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PinkNews @pinknews.bsky.social · 52m

The sapphic struggle

A screenshot of a social media post from the user "butchenjoyer" on a backdrop of pink hearts discussing the attractiveness of a friend, mentioning a compliment about them liking the friend's shirt. The post has a PinkNews watermark at the bottom.

PinkNews @pinknews.bsky.social · 1h

US Supreme Court indicates it could rule against conversion therapy bans
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/10/08/us-supreme-court-indicates-it-could-rule-against-conversion-therapy-bans/?utm_content=1760217600&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

US Supreme Court indicates it could rule against conversion therapy bans

The Conservative-led US Supreme Court has indicated it could rule against Colorado’s conversion therapy ban after this week's oral arguments.

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PinkNews @pinknews.bsky.social · 1h

Stephen Miller freezes mid-interview after claiming Trump has 'plenary authority'
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/10/08/trump-plenary-authority-stephen-miller/?utm_content=1760216401&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Stephen Miller freezes after claiming Trump has 'plenary authority'

White House chief of staff, Stephen Miller, seemingly froze mid-interview after claiming Donald Trump has plenary authority.

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PinkNews @pinknews.bsky.social · 2h

The #CelebrityTraitors: Everything you need to know about queer star Cat Burns
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/10/08/cat-burns-lgbtq-partner-girlfriend-lesbian-instagram/?utm_content=1760214000&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Everything you need to know about queer Celebrity Traitors star Cat Burns

Singer-songwriter Cat Burns will join the cast of The Celebrity Traitors, here's all the tea about her including if she has a girlfriend.

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PinkNews @pinknews.bsky.social · 2h

US states with the highest and lowest proportion of same-sex couples revealed
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/10/08/us-states-with-the-highest-and-lowest-proportion-of-same-sex-couples-revealed/?utm_content=1760212801&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

US states with the highest and lowest proportion of same-sex couples

The top 10 states with the highest – and lowest – proportion of same-sex couples living there has been revealed.

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PinkNews @pinknews.bsky.social · 3h

Stonewall veteran Miss Major Griffin-Gracy moved to hospice care: 'She is surrounded by love'
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/10/08/miss-major-griffin-gracy-hospice-care/?utm_content=1760210400&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Stonewall veteran Miss Major Griffin-Gracy moved to hospice care: 'She is surrounded by love'

Trans campaigner and author Miss Major Griffin-Gracy has been moved to hospice care following her hospitalisation earlier this month.

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PinkNews @pinknews.bsky.social · 3h

Oliver Stark 'excited' for 'Buddie' relationship to continue in season nine #911onabc
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9-1-1's Oliver Stark 'excited' for 'Buddie' to continue in season nine

Oliver Stark has given 9-1-1 fans a hint that their dreams may come true and that 'Buddie' might get more air time in the upcoming season.

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PinkNews @pinknews.bsky.social · 4h

Pedro Pascal tears up as he supports sister Lux during her Paris Fashion Week debut
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/10/08/pedro-pascal-lux-pascal-paris-fashion-week/?utm_content=1760206800&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Pedro Pascal tears up as he supports sister Lux at Paris Fashion Week

One thing we can't get enough of is the love and support shared between Pedro Pascal and his trans sister, Lux.

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PinkNews @pinknews.bsky.social · 4h

Oh to be her

Tweet from Tina Sieben on PinkNews featuring an image of a pink praying mantis perched on a flower, with text expressing envy of the mantis's seemingly uncomplicated life.

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PinkNews @pinknews.bsky.social · 5h

11-year-old trans child allegedly assaulted by fellow student
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/10/08/trans-child-assaulted/?utm_content=1760203200&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

11-year-old trans child allegedly assaulted by fellow student

An 11-year-old trans child was allegedly assaulted by a fellow student over their gender identity, the student's father has claimed.

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PinkNews @pinknews.bsky.social · 5h

Florida bulldozes LGBTQ+ rainbow crossing in Miami Beach
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/10/08/florida-bulldozes-lgbtq-rainbow-crossing-in-miami-beach/?utm_content=1760202000&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Florida bulldozes LGBTQ+ rainbow crossing in Miami Beach

Florida has bulldozed an iconic LGBTQ+ rainbow crosswalk in Miami Beach.

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PinkNews @pinknews.bsky.social · 6h

Dolly Parton’s manager issues health update after sister urges fans to 'pray'
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/10/08/dolly-parton-sister/?utm_content=1760199600&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Dolly Parton’s manager issues health update after sister urges fans to 'pray'

Dolly Parton's manager has shared a hopeful update on the singer's health after her sister caused concern by asking fans to "pray with me."

