Screenshot Film Film ‘Love, Venezia’ – “the world’s hottest gay love story” – prepares for festival debut Filmmaker Steve Balderson is set to captivate audiences worldwide with Love, Venezia, a poignant film featuring a diverse LGBTQ+ love story, which is woven through the enchanting canals and historic palazzos of Venice, Italy. The film trailer – especially the uncensored version – is already trending By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Welsh actor Luke Evans reveals his partner of three years, Fran Tomas, is “the best part of me” Welsh actor Luke Evans has revealed his partner of three years, Fran Tomas, is “the best part of me”. Evans, 45, and Tomas, a 34-year-old from Madrid who previously worked in construction, publicly confirmed their relationship in December 2022 after attending a gala together. In the years since, the By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Tributes pour in for Oliver Marmon, fiance of Union J’s Jaymi Hensley, who has died after falling from the window of a hotel in Northampton Tributes have poured in for ‘spiritual, gentle soul’ Oliver Marmon, 33, fiancé of Union J’s Jaymi Hensley, who has died after falling from the window of a hotel in Wellingborough, Northampton. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Music Ex-Girlfriend, self-confessed punk rock queen of Brighton’s drag scene, to drop debut single ahead of performance at Revenge Brighton Stylish. Powerful. Self-loving. Triumphant. Anthemic. These are just some choice words to describe Ex-Girlfriend’s Renegades, the debut single from the self-confessed punk rock queen of Brighton’s drag scene. Over the years, Ex-Girlfriend has travelled down numerous musical avenues, operating in the By Contributor • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News New CEO at LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity, akt Adam Pemberton Wickham is to become chief executive of LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity akt in October 2024. Adam, who succeeds Shān Nicholas, joins akt with a background in strategic leadership and advocacy for vulnerable groups. He is currently the Director of Strategy and Communications at Centr By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News The Landscape of Bi+ Activism: panel event at Queer Britain in September with Lake Faith, Vaneet Mehta, Ourania Vamvaka-Tatsi and Felix Fanafron Fern This September at Queer Britain, the UK’s LGBTQ+ museum, join Lake Faith (founder of Bi Survivors Network) and Vaneet Mehta (author of Bisexual Men Exist) as they explore the importance of Bi+ activism with Ourania Vamvaka-Tatsi (co-chair of Glitter Cyrmu) and Felix Fanafron Fern (co-founder of Tran By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Fighting With Pride, the LGBTQ+ Armed Forces charity, launches #OpCrescendo Fighting With Pride (FWP), the LGBTQ+ Armed Forces charity, has launched #OpCrescendo, a call to the entire community and supporters to contact MPs so that they can represent you at the debate for securing Financial Compensation for LGBTQ+ veterans. If you’re not sure where to start, FWP has created By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Sport ‘It’s the end of an era.’ Tom Daley, 30, retires from diving Tom Daley, who won silver in the men’s synchronised 10m platform with partner Noah Williams at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, has confirmed his retirement from diving in an emotional statement. The 30-year-old, who is married to Dustin Lance Black, has won five medals at five Olympic games and bec By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Film Joaquin Phoenix quits Todd Haynes’ gay romance film after concerns raised about “graphic” sex scenes Joaquin Phoenix has dropped out of Todd Haynes’ untitled gay romance movie five days before filming was due to begin after concerns were raised about “graphic” sex scenes. The 49-year-old Oscar-winning actor reportedly got “cold feet” and exited the project, days before the film was set to start sho By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Staffordshire County Council launches Pride in Our Past LGBTQ+ Community History Project to preserve LGBTQ+ stories for now and the future From left to right: Louise Jutton (library staff), Dawn Jutton (Staffordshire Poet Laureate), and Ben Cunliffe (archives and heritage staff) put the finishing touches TO ‘Pride in Our Past’ parade float. Staff from Staffordshire County Council’s Archives and Heritage Service launched their Pride in By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts REVIEW: No Fit State – ‘Sabotage’ at The Level, Brighton So alive, so vibrant, so utterly unforgettable. By Eric Page • 3 min read
Pride Pride and Pooches: Get ready for Brighton & Hove Pride’s annual canine extravaganza Get ready for Brighton & Hove Pride’s annual canine extravaganza on Saturday, August 31, in partnership with Coastway Vets! This pawsome event, which is all about celebrating our furry best friends, will be filled with fun, laughter, and tail-wagging excitement as dog lovers pamper their pooches and By Graham Robson • 1 min read
