle rap. When DaBaby released the track, “JoJo Siwa” began trending on Twitter as upset fans of the 17-year-old Dance Moms star pointed out that one lyric appeared to called her a “b***h”. “N***a you a b***h/ JoJo Siwa, b***h/ She let the wrong n***a get rich,” DaBaby says...

Spice Girls legend Mel C has said that she used to “wish she was a lesbian” and that she feels “very much a part” of the LGBT+ community. The singer faced persistent speculation in the early years of her career that she was secretly a lesbian – and she has now told Closer magazine that she didn’t mind people thinking she was queer. Mel C, who has been in a relationship with Joe Marshall for almost six years, said she “never gave much thought” to her sexuality. “I have friends who have...