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PinkNews @pinknews.bsky.social · 6h

Utah lawmaker drafts bill to rename road honouring Harvey Milk to ‘Charlie Kirk Boulevard’
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/10/08/utah-road-charlie-kirk-harvey-milk/?utm_content=1760198403&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Utah rep drafts bill to rename Harvey Milk road after Charlie Kirk

Republican Utah lawmaker Trevor Lee has drafted a bill to rename a road dedicated to gay rights activist Harvey Milk after Charlie Kirk.

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PinkNews @pinknews.bsky.social · 7h

Twinless fans are gagged by Dylan O’Brien getting his nipples pinched in gay sex scene
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/10/08/twinless-gay-sex-scene-dylan-obrien/?utm_content=1760196000&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Dylan O'Brien's Twinless gay sex scene takes internet by storm

Dark comedy Twinless features a gay sex scene with Dylan O'Brien topping creator James Sweeney and getting his nipples pinched.

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PinkNews @pinknews.bsky.social · 7h

#BigBrother’s Caroline given formal warning for misgendering Zelah
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/10/08/big-brother-caroline-formal-warning-misgendering-zelah-nancy/?utm_content=1760194805&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Big Brother: Caroline given formal warning for misgendering Zelah

Big Brother's Caroline has received a formal warning from Big Brother after misgendering trans Housemate Zelah.

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PinkNews @pinknews.bsky.social · 8h

RuPaul’s #DragRace film casts Ginger Minj, Jujubee, Monét X Change and more
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/10/08/rupauls-drag-race-film-cast-ginger-minj-monet-x-change/?utm_content=1760192400&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

RuPaul's Drag Race film adds sickening show alumni to cast

The first ever RuPaul's Drag Race feature film has added a host of the franchise's brightest stars to its cast.

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PinkNews @pinknews.bsky.social · 8h

Drop your weird pet names ⬇️

Tweet from Grace on PinkNews discussing playful pet names in her relationship, with an image of meatballs in tomato sauce garnished with basil.

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PinkNews @pinknews.bsky.social · 9h

#BigBrother betting odds currently have this LGBTQ+ housemate as the favourite to win
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/10/09/big-brother-2025-betting-odds/?utm_content=1760188800&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Big Brother betting odds currently have this LGBTQ+ housemate as the favourite

Big Brother 2025 is well underway and there's been no shortage of drama already, keeping things interesting for the betting odds at least.

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PinkNews @pinknews.bsky.social · 10h

Gay footballer Josh Cavallo says there are still 'mountains’ of homophobia within the sport
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/10/09/gay-footballer-josh-cavallo-says-there-are-still-mountains-of-homophobia-within-the-sport/?utm_content=1760185200&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Gay footballer Josh Cavallo says there are still mountains’ of homophobia to climb

Gay footballer Josh Cavallo has said that he feels “being an openly gay player" in men's football is a very "toxic place”. In an interview with BBC

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PinkNews @pinknews.bsky.social · 11h

New York Republican breaks ranks to declare trans community is 'not an enemy or a threat’
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/10/09/mike-lawler-republican-trans/?utm_content=1760181600&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

New York Republican breaks ranks to declare trans community is 'not an enemy'

New York Republican Mike Lawler has gone against his right wing party's usual rhetoric to declare that the trans community is “not an enemy or a threat".

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PinkNews @pinknews.bsky.social · 12h

Of course Alan Carr is the star of #CelebrityTraitors – he’s always been an underappreciated icon
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/10/09/alan-carr-the-celebrity-traitors-icon-gay/?utm_content=1760178000&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

The Celebrity Traitors proves Alan Carr is an underappreciated national treasure

If The Celebrity Traitors proves anything, it's that legendary gay performer Alan Carr deserves the biggest opportunities on British TV.

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Orville Peck says he's going ‘back to music’ after wrapping Street Fighter movie https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/10/09/orville-peck-vega-street-fighter/?utm_content=1760174400&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Orville Peck says he's going ‘back to music’ after wrapping Street Fighter movie

Orville Peck has confirmed that he's wrapped filming his scenes as Vega in the upcoming Street Fighter film and is going "back to my music."

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PinkNews @pinknews.bsky.social · 14h

All the tea about Clare Balding's wife Alice Arnold and their low-key wedding https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/10/09/clare-baldings-wife-alice-arnold-married-partner-wedding/?utm_content=1760170800&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

All the tea about Clare Balding's wife Alice Arnold and their low-key wedding

The Celebrity Traitors is underway and several LGBTQ+ stars, including Clare Balding, are taking part. Here are some facts about her wife.

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PinkNews @pinknews.bsky.social · 15h

Wheel of Time's Taylor Napier embraces sex symbol title with thirst-inducing Speedo photoshoot
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/10/09/taylor-napier-photoshoot-wheel-of-time/?utm_content=1760167200&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Wheel of Time star embraces sex symbol title with thirst-inducing Speedo photoshoot

Taylor Napier has embraced the "flattering" title of 'sex symbol' after his latest photoshoot saw him strip down to his Speedos.

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