Film Conservative group “One Million Moms” calls for a boycott of hit musical ‘Wicked’ One Million Moms, an American Conservative group, has called for a boycott of hit musical Wicked, which has broken many musical box office records, claiming it promotes an “LGBTQ agenda” to families and children. Despite their… optimistic name, only around 13,000 people have signed the organisation’ By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Jonathan Bailey, star of hit musical Wicked, opens up on his desire to become a father Jonathan Bailey, star of hit musical Wicked, has opened up on his desire to become a father, revealing he would consider co-parenting with a woman despite being openly gay. During an interview with British Vogue, the 36-year-old English actor shared his thoughts on starting a family. “I might co-par By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Film “I’ve done everything but suck a c**k.” Robbie Williams confronts speculation about his sexuality Robbie Williams has confronted speculation about his sexuality in an interview with The Guardian promoting his biopic Better Man, which sees the singer portrayed as a CGI chimp. “I’ve done everything but suck a c**k. Honestly, you’ve never met somebody that wants to be gay as much as me,” said Willi By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Three-time Paralympic gold medallist and Just Like Us patron Lauren Rowles speaks about the power of visibility during Disability History Month Three-time Paralympic gold medallist and Just Like Us patron Lauren Rowles has spoken about the power of visibility during Disability History Month. Rowles, who joined the LGBTQ+ youth charity as a patron in March 2024, highlighted the disproportionate barriers faced by LGBTQ+ disabled young people. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard launches crowdfunding project to raise £10,000 to secure its future Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard has launched a crowdfunding project to raise £10,000 to secure its future. For the past 50 years, Switchboard has offered vital support, connection, and advocacy to the LGBTQ+ community. The funds raised will help ensure the charity can continue making an impact for By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Film Will Ferrell says that working on Will and Harper with trans best friend was “one of the most remarkable things I’ve ever gotten to be a part of” Actor and trans ally Will Ferrell has said that working on Will and Harper with trans best friend Harper Steele was “one of the most remarkable things I’ve ever gotten to be a part of.” In this intimate, honest, and heartfelt documentary, Will and Harper hit the open road together to process this ne By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Henry Cavill comes out tops as Heartthrob of 2024 in Squirt.org’s sexy recap of the year Squirt.org, an online global community for hookups and cruising for gay, bi and curious men, has just dropped Squirt Unloaded— an annual sexposé on what guys have been up to all year long. The annual report gathered responses from thousands of gay, bi and curious men to uncover current trends in sex By Contributor • 3 min read
Transgender News Keir Starmer’s Labour government issues indefinite ban on puberty blockers in the treatment of trans youth Keir Starmer’s Labour government has issued an indefinite ban on puberty blockers in the treatment of trans youth, a decision which has left trans youth charity Mermaids “deeply disappointed”. The previous Conservative government had previously banned the prescription of puberty blockers, which can By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport “SHAME!” Saudi Arabia to “welcome” LGBTQ+ fans when it hosts 2034 World Cup The Football Association (FA) has said it received assurances from Saudi Arabia that LGBTQ+ fans would be “safe and welcome”, after backing the Gulf state in its bid to host the 2034 World Cup. FIFA confirmed on Wednesday, December 11 that the nation would host the tournament, despite criticism of i By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Veterans affected by the British armed forces’ ‘gay ban’ to receive up to £70,000 in compensation Veterans affected by the armed forces’ ‘gay ban’, which ran until 2000, will receive up to £70,000 in compensation, a 50% increase to what was previously announced. Defence secretary John Healey announced on December 12 that the total amount available will be £75 million; those who were dismissed or By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Professional Brazilian tennis player Joao Lucas Reis da Silva comes out as gay on Instagram Professional Brazilian tennis player Joao Lucas Reis da Silva has come out as gay in a post on Instagram. The 24-year-old tennis player, one of the first on the ATP Tour, revealed on the social media platform that he’s in love with Brazilian actor and model Gui Sampaio Ricardo. “Happy birthday, happ By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ Choirs Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus serves up a feast of fun for Christmas You can always guarantee that Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus (BGMC) will deliver a fun packed evening of song and sketches and especially at Christmas time, and this year would prove to be no exception. Playing to what would appear to be a capacity audience in Brighton Dome Concert Hall, their reputation By Andrew Kay • 4 min read