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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.

Layton Williams opens up about why he was ‘very good’ at playing straight roles. (Tristan Fewings/Getty Images) Layton Williams said he was “very good” at playing straight due to where he grew up and spoke candidly about how queer people feel they must hide themselves.  The Strictly Come Dancing finalist spoke with the BBC about

Kate Osborne has discussed receiving homophobic abuse after an appearance on Newsnight to discuss a topic entirely unrelated to LGBTQ+ issues. (GOV) Labour MP Kate Osborne has spoken out after being sent vile homophobic abuse and blamed government rhetoric for emboldening those who employ hate speech.  The veteran LGBTQ+ activist, who has been the MP

hile he terminated his contract with Al-Ettifaq after only six months, Henderson explained that the move was ‘nothing other than a football decision’. (Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images) Footballer Jordan Henderson has offered a lukewarm apology to the LGBTQ+ community after facing backlash over his controversial move to Saudi Arabia. The 33-year-old former England midfielder was criticised

Harry is a British army engineer from Slough. (BBC) The Traitors series two contestant Harry Clarke might be new to appearing on TV, but his girlfriend and her family are no strangers to it. As audiences are transported back to the Scottish Highlands for Claudia Winkleman’s camp hosting and the show’s high-stakes drama, everyone’s eyes

Gay Sky News presenter Gareth Barlow. (X/Twitter/Gareth Barlow) Gay Sky News presenter Gareth Barlow has shared an uplifting message from a viewer who said he was doing “an amazing job just being you” after he casually mentioned his husband live on air.  On Thursday (18 January), Barlow took to X/Twitter to share a message he

People are shocked at Andrew Scott’s snub from this year’s BAFTA nominations. (Searchlight Pictures) All Of Us Strangers fans are shocked and horrified to see that Andrew Scott has been snubbed from the BAFTAs Best Actor category, despite putting on one of the most heart-wrenching performances of the year. The nominees for the 77th annual

The ban prevents Pride and Black Lives Matter flags in schools and state buildings. (Photo by Jonathan Wiggs/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) Lawmakers in Florida, USA, have passed a new bill which will ban Pride flags and Black Lives Matter symbols which depict the movement in schools and state buildings.  On 17 January, Republicans

Ignacio Diaz-Silverio and Ireon Roach in queer slasher film “Departing Seniors” (Screengrab/Dark Sky Films) The trailer has dropped for a new horror movie with a twist: a queer teen has to save high school athletes from being murdered. And it looks set to be a super gay slasher. In Departing Seniors, “awkward” Latino Javier, played

The cast of lesbian comedy Drive-Away Dolls. (Focus Features) The filmmakers behind the highly-anticipated lesbian road-trip film Drive-Away Dolls wanted to contribute more comedies to the queer world. Featuring Pedro Pascal, Beanie Feldstein (Booksmart), Colman Domingo (Euphoria), and Matt Damon, Drive-Away Dolls is a lesbian comedy that has been in the works for about 20