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“It’s true love”: Wicked’s Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande on “Gelphie” ship

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The relationship between Elphaba and Glinda is “true love”, according to Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. In a recent interview, we came prepared with various rainbow-hued questions, from how their respective experiences as a queer woman and LGBTQIA+ ally impacted their performances, what Pride looks like in Oz and – we had to! – their thoughts on “Gelphie”. Originating from Gregory Maguire’s novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, which in turn inspired the iconic stage musical and new blockbuster, “Gelphie” is a long-running…

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Michaela Jaé Rodriguez is disrupting the system

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From a ballroom mother to a fierce fembot and an animated ninja, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez is proudly smashing the status quo. Photographer Myles Loftin Words Sam Damshenas Art Direction and Cover Design Jack Rowe Stylist Sam Knoll Stylist Assistant Jamisha Rosado  Makeup Artist Alicia Martinez using Charlotte Tilbury Hair Stylist Davey Matthew at The Only Agency Production Megan Wallace Studio Industria Superstudio Photography Assistant Andrew Espinal With thanks to Louis D’Adamio As 33F7, a fashion-forward “fembot” of the cosmic variety, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez is putting an intergalactic spin on pop.…

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“We’re allies, babe!”: FLO on Access All Areas, LGBTQIA+ fans and “bad bitch replenishment”

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FLO speak exclusively with GAY TIMES about their masterpiece of a debut album, Access All Areas, collaborating with Cynthia Erivo and their appreciation of the LGBTQIA+ community. WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOM EMMERSON SPECIAL THANKS TO SUNNI LEKH AT SATELLITE414 FLO might need to add another ‘A’ to the title of their debut album because, as the tenacious trio tells GAY TIMES, “we’re allies, babe!”. With their future top five-peaking album Access All Areas (deserves number-one), Stella Quaresma, Jorja Douglas and Reneé Downer made sure to honour their LGBTQIA+ fans with a…

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Bilal Hasna: “Drag is an Olympic sport. Drag queens are Olympians!”

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Actor Bilal Hasna on his latest role as a non-binary British-Palestinian drag queen in the brilliant Layla.  WRITER RYAN CAHILL PHOTOGRAPHER KYLE GALVIN STYLIST GARY SALTER CREATIVE DIRECTION CRAIG HEMMING GROOMING NICK ROSE PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT OLIVER FRANCIS TAILORING FRANKIE FARMER PRODUCTION ANGEL B PRODUCTIONS Actor Bilal Hasna has been incredibly hard to pin down. In the midst of press tours, auditions and a packed shooting schedule, we finally manage to find a time to chat over Zoom. As he flashes on screen, his first instinct is to apologise profusely at…

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Trump’s anti-trans ads were expensive and unpopular – why were they his key strategy?

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    Trump’s campaign spent more than five times as much on anti-trans ads than on ads focused on the economy. THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED ON UNCLOSETED MEDIA A NEW INVESTIGATIVE LGBTQIA+ FOCUSSED NEWS PUBLICATION. WORDS BY SPENCER MACNAUGHTON AND HOPE PISONI ADDITIONAL REPORTING AND COVER IMAGE DESIGN BY SAM DONNDELINGER COVER IMAGE DATA BY ADIMPACT VIA THE BULWARK AND GALLUP When Lil Miss Hot Mess conducted a drag story hour at a library in Los Angeles, she never expected to be the face of a multimillion-dollar Republican ad campaign. In a…

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Festival en Barcelona reúne cine y literatura LGTBIQ+ en espacios icónicos de la ciudad

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El Barcelona Queer Film Festival (+Literature) ofrecerá proyecciones de películas inéditas y clásicos LGTBIQ+, además de organizar encuentros con autoras destacadas. La primera edición del festival se celebrará del 25 de noviembre al 1 de diciembre en varias ubicaciones emblemáticas de la capital catalana, como el Bar Ocaña o el Cine Maldà. Este festival surge de la necesidad de dar visibilidad a piezas audiovisuales que, de otro modo, no llegarían a las salas de cine ni a las plataformas de streaming. La programación del festival incluye estrenos inéditos en España,…

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Queer: Luca Guadagnino responds to Turkish authorities banning his gay drama

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Luca Guadagnino has responded to Turkey authorities blocking the screening of his film Queer. Earlier this month, the upcoming gay drama was set to kick off Mubi Fest Istanbul 2024. On 7 November, however, the same day the event was expected to start, Mubi Turkey announced that it would no longer happen due to the city governor’s last-minute ban on Queer. “Hours before the opening of MUBI Fest Istanbul 2024, which we have been meticulously planning for months, and which was announced a few weeks ago and sold out days ago, we were…

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Here’s why Drag Race star LaLa Ri has stepped away from drag

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Drag Race star LaLa Ri has spilt the tea on his drag exit.  Back in October, the beloved talent surprised fans when he announced his departure from the drag industry on social media. “This moment. Bad B**** Tip is hands-down my favourite song to perform! Stepping into this new chapter has been such a wild and thrilling ride,” LaLa wrote alongside a video of him performing the aforementioned track. “I may be leaving drag behind, but trust me, The LaLa Ri Experience is still very much alive and serving! Can’t…

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“I have mixed feelings”: Challengers’ Josh O’Connor on straight actors playing gay roles

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Josh O’Connor has weighed in on straight actors being cast in gay roles. Since splashing onto the scene, the 34-year-old talent has made waves in the entertainment industry with his standout performances in The Crown, Challengers and God’s Own Country. Due to his stellar acting talent, O’Connor’s upward trajectory has shown no signs of slowing down, with him securing lead roles in various highly anticipated films. In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, the Bonus Track star reflected on his career and array of industry topics, including the debate regarding…

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Susan Sarandon says she’s “unattached” and open to dating someone of any gender

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Susan Sarandon is single and ready to mingle. Since the 1970s, the beloved talent has captivated audiences with her extensive and impactful film and TV career. Alongside her dazzling resume, Sarandon has made waves for being an open book about her queerness and love life. In a recent interview with The Times UK, the Stepmom star shared an update on her relationship status, revealing that she is “unattached.” When asked about her ideal partner and whether age influences her romantic decisions, Sarandon revealed that she’s open to people from all…

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