Television Fans call for former Olympian and current gender critic Daley Thompson to be booted from Celebrity Big Brother Former Olympian and gender critic Daley Thompson has been slammed by fans of Celebrity Big Brother after clashing with RuPaul’s Drag Race star Danny Beard. Thompson, who wrote a feature in Daily Mail in 2023 titled, ‘If trans athletes can compete in female events, then women’s sport is finished’, ga By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Television “Gobby Scouse drag queen” Danny Beard an early favourite to win this year’s Celebrity Big Brother RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star Danny Beard shared their excitement before entering this year’s Celebrity Big Brother. The queen, who will be performing out of drag while in the Big Brother house, ensured all eyes were on them as they arrived at the launch on Monday, April 7. Viewers at home rushed to so By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Sponsored Content The Vivienne’s “extraordinary life” to be celebrated in new documentary A documentary celebrating the life and career of beloved RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star The Vivienne, who tragically died in January 2025 aged just 32, has been announced. Produced by World of Wonder, Dear Viv will trace the late star’s journey from their childhood in North Wales to success and internat By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News The Vivienne to be honoured at inaugural Metro Pride Awards The Vivienne, who tragically passed away in January, is set to be honoured at the inaugural Metro Pride Awards, which will bring together the most influential and inspiring LGBTQ+ individuals and organisations to honour and celebrate the extraordinary talent, resilience and passion that defines LGBT By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Danny Beard and Cindy Ngamba among LGBTQ+ celebrities fronting major new campaign for modern slavery charity Causeway LGBTQ+ people can have an increased risk of modern slavery, and now several LGBTQ+ celebrities, including RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner Danny Beard and lesbian Olympic boxer Cindy Ngamba, are teaming up with other famous faces to front a major new campaign for modern slavery charity Causeway. It is e By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Arts “Like most little gay boys, making people laugh was an escape.” Danny Beard to bring ‘Straight Expectations’ to Brighton Komedia in September Drag performer Danny Beard can trace their stage persona back to the outrageous, flamboyant Leigh Bowery, friend of Boy George, who delighted and shocked audiences in Soho and New York in the 1980s. And now they’re bringing their UK touring show Straight Expectations to Brighton’s Komedia in Septemb By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Pride My Pride Song 2024: Join Pride Classical’s celebration of Pride and allyship, as part of Pride in Liverpool Pride Classical, the organisation dedicated to celebrating LGBTQ+ history and culture through the power of music, is returning with My Pride Song, a celebration of Pride and allyship in partnership with St Johns Shopping Centre, as part of Pride in Liverpool, which takes place 26 and 27 July. My Pri By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Pride Boyzlife, Danny Beard and 911 announced for this year’s Worthing Pride Worthing Pride is to return on Friday, July 5 and Saturday, July 6, bringing the biggest stars – alongside local LGBTQ+ stars – to Steyne Gardens. Boyzlife headline on Friday with Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden bringing the biggest hits from Boyzone and Westlife to the stage. The group will be suppo By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts So so so scandalous! Danny Beard’s ‘Straight Expectations’ coming to Brighton Komedia in September Danny Beard, winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK season 4, has announced their brand-new tour for 2024, Straight Expectations, will be coming to Brighton Komedia on Thursday, September 19. Full tour dates HERE. See Danny perform with full live band and be perched for a night of killer vocals, snappy com By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Nominations open for Gaydio Pride Awards 2024 with Hilton Gaydio has announced the Gaydio Pride Awards 2024 with sponsor Hilton will take place on Friday, February 16, 2024 – with nominations now open. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Glitch Please Pride IN PICTURES: Chase Pride 2023 Chase Pride returned to Hednesford Park for its second year on Saturday, September 2 with Danny Beard once again headlining. By Catherine Muxworthy • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Sing it, say it, show it – this is your moment! Pride Classical’s new initiative, My Pride Song, features contributions from Dame Joanna Lumley, Julie Hesmondhalgh and Danny Beard My Pride Song is calling upon as many LGBTQ+ community members and allies as possible to contribute a video message with the story behind their choice, the importance of the song, and why the music of Pride matters to them. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
