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![Kit Connor has opened up about filming sex scenes in 'Heartstopper Forever'. Speaking to The Guardian, Connor said: “It's just nice to see two boys in love.” On filming intimate scenes, he continued: “In a silent room with lots of middle-aged men. A camera right next to your face while you're wearing a c** sock.” Connor's costar, Joe Locke, added: “It would be weird if we hadn't shown it. Just because our show is a more earnest version of a queer representation doesn't mean that sex [shouldn't be shown]. It's still a big thing for anyone in the world.”](https://image.24vids.com/tw-2077411750010339837/media/HNRy9drWsAAt7ra.jpg)
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Two men who chased a gay couple through north London, spat at them and pelted them with fruit while hurling homophobic abuse have avoided jail, despite being convicted of a hate crime. Mariusz Smietana, 46, and Dariusz Wawrzenczyk, 37, were sentenced at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court after being found guilty of assault by beating over the attack on Alex Grant, 34, and his partner in Gospel Oak, Camden. The court heard the couple were holding hands as they walked home from swimming at the Highgate Men's Ponds on Hampstead Heath, shortly after 10pm on 1 July 2025, when they were targeted on Mansfield Road. Prosecutor René De Silva said the pair approached the couple, spat on their legs and shouted homophobic slurs in Polish. The abuse escalated when Smietana chased the men down the street and threw fruit at them, which CCTV showed he had taken from a nearby shop without paying. In a victim impact statement, Grant described the lasting effect of the attack. "The hate and vitriol we encountered that night has made me realise that even today I am, as a gay man, still vulnerable to violent homophobia," he said. "What had been a quiet summer evening spent enjoying the weather swimming with my boyfriend turned into a night full of fear and angst which lasted for many days afterwards." He said he had ended the night "visibly shaken, restless, and unable to sleep". District Judge Vanessa Lloyd ruled that the offence was aggravated by hostility based on the couple's sexual orientation. "The offence was motivated by or demonstrated hostility based on sexual orientation," she told the court. However, the judge found that the custody threshold had not been crossed, and sentenced both men, who represented themselves with the help of a Polish interpreter, to 12-month community orders. They were also ordered to pay costs. The court heard Smietana, of Wembley, had previously received a caution for shoplifting in 2015.
PinkNews763,085 views • 29 days ago
Trans influencer Jolina Mennen has gone viral after sharing which toilets she felt able to use while visiting the UK. The German content creator, who has been open about her transition for nearly 13 years, reflected on navigating the UK in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling that biological sex, rather than gender identity or a Gender Recognition Certificate, can be the deciding factor for access to single-sex spaces. "As a trans woman, I will always have the utmost respect for women, always," she wrote. "When I am a guest in a country, I want to accept its laws, customs, and views." But, she added, "if we think logically about which restroom would cause more chaos, drama, and confusion, it is surely clear to everyone that I cannot use the men's restroom." She thanked staff at London's O2 Arena, who she said saw it the same way. "Genuine trans people will never deliberately cause problems or make anyone feel uncomfortable," she added. "We know that feeling all too well ourselves."
PinkNews119,802 views • 8 days ago
In honour of Pi Day, here's a reminder that an 81-year-old lesbian went viral after she won the ‘Best Technique’ award at a lesbian pie-eating contest in San Francisco. Babs Daitch wowed an enthusiastic crowd with her impressive pie-eating skills on 23 November. Videos posted to her Instagram account show her very spectacularly devouring a cream-covered pie using only her face. The contest was part of a fundraiser for The Curve Foundation’s Lesbian Visibility Week. “I took my time savoring every morsel of crust hidden beneath those sweet hills and valleys,” Daitch said. Although she didn’t take home the first place trophy, she clearly left an impression on the judges with her tongue action. Posting to her Instagram account, Daitch said that her ‘Best Technique' trophy proves “once and for all that experience matters.”
PinkNews2,781,069 views • 5 months ago
Genderfluid streamer Finnster has revealed her new look after undergoing facial feminization surgery. Finnster has documented his transition from the very beginning. Sharing that he goes by both he/her pronouns. And is now revealing the results of her next step.
