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Listen to imbi the girl’s captivating new single Our Room

Today brings us imbi the girl’s new single Our Room, which is the perfect vibe for a lethargic Friday afternoon.  This is the second single to be released this year from the singer, songwriter, rapper and poet. Much like the last single, Our Room is a smooth hip hop/R&B tune and the vocals are still just as captivating as on their previous releases. Their main influences include Amy Winehouse, The Fugees, and Childish Gambino, as they told Oyster magazine. They also spoke to GAY TIMES about their influences saying, “I…

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Lana Del Rey responds to mass shootings on new song Looking For America

Lana is feeding us with two great new tracks. Ahead of the release of her highly-anticipated sixth studio album Norman Fucking Rockwell later this month, Lana has blessed fans with two gorgeous tracks that (as far as we know) won’t even be included on the new album. Looking For America and a cover of Donovan’s 1966 song Season Of The Witch – which has been recorded for Guillermo del Toro’s new film Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark – are both now available on Apple Music and Spotify. Lana…

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Openly gay rugby star Gareth Thomas says he spoke to ‘The Gay Footballer’

“There is vitriol towards him because he has decided that he is not ready for it.” Gareth Thomas has revealed that he made contact with the closeted gay footballer. Last month, an anonymous footballer opened a Twitter account under the name ‘The Gay Footballer’, claiming he was a Championship player under the age of 23 and would be “revealing [his] identity soon”. But the night before he was expected to hold a press conference to announce his identity, he informed his more than 50,000 followers that the plan had changed, and…

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Daniel Radcliffe “flattered” to be compared to Drag Race star Blair St. Clair

Daniel Radcliffe has said he is “flattered” to be compared to Blair St. Clair. In an interview with HeatWorld earlier this week, the beloved Harry Potter star responded to questions from fans on Twitter, including one tweet that had a link to hit reality show RuPaul’s Drag Race. After reading one tweet which said, “Someone tell me why Scarlet Envy looks like the love child of Daniel Radcliffe and Blair St Clair?”, the actor was lost for words but stated that he is “very flattered to look like Blair St…

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RuPaul’s Drag Race star joins the cast of The Greatest Dancer

“Thrilled does not even begin to explain how excited I am.” A legendary RuPaul’s Drag Race star has joined the cast of The Greatest Dancer. Todrick Hall, former judge and recurring choreographer for the series, will sit on the judging panel alongside chart-topping artist Cheryl, Glee star Matthew Morrison and professional ballroom dancer Oti Mabuse. In a statement, Todrick said he was “thrilled” to join the British dance competition. “As a performer who has danced my whole life and been a contestant on a reality competition show, it’s wild to see…

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16 of the best LGBTQ albums that have been released in 2019 so far

Music by LGBTQ artists has never felt so exciting. From the avant-garde pop of Dorian Electra to the funk-driven soul of Steve Lacy, and the tight rhymes of Tyler, The Creator to the synth-pop bops of GIRLI, queer talent are producing some of the most vibrant, vulnerable and victorious music out there. Here for our mid-year report, we round up 16 of the best albums by LGBTQ artists that have been released in 2019 so far. We’re not in the business of ranking because all of the albums listed below…

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Dragula becomes first reality show in the United States to feature drag king

The third season of Dragula hasn’t even aired yet, and it’s making history. This year, the horror-themed drag competition will feature drag king Landon Cider, meaning this will be the first time the art-form has been represented on reality television in the United States. In an interview with The Advocate, Cider said of his groundbreaking casting: “I am a proud cis woman, lesbian and drag king. “AFAB drag performers share the same length of history with queens, fill our communities with incredible artistry, and I am honored to be just…

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Taylor Swift reveals why she didn’t “advocate” for the LGBTQ community sooner

“I didn’t realise until recently that I could advocate for a community that I’m not a part of.” Taylor Swift has explained why she’s been more publicly supportive of LGBTQ rights as of recent. The star covered the latest issue of Vogue and was questioned on the controversy surrounding her latest single You Need to Calm Down, the video of which starred numerous queer icons such as RuPaul, Ellen DeGeneres and Billy Porter. The video ended with the star urging fans to sign her petition for Senate support of the Equality…

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A guide to every celebrity guest judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK

For those who are unaware of our British icons… Earlier this week, the premiere date for the highly-anticipated British spin-off of RuPaul’s Drag Race was confirmed. This October, ten sickening queens (who are yet to be confirmed) will sashay down the runway and compete for the title of Britain’s Next Drag Superstar for eight spectacular episodes on BBC Three. “Oh my goodness, when they see this show, they are going to flip. And I predict that we will be doing this English edition of Drag Race for many years to…

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Strictly Come Dancing 2019 has announced its full line-up – who’s in it?

The usual line-up of TV presenters and soap stars are there… Over the past two weeks, Strictly Come Dancing has been announcing which stars will be featuring in its star-studded line-up for its 2019, and 17th(!), series. The line-up features the usual mix of daytime TV presenters and soap stars, but also has a healthy amount of sportspeople, its first-ever Viscountess, and as we’re sure you’re well aware, the only and only Michelle Visage. Sadly, the series doesn’t feature anyone who is openly LGBTQ, but here’s who we’ll be watching…

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