Music Bain, a member of K-pop band Just B, tells fans he is “proud to be part of the LGBT community” Bain, a member of K-pop band Just B, has told fans he is “proud to be part of the LGBT community” – a rare step in an industry known for its strict control over artists’ behaviour, where stars typically keep details of their private lives, especially romantic relationships, private. The 23-year-old By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Row erupts after Scottish parish church votes to ban gays from applying for minister vacancy A row has erupted within the Church of Scotland after gay candidates were banned from applying for a minister vacancy. Kinross-shire Parish Church, which is formed of Kinross, Orwell and Fossoway churches, will shortly be advertising for the position, however the majority of ‘elders’ voted against a By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Drag Race icon Jiggly Caliente has leg amputated after serious health issue and infection RuPaul’s Drag Race legend Jiggly Caliente – who came out as trans in 2016 – has had her leg amputated after a “severe infection”, leading to an outpouring of love from Drag Race alumni. In a social media post, the family of the 44-year-old Filipino-American drag star – whose real name is Bianca Cast By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Shopping Spring Has Sprung: time to refresh your pleasure arsenal Spring is here. The days are getting longer, the sun feels warmer, and the world is waking up again. It’s the season of fresh starts, and while you might be thinking about spring cleaning your closet or hitting the gym, there’s another area that deserves a refresh — your sex life. Specifically, it’s By Contributor • 4 min read
LGBTQ+ News Openly gay British singer-songwriter Calum Scott reveals he almost took his own life after struggling with body dysmorphia and his sexuality Openly gay British singer-songwriter Calum Scott, who rose to fame on Britain’s Got Talent, has revealed he almost took his own life after struggling with body dysmorphia and his sexuality. In a recent episode of the We Need To Talk podcast, Calum, 36, said he lost school friends after coming out to By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Film Bradford Queer Film Festival awarded £10,000 from Bradford Council Organisers of Bradford Queer Film Festival are hoping this year’s festival will be part of a “wonderful legacy” for the city after they were awarded £10,000 from Bradford Council. Bradford Queer Film Festival, which this year takes place from 20 – 23 November – during Bradford City of Culture, is an By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News “I’m a trans woman but for so long I felt really scared to claim that word.” Fizz Sinclair speaks to Nigel May for ‘A Gay Old Time’ podcast Nigel May has spoken with Fizz Sinclair – an actor, comedian, writer, model and content creator with a massive social media following – for the latest episode of A Gay Old Time podcast, which shines a spotlight on a person from the LGBTQ+ rainbow to hear their story; one person, one life, one conver By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 02: Keir Starmer attends Pride in London 2022: The 50th Anniversary – Parade on July 02, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images) Transgender News Keir Starmer no longer believes trans women are women, says Number 10 Keir Starmer no longer believes trans women are women in the wake of last week’s Supreme Court ruling, which will negatively affect trans people across the UK. The prime minister had previously said that “trans women are women”, but asked to repeat that statement on Tuesday, April 22 he said the rul By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Pride ‘Louder, Prouder, Stronger’: Channel Islands Pride to celebrate 10th anniversary this year Channel Islands Pride will celebrate its 10th anniversary this year on Saturday, June 21 with the theme ‘Louder, Prouder, Stronger’. The event, which will be “a celebration and a rallying cry”, will take place this year at the People’s Park in Jersey. Christian May, director of Channel Islands Pride By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Lesbian Visibility Week launches with theme ‘Celebrating Rainbow Families’ This year’s Lesbian Visibility Week (#LVW25), which runs till Sunday, April 27, has the theme ‘Celebrating Rainbow Families’, a “global campaign celebrating all the beauty our community brings to family life”. Throughout #LVW25, there will be a range of events – online and in person – which will aim By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Brid Transgender News Labour equalities minister Bridget Phillipson welcomes last week’s Supreme Court ruling on gender recognition Labour equalities minister Bridget Phillipson has said she welcomes last week’s Supreme Court ruling on gender recognition, which will affect the lives of trans communities across the UK. While some MPs have expressed concern with the ruling, Phillipson, said: “Before I was an MP I managed a women’s By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News The Netherlands is best country for trans Americans to relocate to, research finds The best country for trans people to relocate to from the United States is the Netherlands, according to analysis from Emisil, a company which creates high-quality penis prosthetics. Emisil’s analysis, which focused on key factors, including safety, equality, affordability, healthcare and income of By Graham Robson • 1 min read
