© 2021 PinkNews ⦁ All Rights ReservedActor Kal Penn visits SiriusXM Studios in September 2019 in New York City. (Roy Rochlin/Getty)Actor Kal Penn has opened up about his decision to come out as gay and explained why he hasn’t talked about his sexuality until now.Penn, 44, who’s starred in Harold & Kumar, House, and How I Met…

© 2021 PinkNews ⦁ All Rights ReservedChloe experienced homelessness as a teenager. (PinkNews)Aged 17, Chloë Florence was in denial about the fact that she was homeless.Thankfully now settled in long-term housing, Chloë’s story reflects the ways in which young LGBT+ people experiencing homelessness face double discrimination – but also how there are services out there, such…

© 2021 PinkNews ⦁ All Rights ReservedHillary Moore-Embry holds up a sign that reads “Trans Kids are Texans Too!” in support of the trans community in Texas. (Provided)After Texas passed an anti-trans sports ban, one parent has warned the fight for trans rights will bleed over into other states as the hateful bill is “just…

© 2021 PinkNews ⦁ All Rights ReservedChancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak holds the Budget box outside 11 Downing Street in central London. (Wiktor Szymanowicz/Barcroft Media via Getty Images)The “clock is ticking” for the Tory government after Rishi Sunak failed to deliver on an increase to crucial HIV funding.Sunak, the chancellor of the exchequer and…

© 2021 PinkNews ⦁ All Rights Reserved(Source: @tessa_rao on Instagram) Power Rangers Dino Fury star Tessa Rao has spoken out about the experience of playing the first ever LGBT+ Ranger in the franchise’s television history.The show’s move to Netflix is bringing the world of Power Rangers to a whole new generation.At the same time, Power…

© 2021 PinkNews ⦁ All Rights ReservedMany LGBT+ celebs including Janelle Monáe, Mj Rodriguez and Tommy Dorfman showed off their amazing Halloween costumes on social media. (Instagram/@janellemonae/@mjrodriguez7/@tommy.dorfman)After lockdowns and social restrictions stifled last year’s spooky season, LGBT+ celebs and allies were out in force to celebrate Halloween.Several famous queer celebs took to social media to…

© 2021 PinkNews ⦁ All Rights ReservedBia, the first trans Amazon, has been introduced in the new Wonder Woman series Nubia and the Amazons. (Twitter/@Steph_I_Will/DC Comics)DC Comics has become a little bit queerer as Themyscira, the island home of Wonder Woman, officially welcomed its first known trans Amazon.The creators of DC’s new series Nubia and…

© 2021 PinkNews ⦁ All Rights ReservedFrom gin to rum to whisky there’s plenty of alcohol deals this month. (Bottle Club)What better way to enter the festive season than with a discount your favourite tipple – and there are plenty of alcohol deals this month.With Christmas approaching along with the day of deals, Black Friday,…

© 2021 PinkNews ⦁ All Rights ReservedThere’s plenty of queer t-shirts, prints and accessories to celebrate Halloween. (Etsy)Halloween is just around the corner and – as we all know – it’s one of the most popular days of the year for LGBT+ people.This because Halloween is the perfect time to dress up and be whoever…

© 2021 PinkNews ⦁ All Rights ReservedActivists say Russian drag competition ‘Royal Cobras’ removed all mentions of the LGBT+ community from its programme. (YouTube/НАСТЯ ИВЛЕЕВА)An unofficial adaption of RuPaul’s Drag Race has launched in Russia, but it’s removed everything queer from the show.Royal Cobras is hosted by Russian TV presenter and social media star Nastya…