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‘Thanks to Chappell Roan, hyper-feminine queer women can finally take up space’

For Just Like Us ambassador Deia Penn, Chappell Roan’s success is a reminder that queer women “deserve to take up space in our own community”. WORDS BY DEIA PENN At 14-years-old I knew who I was. I had been raised near Manchester on a diet of old Hollywood films and Project Runway re-runs, and surrounded by women who do femininity in the loudest, brightest way possible. I wanted to grow up to be one of these women, wielding hyper-femininity like a flick-knife. I also knew that I only wanted to be…

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Chappell Roan has teased the follow up to Good Luck, Babe!, and we are so hyped

Chappell Roan has revealed the inspiration behind her new single, and we are so ready. In a new interview with Rolling Stone, the rising singer-songwriter discussed various topics, from her meteoric rise to fame to coming to terms with her sexuality, as well as the legendary pop stars who have reached out to lend their support. Roan also teased the follow-up to ‘Good Luck, Babe!’, which memorably became her breakout single earlier this year with top 10 positions in the U.S., UK, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland, where it reached number-one. “[The…

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How football shirts help me understand my gender

Whether it’s a popped-up collar, a clean V-neck cut or a boxy boyfriend fit, there’s gender euphoria to be found in football shirts.  WORDS BY ZOYA RAZA-SHEIKH IN COLLABORATION WITH VERSUS HEADER DESIGN BY JACK ROWE Growing up, men’s football was all over the telly. My older brother was a massive Manchester United fan and would watch every game he could, sometimes I’d even watch with him. I loved seeing the players beeline across the pitch, socks pulled up over their calves, sweat-soaked shirts hugging their chests. I would examine…

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“That’s f**king weird”: Chappell Roan calls out “creepy behaviour” from fans

As she continues to dominate charts around the world, Chappell Roan has condemned her fans for their “crazy” behaviour. On Monday (19 August), the singer-songwriter shared two videos on TikTok in which she revealed how she’s been ‘harassed and stalked’ by her supporters. “I need you to answer questions,” she started the first video. “If you saw a random woman on the street, would you yell at her from your car window? Would you harass her in public? Would you go up to a random lady and say, ‘Can I…

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Fans freak out after Connor Franta seemingly confirms Troye Sivan romance

Following years of rumours and detective work from online sleuths, Connor Franta has appeared to confirm that he once dated Troye Sivan. In a recent interview on the web series Obsessed with Brooke Averick, Franta reflected on his love for Chappell Roan, revealing that he first became acquainted with the singer-songwriter in 2014. “My lore with her is that her first ever YouTube video that she uploaded, I found it on YouTube with my boyfriend at the time,” he said. “We found the song, it had like no plays, but her voice…

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Billie Eilish, Victoria Monét, Chappell Roan and more LGBTQ+ artists score VMA nominations

Good news incoming: the nominees for the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards are queer as hell. While a majority of the categories are dominated by Taylor Swift and Post Malone with their number-one collaboration ‘Fortnight’, there’s a lot of rainbow representation here – particularly amongst queer female artists. Following her meteoric rise to fame, Chappell Roan has earned two nominations for Best New Artist and MTV Push Performance of the Year for her rising smash ‘Red Wine Supernova’. It’s worth noting that ‘Good Luck, Babe!’, her breakout pop anthem currently…

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“This is iconic”: Fans react to Chappell Roan meeting Drag Race winner Sasha Colby

POP EMERGENCY: Chappell Roan has finally met Sasha Colby, and fans are buzzing. Since getting her big break in the music sphere, the emerging talent has consistently used her platform to praise and uplift the drag community, especially the Drag Race season 15 winner. In May 2024, the ‘Red Wine Supernova’ singer named Sasha as her favourite drag queen, adding that the beloved performer inspired her iconic “I’m your favourite artist’s favourite artist” Coachella moment. “She famously said, ‘I’m your favourite drag queen’s favourite drag queen.’ Me saying ‘I’m your…

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Chappell Roan says she wants to ‘pump the brakes’ on fame

Chappell Roan has opened up about her meteoric rise to fame. In a recent interview with Drew Afuaolo on the podcast The Comment Section, the ‘Good Luck, Babe!’ singer reflected on the downfalls of her recent (and much-deserved) ascent in the music industry. “People have started to be freaks — like, [they] follow me and know where my parents live, and where my sister works,” she revealed. “All this weird s**t.” Roan told Afuaolo that she once vowed to leave the industry if her followers – again, not all of them –…

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‘The queer female artists who make me feel seen, from Reneé Rapp to Chappell Roan’

Just Like Us ambassador Ione Gildroy reveals how queer female artists made it easier for her to come out as a lesbian. Words by Ione Gildroy Header by Anisa Cleaver I don’t remember the first time I listened to YouTube singer/songwriter Dodie’s song ‘she‘, but what I do remember is the hundreds of times I listened to the song throughout my teenage years. As I’m writing this, I’m listening to ‘she’ for the first time in years. Almost immediately, the familiar chords and voice make me tear up. Thinking about…

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Class of 2024: meet the next generation of queer artists

From Chappell Roan and Angie McMahon to Ray Laurèl and daine, these are our picks of essential artists for next year. WORDS BY ZOYA RAZA-SHEIKH HEADER DESIGN BY YOSEF PHELAN There’s nothing like finding a fave new artist to freak out over. So, we’ve drummed up this mix of music newbies and essential rising acts to get some fresh talent your way. Whether you’re plotting the playlist for your next rager or just looking to soak up a new sound, we’ve got you covered. Here’s our nod to 10 LGBTQIA+…

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