Culture Film & TV
Jonathan Bailey surprises Robert Irwin during Dancing with the Stars rehearsal after Wicked tribute
"Cheering you on from afar. Big love, JB," wrote the accompanying note signed by Bailey
Aaron Sugg
Culture Music
Róisín Murphy is removed from Istanbul festival after claiming being trans and non-binary was ‘never real’
"I am not interested in being their 'mother' or 'queen'; these babies need to grow up," says the singer
Culture Sexuality
Crumbl Cookie co-founder Sawyer Hemsley enjoys romantic vineyard spa getaway with boyfriend Antonio Bruno
"Incredible food, unforgettable wine, and even better company," said Hemsley
Culture Sexuality
JoJo Siwa addresses claims she is moving away from the LGBTQ+ community amidst Chris Hughes relationship
"I don’t know if they’re going to be kind or if they are going to be ruthless," Siwa says on queer fans
News World
Brazil introduces AI tool to monitor anti-LGBTQ+ online content, potentially leading to criminal charges
The platform’s coordinator, Jean Muksen, outlined that its main purpose is to continuously monitor online profiles and submit content for examination
Culture Sexuality
Hailey Bieber shuts down transphobic trolls while addressing gender rumours: ‘As if being trans is a dis’
"Some of the most beautiful women in the world and men in the world are trans," the star has said
News UK
Labour’s new deputy leader Lucy Powell says EHRC’s single-sex spaces draft is ‘not right’ as she backs trans-rights
"I see absolutely no contradiction in being a woman and also supporting the trans community," says Powell
Culture Film & TV
Alexander Skarsgård shares his father Stellan’s reaction as they watched queer BDSM film Pillion together
The movie follows Ray, played by Skarsgård, who takes a liking to Harry Potter actor Harry Melling’s character, Colin where the two enter into a dom/sub relationship
News UK
Trans Pride Manchester condemns Manchester Pride liquidation as it takes over as the city’s biggest Pride event
"Manchester’s LGBTQIA+ community deserves better," says the new board of directors of the independent, community-led event
News World
David Geffen’s estranged husband claims billionaire is hiding his finances after dropping lawsuit
While reportedly living rent-free in a $15,000-a-month apartment owned by Geffen, Armstrong called his current financial settlement "completely unfair"
Culture Film & TV
Another queen exits RuPaul’s Drag Race UK series 7: ‘Watching it back, ‘fading’ where?’ (EXCLUSIVE)
"I’m not going to change who I am to fit Drag Race, no one should," says the eliminated queen in her exit interview with Attitude – SPOILERS AHEAD
News UK
91% of UK trans people don’t trust the Labour Party, survey reveals
"It has lined up alongside the Tories and Reform UK at the cruelty Olympics," says Good Law Project’s executive director, Jo Maugham on Labour government
News World
Texas church paints staircase rainbow in protest against LGBTQ+ crosswalk ban
"We are painting our steps because faith is not silent in the face of harm," says church bodies
Culture Film & TV
Fake video claiming Dancing with the Stars’s Robert Irwin refused LGBTQ+ pin is debunked by fact-checkers
The hoax post claimed that wildlife conservationist Irwin "refused" to wear an LGBTQ+ pin at a supposed environmental gala in Sydney
News World
Journalists under threat in Turkey as 17 press organisations urge lawmakers to remove proposed anti-LGBTQ+ laws
The proposed 11th Judicial Package would criminalise reporting on LGBTQ+ issues
Culture Film & TV
Kit Connor to star in upcoming drama A Long Winter by All of Us Strangers director
Connor is set to reunite with D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, his co-star from the 2025 film, Warfare
News UK
Esther Ghey says phones contributed to late daughter Brianna’s self-harm during House of Commons campaign
"One of the hardest things was learning about what Brianna was accessing online," said the mother of the late teen
Culture Film & TV
Benito Skinner announces breakup with Terrence O’Connor after 9 years, revealing their parting promise
“That was my one request, and he spit-shook on it," revealed the former Attitude cover star
Culture Film & TV
Denise Welch admits she had no clue who the younger celebrity guests were at Charli XCX’s wedding
Posting photos with the likes of Alex Consani and Troye Sivan to Instagram, Denise admits "I didn’t have an absolute clue who these young people were"
Culture Literature
Heartstopper-inspired book features 50 touching stories of the franchise’s community impact
"These are stories of strength, courage, and inspiration," says writer Rowan Murphy