News Church of Nigeria splits from Church of England over appointment of pro-LGBTQ+ Archbishop of Canterbury The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has formally severed spiritual ties with the Church of England following the appointment of Bishop Sarah Mullally as the new Archbishop of Canterbury - the first woman to hold the role and a vocal supporter of LGBTQ+ inclusion within the Church. The Nigerian Church, By Graham Robson • 2 min read
UK Rapist jailed for life after attacks in Manchester’s Gay Village A man described by the judge as “calculating and insidious” has been sentenced to life imprisonment for a series of predatory sexual assaults committed in Manchester’s Gay Village. Sid Ali Djelid, 48, also known as Mourad Malki, was convicted of five rapes against three victims - two men and By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Sport John Amaechi, the NBA’s first 'out' gay player, opens up about the hidden reality of life as a gay man in professional basketball British former NBA star John Amaechi OBE has spoken candidly about the hidden reality of life as a gay man in professional basketball, stating, “There are a lot of gay people in the NBA”. His comments, made during the promotion of his latest book It’s Not Magic: The Ordinary By Graham Robson • 2 min read
UK Ofcom to take no further action after finding GB News breached broadcasting code for "homophobic slur" After more than six months of investigation, Ofcom has concluded that while GB News breached the broadcasting code when a presenter repeated "a homophobic slur" it will take no further action. On 22 January, one of the presenters on the news discussion show 'Headliners' repeated a By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community Corner Fundraiser launched to support drag star Ginny Lemon’s recovery from meningitis A fundraising campaign has been launched to support RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star Ginny Lemon, who is currently hospitalised with meningitis. The beloved performer, known for their eccentric style and sharp wit, is said to be “very unwell” and facing a lengthy recovery. The fundraiser, organised by Adam Carver, By Graham Robson • 2 min read
North America Flight diverted after passenger wearing “no less than 15 face masks” rants that LGBTQ+ people gave him cancer A domestic flight in the United States was forced to make an emergency landing after a passenger wearing an unusual number of face masks began shouting inflammatory and erratic claims, including that LGBTQ+ individuals were causing him to develop cancer. The Sun Country Airlines flight, which departed Minneapolis-St Paul International By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Corner Portobello Brewing Co raises £115,000 for Stonewall Housing from sales of Polari Pale Ale and Rainbow Pilsner Portobello Brewing Co has revealed that it has raised over £115,000 in support of Stonewall Housing - the UK charity supporting LGBTQ+ people experiencing homelessness or living in an unsafe environment, which recently opened its second LGBTQ+ supported accommodation in Brighton. For some years, the brewery has been creating By Graham Robson • 3 min read
UK Brighton-based 'RuPaul’s Drag Race UK' season 7 star Tayris Mongardi assaulted by far-right group ahead of series premiere Tayris Mongardi, one of the standout queens of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK season 7, has revealed she was physically assaulted in a racially aggravated attack by members of a far-right, Islamophobic group just days before the show’s premiere. Speaking candidly during a press interview with Blavity’s Shadow By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Sophie Ellis-Bextor condemns rising transphobia: “I do get very down about it” British pop icon Sophie Ellis-Bextor has spoken out against the growing tide of transphobia in the UK and beyond, expressing her deep concern and emotional toll over the issue. In a candid interview with The Independent, the star, whose new album Perimenopop was released last month, criticised individuals who obsessively By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture Adam Lambert credits his family for inspiring LGBTQ+ advocacy Singer and LGBTQ+ advocate Adam Lambert has paid heartfelt tribute to his family, crediting their open-mindedness and spirited debates for shaping his outspoken activism. Speaking exclusively to Us Weekly at the Global Citizen Festival in Central Park, Lambert described his upbringing as one that encouraged critical thinking and fearless conversation. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Corner G-A-Y to donate £5,000 to Rainbow Migration at 'Power in Colour' event at Heaven Nightclub G-A-Y will donate £5,000 to Rainbow Migration at Power In Colour at Heaven Nightclub on Saturday, 11 October. The event will celebrate performers of colour, including Tia Kofi, Vanity Milan, Dosa Cat, Rileasa Slaves, Kiki Snatch, Asttina Mandela, Zahirah ZaPanta, Jamie Fuxx, Val The Brown Queen, Bolly Illusion, Chai By Graham Robson • 1 min read
North America ‘SNL’ skewers JK Rowling with Dobby sketch amid trans rights controversy Saturday Night Live returned with a sharp-edged sketch that lampooned JK Rowling’s controversial stance on gender identity, using the beloved character Dobby the House Elf to deliver a pointed critique wrapped in comedy. The segment aired during the show’s “Weekend Update” and featured cast member Bowen Yang dressed By Graham Robson • 1 min read
