Culture Iconic gay fashion designer Giorgio Armani dies aged 91 Giorgio Armani, the legendary Italian designer whose name became synonymous with elegance, innovation, and timeless style, has died at the age of 91. His fashion house confirmed the news on Thursday, 4 September, stating that Armani passed away peacefully at home following a period of illness. Armani, a pioneer of By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Culture Don't Tell Mama, a brand-new LGBTQ+ Big Weekender, to launch at Butlin's Bognor Regis Resort Forget the cold winter nights in January, Butlin’s is turning up the heat from 23 - 26 January 2026 with the launch of Don’t Tell Mama, a brand-new LGBTQ+ Big Weekender bringing three days and nights of outrageous fun to their Bognor Regis Resort. Get ready to immerse By Graham Robson • 2 min read
North America Black queer writer Roxane Gay honoured with prestigious literary award Acclaimed Black queer writer Roxane Gay is set to receive the 2025 Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community, a lifetime achievement honour presented by the National Book Foundation. The award will be formally bestowed at the 76th National Book Awards Ceremony and Benefit Dinner on 19 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture Ruel, pop’s latest it boy, announces sophomore album ....and a new single! By Dale Melita • 3 min read
Culture SOLO, a "French-Canadian love letter to drag", to screen at Brighton's Dukes at Komedia Sophie Dupuis’ electrifying drama, SOLO, which follows a young and emerging drag queen who becomes entangled in a passionate but complicated romance, will be screened at Brighton's Dukes at Komedia on 21 September. The film, which won Best Canadian Film at the Toronto International Film Festival, tells the By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture RuPaul’s Drag Race UK unveils star-studded guest judge line-up for season 7 The BBC has officially revealed the glittering line-up of celebrity guest judges set to join RuPaul for the upcoming seventh season of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, airing this autumn on BBC iPlayer and BBC Three. Among the most anticipated names is Girls Aloud icon Nadine Coyle, who returns to By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Culture INTERVIEW: TEARS & GEARZ are trying to fill the void WHAM! left behind.... After a 40 year drought, you're witnessing the resurrection of the male pop duo By Dale Melita • 6 min read
Culture Jinkx Monsoon urges Marvel to cast trans woman as Mystique in upcoming X-Men reboot Broadway star and RuPaul’s Drag Race icon Jinkx Monsoon has called on Marvel Studios to cast a trans woman as Mystique in its forthcoming X-Men reboot, sparking a wave of support and conversation across the entertainment world. Speaking on Vulture’s Good One podcast, Monsoon passionately expressed her desire By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Culture Members of LGBTQ+ communities sought to join dance performance in Brighton, which will explore impact of Section 28 Gary Clarke Company is looking for five local participants to appear on stage at Brighton Dome’s Corn Exchange alongside its professional cast on 14 October and 15 October. DETENTION explores the impact of Section 28: a piece of largely hidden legislation from Thatcher’s Conservative Government in 1988, which By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Culture Eurovision winner NEMO shares new glam pop anthem 'God's a Raver' Swiss singer-songwriter NEMO has shared their striking new glam pop anthem God’s a Raver. “If there's a God, she's definitely a raver!” The new single teases the eagerly awaited debut album Arthouse, where for the first time ever the genderqueer artist will convey a full By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture #DALEYPOP X September 2025 Starring: Katie Price, Demi Lovato, Doja Cat, Rita Ora, Mike Taveira, Joey Essex, Girls Aloud, Florence + The Machine, noonoouri, Max and Harvey and Alison Goldfrapp! By Dale Melita • 8 min read
Culture INTERVIEW: Meet the furry fab five from Bear World TV Move over Queer Eye - there's a new fab five in town and they’re furry! By Dale Melita • 8 min read
