Culture Secrets, Scandals and Stout: Was Arthur Guinness really gay? Netflix’s latest historical drama, House of Guinness, has stirred up more than just stout. The series, which premiered on 25 September, has captivated audiences with its lavish portrayal of 19th-century Ireland and the powerful Guinness dynasty. But it’s the depiction of Arthur Edward Guinness - heir to the By Scene Editorial Team • 2 min read
Culture Ben Whishaw opens up about being gay in early career: “It wasn’t a sustainable position” British actor Ben Whishaw has reflected on the challenges of being openly gay in the entertainment industry, revealing that early in his career, it felt like a risk that could jeopardise his future. In a candid interview with The Sunday Times Style, the Paddington and James Bond star said, “There By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Corner INTERVIEW: Meet Ruffles, the Bearded Broad of Brighton "all we want to do is bring a little joy into your life." By Dale Melita • 5 min read
Culture Netflix's 'WAYWARD': Mae Martin opens up about playing a trans cop seduced by "heteronormative masculinity" Canadian comedian and writer Mae Martin is making waves with their latest Netflix series Wayward, a genre-bending psychological thriller that dives deep into identity, cult dynamics, and the troubled teen industry. In a recent series of interviews, Martin opened up about the personal and political layers behind the show, and By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture Brighton's very own LADSCLUB are making a comeback! In case you somehow skipped past the headline, Brighton’s very own LADSCLUB are making a comeback! The duo's brand new single ALGORHYTHM has dropped on all streaming platforms today and it's just the kind of throbbing slice of electro pop that’s fast becoming their By Dale Melita • 2 min read
Culture First look at sizzling gay ice hockey drama Heated Rivalry The highly anticipated gay ice hockey series Heated Rivalry, starring Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, has unveiled its first official look - and fans are already fired up. Based on Rachel Reid’s bestselling novel of the same name, the six-part drama is set to premiere this November on Crave, By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture Mae Martin blends psychological suspense with queer identity in chilling new Netflix drama 'Wayward' Netflix’s latest mystery series Wayward is set to make waves this autumn, with Canadian comedian and writer Mae Martin at the helm as both star and co-creator. Known for their sharp wit and emotionally resonant storytelling in Feel Good, Martin now turns their attention to darker territory - blending By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture John Partridge reveals BBC's secret rule for gay couples on EastEnders Former EastEnders actor John Partridge has revealed a surprising behind-the-scenes rule that applied to gay couples during his time on the BBC soap. Appearing on Good Morning Britain, Partridge shared that during bedroom scenes with co-star Marc Elliott - who played Syed Masood - only one of them was permitted By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture Ny Oh unveils new single Shine taken from her forthcoming debut album UK-born, New Zealand-raised, and now LA-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Naomi Ludlow aka Ny Oh has announced her debut album Wildwood, arriving on 12th November. To mark the news, she has unveiled a fresh preview of the record with her new single Shine-a fun and richly layered, rhythm-driven track that reveals By Dale Melita • 2 min read
Culture George Takei named Honorary Chair of Banned Books Week Legendary actor, author, and activist George Takei has been named Honorary Chair of Banned Books Week 2025, a global campaign spotlighting the dangers of censorship and the importance of the freedom to read. The annual event, running from 5 - 11 October, will see Takei leading efforts to raise awareness By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Culture PAWS UP, London! Electro-pop trailblazer MkX is bringing his high energy to The Mayhem Rave With over 9 million streams, Billboard-charting artist MkX is making waves with UP, a slick tribute to early 2000s pop reimagined for 2025. His rollout began with MAN ON A MISSION, directed by Prince collaborator Scott McCullough, followed by WANT U BAD, featuring a hyperpop remix and a club-ready version By Dale Melita • 3 min read
