Culture #DALEYPOP X October 2025 Starring: Lady Gaga, Allie X, bbno$, Damiano David, Tyla, Nile Rodgers, Blue, Slayyyter, and JADE! By Dale Melita • 6 min read
Politics Lisa Nandy voices support for trans women competing in SOME women’s sports Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy MP has voiced support for trans women competing in some women’s sports. Her comments, made during a fringe event at the Labour Party Conference, come amid ongoing debate following a Supreme Court ruling that legally defines a woman as a “biological female”. Nandy, who was By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Culture Lady Gaga dedicates London MAYHEM Ball to queer community Lady Gaga brought her electrifying MAYHEM Ball tour to London’s O2 Arena this week, delivering not only a theatrical spectacle but a heartfelt dedication to the queer community that has long stood at the heart of her artistry. Performing to a sold-out crowd of 20,000 fans, Gaga paused By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Politics Lucy Powell MP urges Parliamentary vote on single-sex space guidance Labour MP Lucy Powell has called for a parliamentary vote on controversial guidance governing single-sex spaces, following a landmark Supreme Court ruling earlier this year that defined the legal term "woman" as based on biological sex. Speaking at a fringe event during the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Politics "Labour isn't working for LGBTQ+ people." Trans+ Solidarity Alliance drives trans rights messages to Labour Party Conference Trans+ Solidarity Alliance, which is driving for positive change for trans people in the UK, have taken messages from the trans community, and messages from inclusive businesses, to the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool with a message that politicians need to act now or let a trans bathroom ban be By Graham Robson • 2 min read
North America Nearly 200 men arrested in New York Penn Station gay cruising crackdown Nearly 200 men have been arrested since June in a controversial crackdown on gay cruising at Penn Station in New York. The arrests, carried out by the federally operated Amtrak Police Department, have centred on the men’s public toilets near the Eighth Avenue and 31st Street entrance. The location By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Culture Olly Alexander dazzles in West End revival of Wilde classic 'The Importance of Being Earnest' Olly Alexander, the chart-topping singer and BAFTA-nominated actor, has made a triumphant debut in the West End in a flamboyant new staging of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest. Directed by Max Webster, the production opened this month at the Noël Coward Theatre following a sold-out run at By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture Jennifer Lopez champions new film ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ as a timely tribute to Latin and queer communities Jennifer Lopez has spoken passionately about her latest film, Kiss of the Spider Woman, describing it as a “love letter” to Latin and queer communities at a time when they are “being demonised and marginalised”. In an interview with CBS News’ Sunday Morning, Lopez, who stars in and produces the By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Culture "Gay Golden Girls" sitcom Mid-Century Modern cancelled after just one season Fans of the critically acclaimed sitcom Mid-Century Modern have expressed their disappointment following Hulu’s decision to cancel the show after just one season. The series, affectionately dubbed the “gay Golden Girls” by viewers, starred Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer and Nathan Lee Graham as three gay best friends navigating their By Graham Robson • 2 min read
North America Ariana Grande slams Trump’s trans rights record The White House has attacked pop icon and LGBTQ+ ally Ariana Grande after she publicly condemned Donald Trump’s record on trans rights and immigration. Grande, a long-time advocate for LGBTQ+ equality, reposted a powerful message from activist Matt Bernstein on Instagram, calling out the devastating impact of Trump’s By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Culture Madonna opens up about forgiving her gay brother in emotional podcast debut Pop icon Madonna has opened up about her long-standing feud and eventual reconciliation with her younger brother, Christopher Ciccone, during her first-ever podcast interview on On Purpose with Jay Shetty. The 67-year-old legend spoke candidly about the emotional toll of estrangement and the liberating power of forgiveness. Christopher, who was By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community Corner The Red Ribbon 2026 Calendar - a bold new chapter in HIV awareness and fundraising The launch of the very first Red Ribbon 2026 Calendar marks a bold new chapter in HIV awareness and fundraising. This special edition calendar brings together a group of guys united in one cause: raising awareness, funds support for people living with HIV. Featuring bold, uplifting images, the calendar proudly By Graham Robson • 4 min read
