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Northern Kentucky University has awarded Murry Foust, the trans student who was found dead after almost a month of searching, a posthumous arts degree at their memorial service. The news comes following a report in the university’s online student newspaper, The Northerner, on 4 June. Foust, who was 22 years old at the time of The post University awards trans student Murry Foust posthumous arts degree at memorial appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

A Wyoming transgender woman is facing two felony charges after drawing a firearm during an altercation she says began with anti-LGBTQ+ and anti-trans slurs. Ríhanna Kelver, a bartender and trans rights advocate in Laramie, has been charged with aggravated assault and possession of a deadly weapon with unlawful intent after a 13 September 2025 confrontation The post Trans woman faces felony trial after drawing firearm during alleged anti-LGBTQ+ attack appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

An LGBTQ+ Pride celebration in Athens, Georgia, was disrupted over the weekend when a group of men carrying a Nazi swastika flag and shouting hate speech marched through the city’s downtown area. Videos obtained by Atlanta News First from the 6 June event showed individuals dressed in black and red carrying a large swastika flag The post Georgia Pride march disrupted by group displaying swastika flag and Nazi salutes appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Luke Evans was definitely not caught with a flat at the 79th Tony Awards this week, as he wowed the crowd with his rendition of ‘Sweet Transvestite’ in a costume that left very little to the imagination.  The star took to the Radio City Musical Hall stage on 7 June with the rest of the The post Luke Evans and his codpiece wow the crowd as Dr. Frank N Furter at Tony Awards appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Sources close to Hudson Williams have allegedly spoke out after an old photo of him resurfaced over the weekend. The image, which circulated over the weekend, appears to show a teenage Williams with various words and symbols drawn on his skin and clothes in marker, including what looks like a swastika on his forehead. Williams The post Sources close to Hudson Williams respond to resurfaced swastika photo appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Following the news of Anthony Stewart Head's death on Monday 1 June, the story of how the Buffy actor quietly went above and beyond for a young trans fan has resurfaced. The post Heartwarming story about Buffy’s Anthony Stewart Head going out of his way for a young trans fan resurfaces appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Costume designer Qween Jean made history this week when she became the first out transgender person to win a Tony Award.  The win came after Jean’s first season on Broadway, which saw her design costumes for ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ and ‘Liberation’. She was nominated for Tony Awards for both projects, in the ‘Best Costume The post Costume designer Qween Jean becomes first out trans person to win a Tony Award appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

The annual Edinburgh Festival Fringe is on the horizon, boasting another year of queer comedic gold and hilarious LGBTQ+ acts arriving in Scotland. The Fringe is the world’s largest performance arts festival, where thousands are set to showcase their talents between the 7th and 31st of August. For those specifically looking for queer talent, here The post 15 must-see LGBTQ+ acts and comedians at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2026 appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

A city council in Michigan has voted to cut a drag queen story hour from its Pride festival line-up. The council for Madison Heights called a special meeting on 1 June to discuss whether or not it would be appropriate to host the drag queen story time event at a local park. According to WXYZ, The post Drag queen story hour branded ‘vulgar’ as it’s cut from city’s Pride line-up appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

A Republican candidate for the Connecticut House of Representatives is facing bipartisan criticism after posting an “Anti-Pride Month” message on social media, and he’s doubled down on his message in response. Jadon MacCormack, 23, declared that “it’s American to be Anti-Pride Month” in a 2 June Facebook post, before vowing to oppose what he described The post GOP candidate stands by ‘Anti-Pride Month’ message despite backlash appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Doubt has been cast over the continuation of the Primavera Sound festival 2026 after major acts, like Doja Cat, were cancelled following heavy rain disruption. Many have been left asking whether Friday (5 June) performances from Addison Rae, PinkPantheress and Ethel Cain will go ahead. Doja Cat, Massive Attack, Alex G, Bad Gyal, and Mac The post Primavera Sound 2026 thrown into chaos as Doja Cat’s set cancelled appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

It’s A Sin creator Russell T Davies has opened up about how he feels like “an idiot” for spending so many years campaigning for gay visibility. Speaking to the i Paper on 5 June about his new show, Tip Toe, the showrunner shared that he thinks his efforts to make queer people more visible in The post Russell T Davies says he feels like ‘an idiot’ for campaigning for gay visibility appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

A new poll released by GLAAD on 1 June suggests that many Americans are far more concerned about the rising cost of living than political attacks on transgender people, despite efforts by some Republican politicians to make trans rights a major issue ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. According to the survey of more than The post Poll shows Americans are more concerned about inflation that restricting trans rights appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

It seems Bravo’s Andy Cohen has got himself a boyfriend. It’s rumoured he’s dating businessman Kevin Sobieski. Here’s everything you need to know about the rumoured couple.  Cohen is best known as the host of The Real Housewives franchise and Watch What Happens Live!. From this, Cohen was the first openly gay host of an The post Everything you need to know about Andy Cohen’s rumoured boyfriend Kevin Sobieski appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Gogglebox favourite Lee Riley has shared a sweet set of photos to celebrate his 32nd anniversary with his long-term partner Steve. The Channel 4 telly watcher, who has appeared on the show since 2014 with best friend Jenny Newby, shared two photos of him and Steve together on Instagram – one throwback, and one more recent. The post Gogglebox’s Lee celebrates 32nd anniversary with partner Steve in sweet throwback pic appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Gergely Karácsony had been accused of organising Budapest Pride despite a ban, as police also confirm the 2026 march will go ahead. The post Budapest mayor cleared as prosecutors drop Pride case after EU court ruling appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Deadpool & Wolverine star Emma Corrin, best known for playing Princess Diana in The Crown, has become the first non-binary person to receive a Power of Women award. At Variety’s inaugural Power of Women London event, the 30-year-old non-binary actor was celebrated as a changemaker. The event celebrates those who have used their platforms to The post Emma Corrin becomes first non-binary recipient of Variety’s Power of Women Award appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

