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Dolly Parton died aged 80 on Tuesday 25 August 2026 (Image: Redferns via Getty Images) Donald Trump has ordered US flags to be lowered for a week in honour of Dolly Parton, as tributes to the late star also highlighted her long-standing support for LGBTQ+ rights. In a Truth Social post, Trump said the one-week

Dolly Parton. (Image: Getty Images) Dolly Parton, the iconic, incredible, philanthropic musical legend sadly passed away aged 80 on Tuesday 25 August. This sad moment has united fans and provided a good opportunity to reflect on all of the wonderful things saint Dolly did for the LGBTQ+ community. From releasing dozens of studio albums and

Dolly Parton (Image: Getty) Dolly Parton has died aged 80, with her family saying she “died peacefully today in Nashville.” The news was shared in an Instagram video announcement posted to Parton’s official account. Thanks for registering! You can update your email subscriptions at any time in theMy profile section of your account. In the

Sir Ian McKellen (Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/WireImage via Getty Images) Sir Ian McKellen (Image: Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/WireImage via Getty Images) Sir Ian McKellen has said one of his few life regrets is not coming out to his father before he died, after rereading a loving 21st birthday letter from him. In a clip of Tea with

Joe Lycett has become a dad with his girlfriend ‘Denise’. (Getty) Joe Lycett (Image: FilmMagic) Joe Lycett has addressed the surprised reaction from fans when he became a father, saying: “I’ve never said that I’m gay.” The comedian said people assumed he was gay when he had a child with a woman, telling Fearne Cotton

Matt Lucas and late partner Kevin McGee (Getty Images) Comedian Matt Lucas has paid tribute to his late partner Kevin McGee, ahead of his stint on Channel 4 series Taskmaster. Thanks for registering! You can update your email subscriptions at any time in the My profile section of your account. Former Bake Off host Lucas

T’Nia Miller is playing Jocasta in VisionQuest (Getty Images | Marvel Comics) Lesbian actress T’Nia Miller is set to play a “standout” character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, according to the creator of upcoming Disney+ series VisionQuest. Thanks for registering! You can update your email subscriptions at any time in the My profile section of

Martha Stewart and Belmont Cameli (Getty Images) Martha Stewart has delighted Off Campus fans by hilariously flirting with its star in the comments of a Starbucks Instagram post. Thanks for registering! You can update your email subscriptions at any time in the My profile section of your account. Stewart and Belmont Cameli, who plays Garrett

Leanne Quigley and Sophie Jones (Image: Instagram/leannequigleyx) The Traitors winner Leanne Quigley and her fiancée Sophie Jones have separated after more than seven years together, with a representative saying their focus is co-parenting their three-year-old twin sons. In a statement, a representative for the couple confirmed the split, telling The Sun: “We can confirm Leanne

Marc Jacobs (Getty Images) Marc Jacobs has revisited the long-running Grindr “10-person” scandal, saying he is “not going to lie about it” and that being open and honest now “excites” him. Thanks for registering! You can update your email subscriptions at any time in the My profile section of your account. Reflecting on the episode

Kit Harington is replacing Nicholas Hoult in HBO’s Harry Potter (Image: Getty Images) Kit Harington will play Gilderoy Lockhart in season two of HBO’s Harry Potter series, replacing Nicholas Hoult, who exited due to scheduling conflicts. The change was confirmed in a post on the verified Harry Potter Instagram, as the reboot continues to face

Angelina Jolie and James Haven (Image: Getty) James Haven, the brother of Angelina Jolie, has come out as gay. Thanks for registering! You can update your email subscriptions at any time in the My profile section of your account. The filmmaker, 53, the son of actor Jon Voight, made the announcement during a live conversation

JK Rowling has offered to provide funding to female NHS patients hoping to take the healthcare system to court over trans women using single-sex spaces. Thanks for registering! You can update your email subscriptions at any time in the My profile section of your account. The author’s offer came after the Midlands Partnership University NHS

The complete line-up for the revamped Strictly Come Dancing 2026 series has been confirmed, with Gavin and Stacey icon Melanie Walters the final to be announced. The BBC staple returns to iPlayer and BBC One in September with presenter Emma Willis, professional dancer Johannes Radebe and comedian Josh Widdicombe as the new hosts. The judging

Pippa Palmer (Image: BBC) I Kissed A Girl star Pippa Palmer is launching a new LGBTQIA+ community app, Queer Connected, designed to help people find events, create local groups and match with new friends. As per DIVA, Queer Connected is billed as a place for LGBTQIA+ people to make friends, find events, read about queer

