LGBTQ+ News “I love my gay voice.” Monsters star Cooper Koch recalls not getting booked for roles because of his ‘gay voice’ Cooper Koch, one of the breakout stars of Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, has recalled a coach telling him that he wasn’t getting booked for roles because of his ‘gay voice’. Speaking to the Watch What Happens Live podcast, Cooper said “Yeah, that’s true,” when responding to host, Andy C By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride #PrideInLambeth: Plans in place to launch the first Lambeth Pride in 2025 Lambeth Council invited community leaders, LGBTQ+ activists, and stakeholders to discuss ‘Bringing Pride Home’ and plan the area’s first LGBTQ+ Pride celebration for summer 2025. The meeting follows on from Lambeth officially marching at Pride in London for the second year, and from the Leader’s Pri By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride LGBTQ+ charity criticises “idiot” who vandalised rainbow-painted post-box in Guernsey The CEO of LGBTQ+ charity Liberate Guernsey has criticised an “idiot” who vandalised a rainbow-painted post-box, which was sprayed with red and blue paint. Ellie Jones, CEO of the charity, said it was “a really disappointing thing to wake up to”. She said: “I don’t know if it is motivated by hatred By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Polish government proposes bill to recognise same-sex partnerships The Polish government has proposed a bill that aim to recognise same-sex partnerships, Equality Minister Katarzyna Kotula has announced. Despite years of pressure from LGBTQ+ rights groups and the European Union, the Catholic country currently draws the line at same-sex unions. “It’s official! The d By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Music “Shamelessly explore your fantasies!” JADE drops video for second single, FANTASY, directed by legendary David LaChapelle JADE has already racked up over 55 million streams as a solo artist, and today the pop superstar releases her new single Fantasy, which is leavened with a stand out video filmed in LA and directed by the legendary David LaChapelle. Fantasy is sleek and euphoric disco-tinged electro pop track written By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Brighton-inspired banners by local gay artist Dave Pop! up for auction to help support city centre projects Following the success of this summer’s vibrant city centre dressing campaign, Brilliant Brighton (also known as Brighton’s city centre Business Improvement District (BID); a not-for-profit organisation formed of 517 city centre businesses) has announced the auction of the fun and fabulous banners de By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Exhibitions Autograph gallery in London to present a new photography exhibition exploring the work of late artist Rotimi Fani-Kayode This autumn, Autograph gallery in London presents a new photography exhibition exploring a radical vision of culture, intimacy, desire and pain. Featuring never-before-seen works from artist Rotimi Fani-Kayode’s wider practice, Rotimi Fani-Kayode: The Studio – Staging Desire will be on show at Autog By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Plans to upgrade the Ledward Centre, Brighton & Hove’s LGBTQ+ centre, approved Nearly a year since submitting plans the Ledward Centre, Brighton & Hove’s LGBTQ+ Centre, has received building control assent. A spokesperson for the Ledward Centre said: “We’re delighted to finally be able to move on with some of our plans to upgrade Ledward Centre, which will allow us to host mor By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Gay Project, which supports gay, bi, trans and queer communities in Ireland, purchases community centre building The Gay Project, which supports gay, bi, trans and queer communities in Cork, Ireland, has announced a major milestone – the purchase of a community centre building that will serve as a dedicated, safe, and inclusive space for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies. Announcing the news on Facebook, the Gay P By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Transgender News Victoria’s Secret bring “long overdue diversity” to its fashion show with Emira D’Spain strutting their stuff as the brand’s first Black trans model Emira D’Spain became Victoria’s Secret’s first Black transgender model when she arrived at this year’s Victoria Secret Fashion Show in an all-black lingerie ensemble from the brand, highlighting her ongoing collaboration with the lingerie giant. D’Spain, the first Black transgender model to work wit By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News New report highlights how mobile apps help tackle anti-LGBTQ+ hate A new report, published to coincide with National Hate Crime Awareness Week, has argued that technology can play a vital role in supporting individuals to disclose more information about both criminal and non-criminal hate incidents involving LGBTQ+ people. The report, called Hate Happens: Technolog By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Brighton & Hove City Council Black History Month event celebrates and recognises “Black experience, Black excellence and Black futures” Brighton & Hove City Council hosted a Black History Month event at Ironworks Studios on Monday, October 14, “celebrating and recognising Black experience, Black excellence and Black futures”. The event, which aligned with the Black History Month 2024 theme of reclaiming narratives, featured speeches By Graham Robson • 2 min read
