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Sam Ashby (SMASHBY), star of Big Brother, has dropped their debut Christmas single - a festive pop-country love anthem. Fresh off their standout run on Big Brother, rising star Sam Ashby, known to fans as SMASHBY, is kicking off the festive season with the release of Christmas Number One, an

Netflix is to break new ground with its upcoming release, Queen of Coal, a powerful drama that celebrates resilience, identity, and the fight against entrenched gender norms. Inspired by real events, the series follows Carlita, a trans woman determined to pursue her dream of working in the coal mines of

Open access rail operator Lumo has enlisted the help of drag queen Patti Boo Rae and Newcastle’s Alphabetti Theatre, to ensure customers have a smooth journey when they travel during the festive period. Lumo is supporter of The Alphabetti – an award-winning fringe theatre based in the heart of the

Netflix has officially announced that The Boyfriend, Japan’s groundbreaking same-sex reality dating series, will return for a second season in the new year. The highly anticipated follow-up premieres globally on 13 January 2026, with episodes released in weekly batches over four weeks. The new season relocates the show’s

The NFL has announced that Brandi Carlile will perform America the Beautiful during the pre-game ceremony at Super Bowl LX, taking place on 8 February 2026 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The eleven-time Grammy Award winner joins a line-up featuring Charlie Puth (national anthem) and Coco Jones