Pride Organisers of Lincoln Pride issue plea to prevent “lifeline” Pride event from being cancelled The organisers of Lincoln Pride, which is due to take place on 16 August, have issued a plea to prevent the “lifeline” LGBTQ+ event from being cancelled due to financial difficulties. In a statement, Lincoln Pride, which attracted more than 8,500 people last year, said it had “turned to the communit By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Music Bain, a member of K-pop band Just B, tells fans he is “proud to be part of the LGBT community” Bain, a member of K-pop band Just B, has told fans he is “proud to be part of the LGBT community” – a rare step in an industry known for its strict control over artists’ behaviour, where stars typically keep details of their private lives, especially romantic relationships, private. The 23-year-old By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride Witney Pride bans Labour Party from sponsoring this year’s event following Keir Starmer’s remarks that trans women are not women Witney Pride in Oxfordshire has banned the Labour Party from sponsoring its event on Saturday, May 24 following Sir Keir Starmer’s remarks that trans women are not women. The Pride organisation said in a statement on social media it will return the party’s sponsorship money and remove the party’s lo By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Music Allan Jay returns with ‘Club Tropicana’, a sizzling, high-energy summer single Award-winning pop sensation Allan Jay has returned with Club Tropicana, a sizzling, high-energy summer single. Allan is turning up the heat this spring with his vibrant new single – a high-octane remake of the Wham! classic. Released today, Thursday, April 24, the track delivers infectious dancefloo By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Row erupts after Scottish parish church votes to ban gays from applying for minister vacancy A row has erupted within the Church of Scotland after gay candidates were banned from applying for a minister vacancy. Kinross-shire Parish Church, which is formed of Kinross, Orwell and Fossoway churches, will shortly be advertising for the position, however the majority of ‘elders’ voted against a By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Drag Race icon Jiggly Caliente has leg amputated after serious health issue and infection RuPaul’s Drag Race legend Jiggly Caliente – who came out as trans in 2016 – has had her leg amputated after a “severe infection”, leading to an outpouring of love from Drag Race alumni. In a social media post, the family of the 44-year-old Filipino-American drag star – whose real name is Bianca Cast By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Emily Bridges, one of Britain’s best known trans athletes, says Supreme Court ruling has “painted more of a target” on the backs of trans women In an exclusive interview with ITV News‘ sports editor, Emily Bridges, one of Britain’s best known trans athletes, says last week’s Supreme Court ruling that a woman is defined by biological sex has “painted more of a target” on the back of all trans women. “It increases levels of vulnerability. You By Graham Robson • 4 min read
LGBTQ+ News Openly gay British singer-songwriter Calum Scott reveals he almost took his own life after struggling with body dysmorphia and his sexuality Openly gay British singer-songwriter Calum Scott, who rose to fame on Britain’s Got Talent, has revealed he almost took his own life after struggling with body dysmorphia and his sexuality. In a recent episode of the We Need To Talk podcast, Calum, 36, said he lost school friends after coming out to By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Last of Us actor and trans ally Pedro Pascal wears ‘Protect the Dolls’ T-shirt in wake of UK ruling on trans women Pedro Pascal made a powerful statement in support of trans women after the Supreme Court’s ruling on gender recognition, which will negatively affect the lives of trans communities across the UK. The Last of Us actor and trans ally attended the London premiere of the new Marvel blockbuster Thunderbo By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Film Bradford Queer Film Festival awarded £10,000 from Bradford Council Organisers of Bradford Queer Film Festival are hoping this year’s festival will be part of a “wonderful legacy” for the city after they were awarded £10,000 from Bradford Council. Bradford Queer Film Festival, which this year takes place from 20 – 23 November – during Bradford City of Culture, is an By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News “I’m a trans woman but for so long I felt really scared to claim that word.” Fizz Sinclair speaks to Nigel May for ‘A Gay Old Time’ podcast Nigel May has spoken with Fizz Sinclair – an actor, comedian, writer, model and content creator with a massive social media following – for the latest episode of A Gay Old Time podcast, which shines a spotlight on a person from the LGBTQ+ rainbow to hear their story; one person, one life, one conver By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 02: Keir Starmer attends Pride in London 2022: The 50th Anniversary – Parade on July 02, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images) Transgender News Keir Starmer no longer believes trans women are women, says Number 10 Keir Starmer no longer believes trans women are women in the wake of last week’s Supreme Court ruling, which will negatively affect trans people across the UK. The prime minister had previously said that “trans women are women”, but asked to repeat that statement on Tuesday, April 22 he said the rul By Graham Robson • 2 min read
