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“Shut up after you’re 30”: John Waters bestows life advice on Search Party’s Charles Rogers

In a decades-long pursuit of his #1 role model, the comedy auteur finally sits down with the Pope of Trash for an introspective profile. Words by Charles Rogers for A Great Gay Book (ABRAMS) Photography by Julian Buchan   Makeup by Ally McGillicuddy Makeup Assistance by Lawrence Mercado Styling by Orchid Satellite Styling Assistance by Sailor Gonzales Hair by Amy Marie Wilson Production design by Megan Mantia Lighting by Taylor Galloway Lighting Assistance by Rob Padillas “I know you don’t have a lot of time. So first . . . I’m going…

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Articles Culture GAY TIMES GT40 Life News Outernet London

GAY TIMES celebrates 40th birthday with exhibition at Outernet London

For the first time ever, GAY TIMES’ 40-year archive of queer media will be exhibited for the general public. In partnership with Outernet London, 40 Years of GAY TIMES: The Exhibition will feature more than 540 covers of GAY TIMES Magazine in a decade-by-decade timeline of the LGBTQ+ brand’s history. It has been created to celebrate GAY TIMES’ 40th anniversary, starting with the first cover featuring the GAY TIMES masthead being produced in May 1984. From GAY TIMES’ coverage of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the 1980s, to pushing back against…

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Articles Chris Colfer Culture Glee Kurt Hummel LGBTQ+ TV News Ryan Murphy Television

Glee star Chris Colfer was told his career would be “ruined” if he came out

Chris Colfer was warned not to come out as gay when he filmed the first season of Glee. The actor played Kurt Hummel on the musical comedy series between 2009 and 2015, for which he earned a Golden Globe Award, as well as nominations for two Primetime Emmys and a Grammy. During a recent appearance on The View, Colfer reflected on his Glee experience and his hesitation over playing an openly gay and effeminate character. “I grew up in a very conservative town where being openly gay was dangerous,” he said. “I remember…

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Articles Baby Reindeer Culture Jessica Gunning LGBTQ+ News LGBTQ+ TV Netflix News Television

‘I’m a big old gay’: Baby Reindeer star Jessica Gunning comes out

Baby Reindeer star Jessica Gunning has publicly come out as a “big old gay”. The British actress discussed her sexuality for the first time on the podcast Reign with Josh Smith, revealing that she initially came out to her friends and family in November 2022. “That was a mega, mega thing for me,” she explained. “I am surrounded by gays. Like, all my friends are gay. So, it wasn’t that I was repressing anything. It was just that I didn’t think that I could be… I still can’t articulate it in the…

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Articles Culture Eve Jojo Siwa LGBTQ Music Mighty Hoopla Mighty Hoopla 2024 Music Nelly Furtado News Photos Slayyyter

Mighty Hoopla 2024: The best photos from this year’s pop extravaganza

With performances from Nelly Furtado, Jessie Ware, Rita Ora, Jojo Siwa and En Vogue, this year marked the most iconic Mighty Hoopla to date. WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS PHOTOS BY LUKE DYSON AND CORINNE CUMMING Mighty Hoopla, the UK’s ultimate pop music extravaganza, welcomed over 60,000 festival-goers for its seventh (and most iconic) year (so far!) of industry icons and queer trailblazers. Returning for another weekend at Brockwell Park, London (1-2 June), the inclusive and diverse spectacle witnessed killer sets from legendary pop acts such as Nelly Furtado, Jessie Ware,…

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Articles Bridgerton Cressida Culture Jessica Madsen LGBTQ+ News Netflix News Pride Month Television

Bridgerton star says she’s ‘in love with a woman’ in Pride Month post

Bridgerton star Jessica Madsen has thanked fans for all their “beautiful messages” after continuing to open up about her identity. The actress, who plays Cressida Cowper in Netflix’s period drama, commemorated the start of Pride Month (1 June) by publicly sharing that she’s “in love with a woman, loud about it and proud about it!” Her Instagram post, which included several slides of Pride-related messages and imagery, as well as a short video of Madsen with rainbow rhinestones on her face, was widely celebrated by fans. Madsen’s Bridgerton co-stars Jonathan Bailey (Anthony Bridgerton),…

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Alice Oseman Articles Culture Heartstopper Joe Locke Kit Connor Netflix News Nick & Charlie Television Web Comic

Heartstopper creator shares exciting update on the sixth and final volume

Alice Oseman has revealed exciting information about the final volume of Heartstopper. Back in April 2023, the Solitaire author announced that the sixth instalment of the popular comic series would be its last. “SOME NEWS! Heartstopper Volume 5 will be released on November 9th 2023, in the UK/Ireland/Australia/New Zealand.. and there will be a Vol 6, the final Heartstopper volume,” they wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter. Over the last year, Oseman has kept relatively quiet about the forthcoming volume – until now. During a Q&A session on their…

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Articles Culture Drag Drag Race Kim Chi LGBTQ+ News LGBTQ+ TV News RuPaul's Drag Race Television

“That’s not what happened”: Drag Race star Kim Chi breaks silence on Eureka drama

The Drag Race beef between Kim Chi and Eureka has taken another turn. On 13 May, the two queens made headlines after Eureka’s Very Delta podcast interview went viral on social media. During her sit-down, the Drag Race alumni discussed a variety of topics, including a “fight” she had with Kim on the Werq the World Tour. After recalling how she lost her bags on tour, Eureka told Delta: “I got into the biggest fight with Kim Chi, I was so pissed at her. I went to her and was like,…

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Articles Culture Drag Drag Race Jinkx Monsoon LGBTQ+ News LGBTQ+ TV Music News RuPaul's Drag Race Sweeney Todd

Drag Race star Jinkx Monsoon wants to put her “stamp” on this iconic musical role

Jinkx Monsoon has revealed her dream musical role in a new interview. Over the last decade, the beloved performer has captivated fans worldwide with her incredible talent. From winning RuPaul’s Drag Race twice—including the franchise’s first-ever winners’ season of All Stars—to becoming the first drag queen to perform in a major Broadway musical, Jinkx hasn’t left a stone unturned.  With her career showing no signs of slowing down, the Seattle-based queen recently opened up to Paper Magazine about her journey, revealing that performing has always been her destiny. “I can’t…

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Articles Culture Hacks HBO LGBTQ+ News LGBTQ+ TV Max News Television

“We won!”: Fans react to Max renewing Hacks for season 4

Max has finally revealed the future of Hacks, and fans are rightfully gagging. Spoilers ahead Back in 2021, TV viewers were first treated to the Max original series, which follows the volatile professional/personal relationship between “Gen Z” writer Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder) and legendary Las Vegas comedian Deborah Vance (Jean Smart). Since its debut, Hacks has garnered critical acclaim and earned numerous awards, including a Primetime Emmy.  On 2 May, fans were finally treated to the dramedy’s third season following an extended hiatus. The nine episodes pick up a year…

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