Transgender News “We already exist. We’re already here. We always have been.” Baby Reindeer star Nava Mau opens up about finding hope in the trans community Nava Mau, who stars in Netflix’s award-winning limited series Baby Reindeer, has opened up about finding hope in the trans community and navigating a dark time for trans people in America. Speaking at this year’s Golden Globes, the award-winning actor said: “We’re not giving up. We’re banding togeth By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Founder and chief executive of Welsh counselling charity dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ people awarded OBE in King’s New Year’s Honours list The founder and chief executive of a Welsh counselling charity dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ people has been awarded an OBE in the King’s New Year’s Honours list. Debbie Lane, who established the LGBT+ Cymru Helpline and its counselling service in 2004, has been given the honour for services to inc By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Film “Now that’s fu**ed up.” Kate Winslet shares how some actors are terrified that their sexuality could keep them from landing straight roles Oscar-winning actor Kate Winslet has shared how some actors are terrified that their sexuality could keep them from landing straight roles. “I cannot tell you the number of young actors I know – some well-known, some starting out – who are terrified their sexuality will be revealed and that it will By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News RuPaul’s Drag Race contestant Tyra Sanchez posts series of ‘twisted’ posts after the tragic death of The Vivienne RuPaul’s Drag Race contestant Tyra Sanchez has come under fire after sharing a series of ‘twisted’ posts after the tragic death of The Vivienne. The Vivienne, whose real name was James Lee Williams, tragically died on Sunday, January 5 aged 32 following a glittering career on stage and screen after By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ Choirs Brighton’s LGBTQ+ choirs to celebrate 200 years of St George’s Church, Kemptown On Saturday, January 25, a handful of Brighton’s LGBTQ+ choirs will come together to celebrate 200 years of St George’s Church in Kemptown. This is a free event; book your spot HERE Join Rainbow Chorus, Resound and Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus for a special choral performance celebrating the ‘60s and ‘ By Graham Robson • 1 min read
The Vivienne LGBTQ+ News Forever The Vivienne – “An immense talent is lost to not only the LGBTQ+ community but the wider world.” It had taken me two months to set up my interview for Scene with drag star The Vivienne – well that’s what happens when an international performer is due on your doorstep – in this case as The Child Catcher in Chitty Chitty Bang at Congress Theatre. It would turn out to be a terrific, […] By Brian Butler • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Dozens of writers of LGBTQ+ erotica arrested in China in bid to crack down on ‘pornographic’ content Dozens of writers of LGBTQ+ erotica have been arrested in China in a bid to crack down on ‘pornographic’ content, media in Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan have reported. Censors have now targeted as many as 50 authors in the eastern province of Anhui as part of a special operation, which will tackle By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Chinese authorities pull the plug on several performances from Jin Xing, a well-known trans dancer and TV host Chinese authorities have abruptly cancelled several performances from Jin Xing, a well-known trans dancer and TV host, sparking fears of Beijing’s tightening grip on the ideological and cultural expression of the LGBTQ+ community. Jin, known for her modern dance and candid television persona, is a r By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Transgender News “We’re standing stronger and louder than ever.” Trans Pride Brighton & Hove to return on July 19 Trans Pride Brighton & Hove will return this year on Saturday, July 19 with organisers promising “the biggest year for Trans Pride yet”. Organisers have just started the planning and preparation for Trans Pride in 2025 with more info coming soon. In the meantime, they have said: “Calling 2024 a toug By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Caroline Paige MBE to step down as Chief Executive of LGBTQ+ veterans charity, Fighting With Pride Caroline Paige MBE is to step down as Chief Executive of Fighting With Pride (FWP), the LGBTQ+ veterans charity. Created on the 20th anniversary of the complete lifting of the ban on LGBT+ service – the ‘gay ban’ – FWP supports LGBTQ+ veterans, serving personnel and their families, particularly thos By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Married At First Sight UK star Ella Morgan, the show’s first trans bride, announces she’s split from Celebs Go Dating boyfriend Alex James Ali Married At First Sight UK star Ella Morgan, the show’s first trans bride, has spoken for the first time about her split from her Celebs Go Dating boyfriend Alex James Ali. The reality star, 31, met hair stylist Alex while taking part in reality show Celebs Go Dating during the summer of 2024 but she By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News President Joe Biden honours two LGBTQ+ marriage equality activists, Mary Bonauto and Evan Wolfson, with Presidential Citizens Medal Outgoing President Joe Biden has honoured two LGBTQ+ marriage equality activists, Mary Bonauto and Evan Wolfson, with the Presidential Citizens Medal, which is the second highest honour that can be awarded to civilians “who has performed exemplary deeds or services for his or her country or fellow c By Graham Robson • 2 min read