The 67-year-old also previewed tracks described as coming from Confessions II, which is slated for release on 3 July. The post Madonna fans ‘scared to death’ by dangerous stunt at surprise Pride performance appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

John Lithgow has called controversial Harry Potter author JK Rowling a “deeply empathetic person” while discussing her views on trans people. Lithgow joined other past Tony Award winners like Nathan Lane and Rose Byrne in a 4 June roundtable interview hosted by The Hollywood Reporter. The actor is currently a frontrunner for this year’s Best The post John Lithgow calls JK Rowling a ‘deeply empathetic person’ while discussing trans views appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

The City of London Corporation (CLC) committees have made a final decision on the trans-inclusive and future-access policy for Hampstead Heath’s Bathing Ponds. On Thursday (4 June), the corporation concluded that Kenwood Ladies’ Pond and Highgate Men’s Pond will remain trans inclusive. The CLC confirmed that the Hampstead mixed pond is “open to everyone.” This The post Hampstead Heath Ponds to stay trans-inclusive as improvements agreed appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

An Ohio teenager accused of pulling down a transgender woman’s skirt and underwear in front of bystanders, including children, at Cedar Point amusement park has been banned from all Six Flags locations and has made his first court appearance to face charges over the incident. Marquez D. Williams, 18, appeared in Sandusky Municipal Court on The post Six Flags permanently bans teen accused of pulling down trans woman’s skirt appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Another year, another Republican turning Pride Month into something else. This time, the governor of Indiana has declared June to be ‘Nuclear Family Month’ in his state. Mike Braun issued the new proclamation on 1 June – the first day of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, no less – declaring that the month will celebrate the “nuclear The post Republican governor Mike Braun declares June ‘Nuclear Family Month’ in Indiana appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Pattie Gonia has hit the pink glass ceiling. The moment she tried to turn her drag persona into a trademark, Patagonia, the outdoor apparel giant sued her, and an all-too-familiar queer paradox snapped into focus: visibility might be welcome, commercial ownership is not. In September 2025, drag queen and activist Pattie Gonia filed a trademark The post Patagonia, Pattie Gonia and the pink glass ceiling appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Russell T Davies has said new Channel 4 series Tip Toe is a “natural legacy” of his 2021 drama It’s A Sin, which followed a group of friends in London at the height of the AIDS crisis. Tip Toe, which premiered on 31 May, is set in Manchester’s gay village, and stars the likes of The post Russell T Davies says Tip Toe is ‘natural legacy’ of It’s A Sin as HIV portrayal praised appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Tom Read Wilson has heaped praise on his I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! co-star Martin Kemp after learning he could speak the gay slang language Polari. Celebs Go Dating star Wilson appeared in the ITV jungle in 2025 alongside Spandau Ballet‘s Kemp, and other famous faces including Aitch and Shona McGarty. Speaking The post Tom Read Wilson praises ‘special’ Martin Kemp for speaking gay language Polari appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

London’s only Reform UK council has cancelled its Pride flag ceremony just three days ahead of the event, and its residents are not impressed. The borough of Havering hosts a Pride flag ceremony each June, in which a rainbow flag is flown outside the town hall to mark the beginning of Pride Month. This year, The post Uproar as London’s only Reform council cancels Pride flag ceremony appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Vivian Jenna Wilson cut a media interview short this week after being asked about her estranged father, Elon Musk, during a Tuesday (2 June) appearance at the 40th anniversary celebration for Spanish fashion label Desigual. In footage shared online, a reporter asked Wilson: “Your father, the best, no?” Appearing confused, Wilson asked for clarification before The post Vivian Wilson walks away as interviewer calls dad Elon Musk ‘the best’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Award-winning gay adult star Drake Von has been arrested in Las Vegas and charged in connection with an alleged domestic violence incident involving his partner. According to court records cited by TMZ, Von, whose legal name is Dawson Bacon, was arrested on Tuesday (2 June) and faces two felony charges: domestic battery by strangulation and The post Gay adult star Drake Von arrested on domestic violence charges appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Karamo Brown has finally revealed what went on behind-the-scenes of Queer Eye and what caused him to distance himself from the rest of the “Fab Five”. In January of this year, Antoni Porowski, Jonathan Van Ness, Tan France, and Jeremiah Brent went on a promotional circuit for the final season of the Netflix show – but The post Karamo Brown finally breaks silence on Queer Eye drama: ‘It broke us’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Model-turned-actress-turned-singer Cara Delevingne has revealed she had a seizure at Burning Man in 2022 after trying to stop using drugs GHB and cocaine. The “proud lesbian” said that seeing concerning photos of herself at the airport after the festival prompted her to get clean, explaining they were taken “right after [she’d] had a seizure at The post Cara Delevingne reveals she had seizure at 2022 Burning Man before worrying airport pics appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.