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“It is so important that people can take full control of their own contraceptive needs.” (Getty) The Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare in the UK have called to make the morning-after pill “free for everyone”. They’re also calling for it to be made widely available so that people can get ahold of emergency contraception

Rivera was well-known for her work in West Side Story and Chicago. ( John Lamparski/WireImage/Dennis Clark/Getty Images) Broadway legend Chita Rivera has died at the age of 91, her friend and publicist Merle Frimark has confirmed.  Frimark made the statement on 30 January, sharing the sad news on behalf of Rivera’s daughter. “It is with

ITZY announce 2024 world tour dates and ticket details. (The Chosunilbo JNS/Imazins via Getty Images) ITZY have announced details of their Born to Be world tour dates – and this is how to get tickets. The K-pop stars will embark on a world tour stopping off in North America, Europe, Asia and more in 2024.

The role is a chance to shut down prejudices, for the actor. (John Nacion/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures) Avantika Vandanapu hopes that her role in the recently released Mean Girls film can help “break stereotypes”.  The actor plays the role of Karen Shetty in the 2024 revival of the comedy/drama, which was released on 19

Nicholas Galitzine as Prince Henry and Taylor Zakhar Perez as Alex Claremont-Diaz in Red, White & Royal Blue. (Prime Video) Prime Video features a wide array of LGBTQ+ films to stream, which offer stories from across the LGBTQ+ community. There’s a big mixture from the likes of the beloved royal romance Red, White & Royal

The 2024 Eurovision Song Contest is right around the corner, and the world’s most-watched music competition is religiously marked in the calendars of the legions of queer fans who adore the camp, glitzy song contest. The best party of the year is fast approaching in May, tickets are selling like hot cakes and, following Loreen’s

They served some serious PDA on the football field. (Patrick Smith/Getty Images) Fans have dubbed the NFL final “The Swiftie Bowl” after Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce shared a field kiss moment when his team won at the AFC Championship Game.  On 28 January, Kelce and the rest of his Kansas City Chiefs teammates won

Taylor Swift performs at Madison Square Garden on August 27, 2009 in New York City. (Theo Wargo/WireImage for New York Post) A recent Taylor Swift AI controversy has brought new focus on the issue of ‘deepfake’ explicit photos of women, with pornographic images of the singer circulating widely on Twitter/X this week. Th platform has

Justin Timberlake announces 2024 world tour: tickets, dates and more. (Christopher Polk/Getty Images) Justin Timberlake has announced his new headline tour The Forget Tomorrow World Tour – and this is how to get tickets. The singer has confirmed details of the North American leg of the tour, which will take place across spring and summer.

Sofia Vegara as Griselda Blanco (Netflix) With the release of Netflix’s new limited series Griselda, which premiered on January 25, everyone is wondering who exactly Griselda Blanco is. Or was, rather. The show, featuring Modern Family alumna Sofía Vergara, explores Griselda Blanco’s journey from her humble beginnings in Colombia to becoming one of Miami’s biggest

Six BAFTA nominations, universal critical acclaim, and not a dry eye in the house: Andrew Haigh’s ghostly gay romance All of Us Strangers is already the must-watch queer film of the year. Based loosely on 1987 novel Strangers by Taichi Yamada, All of Us Strangers follows Fleabag star Andrew Scott as a depressed and isolated

Rustin star Colman Domingo has lined up his next two big roles. (Getty) Oscar nominee and man of the moment Colman Domingo has lined up not one, but two huge film projects, and they’re both biopics of music legends. The 54-year-old actor recently made Oscar history for his role as queer civil rights activist Bayard

The Animaniacs are woke now, apparently (Hulu) We’re only a few weeks into 2024, and so far bigots have decided to rage at: trans author and model Munroe Bergdorf being recognised by the UN, a Gucci campaign with loads of queer kissing, the fact the NFL are going to host a Pride event ahead of

Consani signed with IMG Models in 2019. (Getty) TikTok is home to a number of LGBTQ+ stars who are taking over the social media app with their fashion, politics, and funny content. Regardless of the style of their videos, these creators have amassed a huge number of followers and views due to their relatability and

LGBT History Month is celebrated in different months in the UK and US. LGBT History Month 2024 is almost upon us in the UK, but the annual celebration of queer history and individuals is observed at different times of the year in different countries. In the UK it’s celebrated in February each year, but in

