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‘Brutal’ police operation targets queer-friendly nightclub in Baku, Azerbaijan

‘Brutal’ police operation targets queer-friendly nightclub in Baku, Azerbaijan

Police in Baku, Azerbaijan have come under intense scrutiny following a raid on Labyrinth nightclub, a well-known queer-friendly venue, which resulted in the detention of more than 100 people. The operation, described by witnesses and activists as “brutal”, took place in the early hours of 27 December. Eyewitnesses report that

Armistead Maupin to celebrate 50 years of Tales of the City at London literary event

Armistead Maupin to celebrate 50 years of Tales of the City at London literary event

Acclaimed author Armistead Maupin will mark the 50th anniversary of his groundbreaking novel Tales of the City with a special evening at The Conversation, London’s newest literary talks programme. The event takes place on Tuesday, 10 February at St Martin-in-the-Fields. For one night only, Maupin will present 50 Years

Michelle Visage to star in new musical, Sea Witch

Michelle Visage to star in new musical, Sea Witch

Michelle Visage is to star in new musical, Sea Witch, will receive its world premiere at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Sunday, 1 March. Sea Witch is a new musical that reimagines the origins of one of the sea’s most feared villains. A prequel inspired by The

‘It Happened Very Fast’: Hudson Williams on the unexpected rise of Heated Rivalry

‘It Happened Very Fast’: Hudson Williams on the unexpected rise of Heated Rivalry

When Heated Rivalry arrived on HBO Max in late 2025, it did so without the fanfare usually reserved for prestige television. A hockey romance adapted from a popular novel, centred on two male athletes navigating desire and vulnerability, sounded like a niche proposition - until it wasn’t.

Cambridge's "only Black drag performer", Guillotina, launches Cambridge Is Chopped as a response to isolation, racism and lack of solidarity

Cambridge's "only Black drag performer", Guillotina, launches Cambridge Is Chopped as a response to isolation, racism and lack of solidarity

Cambridge Is Chopped, a grassroots movement born out of frustration and resilience, has been created by Guillotina, the city’s "only Black drag performer", as a response to the isolation, racism and lack of solidarity experienced by QIPOC - Queer and Indigenous People of Colour - in Cambridge.

Fundraiser to bring exhibition celebrating queer joy to Brighton seafront

Fundraiser to bring exhibition celebrating queer joy to Brighton seafront

Local photographer Chris Jepson has launched a fundraiser to help bring a striking new exhibition celebrating queer joy to Brighton seafront in February 2026 as part of LGBTQ+ History Month. Project Uncut brings together portraits and personal stories from more than 50 LGBTQ+ individuals, each speaking openly about the moments

Controversial Drag Race winner Tyra Sanchez says they're suing RuPaul for ‘emotional distress’

Controversial Drag Race winner Tyra Sanchez says they're suing RuPaul for ‘emotional distress’

Tyra Sanchez, the controversial winner of the second series of RuPaul’s Drag Race, has announced plans to sue RuPaul, Michelle Visage and production company World of Wonder, alleging “intentional infliction of emotional distress” and a decade-long campaign to damage their reputation. In a detailed statement shared on social media,

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