Chantelle Billson

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The UK Supreme Court’s recent trans ruling has been condemned by the Human Rights Watch as “severely regressive”. Last month, the UK Supreme Court ruled that the protected characteristic of “sex” under the terms of the 2010 Equality Act excluded trans women and referred only to “biological women”. The ruling, which sparked protests across the country, has already seen the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) issue interim guidance that trans women should be barred from using female toilets.

1 week ago | thepinknews.com | Chantelle Billson

Footballers Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis have welcomed a baby boy into the world. Australian national team and Chelsea striker Kerr and Mewis, who plays in National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) club Gotham FC and Team USA, announced the arrival of their baby in an Instagram post on Thursday (8 May). Captioned “Our little man is here, Jagger Mewis-Kerr,” the couple shared a photo of themselves cuddled together, with their baby boy sleeping on Kerr’s chest.

1 week ago | thepinknews.com | Chantelle Billson

X-Men star Liev Schreiber has opened up about supporting his trans daughter, saying “it didn’t feel like a big deal”. Kai is the 16-year-old daughter of Hollywood stars Naomi Watts and Schreiber, who began dated in 2005 but split up after 11 years together. In an Interview with Variety, published on Thursday (8 May), X-Men Origins: Wolverine actor Schreiber shared that Kai never told him or Naomi Watts that she was trans. “Kai was always who Kai is.

1 week ago | thepinknews.com | Chantelle Billson

A gay app creator who was once offered an $18 million (£13.5 million) deal for his idea, has spoken about the importance of representation and why he believes authenticity is the key to success. Kyle Mckitty, the chief executive of The App Kit, which creates digital tools for LGBTQ+ spaces, including events such as Everyday People, and venues such as Sweatbox Soho, told PinkNews the key to success lies in his belief that nothing should “define” a person. “I am a testament to that,” he said.

1 week ago | thepinknews.com | Chantelle Billson

Ellen DeGeneres has given fans a peek at what her new life is like in the English countryside. Chat show host DeGeneres and actor wife Portia de Rossi upped sticks and headed for England after Donald Trump won a second term as president. Their move to the Cotswolds began tumultuously, with DeGeneres having to deny fan worries that her home had been affected by flooding in the area.