LGBTQ

The government made the announcement as part of its free bus service. (Getty) The Delhi government has announced free bus travel for the transgender community in New Delhi, India.  On 5 February, the chief minister Arvind Kejriwal made the announcement, making public bus transport free for the community.  State-run bus travel is already free for

Houthi rebels control large parts of Yemen. (AFP/Getty) A Houthi-run court in Yemen has sentenced 13 people to executed, on charges relating to homosexuality, a judicial court confirmed this week. The Houthi movement, officially known as Ansar Allah, is a Shia Islamist political and military organisation that emerged in Yemen during the 1990s. Houthi militants

Grace Jones announces huge outdoor London show on her 2024 tour. (David Corio/Redferns) Grace Jones has announced a huge outdoor show in London as part of her 2024 tour – and this is how to get tickets. The pop icon will headline Crystal Palace Bowl on 26 July as part of Love Motion at South

The movie version of her tour is coming to the streaming platform. (Christopher Jue/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management) It’s good news for Swifties, as Taylor Swift’s movie, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour is coming to Disney+.  The four-time Grammy Album of the Year award-winner is preparing to take her Eras Tour to Australia and

Kemi Badenoch accused Keir Starmer of using Brianna Ghey’s murder as an opportunity for “political point-scoring”. (Aaron Chown/Getty) Kemi Badenoch has accused Labour of “weaponising” the murder of Brianna Ghey after Keir Starmer called out Rishi Sunak during Prime Minister’s Questions for making a jibe about trans people while her mother Esther was present in

Jacob Anderson stars as Louis de Pointe du Lac in Interview with the Vampire season two (AMC/X) Sharpen your fangs, dust off your cloaks and get ready to suck – season two of the deliciously queer fantasy romance Interview with the Vampire has teased all manner of supernatural mayhem in a new trailer confirming its release

The series is continuing its important conversion therapy storyline. (Lime Pictures) Hollyoaks is preparing to introduce a new villain as part of its upcoming conversion therapy storyline.  The Channel 4 soap’s long-running storyline exploring the dangers of conversion therapy follows Hollyoaks High interim headteacher Carter, played by David Ames, as he implements his sinister scheme

Trump claimed that he was entitled to presidential immunity and that he could not be prosecuted along these lines (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Donald Trump does not have presidential immunity and therefore can be prosecuted on charges relating to alleged attempts to overturn the result of the 2020 election, a court has ruled. The

Former rugby player Tom Garrett says “what goes on holiday should stay on holiday”. (Pitch Side/Twitter) Former rugby player Tom Garratt has shrugged off a leaked video in which he appears to get intimate with another man, remarking that “what goes on holiday should stay on holiday” and that “it doesn’t mean I’m gay”. Garratt

Swifties aren’t afraid to permanently seal their love for the star with a tattoo. (Buda Mendes/TAS23/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management/ Katelin Humm) The Eras Tour in Australia is almost underway, and it turns out that Taylor Swift fans are going beyond record downloads, merch, or concert tickets.  Her fans are instead getting tattooed to

English-American actor Cary Grant was one of Hollywood’s greats, but was he also bisexual – or even gay? With a mid-Atlantic accent and bright stardom, Grant is categorically one of Hollywood’s more memorable leading men. What’s more, some believe that Grant was not only one of Hollywood’s classic leading men, but also a bisexual man.

Tracy Chapman’s ‘Fast Car’ has a queer history. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy) The legendary Tracy Chapman treated the Grammys crowd to a rare performance of the timeless hit “Fast Car”. The American singer-songwriter graced the 66th Grammy Awards stage on Sunday (5 February) for her first public performance in numerous years.  Chapman

If Rodrigo’s performance was anything to go by, Swift gave the star nothing but support. (Gilbert Flores/Billboard/Valerie Macon / AFP/Getty Images) Taylor Swift has just shut down Olivia Rodrigo feud rumours by dancing during the singer’s performance at the Grammy Awards 2024.  Rodrigo took to the Grammys stage on 4 February to perform her hit

This week, the queens took on the iconic ‘girl group’ challenge (MTV) RuPaul’s Drag Race season 16’s fifth episode is full to bursting with drag classics – including girl groups, Monét X Change inspired looks and Amanda calling Plane a “c**t”. Last week, Drag Race season 16 aired the most heartbreaking elimination yet, and if