She said her pledge was “extreme”, but necessary. (Photo by John Salangsang/Variety via Getty Images) Kristen Stewart has refused to act in another movie until she can make her directorial debut in The Chronology of Water. In a recent interview with Variety, the actor said that she won’t be working on another project until she

Brits could be called up to fight a future war with Russia, warns army chief. (WOW/Getty) The head of the British army has warned that ordinary citizens might have to join the military if the country was to go to war with Russia in the future, and social media has been less than pleased.  According

Kylie Minogue’s “Padam Padam” has been snubbed by the Brit Awards. (Getty/The Venetian Las Vegas) Kylie fans are spinning around and yelling “Wow” after learning that the Brit Awards has snubbed her infectious hit “Padam Padam”. Despite the awards mainly celebrating the best of British talent, there are also categories dedicated to recognising international artists,

Raye has made history after being nominated for seven Brit Awards. (Getty Images) Singer-songwriter Raye has officially made history as the most-nominated Brit Award artist in a single year, earning seven nominations. It’s a particularly poignant win for the “Escapism” singer, who has openly documented the struggle she endured trying to get a major record

As film fans rage about 2024 Oscars nomination “snubs”, it’s the omission of Andrew Haigh’s gay ghost story All of Us Strangers that stings for me the most. I found watching the delicate, affecting All of Us Strangers to be a little like picking a scab. The first time I saw it, a barely concealed

The Killers announce Las Vegas residency: tickets, presale info and more. (Photo by Jim Dyson/Getty Images) The Killers have announced details of a Las Vegas residency – and this is how to get presale tickets. The group will perform their debut album, Hot Fuss in full at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace this August. Fans

Billie Eilish has received her second-ever Oscar nomination at this year’s Academy Awards for her track What Was I Made For. (Steve Granitz/ Rich Polk/Golden Globes 2024 via Getty Images) Billie Eilish has shared her “deepest gratitude” for Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie following her Oscar nomination for Best Original Song.  Eilish has received her

Former Disney star Dan Benson has reacted with disbelief at the news that a new Wizards of Waverly Place series is in the works. After starring in the hit show for five years, playing Zeke, young wizard Justin Russo’s best friend, Dan pretty much quit acting – and took up a career as an adult

Parklife has confirmed its huge lineup for 2024 alongside ticket details. (Daisy Denham) Parklife has announced details of its huge lineup for 2024 edition of the festival – and this is how to get tickets. The Manchester-based festival will return on 8-9 June with the likes of Doja Cat, Disclosure, J Hus, Becky Hill, Kaytranada

Kamala Harris accused Trump of ‘bragging’ during a stop in Wisconsin on 22 January during the Fight for Reproductive Freedoms tour. ( Scott Olson/Alex Wong/Getty Images) Vice President of the US Kamala Harris has called out Donald Trump for “bragging” about the overturn of Roe v. Wade.  Harris accused Trump during a stop in Wisconsin

H&M has been forced to pull a school social medial advert, aimed at its Australian customers, after claims the slogan sexualises children. (H&M) H&M has been forced to pull a school advert with the slogan “make those heads turn” after claims that it sexualises children. The fashion giant’s social media advert, aimed at the Australian

Apparently, people are still mad about men painting their nails. (Icon Sportswire / Getty) Dwyane Wade appeared at the Miami Heat vs Charlotte Hornets game last week, and his painted nails at the event have angered people.  It’s 2024, and people still can’t fathom the idea of men engaging in healthy self-expression, like beauty or

Queer Australians in the community are three times more likely to experience maltreatment than their male, heterosexual counterparts. (Getty) Over three-quarters of LGBTQ+ people in Australia have experienced abuse or maltreatment from parents or other authority figures, a shocking study has revealed. The study, which was conducted by academics across the country’s universities, shows that

President Joe Biden’s administration has dedicated funding to a sex ed programme targeting trans boys. (Getty Images) President Joe Biden’s administration is dedicating nearly $700,000 to a sexual health programme aimed at trans boys. The Department of Health and Human Services has approved a grant to the Center for Innovative Public Health Research in California,

The manifesto of Ryan Palmeter has been released. (JACKSONVILLE SHERIFF’S OFFICE) The manifesto of a gunman who killed three Black people in Florida is littered with extreme racism, homophobia and transphobia.  On 26 August 2023, 21-year-old Ryan Christopher Palmeter shot and killed 52-year-old Angela Michelle Carr, 29-year-old Jerrald Gallion, and 19-year-old Anolt Joseph Laguerre Jr.