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Filmmaker Chris Columbus rules out Harry Potter reunion because of J.K. Rowling’s transphobia
Chris Columbus, who directed the first two Harry Potter films, says a reunion with the original cast is “never going to happen” due to J.K. Rowling’s controversial views. While he’s still close with Radcliffe and co, Columbus also dismissed HBO’s upcoming reboot as “more of the same.”
Unions rally to support Durham Pride after Reform UK council withdraws funding
Trade unions across the North East have pledged their support for Durham Pride following a controversial decision by the newly elected Reform UK-led Durham County Council to withdraw financial backing for the annual LGBTQ+ celebration.
The council, which had previously invested up to £10,000 in the event as part
Rising unapologetically queer artist GIO X releases debut single, Kiss
Check out your new fave dizzying push-pull of loving a narcissist anthem
'Christian Institute' launches legal bid to ban civil service Pride participation and rainbow lanyards
A 'Christian charity' has launched a legal bid to prohibit civil servants from wearing rainbow lanyards, participating in Pride events, and including preferred pronouns in official email signatures, arguing that such practices breach the Civil Service Code of impartiality.
The 'Christian Institute', a Newcastle-based organisation with
Gareth Thomas reveals harrowing abuse: “I’ve been spat at and called an AIDS spreader”
Rugby legend Gareth Thomas has laid bare the extent of the abuse he continues to endure for being gay and HIV positive, in an interview on the Life of Bryony podcast. Speaking with Bryony Gordon, Thomas recounted being spat at in the street and called an “AIDS spreader” by two
Stan Pratt analyses addictive personalities on Dopamine Beast 👾
What happens when you take a neuroscientist who was born in Brighton, has a love for the 80s, theatrics, glitter, and alternative pop? You get Stan Pratt-creative producer and multi-instrumentalist crafting a sound as brainy as it is bold