Culture London-based pop artist Rhian! digs deep on upcoming single 'My Place In This World' Trinidad-born, London-based pop artist Rhian! digs deep on his upcoming single My Place In This World, a song about not fitting into the norms of society and finding the inner strength to persevere and survive. His previous single, the tech-house banger I Need Somebody, was well received by DJs and By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Shot by Roberto Hannibal 📸 Culture Heartthrob Prince Joshua drops LEVEL UP🎮🥊 Your Sunday morning just got a whole lot hotter thanks to queer artist and certified heartthrob, Prince Joshua! By Dale Melita • 1 min read
Culture Introducing lesbian Liverpudlian soul singer Lois Levin Rising British soul & jazz singer returns with new single By Dale Melita • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Garbage frontwoman Shirley Manson stands firm for LGBTQ+ communities and people of colour Garbage frontwoman and Scottish icon Shirley Manson has stood firm for LGBTQ+ communities and people of colour, saying she is “outraged by the way the world treats blacks and browns, and gay and trans people”. In a recent interview, the 58-year-old musician, whose band are returning with new track G By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture Lady Gaga dedicates record-breaking ‘Mayhem on the Beach’ show in Brazil to LGBTQ+ community Mother Monster aka Lady Gaga brought ‘Mayhem on the Beach’ to over 2.1 million fans on Rio de Janeiro‘s Copacabana Beach! By Dale Melita • 2 min read
Culture Daley Pop x May 2025 starring: Heidi Montag, Doechii, Benson Boone, Evanescence, Lena Katina, Lana Del Rey, MAYO, Mar Lucas, Dua Lipa, Troye Sivan, NOCUI, Max Barskih and Marilyn Manson! Music has been embedded in my life ever since I was in the womb, my Mum and Dad basically raised me on music, especially POP music! I grew up listening to Madonna, Mariah Carey, Kylie Minogue, Spice Girls, Britney Spears and even AQUA and I’ve always been obsessed with pop culture and Eurovison! I l By Dale Melita • 10 min read
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
Music Allan Jay returns with ‘Club Tropicana’, a sizzling, high-energy summer single Award-winning pop sensation Allan Jay has returned with Club Tropicana, a sizzling, high-energy summer single. Allan is turning up the heat this spring with his vibrant new single – a high-octane remake of the Wham! classic. Released today, Thursday, April 24, the track delivers infectious dancefloo By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Shot by Roeltje van de Sande Bakhuijzen 📸 Culture INTERVIEW: Jeangu Macrooy announces new single and first ever UK show If you’re a Eurovision fan like me, the name Jeangu Macrooy may already be familiar to you.... By Dale Melita • 3 min read
Culture Daley Pop x April 2025 starring JADE, Sugababes, Remember Monday, Victoria Silvstedt, Lizzo, Abor & Tynna, Luka Nižetić, Låpsley, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco, Pol Prince and Lady Gaga! Music has been embedded in my life ever since I was in the womb, my Mum and Dad basically raised me on music, especially POP music! I grew up listening to Madonna, Mariah Carey, Kylie Minogue, Spice Girls, Britney Spears and even AQUA and I’ve always been obsessed with pop culture and Eurovison! I l By Dale Melita • 9 min read
Music Chappell Roan makes history with ‘The Giver’ becoming the first ever openly queer country song to top the Hot Country Songs chart in the US Chappell Roan has made history on the American Billboard charts with her new queer single, The Giver, which marks the artist’s first foray into the country genre. The song, which parodies conventional country lyrical norms by candidly talking about lesbian intimacy, has earned Chappell a history-mak By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Music Olly Alexander says “it’s time I do something new” after announcing he has left his record label Award-winning singer, songwriter and BAFTA-nominated actor Olly Alexander has confirmed that he has left his record label a month after releasing his critically acclaimed solo album Polari. The Years & Years singer, who signed with the label in 2014, went solo following the departure of bandmates Mi By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Music Elton John and Brandi Carlile have released their new song ‘Swing For The Fences’, which is “an anthem for young gay kids” Elton John and Brandi Carlile have released their new song Swing For The Fences, which