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A Black transgender woman has been shot dead in Chicago. 26-year-old Redd, also known by friends as Barbie, was shot numerous times on Sunday (8 September), according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Her family is asking for killing to be investigated as a hate crime. A gunman opened fire on her and a group of friends […]

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A film festival highlighting queer cinema from East and Southeast Asia begins a tour of the UK this month. The Queer East Festival tour, On The Road, runs until December and will showcase some of the best up-and-coming movies from the regions. Created to address the lack of decent representation in the media, the festival […]

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Letters written to each other by two gay WWII soldiers have inspired a new exhibition that proves “love never changes” through the ages. Gilbert Bradley and Gordon Bowsher’s love letters were written during the devastating 1939-45 conflict, when same-sex activity was still illegal in the UK. On display at Oswestry Town Museum, in Shropshire, the […]

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Hans Zimmer has announced a UK and European tour – and this is how to get tickets. The Oscar-winning composer and producer will headline shows across Europe in 2025 and 2026. It’s billed as The Next Level show and will begin on 12 October in Oberhausen before heading to the likes of Cologne, Munich, Berlin […]

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Linkin Park have announced details of world tour dates – and this is how to get tickets. The group are officially back with new members, which they revealed on a live stream on 5 September. Speaking to fans they introduced singer Emily Armstrong and new drummer, Colin Brittain who replaces Rob Bourdon. They also confirmed […]

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Golda Rosheuvel, known for Bridgerton, has opened up about her first-ever relationship with a woman, and when she discovered her sexuality. The star, known for portraying Queen Charlotte in the steamy Netflix period drama and its prequel Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story recently spoke on Cush Jumbo’s podcast, Origins, where she recalled her first-ever relationship […]

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Charli XCX and Troye Sivan stripped down for a foam-soaked i-D Magazine photoshoot. It’s safe to say that fans were left thirsty af by the clip.  The “1999” hitmakers are preparing to save autumn with their upcoming Sweat Tour after Charli broke hearts around the world after declaring the end of “Brat Summer”.  In honour […]

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Wedding bells are ringing! Out gay Paralympic triathlete Brenda Osnaya Alvarez delivered a proposal to her partner Jessie González as she reached the finish line in Paris.  After completing the women’s PTWC (permanent wheelchair user) triathlon at the Paralympics on 2 September, the LGBTQ+ athlete from Team Mexico held up a sign in Spanish which […]

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Universal Pictures has given us the gift of the Wicked trailer 2, and none other than Ariana Grande’s Glinda is narrating the new full-length trailer for the film version of the hit Broadway musical. In case you’ve never heard of The Wizard of Oz, or Wicked, or have been living under a rock since the […]

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RuPaul Charles has shared his “male drag closet” – a ginormous converted two-bedroom room which would, quite frankly, give Hannah Montana’s closet a run for its money.  There are few things which would have made Millennials happier than having Hannah Montana’s closet in real life. It appears that RuPaul’s “male drag closet” might be a […]

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Alabama’s law banning life-saving gender-affirming care for trans youth remains in effect after a federal appeals court refused to reconsider the decision.  On Wednesday night (28 August), a majority of judges on the 11th U.S. Court of Appeals declined the request by families of trans teens and doctors who previously filed a lawsuit against the […]

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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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