PinkNews1,899,395 views • 4 months ago
In her Netflix show Almost Australian, actor Miriam Margolyes learns what it means to be Australian through a series of candid interviews. The actor met with Aboriginal trans women and learned that gender identity is about much more than just what’s on the outside.
PinkNews1,007,921 views • 2 months ago
This clip from 1967 shows a young trans woman called Vicky showing us a day in her life. 🏳️⚧️
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Obsession star, Micheal Johnson has broken his silence, speaking candidly about his sexuality. Before his days on the big screen, Micheal played Corey Bryant on Teen Wolf, an out gay character. Looking back, Micheal revealed the impact of playing the character had on him personally. Michael also stressed that sexuality doesn't influence the kinds of characters he chooses to portray.
PinkNews165,120 views • 25 days ago
Texas school teacher Christian Shearhod (IG @ mr.shearhod), known online as Mr S, is going viral for a clip showcasing his loving, inclusive, and downright hilarious method of teaching his class when it’s appropriate to use the word “gay.” In the clip, posted to his social media on 2 June, Mr. S walks his enthusiastic students through several examples of when it isn’t okay to call something gay, and when it’s completely appropriate.
PinkNews473,213 views • 2 months ago
Singer-songwriter @nicolesophiamusic has shared a video to her social media sharing the moment she and her best friend shared their feelings for each other. In the video, Nicole Sophia shares a song that she wrote for her best friend: "You're gonna listen to a song that I wrote and you have to promise not to hate me." She said it's a song about their friendship, but her friend realised quickly that it was about more than that...
PinkNews849,647 views • 6 months ago
During their performance at Sziget Festival in Budapest, rapper Ashnikko shares a candid moment
PinkNews83,334 views • 19 days ago
To celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility (Tuesday 31st March), here’s a clip from 1967 which shows a young trans woman called Vicky showing us a day in her life. The remarkable glimpse into pre-Stonewall trans life in New York serves as a reminder that trans people have always existed and will always exist.
PinkNews632,480 views • 5 months ago
Bisexual Argentine hockey player Nicolás Keenan shares his ‘closeted’ love story that reflects the global hit show ‘Heated Rivalry’. Nicolás, who plays for Dutch Hoofdklasse club Klein Zwitserland, discusses how he kept his relationship with Rob Jetten - the Netherlands’ potential new Prime Minister - from the public eye. As a closeted professional hockey player, Nicolás recognised the similarities between himself and Scott Hunter’s story within the series. However, Nicolás reveals he realised he could no longer keep his sexuality hidden after meeting Rob. With Rob’s political race in full swing, the couple share their relationship on the World stage.
PinkNews605,056 views • 7 months ago
![Gay TikToker Devon Rollins, also known as ‘Baddie Daddy’ is going viral for his relationship with his daughter. Devon says he’s only ever dated women, and was once married to a woman, who he had a baby with, but he realised he was gay and unhappy during his marriage. He then came out to his then-wife, ended their relationship and told his family. But he says his ex-wife has been understanding and supportive and his relationship with both her and their daughter have since blossomed, with them successfully co-parenting. Devon often spoils his daughter, taking her shopping, getting her nails done and buying her flowers, and he often shows off their matching outfits. As he wears makeup, rocks nail looks and stereotypically ‘feminine’ outfits around his daughter too, his content has led to backlash from some people, claiming their relationship is ‘sad’. One user even said, ‘this would confuse me so bad as a child’, to which Devon responded directly saying: “Nah you wouldn't be confused babe, not if you were my child ‘cause I take time to explain things and I’m patient with my child [...] people just wanna be mad at me, y’know disagree with me.”](https://image.24vids.com/tw-2034349256299950524/media/HDt12b3WoAAR7Xn.jpg)
Gay TikToker Devon Rollins, also known as ‘Baddie Daddy’ is going viral for his relationship with his daughter. Devon says he’s only ever dated women, and was once married to a woman, who he had a baby with, but he realised he was gay and unhappy during his marriage. He then came out to his then-wife, ended their relationship and told his family. But he says his ex-wife has been understanding and supportive and his relationship with both her and their daughter have since blossomed, with them successfully co-parenting. Devon often spoils his daughter, taking her shopping, getting her nails done and buying her flowers, and he often shows off their matching outfits. As he wears makeup, rocks nail looks and stereotypically ‘feminine’ outfits around his daughter too, his content has led to backlash from some people, claiming their relationship is ‘sad’. One user even said, ‘this would confuse me so bad as a child’, to which Devon responded directly saying: “Nah you wouldn't be confused babe, not if you were my child ‘cause I take time to explain things and I’m patient with my child [...] people just wanna be mad at me, y’know disagree with me.”