is “an anthem for young gay kids”. “Swing For The Fences was a little gem I took into the studio with me: I’m a gay woman, Elton’s a gay man and we both have families, and our dreams have come […] By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Culture It’s OFFICIAL… Remember Monday will represent the United Kingdom at Eurovision 2025! The BBC has officially confirmed pop trio Remember Monday will be representing the United Kingdom at the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland in May with their song What The Hell Just Happened?. Comprising Charlotte, Holly and Lauren, Remember Monday are a trio of best friends, who hav By Dale Melita • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Dolly Parton’s husband, Carl Dean, has died at the age of 82 Country music legend and gay icon Dolly Parton has announced on her social media that her husband, Carl Dean, has died at the age of 82. Married to Dolly for nearly 60-years, Carl died in Nashville, Tennessee, according to a statement she posted on social media. “Carl and I spent many wonderful year By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Music Chappell Roan dedicates BRIT Award to trans artists and drag queens Chappell Roan dedicated a BRIT Award to “trans artists, drag queens and Sinead O’Connor” during an emotional speech. The 27-year-old chart-topper star, scooped two gongs at the 2025 BRIT Awards on Saturday, March 1 – winning Best International Song for her track Good Luck, Babe! and International Ar By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture Daley Pop x March 2025 starring MARINA, Miso Extra, ETHAN, Malou Prytz, Tommy Cash, Jessica Simpson, Marcella Bella, LLL and Joost! Music has been embedded in my life ever since I was in the womb, my Mum and Dad basically raised me on music, especially POP music! I grew up listening to Madonna, Mariah Carey, Kylie Minogue, Spice Girls, Britney Spears and even AQUA and I’ve always been obsessed with pop culture and Eurovison! I l By Dale Melita • 9 min read
LGBTQ+ News International Pride Orchestra announces new venue for highly anticipated Pride Celebration Concert after being dropped from programme of Washington DC’s Kennedy Centre The International Pride Orchestra (IPO), an organisation that brings together LGBTQ+ musicians from around the world to present concerts, celebrate community, and raise funds for LGBTQ+ causes, has announced its highly anticipated Pride Celebration Concert will take place on Thursday, June 5 at the By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Opera Review: ENO Mary Queen of Scots There are huge amounts of drama, of change of place, of journeying, of transformation, of betrayal, but for some reason this very low-key, low-budget production doesn’t allow any of this to be explored other than through the music and the occasional singing burst, which are amazing but rare. By Eric Page • 4 min read
Shot by Pablo Ruiz📸 Culture Independent artist Aaron Sibley releases new EP, Higher London based singer-songwriter Aaron Sibley is making waves in the music world, captivating audiences across the UK and Europe. From performing on the Main Stage of Europride in Greece to Trafalgar Square in London, his dark/pop and soulful sound has resonated far and wide. Aaron has written songs f By Dale Melita • 1 min read
Shot by Cal McIntyre 📸 Culture Allie X has announced a UK and Europe tour this summer, with a stop at Concorde 2 *THE* Allie X is coming to Brighton this summer! By Dale Melita • 1 min read
Arts OPERA REVIEW: The Marriage of Figaro : ENO ENO A Theatrical Anatomy of Desire, Power, and Performance By Eric Page • 3 min read
Music Azealia Banks booted from queer festival over homophobic and transphobic comments Azealia Banks has been booted from the line-up of Milkshake Festival, a Dutch music festival, due to anti-LGBTQ+ remarks. The rapper who has made homophobic remarks in the past, was due to headline the festival, however the news was met with immediate backlash by fans of the festival. Many stated th By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Film Transtock 2025: Newcastle’s first all trans and non-binary music and poetry festival Transtock 2025, Newcastle‘s first all trans and non-binary music and poetry festival is taking place at The Globe in Newcastle on Saturday, March 15. All acts have generously agreed to waiver a fee and all proceeds for the festival will go to Newcastle’s Be, a support group for trans and non-binary By Graham Robson • 1 min read