Ricky Wilson on Michael McIntyre’s Big Show (BBC) Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson delighted many prime time BBC viewers on Saturday night (3 February) as he was spotted on Michael McIntyre’s Big Show wearing a ‘Trans Rights Are Human Rights’ T-shirt. It also appeared that the Kaiser Chiefs musician didn’t expect to be on television

Catherine O’Hara. (Taylor Hill/FilmMagic) Schitt’s Creek actress Catherine O’Hara is going to be a guest star on The Last Of Us season 2. As her Schitt’s Creek character might say: “If that’s not a cause for alcohol, I don’t know what is!” Yes, that’s right: our beloved Moira Rose is going to get her fungus-zombie

South Dakota governor Kristi Noem has been a diehard supporter of Donald Trump. (Getty) In a blow for Republican governor Kristi Noem, the state of South Dakota has been forced to issue an apology letter and a $300,000 payment to transgender advocacy group The Transformation Project, following the abrupt cancellation of a Department of Health

South Dakota governor Kristi Noem has been a diehard supporter of Donald Trump. (Getty) In a blow for Republican governor Kristi Noem, the state of South Dakota has been forced to issue an apology letter and a $300,000 payment to transgender advocacy group The Transformation Project, following the abrupt cancellation of a Department of Health

Composite image showing Scarlett Jenkinson (L), Brianna Ghey (M) and Eddie Ratcliffe (R) (Supplied) The family of one of Brianna Ghey’s killers – Scarlett Jenkinson – has thanked the transgender girl’s mother for her “incredible selflessness and empathy”. The two teenage killers, Scarlett Jenkinson and Eddie Ratcliffe, both 16, were named by Mrs Justice Yip

The 2024 Grammys could be a historic moment for a number of LGBTQ+ artists, including Billie Eilish and Miley Cyrus. Though R&B star SZA is the main artist to watch on Sunday night (4 February) as she’s up for an astounding nine awards, this year’s Grammys could also mark an impressive turning point for LGBTQ+

Here’s the first look at Elliot Page in the final season of The Umbrella Academy. (Netflix) Netflix has shared the first look at The Umbrella Academy season 4 – the show’s final season – starring Elliot Page in his leading role as Viktor Hargreeves. As part of the new “Next on Netflix” preview, the streaming

Christine Jorgensen was a truly trailblazing American trans woman. A former soldier, she was the first person to become widely known in the US for having gender affirming surgery. Her story is a fascinating one, and shows how – almost overnight – she became a pop culture icon. She was also treated more sensitively than

Some artists have been removed from TikTok. (Buda Mendes/TAS23/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management/Nykieria Chaney/Getty Images for ABA) Have your favourite dance trend videos on TikTok suddenly been muted? You’re not the only one. Here’s everything you need to know about the Universal Music Group artists being removed from TikTok. Universal Music Group has stopped

Reading and Leeds Festival has announced more artists for its 2024 lineup. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images) Reading and Leeds Festival has announced the latest artists that are joining its lineup for 2024. The festival will return on 23-25 August at Leeds’ Bramham Park and Reading’s Richfield Avenue. It’s been confirmed today (1 February) that Pendulum, Two

Shane Gillis was fired from SNL in 2019 days after being hired. (Mike Coppola/Getty) Bud Light has partnered with Shane Gillis, a comedian who was fired from Saturday Night Live over racist and homophobic comments, almost a year after the brand faced widespread boycott calls over a partnership with trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney. Bud Light

The latest phrase has gained notoriety with Gen Z users on social media. (Steve Granitz/FilmMagic/Dan Doperalski/Golden Globes 2024/Golden Globes 2024 via Getty Images) You can’t go on TikTok without seeing our favourite celebrities being referred to as “so babygirl”.  The latest phrase has gained notoriety with Gen Z users on social media. Jacob Elordi, Andrew Scott,

Justin Timberlake ticket prices revealed for his 2024 tour dates. (Christopher Polk/Getty Images) Justin Timberlake recently announced details of The Forget Tomorrow World Tour – and these are the ticket prices. The singer has confirmed details of the first leg of the world tour in North America, which will take place across spring and summer.

Mean Thee Stallion teases ‘Hot Girl Summer’ tour dates announcement. (Josh Brasted/WireImage) Megan Thee Stallion has teased the Hot Girl Summer tour dates – and this is everything we know so far. The rapper appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America on 30 January and revealed some details about a tour for 2024. “Oh, we’re having

Which nations will win a place in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final? (Getty) As Malmö in Sweden prepares to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, the semi-final line-ups have been decided. Although the exact running order of each semi-final is yet to be announced, the draw has unveiled which countries will be competing