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Bethany Antonia has reportedly asked for a female dance partner (BBC) Strictly Come Dancing is reportedly set to feature another same-sex pairing this year, with House of the Dragon actor Bethany Antonia said to have requested a female partner, per claims about the new series’ pairings. The BBC has yet to confirm which celebrities will

The BBC is set to axe Drag Race UK after the current season in further shake ups to commissioning at the broadcaster (BBC) The BBC has confirmed RuPaul’s Drag Race UK will leave the broadcaster after 11 series and move to WOW Presents Plus, citing “significant financial pressures” and required savings. A BBC spokesperson said:

Andrew Garfield plays Sam Altman in Artificial (Neon | Getty Images) The trailer for Artificial has dropped, giving us a first glimpse at Andrew Garfield as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Thanks for registering! You can update your email subscriptions at any time in the My profile section of your account. The film, directed by Luca

Experts have warned of the advancements of AI (Getty Images) Anthropic Alignment Science Lead Evan Hubinger has warned that he believes there is a more than 10% chance AI “could kill all humans” within the next decade. Thanks for registering! You can update your email subscriptions at any time in the My profile section of

An 18-year-old has been charged with a hate crime (Getty Images, stock) An 18-year-old Utah man has been charged with a hate crime after allegedly stalking a former classmate and repeatedly threatening to kill him and his family because of his sexual orientation. Thanks for registering! You can update your email subscriptions at any time

Mo Gilligan seemed to reference Miriam Margolyes at the NTAs (Getty Images) Comedian Mo Gilligan appeared to reference Miriam Margolyes‘ recent controversial comments on This Morning while presenting at the National Television Awards. Thanks for registering! You can update your email subscriptions at any time in the My profile section of your account. Gilligan took

Ashley St Clair and Elon Musk (Getty Images) Elon Musk‘s ex Ashley St Clair claims he told her he wanted to have a child with her as he needed “a legion of children before the civil war”. Thanks for registering! You can update your email subscriptions at any time in the My profile section of

Sam Nordquist (Instagram/everytown) Two women who pleaded guilty to kidnapping, torturing and killing Sam Nordquist, a 24-year-old transgender man, have been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Thanks for registering! You can update your email subscriptions at any time in the My profile section of your account. Precious Arzuaga was sentenced

Carly Rae Jepsen (Getty Images) Canadian singer and staple of gay-guy-music-video-night Carly Rae Jepsen has said it would be a “dream” to write a song for Heated Rivalry. Thanks for registering! You can update your email subscriptions at any time in the My profile section of your account. The Cut To The Feeling songstress was

Straight OnlyFans creator Andy Lee has heaped praise on his gay audience, saying homophobic adult stars are “poisonous” to the industry. Thanks for registering! You can update your email subscriptions at any time in the My profile section of your account. Speaking to PinkNews, upon the release of his new OUTflix series The Porn Academy,

Alan Carr got a special nod at the NTAs (Getty Images) Alan Carr received the National Television Awards 2026 Special Recognition Award, with the surprise reveal delivered via a camp musical performance by Amanda Holden and Paloma Faith and his other Celebrity Traitors co-stars. The moment took place at London’s O2 Arena during the 8

Simon Bird’s long-running hit Friday Night Dinner Actor Simon Bird has said he doesn’t believe the teen comedy would air today. (Getty) Simon Bird, who played Will McKenzie in The Inbetweeners (2008–2010), went on to play Adam Goodman in Channel 4’s Friday Night Dinner (2011–2020). The sitcom also starred Tamsin Greig and Paul Ritter as

Alan Carr won the Special Recognition Award (Getty Images) The National Television Awards are over for another year, and the celebrity guests are more than likely nursing sore heads and feet whether they won or not. Thanks for registering! You can update your email subscriptions at any time in the My profile section of your

Adult performer Hunter Hardin has died aged 30 (Hunter Hardin, X) Gay adult film star and burlesque dancer Hunter Hardin, also known as LuLu LoveBottom, has died aged 30, with friends sharing tributes and details in comments on an Instagram post. Hardin died on 7 September, after leaving a goodbye message on Instagram. The message

Hannah Einbinder, Jean Smart for “Hacks”, pose with the Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series and Lead Actress in a Comedy Series awards, respectively at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Pea (Getty Images) The 2026 Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles saw multiple LGBTQ+-connected shows and stars recognised, including wins for

Mobile – a city in Alabama has intervened following clashes between Pride and anti-trans banners (Getty Images) Mobile, Alabama has ended private access to its downtown banner programme after Pride Month banners were followed by anti-trans banners reading “Protect Our Children From Gender Ideology”. Thanks for registering! You can update your email subscriptions at any

William Gao and Hudson Williams (Getty Images) Heartstopper star William Gao has said Hudson Williams‘ success with Heated Rivalry has caused a boom in the demand for “Wasian” actors. Thanks for registering! You can update your email subscriptions at any time in the My profile section of your account. The actor – whose dad is

Anna Camp looks almost unrecognisable as she embraces a dramatic new hair transformation. Thanks for registering! You can update your email subscriptions at any time in the My profile section of your account. The 43-year-old actress, who has long been blonde, took to her Instagram on 7 September to debut a new look. The Pitch

Andrew Scott in It Gets Worse (A24) Andrew Scott has got fans hot under the collar after a newly released clip for new Channel 4 comedy It Gets Worse. Thanks for registering! You can update your email subscriptions at any time in the My profile section of your account. The comedy series, produced by A24

Gabe Capes is on The Great British Bake Off (Love Productions) New Great British Bake Off contestant Gabe Capes, also known by his drag persona Blü Romantic, actually started revealing he was on the Channel 4 show in March. Thanks for registering! You can update your email subscriptions at any time in the My profile

Charlie Kirk was shot dead aged 31. (Getty) Georgetown University is facing backlash over an alleged student-organised Charlie Kirk “lookalike contest” reportedly planned for the first anniversary of his death. Thanks for registering! You can update your email subscriptions at any time in the My profile section of your account. The event is said to

Freddie Fraser hard launched his relationship with Bailey Ramsden (Image: Getty Images | Instagram/freddiefraserr) The Traitors star Freddie Fraser has hard-launched his new relationship with boyfriend Bailey Ramsden with an adorable photo booth snap. The 22-year-old, who was on the third series of the UK version of the BBC show, could be seen kissing his

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