Film Omar Apollo hits back at homophobes after he shares cheeky screenshot from new film, ‘Queer’ Singer and actor Omar Apollo has slammed “homophobes” who unfollowed him after he posted a cheeky screengrab from new film QUEER. “Unfollow me if ur a homophobe,” he said on Instagram. “You’re not my target audience. I will never make myself palatable, stupid.” Apollo posted the photo in celebration By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News With Donald Trump reversing protections for LGBTQ+ people across the US, Lady Gaga has stepped up to defend marginalised communities With President Donald Trump reversing protections for LGBTQ+ people across the United States, award-winning pop star and actor Lady Gaga has stepped up to defend marginalised communities in an interview with Elle, saying the “election was devastating” for LGBTQ+ people’s existence, but she also made By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport David Coote comes out as gay in first interview since being sacked as Premier League referee Former Premier League referee David Coote, who was dismissed in December, has come out as gay and admitted he turned to drugs in his first interview since being sacked by the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL). In an interview with The Sun released on Monday, January 27, Coote, 42, sa By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Funeral of The Vivienne, who died on January 5 aged just 32, takes place in Wales Mourners including pop singers Ian “H” Watkins and Jade Thirlwall joined family to say goodbye to Drag Race UK star The Vivienne (James Lee Williams), who died early in January 2025 aged just 32. A horse-drawn carriage arrived outside the church for The Vivienne’s funeral, with a coffin inside toppe By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sponsored Content Trans inclusion specialist Joanne Lockwood stands up for trans kids, taking on controversial anti-trans former Conservative MP Miriam Cates Trans inclusion specialist Joanne Lockwood, who runs campaign group SEE Change Happen, has defended trans education in a clash with anti-trans former Conservative MP Miriam Cates. Speaking on right-wing news channel GB News, Lockwood, who also hosts the Inclusion Bites podcast, argued that it is sen By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Lawrence Chaney, Scottish winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race, attends Number 10 to celebrate Burns Night and honour the life and legacy of Scottish poet Robert Burns Sir Keir Starmer welcomed the Scottish winner of the second series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK to 10 Downing Street to celebrate Burns Night and honour the life and legacy of Scottish poet Robert Burns. In a post on social media, Starmer uploaded the photos alongside the caption: “Happy Burns Night to By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Group of artists say they are “honoured” their design has been chosen for a sculpture commemorating the sacrifice of the LGBTQ+ community within the armed forces A group of artists from Abraxas Academy have said they are “honoured” their design has been chosen for a sculpture commemorating the sacrifice of LGBTQ+ people in the British armed forces. The forged bronze sculpture – called Crumpled Letter – will be installed at the National Memorial Arboretum in By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Brighton Seagals FC up for two prestigious Football V Homophobia awards Brighton Seagals FC, an inclusive football club for women, non-binary and trans people in Brighton & Hove, has made the shortlist of this year’s Football V Homophobia awards, which recognises achievements in LGBTQ+ inclusion from across the global game. The 2025 edition, which is being sponsored by By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News ‘Reform UK spokeswoman’ Ann Widdecombe calls for UK government to end ‘profusion’ of Pride and Black Lives Matters flags ‘Reform UK spokeswoman’ Ann Widdecombe has called on the UK government to ban Pride and Black Lives Matter flags from flying from government buildings. The former Conservative minister, and reality TV star, said: “I think that the only flags that should be thrown from a government building are, firs By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Pee-wee Herman actor Paul Reubens comes out as gay in new documentary released almost two years after his death Pee-wee Herman actor Paul Reubens, who died in 2023, has opened up about his sexuality in the new documentary, Pee-wee as Himself, which premiered posthumously at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on Thursday, January 23. “I was secretive about my sexuality even to my friends [out of] self-hatred or s By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News G-A-Y Bar on Old Compton Street, Soho is to go up for sale, its owner Jeremy Joseph has announced G-A-Y Bar on Old Compton Street, Soho is to go up for sale, its owner Jeremy Joseph has announced. The news follows the reopening of sister venue Heaven nightclub with strict new conditions after a woman was allegedly raped by a member of the venue’s security team in November 2024. In a statement sh By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Dine With The Stars, featuring a glittering line-up of top talent at your table, to raise funds for local HIV charity Lunch Positive Dine With The Stars, a gala charity dinner in aid of local HIV charity Lunch Positive, will take place in the Paganini Ballroom of the Old Ship Hotel, Brighton on Thursday, March 20 from 7.30pm – midnight. Dine with your favourite star of the Brighton cabaret scene, or let the organisers choose for By Graham Robson • 1 min read