PinkNews436,220 views • 5 months ago
Billionaire David Geffen, 82, has filed for divorce from David Armstrong, 32, after less than 2 years of marriage. Geffen, the powerhouse behind Asylum Records, Geffen Records and the co-founder of DreamWorks, built a fortune in the billions through music, film and high-value investments.
PinkNews465,400 views • 9 months ago
Gay couple Andrew and Alfie have gone viral online thanks to their notable 30-year age gap. The couple, who are based in the Cotswolds in the UK, have shot to fame after appearing on the British reality TV show Gogglebox, where their relationship has seriously divided viewers. Alfie is 33 while Andrew is 63, with the happy couple recently celebrating their third anniversary as husbands after tying the knot in Italy back in 2024.
PinkNews174,437 views • 3 months ago
Patagonia has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Pattie Gonia (Wyn Wiley), an environmentalist drag queen who has raised nearly $4 million for climate nonprofits The outdoor clothing company sued Wiley on January 21 in federal court in Los Angeles, claiming that Wiley's September trademark application to use "Pattie Gonia" for clothing and environmental activism would "irreparably harm" the brand. Patagonia is only seeking $1 in damages plus legal fees, but Wiley has pointed out the real cost: fighting to keep their drag name would rack up thousands in legal fees, money that could go toward environmental causes instead. "This is not a brand conflict," Wiley said in a video posted to Instagram on Wednesday, May 27. "This is a corporation trying to erase an activist. This is how corporations bully individuals who cannot match their resources." Wiley has spent 8 years building a community of over 3 million people, raising almost $4 million for environmental nonprofits. In an open letter to Patagonia's CEO and board, Pattie Gonia questioned the company's commitment to its stated mission: "If Patagonia is 'in business to save the home planet,' why are they suing a climate activist?" The drag queen acknowledged their merch involved "playful parody" of Patagonia but denied ever using the company's branding, logo, or font. "Drag is built on parody, puns and jokes," they noted. Patagonia responded with a statement saying: "Over the past several years, we've tried to find a path forward that would allow Pattie Gonia to continue their work while also protecting the Patagonia trademark… Unfortunately, we could not reach an agreement." The company added: "This matter is not about seeking financial gain, nor is it about challenging anyone's identity or right to advocacy, protest, or creative expression. The last thing we wanted was a legal fight with someone who shares our values." "You are what you do, not what you say you are," The drag queen told Patagonia's founder Yvon Chouinard, referencing his own words about corporate action matching values.
PinkNews113,390 views • 3 months ago
McKenna Crisp and Dominik O'Callaghan are one of the hottest couples on TikTok. The two gym influencers share their workouts with millions of fans. McKenna is a Gymshark athlete who rose to fame through his workout videos and distinctive appearance. He has a skin condition called epidermal nevus, which McKenna previously opened up about in a video. “This is what the front of my torso looks like its got like a pattern going on and then this is what the back looks like.” “Basically, everyone is born with invisible lines that no one can see unless you have a certain skin condition like mine, you can see.” The two began dating in early 2025 and have since become one of the most recognisable gay couples on TikTok. Both Dom and McKenna spend a lot of time in the gym together and centre much of their content around fitness, often posting workout challenges together.
PinkNews116,258 views • 3 months ago