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Trans joy, protest and solidarity: 5 unforgettable moments from the first-ever Trans Mission

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Over ten thousand people gathered at London’s OVO Arena Wembley on 11 March to send a clear message: trans people are “loved, valued and celebrated”, and the entertainment industry stands proudly beside them amid an increasingly hostile political climate. Let’s repeat that, because the scale of that solidarity matters: over ten thousand people.  Dubbed “A Night of Solidarity For a Lifetime of Change”, the event raised funds for vital LGBTQIA+ charities Not a Phase and Good Law Project. Organised by Olly Alexander and Mighty Hoopla’s Glyn Fussell, the concert blended…

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“20 years of pain”: Endometriosis diagnosis waits approach 10 years — even longer for queer people

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Words by Lois ShearingDesign by Chyna Sudbury CJ first went to the doctors about his painful periods when he was 10 years old. He had started his period when he was nine, and his mum, who had also struggled with gynaecological issues, was very proactive in taking him to get checked out.  He was put on birth control throughout his teen years, which he says ‘tanked’ his mental health. He kept going back to the doctor. Still, he wasn’t diagnosed with anything. He became anaemic and at times, bedbound for…

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‘Hatred spreads like wildfire, but so can love’: Olly Alexander and Trans Voices on bringing Trans Mission to life

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“You can either be a sad sack in the corner and not join in, or you can get involved, because [trans people are] not going anywhere,” Ilã Kamalagharan, co-artist and co-founder of Trans Voices, defiantly tells Gay Times of Trans Mission. Taking place 11 March at OVO Arena Wembley, this five-hour extravaganza of music and trans solidarity responds to the increasingly hostile political climate for trans people, raising funds for the vital charities Good Law Project and Not a Phase. Alongside Trans Voices, including Ilã’s co-founder Coda Nicolaeff, the event…

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Hungary’s queer community faces a crossroads as Viktor Orbán is challenged

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Words by Gergana Krasteva Panna Kotalik has lived most of her life under the rule of Viktor Orbán’s self-described “illiberal democracy.” At 21, she has grown up watching the Hungarian government chip away at LGBTQIA+ rights – banning same-sex adoption, rewriting the constitution to define family strictly as a mother and father, prohibiting legal gender recognition for transgender people, restricting LGBTQIA+ representation to children and, most recently, banning Pride and broader protest rights. Each new government measure has been like another punch on a loyalty card – the kind you…

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Heated Rivalry: Robbie G.K. dishes about season two and potential Scott & Kip storylines

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Robbie G.K. has opened up about his hopes for Heated Rivalry season two. On 5 March, the young talent attended the 2026 GLAAD Media Awards with his co-stars, Connor Storrie, François Arnaud, Christina Chang, Nadine Bhabha, and the series creator, Jacob Tierney. While walking the red carpet with Chang, G.K. spoke to Extra about season two and what he would like to see in the new batch of episodes. Go to Source Author: Jordan Robledo

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This Week in Thirst: Taylor Zakhar Perez, Stefano Piccioni, Connor Storrie

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It’s been a gloriously ridiculous week of thirst, and we’re here to celebrate every single embarrassing second. Connor Storrie memorably made his Saturday Night Live debut on 28 February, with Mumford & Sons as the musical guest. His performance, which included a cameo from Heated Rivalry co-star Hudson Williams, was met with acclaim — and featured Storrie in multiple states of undress. Not a single complaint has been filed. Go to Source Author: Demetri Woode

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Madam Beja: This Brazilian drama’s gay storyline is going viral

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HBO Max’s new period drama Madam Beja has caused a thirst meltdown amongst the gays, girls and theys. Back in February, the Brazilian telenovela, originally named Dona Beja, made its global premiere on HBO Max, with five new episodes dropping weekly. Written by Daniel Berlinsky and António Barreira, Madam Beja is set in the 19th century and is inspired by the life of popular historical figure Ana Jacinta de São José. The series is also described as “a new interpretation of the iconic telenovela, originally aired in the 1980s.” The…

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Who is Rob Jetten? Meet the Netherlands’ first gay prime minister

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Over the last couple of decades, the political sphere has welcomed more openly LGBTQIA+ world leaders, including Ireland’s former Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, and Serbia’s former Prime Minister, Ana Brnabić. Now, a new openly queer political figure has entered the fray: Rob Jetten. In February, he became the official Prime Minister of the Netherlands, making history in the process. Here’s everything you need to know about Jetten as he carves his path as the European country’s new leader. Go to Source Author: Jordan Robledo

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“There goes half the audience”: Fans rage as Plane Jane exits House of Villains

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Plane Jane has become the third contestant eliminated from House of Villains, a decision that has received overwhelming backlash from fans. Hosted by Joel McHale, House of Villains gathers reality TV’s most notorious troublemakers under one roof, forcing them to compete in wild challenges while scheming, conniving and voting each other out. The last villain standing snatches $200,000 and the crown of America’s Ultimate Supervillain. Season three, which premiered on 26 February, stars Ashley Mitchell (Real World: Ex-Plosion), Christine Quinn (Selling Sunset), Drita D’Avanzo (Mob Wives), Jackie Christie (Basketball Wives…

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