Wes Streeting has spoken out about the “unbelievable volume” of homophobic abuse he’s faced online since becoming Britain’s defence secretary. Thanks for registering! You can update your email subscriptions at any time in the My profile section of your account. Streeting, who is gay, was appointed to Andy Burnham’s cabinet on 20 July after Keir

Caroline Farrow (GB News) Ofcom has launched an investigation into GB News a month after guest Caroline Farrow linked Pride to paedophilia on an episode of Alex Armstrong Tonight. Thanks for registering! You can update your email subscriptions at any time in the My profile section of your account. In the episode, which aired on

Bel Powley (Getty Images) Bel Powley has said she “strongly disagrees” with JK Rowling‘s views on gender. Thanks for registering! You can update your email subscriptions at any time in the My profile section of your account. The actress, 34, is set to play Petunia Dursley, Harry’s aunt, in HBO Max’s adaptation of the Harry

Justice Smith will play Role Model character Harris Drover (Image: Harlequin Enterprises Limited | Getty Images) Justice Smith has addressed online discourse around his casting as Harris Drover in Heated Rivalry season two, telling fans on his Instagram Story that he is “honoured” and promising: “I will take good care of him if you give

Rudy Giulani and Zohran Mamdani (Getty Images) Rudy Giuliani has a new theory about Zohran Mamdani’s universal childcare plans, which Giuliani presumes involves influencing six-month-old babies to hate their parents and become transgender. Thanks for registering! You can update your email subscriptions at any time in the My profile section of your account. In a

Andy Ogles (Getty Images) A Trump-supporting Republican representative who recently said that “homosexuality has no place in America” has just lost his bid for re-election. Thanks for registering! You can update your email subscriptions at any time in the My profile section of your account. Representative Andy Ogles, who has been endorsed by Trump since

Is anyone else still at the cottage? Yeah, us too. The Heated Rivalry hype doesn’t seem to be going anywhere soon, even if there’s a pretty long wait in store for season two. Thanks for registering! You can update your email subscriptions at any time in the My profile section of your account. After an

Trans women have been banned from competitive tennis matches in Britain (Getty Images, stock) Transgender women are to be banned from all competitive women’s tennis matches in Britain. Thanks for registering! You can update your email subscriptions at any time in the My profile section of your account. The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) announced the

Boy George. (Karwai Tang/WireImage) Boy George. (Image: Karwai Tang/WireImage) Boy George has said he will fire members of his band who are “questioning” whether they will perform his controversial AI song “We Will Dance Again” live with him. In an Instagram video posted on 9 August, the 65-year-old addressed backlash to the track and suggested

Boy George shared screenshots from unverified sources as evidence. (Image: Getty) Boy George has stirred up further controversy amid the release of his controversial new pro-Israel song, falsely claiming that Dua Lipa made inflammatory comments about Israel. Thanks for registering! You can update your email subscriptions at any time in the My profile section of

Manchester’s new mayor has reportedly “refused” to commit to the implementation of the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) new guidance on trans people using single-sex spaces. Thanks for registering! You can update your email subscriptions at any time in the My profile section of your account. Bev Craig, who replaced prime minister Andy Burnham

Justice Smith and Charlie Gillespie have been cast in Heated Rivalry (Getty Images) Rachel Reid appears to have reacted to the backlash to the confirmed Heated Rivalry season two casting news with a cheeky dig. Thanks for registering! You can update your email subscriptions at any time in the My profile section of your account.

Bolivia has recorded its first same-sex wedding (Getty Images, stock) A historic milestone for LGBTQ+ rights has been reached in Bolivia. Thanks for registering! You can update your email subscriptions at any time in the My profile section of your account. Fabiana Banzer and Scarlett Rocha became the first same-sex couple to have a civil

Aubrey Plaza (Image: Getty Images) Aubrey Plaza has given birth to her first child with partner Christopher Abbott and was photographed in New York carrying the newborn baby after attending Abbott’s closing performance in the Broadway revival of Death of a Salesman. According to TMZ, the bisexual actress welcomed her new baby in the last

Oona (Bo Bragason) and Annie Jacobson (Ella Rubin) in Sterling Point. (Sabrina Lantos/Prime Video) It’s only been a day since Sterling Point premiered on Prime Video, but fans have gone feral over the show’s sapphic scenes. Thanks for registering! You can update your email subscriptions at any time in the My profile section of your