Community Corner INTERVIEW: Davina Sparkle spills on championing LGBTQ+ venues, joining Lunch Positive as a trustee and reveals her crush of the day.… "The sparkles are real and so is the back pain and bad knees." By Dale Melita • 5 min read
UK Bradford to embrace its vibrant LGBTQ+ heritage this weekend Bradford is embracing its vibrant LGBTQ+ heritage this weekend with the launch of Back in the Pink, a city-wide festival running from 10 - 12 October. The event honours decades of activism, creativity, and community spirit, while paying tribute to the original Bradford in the Pink festivals of the 1980s. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Culture CN Lester's 'Transpose' returns to Barbican, featuring some of the UK’s most exciting trans artists CN Lester’s Transpose festival has unveiled the full line-up for the sixth edition of their Pit Party, which will take over the Barbican’s studio venue for four evenings of live music and performance. The event celebrates non-conforming work and features some of the UK’s most exciting trans By Graham Robson • 4 min read
Culture New Netflix series ‘Boots’ explores life as a gay Marine before “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Netflix’s latest original series, Boots, is a poignant and powerful exploration of identity, resilience, and camaraderie set against the backdrop of the U.S. Marine Corps in the early 1990s - a time when being openly gay in the military was not just taboo, but illegal. Inspired by Greg By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Culture Dolly Parton assures fans she's "doing fine" Country music legend and queer icon Dolly Parton has reassured fans she is “doing fine” following a wave of concern sparked by her sister’s emotional social media post. The 79-year-old singer recently postponed her Las Vegas residency, originally scheduled for December, citing ongoing health challenges. Parton revealed she is By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture Was Admiral Lord Nelson queer? Liverpool Gallery sparks debate over Admiral’s final words A new interpretation of Admiral Lord Nelson’s legacy has emerged from the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool, where curators have placed the legendary naval commander within a “Queer Relationships” collection – reigniting long-standing speculation around his final moments and the nature of his bond with Vice-Admiral Sir Thomas Hardy. Nelson, By Graham Robson • 2 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
Culture Khalid: "Being Outed Was a Blessing in Disguise" American R&B sensation Khalid has opened up about one of the most personal and transformative experiences of his life - being outed as gay by an ex-partner on social media. While the incident initially left him feeling exposed and vulnerable, the 27-year-old singer now describes it as a By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Features & Longread Brandi Carlile’s Musical Homecoming: ‘Returning to Myself’ and the fight for LGBTQ+ equality Brandi Carlile’s latest chapter is a triumphant blend of personal reflection, musical evolution, and unwavering activism. With her new album Returning to Myself and a powerful collaboration with Elton John on Who Believes in Angels?, Carlile continues to use her voice to uplift, inspire, and advocate - especially for By Graham Robson • 3 min read
📸Diana Thompson Community Corner INTERVIEW: Say hiiii to Brighton’s own drag prince and the UK’s no.1 gay Tinky Winky impersonator, Alfie Ordinary! "We’re a community and we’re a community that knows how to pull together in the face of adversity." By Dale Melita • 9 min read
Culture Netflix cancels 'The Ultimatum: Queer Love' after two seasons Netflix has officially pulled the plug on its LGBTQ+ dating reality series The Ultimatum: Queer Love, confirming that the show will not return for a third season. A spin-off of the popular The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On, Queer Love premiered in May 2024 and featured couples made up of By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture The Coast Is Queer returns to Brighton with Juno Dawson, Damian Barr and Yael Van Der Wouden The UK’s biggest festival of LGBTQ+ literature - The Coast Is Queer - returns to Brighton’s Attenborough Centre from 9 - 12 October. Headline writers include Yael Van Der Wouden, Juno Dawson, Munroe Bergdorf, Ali Smith, Jackie Kay, Travis Alabanza, Damian Barr and Joelle Taylor. Panel sessions will By Brian Butler • 2 min read
