Today (28 October) marks the birthday of Frank Ocean.

The musician came out in July 2012 by posting a letter to his Tumblr ahead of the release of his debut album.

In December 2012, he spoke about the decision to come out and the way he did so.

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BBC bosses promise 'outstanding' UK Eurovision 2027 act – could it be our year? thepinknews.com/2026/10/28/uk-…

Never.

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'Bone-chilling' human-breeding horror with 'lots of male nudity' gets huge praise thepinknews.com/2026/10/28/bre…

From the archives: From the archives: Off Campus star confirms viral full-frontal scene was all real ➡️ thepinknews.com/2026/05/28/off…

Kevin Jonas accidentally sent nude to his brothers: 'Literally just your wiener' thepinknews.com/2026/10/28/kev…

Dictionary.com has named “maxxing” its word of the year for 2026, pointing to a sharp rise in usage & noting that one prominent offshoot, “looksmaxxing”, grew out of online incel and manosphere communities.

Read more ➡️ thepinknews.com/2026/10/27/dic…

Netherlands U-turns on Eurovision 2027 as they confirm boycott over Israel thepinknews.com/2026/10/28/net…

This!!!

The Pitt's Noah Wyle named 'Sexiest Man Alive': 'I thought it was a prank' | PinkNews thepinknews.com/2026/10/27/noa…

My time has come 🙌

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Strictly's Shirley Ballas defends new host Josh Widdicombe after fan backlash thepinknews.com/2026/10/20/str…

BBC casting gender and sexuality-inclusive dating show after queer series axed thepinknews.com/2026/10/20/bbc…

Name a more perfect breakup song. I'll wait.

James Bond should played by one of these LGBTQ+ actors thepinknews.com/2026/10/23/nex…

Celebrity Traitors' Michael Sheen says he’s given away ‘pretty much all’ his money thepinknews.com/2026/10/20/cel…

Nicki Minaj has continued on her apparent crusade against care for trans minors, this time at a Republican rally alongside President Donald Trump.

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It's definitely what my ADHD stands for.

JoJo Siwa shows off different style as she kisses Chris Hughes on red carpet thepinknews.com/2026/10/23/joj…

Two University Challenge contestants from the University of Leicester have said the BBC digitally edited out their LGBTQ+ Pride pins from an episode, with one calling the decision “very Orwellian”.

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