LGBTQ+ News Drag Race icon Jiggly Caliente has leg amputated after serious health issue and infection RuPaul’s Drag Race legend Jiggly Caliente – who came out as trans in 2016 – has had her leg amputated after a “severe infection”, leading to an outpouring of love from Drag Race alumni. In a social media post, the family of the 44-year-old Filipino-American drag star – whose real name is Bianca Cast By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Shopping Spring Has Sprung: time to refresh your pleasure arsenal Spring is here. The days are getting longer, the sun feels warmer, and the world is waking up again. It’s the season of fresh starts, and while you might be thinking about spring cleaning your closet or hitting the gym, there’s another area that deserves a refresh — your sex life. Specifically, it’s By Contributor • 4 min read
Transgender News Emily Bridges, one of Britain’s best known trans athletes, says Supreme Court ruling has “painted more of a target” on the backs of trans women In an exclusive interview with ITV News‘ sports editor, Emily Bridges, one of Britain’s best known trans athletes, says last week’s Supreme Court ruling that a woman is defined by biological sex has “painted more of a target” on the back of all trans women. “It increases levels of vulnerability. You By Graham Robson • 4 min read
LGBTQ+ News Openly gay British singer-songwriter Calum Scott reveals he almost took his own life after struggling with body dysmorphia and his sexuality Openly gay British singer-songwriter Calum Scott, who rose to fame on Britain’s Got Talent, has revealed he almost took his own life after struggling with body dysmorphia and his sexuality. In a recent episode of the We Need To Talk podcast, Calum, 36, said he lost school friends after coming out to By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Theatre REVIEW: Agatha Christie’s ‘Murder On The Orient Express’ @ Theatre Royal Brighton I kick off by saying Ken Ludwig’s adaptation of Agatha Christie’s Murder On The Orient Express just couldn’t be bettered – it is stunning in both its staging and its acting. Lucy Bailey directs a version that teeters between white knuckle thriller and camp and comic farce – and it works, oh how it w By Brian Butler • 2 min read
News Last of Us actor and trans ally Pedro Pascal wears ‘Protect the Dolls’ T-shirt in wake of UK ruling on trans women Pedro Pascal made a powerful statement in support of trans women after the Supreme Court’s ruling on gender recognition, which will negatively affect the lives of trans communities across the UK. The Last of Us actor and trans ally attended the London premiere of the new Marvel blockbuster Thunderbo By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Film Bradford Queer Film Festival awarded £10,000 from Bradford Council Organisers of Bradford Queer Film Festival are hoping this year’s festival will be part of a “wonderful legacy” for the city after they were awarded £10,000 from Bradford Council. Bradford Queer Film Festival, which this year takes place from 20 – 23 November – during Bradford City of Culture, is an By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News “I’m a trans woman but for so long I felt really scared to claim that word.” Fizz Sinclair speaks to Nigel May for ‘A Gay Old Time’ podcast Nigel May has spoken with Fizz Sinclair – an actor, comedian, writer, model and content creator with a massive social media following – for the latest episode of A Gay Old Time podcast, which shines a spotlight on a person from the LGBTQ+ rainbow to hear their story; one person, one life, one conver By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 02: Keir Starmer attends Pride in London 2022: The 50th Anniversary – Parade on July 02, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images) Transgender News Keir Starmer no longer believes trans women are women, says Number 10 Keir Starmer no longer believes trans women are women in the wake of last week’s Supreme Court ruling, which will negatively affect trans people across the UK. The prime minister had previously said that “trans women are women”, but asked to repeat that statement on Tuesday, April 22 he said the rul By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Pride ‘Louder, Prouder, Stronger’: Channel Islands Pride to celebrate 10th anniversary this year Channel Islands Pride will celebrate its 10th anniversary this year on Saturday, June 21 with the theme ‘Louder, Prouder, Stronger’. The event, which will be “a celebration and a rallying cry”, will take place this year at the People’s Park in Jersey. Christian May, director of Channel Islands Pride By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Lesbian Visibility Week launches with theme ‘Celebrating Rainbow Families’ This year’s Lesbian Visibility Week (#LVW25), which runs till Sunday, April 27, has the theme ‘Celebrating Rainbow Families’, a “global campaign celebrating all the beauty our community brings to family life”. Throughout #LVW25, there will be a range of events – online and in person – which will aim By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Television Russell Tovey says he went against advice on keeping his sexuality a secret at the start of his career ahead of new drama marking 20 years since London bombings While promoting a new drama delving into the tragic story of Jean Charles de Menezes, openly gay actor Russell Tovey has said he went against advice on keeping his sexuality a secret at the start of his career. Broadcast to mark 20 years since the 7/7 bombings in London, the series, which airs on Di By Graham Robson • 1 min read
