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Chappell Roan has cancelled two of her The Midwest Princess Tour shows, telling fans: “I’m heartbroken.” The “Pink Pony Club” star is about to launch the Europe leg of her ongoing The Midwest Princess Tour following her record-breaking previous appearance at Lollapalooza Chicago 2024, which reportedly saw her draw the biggest crowd ever at the […]

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Jeff Goldblum has taken on the role of Greek god Zeus in Netflix’s new series Kaos. And if the early reviews are anything to go by, it’s well worth a watch.  The dark comedy, dubbed “HBO’s Succession meets Ancient Greek Mythology”, landed on the streaming site on 29 August, and has received rave reviews.  The […]

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The sad news broke this week that Sphen, one half of a famous gay penguin couple, has died at the aquarium in Australia where he lived with his partner, Magic. Gentoo penguin Sphen, who was 11, and his partner Magic became gay icons in 2018 when news of their same-sex courtship made headlines around the […]

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As the release date for the highly anticipated movie Wicked draws ever closer, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo have reflected on their “mirrored experience” of their characters’ relationship after “finding each other.”   A new teaser trailer for Jon M. Chu’s new musical film adaptation, with the clip called The Powerful Bond of Friendship, dropped on 22 […]

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Kamala Harris has formally accepted the Democratic presidential nomination, urging voters in a speech at the DNC to choose “freedom and fairness” when voting in the upcoming election.  The Democratic National Convention (DNC) wrapped up in Chicago, Illinois, which concluded with Vice President Harris formally accepting the nomination and making a final statement to voters. […]

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Joaquin Phoenix reportedly left the set of Todd Haynes’ untitled movie, and it turns out that Pedro Pascal was reportedly almost drafted in to replace him in the role. Deadline previously reported that production for the untitled “intense” gay detective movie from Haynes is “completely dead” after a two-week limbo. The Joker: Folie à Deux […]

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A gay man was allegedly attacked by members of Shake Shack staff in Washington DC, after he kissed his boyfriend, having ordered some food. Christian Dingus, 28, has accused the fast-food chain’s employees of assault and discrimination outside a branch of the restaurant at Dupont Circle on Saturday (17 August). He told NBC News that […]

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The wait is over, people. Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ “Die With A Smile” is finally out, and to say that their new duet is passionate would be an understatement. The pair released their sultry single “Die With A Smile”, alongside the music video on 15 August. It’s safe to say that the duo are […]

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Katy Perry has been selected to receive the Video Vanguard Award at the 2024 VMAs, despite the music video for her new single “Lifetimes” being under investigation for possible environmental damage.  The internet hasn’t had the most glowing reviews for the “Teenage Dream” superstar following the release of her recent single “Woman’s World”, which received […]

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An interview with Gossip Girl’s executive producer about whether Blake Lively and Leighton Meester were friends has resurfaced.  It Ends With Us, based on the novel by Colleen Hoover, starring Lively and directed by co-star Justin Baldoni has recently launched in cinemas, but has been subject to controversy over a “tone-deaf” marketing campaign given its […]

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Brits travelling to Ibiza this summer have been warned to steer clear of a “Russian roulette” drug, pink cocaine. With guaranteed balmy summertime weather, bustling nightlife and at just a two-and-a-half-hour flight away from London, Ibiza is a popular party destination for holidaymakers in the UK. In fact, last year around one million Brits visited […]

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Australian Olympic breakdancer Rachael Gunn, better known as Raygun, has responded to what she has called the “devastating” hate she’s faced since competing at Paris 2024. Raygun was subjected to taunts after failing to earn a single point for her performance in the round-robin stage of the B-girls breaking event. She became the subject of memes […]

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SZA has announced that she’s taking a break from touring to “get her life together” after wrapping up a final tour date in Montreal, Canada one day prior. The “Kill Bill” hitmaker had previously concluded her shows in London, Dublin and Glastonbury Festival before taking to the stage at Lollapalooza 2024 in Chicago, US, on […]

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Olympic pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati, whose medal dreams were ultimately crushed when his crotch dislodged the bar of the pole vault during the Paris 2024 qualifiers, has reportedly been offered $250,000 to join an adult site. According to TMZ Sports, porn site CamSoda has extended an offer to the French athlete after his genitals clipped […]

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Swifties have rallied in Vienna, Austria after Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concerts were cancelled in the city after an alleged terror attack was planned. The attack was ultimately prevented by government officials. Concert organisers cancelled the concerts on 7 August after officials announced that they had made arrests over the planned terror attack. Swift was […]

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The mayor of Paris did not hold back in condemning anti-LGBTQ+ pundits for their demonisation of the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony. Anne Hidalgo made her feelings about the backlash to the opening-day extravaganza clear, saying: “F**k the reactionaries, f**k this far right, f**k all of those who would like to lock us into a war […]

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Utah has become the first US state to ban a whole range of books from all schools, including Judy Blume novels, prompting one organisation to label the decision a “dark day for the freedom to read.” The state’s Board of Education released a list of 13 books on Friday (2 August) which must immediately be […]

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Shawn Mendes has announced a six-date intimate tour in support of his new album – and this is how to get tickets. The singer is returning with his self-titled fifth studio album, Shawn and will perform the entire LP during the tour. He will headline theatre venues in Woodstock, London, Nashville, Brooklyn, Los Angeles and […]

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A gay waiter from Kansas was left in tears after a customer left a homophobic slur on a receipt, instead of a tip – but the incident has raised thousands for an LGBTQ+ education organisation.  Noah Bierig, who had painted nails and was wearing a Pride bracelet while working at Bubba’s 33 in Wichita, was serving […]

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Algerian boxer Imane Khelif’s participation at the Paris 2024 Olympics is “not a transgender issue”, a spokesperson for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has said.  Khelif beat Italy’s Angela Carini on Thursday (1 August), in a fight that has reignited an online storm about her participation in the Games, despite the fact she has been […]

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