Film Acclaimed queer documentary ‘Studio One Forever’ to be available to buy and rent on digital platforms from January Following its theatrical run in October, acclaimed documentary, Studio One Forever, will be available to buy and rent on digital platforms from 6 January 2025. From 1974 to 1994, Studio One and its adjoining live music venue, The Backlot, became symbols of hope and community for gay men during tumul By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Head of Scottish LGBTQ+ rights charity says “it is no surprise” that one in four LGBTQ+ Scots faced discrimination in 2023 The head of a Scottish LGBTQ+ rights charity has said “it is no surprise” that one in four LGBTQ+ Scots faced discrimination in 2023 A new poll published by the Scottish Government has found that almost one in four (23%) LGBTQ+ respondents experienced discrimination in 2023, while roughly one in sev By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Footballer Marc Guehi, who has “grown up loving God”, could be punished after writing ‘I love Jesus’ on rainbow armband, worn to mark Rainbow Laces Devout Christian footballer Marc Guehi, who has “grown up loving God”, could face an English Football Association (FA) charge after writing ‘I love Jesus’ on his rainbow armband, worn by players across football to mark Stonewall‘s Rainbow Laces campaign. The defender opted to scribble to three-word By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News “Qatar is a homophobic, sexist dictatorship.” Peter Tatchell Foundation to lead peaceful protest against State Visit of leader of Qatar On Tuesday, December 3 from 10.30am, the Peter Tatchell Foundation will lead a peaceful protest against the State Visit of the leader of Qatar, outside Buckingham Palace as he arrives in the State Coach. Pliny Soocoormanee, Executive Officer of Peter Tatchell Foundation, said: “Qatar is a homophobic By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Trans activists stage ‘die-in’ at Victoria Station to protest government’s ban on puberty blockers A group of trans activists staged a die-in at Victoria Station last week, protesting the UK government’s decision to extend its ban puberty blockers till December 31. Members of Trans Kids Deserve Better, the organisation which went viral in October after releasing insects at anti-trans organisation By Graham Robson • 1 min read
2H3017A London, UK. An activist holds a sign at a protest against Ghana’s far-reaching anti-gay law being debated in the country’s parliament. International News Ghanaian presidential candidate pledges to sign “anti-witchcraft and LGBTQ+ bills” into law if he becomes President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has pledged to sign “anti-witchcraft and LGBTQ+” into law if he is successful in becoming President of the African country, Dr Bawumia, the leader of the “New Patriotic Party”, was speaking to congregants at the Believers Worship Centre on Sunday, December 1. Dr Bawumia said at t By Graham Robson • 1 min read
White Horses Hotel Rottingdean Everly Hotels Collection Features & Longread THE WHITE HORSES: A hidden gem nestled on the south coast in Rottingdean The White Horses, Rottingdean, a hotel, bar and restaurant is just a stone’s throw from the bright lights and night life of Brighton, but far enough to feel yourself truly relax and unwind. Rottingdean is a charming, picturesque village nestled on the south coast and The White Horses is the new jewe By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Interviews CHRISTMAS CRACKER: We speak to Andy Gardiner, December cover star and winner of this year’s Mr Gay Great Britain In 2024, Andy Gardiner won Mr Gay Great Britain and has been been working solidly alongside two charities, the Charlie & Carter Foundation and Pride Action North, for which he has raised £6,500, while also campaigning for mental health awareness throughout his journey. Since winning the coveted titl By Graham Robson • 5 min read
LGBTQ+ News Forest Green’s LGBTQ+ community comes together after homophobic vandals target Pride flags in the London borough A local LGBTQ+ community and allies gathered in Forest Green with rainbow flags and their voices on Saturday, November 30 after homophobic vandals targeted Pride flags in the London borough at least five times in the last year. To deter vandals, Newham Council has removed the rainbow and trans flags By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 12: Luke Evans attends the 70th EE British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) at Royal Albert Hall on February 12, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images) LGBTQ+ News “I still sometimes go to the gym and just feel very anxious.” Gay actor Luke Evans opens up about his “terrible anxiety” over insecurities about his body Gay actor Luke Evans appeared on the podcast How To Fail With Elizabeth Day, opening up about his “terrible anxiety” over insecurities about his body. “I still sometimes go to the gym and just feel very anxious,” he said. “I look at myself in the mirror and just go, ‘you don’t look good enough’, or By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Photograph by Babiche Martens. www.babichemartens.com LGBTQ+ News “Social media allowed me to find my voice.” Queer activist Shaneel Lal reacts to Australian government’s ban on social media for under-16s Queer activist Shaneel Lal from New Zealand has reacted to the Australian government banning social media for under-16s, saying it will remove connections for those in marginalised communities and prevent them from learning about the world. The comments from Lal follow Australia introducing a ban on By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News LGBTQ+ crackdown: Police in Moscow raid multiple queer bars in the early hours of Saturday, November 30 Police in Moscow raided multiple queer bars in the early hours of Saturday, November 30 and arrested the director of a travel agency serving LGBTQ+ customers under laws criminalising “LGBT propaganda.” The raids came on the one-year anniversary of Russia’s Supreme Court outlawing the “international By Graham Robson • 1 min read
