News Graham Linehan says he may never return to Britain Irish comedy writer Graham Linehan, best known for creating the hit sitcom Father Ted, has declared he may never return to Britain, citing what he describes as a lack of freedom of speech following his recent arrest at Heathrow Airport. Linehan, 57, was detained by police upon arrival from Arizona By Graham Robson • 2 min read
North America Roanoke mourns the loss of drag king Blake Sturm with candlelight vigils and tributes Roanoke in Virginia is mourning the loss of Blake Sturm, a vibrant member of the LGBTQ+ community, whose body was discovered outside his home earlier this week. Blake, 25, had been reported missing on 30 August and was found deceased on Tuesday, 2 September. Police have stated that the death By Graham Robson • 2 min read
📸 Studio Delite Community Corner INTERVIEW: Joe Black discusses upcoming EP accompanied by a five-piece jazz band, sobriety and the return of Kleines Kabarett to Komedia "Kleines Kabarett is a raucous mid week punky lil arty cabaret show where as we’ve discovered since its inception, anything could happen." By Dale Melita • 8 min read
Community Corner Chris & Rupert's Big Birthday Bash to raise funds for Sussex Beacon tomorrow! Brighton’s LGBTQ+ community is gearing up for one of its most anticipated annual events in the Gay Village as Chris Marshall, landlord of Charles Street Tap, and the Queen's Arms' Rupert, host a joint BIG BIRTHDAY BASH tomorrow, Sunday, 7 September, across two venues: Charles Street By Graham Robson • 1 min read
UK “More little Prides please.” Juno Dawson attends first ever Bingley Pride Last month, the town of Bingley, West Yorkshire came alive with colour, music, and celebration as it hosted its first-ever Pride event, marking a historic moment for the local LGBTQ+ community and allies. Held at the Bingley Arts Centre, the day began with a grand opening ceremony featuring acclaimed author By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture Bobby Newberry releases heartfelt new single Feelin’ dedicated to his late husband "I know he would want me to release music again. This song is for him-and for everyone who’s ever felt that kind of love.”🥹 By Dale Melita • 3 min read
Culture Alan Cumming and David Morrissey to lead cast of Russell T Davies' bold new LGBTQ+ drama 'Tip Toe' Channel 4 has announced a compelling new drama from acclaimed writer Russell T Davies, titled Tip Toe, with celebrated actors Alan Cumming and David Morrissey leading the cast. The five-part series, currently filming in Manchester, promises to be a gripping exploration of modern tensions and re-emerging prejudices within British society. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Politics Brighton & Hove Green Party condemns "anti-immigration and anti-trans" social media posts by Labour's Queens Park by-election candidate Brighton & Hove Green Party has been made aware of comments and posts shared online by Simon Charleton, the Labour Party candidate for the Queen’s Park ward by-election. A release published by Brighton & Hove Greens reads: "There can be no question that Simon Charleton’s comments are By Graham Robson • 4 min read
Community Corner HIV The Naked Truth to host World AIDS Day gala with Drag Race UK star Asttina Mandella on hosting duties HIV The Naked Truth is hosting a World AIDS Day gala on 2 December featuring RuPaul's Drag Race UK star Asttina Mandella as host, with performances by West End stars, international artists, and speeches from pioneering advocates. The intimate evening at Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church in London marks By Graham Robson • 3 min read
UK Katie Price drops out of Milton Keynes Pride afterparty, organisers slam 'unprofessional' decision Katie Price has pulled out of her scheduled headline performance at the official Milton Keynes Pride Festival afterparty, prompting disappointment and backlash from organisers and fans alike. The Milton Keynes Pride Festival team released a statement confirming that Price’s management had informed them she would not be honouring her By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture Newly found portrait could be Shakespeare’s gay muse, experts say A newly uncovered 16th-century miniature portrait may offer tantalising evidence of a romantic relationship between William Shakespeare and his long-rumoured male muse, Henry Wriothesley, the third Earl of Southampton. The discovery has reignited scholarly debate over the Bard’s sexuality and the identity of the mysterious “Fair Youth” immortalised in By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Culture INTERVIEW: Agnes dishes on her new single EGO, shares the relatable awkwardness of hearing her own music in public, and reflects on the excitement of new album and launching her first tour EGO is out today btw, on all streaming platforms By Dale Melita • 4 min read
