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Bodies of two murdered trans women found in burnt out car in Puerto Rico

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Their murders are believed to be the seventh and eighth murders of trans or gender non-conforming people in the United States this year. The bodies of two trans women, Layla Pelaez Sánchez, 21, and Serena Angelique Velázquez Ramos, 32, have been discovered in a burnt-out car in the coastal town of Humacoa, in Puerto Rico. The car was discovered on Wednesday (22 April). In a statement, Tori Cooper, the Director of Community Engagement for the Transgender Justice Initiative for the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), said: “HRC is mourning alongside the…

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The first same-sex couples have successfully adopted children in Finland

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A male and a female same-sex couple have successfully adopted children in Finland. When Finland passed same-sex marriage, it also passed laws allowing same-sex couples to adopt children. However, as the process can take several years, it has taken until now from 2017 for the first same-sex couples to adopt children. In a statement, the Sateenkaariperheet, which is part of the Rainbow Families Association, confirmed that the adoption processes had been successful, and the courts had accepted the families. “The first male couple to adopt a child wants to remain…

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Queer as Folk cast to reunite to support LGBTQ community centres

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A livestream will be raising money for CenterLink. The US cast of Queer as Folk are set to reunite to help raise money for CenterLink, a charity which provides services to LGBTQ people left vulnerable to coronavirus, such as the elderly, homeless and people with underlying health conditions. The charity is turning to philanthropic events like this as current stay-at-home regulations across the world has led to the cancellation of many fundraisers and Pride events which usually raise money for it. The Hollywood Reporter reports that the event will be…

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Shangela, Bob and Eureka’s new HBO series receives overwhelming praise from Drag Race fans

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We’re Here has proven to be a massive hit with viewers. The sickening new HBO series follows legendary RuPaul’s Drag Race stars Shangela, Bob the Drag Queen and Eureka O’Hara as they travel across the United States and empower local communities. Think Queer Eye meets Priscilla. Each episode, the queens will take local residents under their wig and tackle issues such as homophobia, transphobia, racism and self-love – and of course, there’s splits, kicks, flips and lots of other sickening tricks. You name it. After weeks of anticipation, the first episode…

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School is out. Many young people are not – the impact of lockdown on LGBTQ youth

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Following the announcement of the UK lockdown in March, we have all had no choice but to quickly adapt to a different way of living in order to ensure the safety of ourselves and others. Our daily routines have been completely altered, many of our plans postponed or cancelled, and we have been unable to meet relatives and friends who we may ordinarily have seen on a regular basis. It has been tough for everyone. Unfortunately, the situation is especially difficult for the younger members of our community who are…

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Emily Burns just can’t stop releasing brilliant songs – listen to her new single Press Pause

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One of the best new trends in music is the ability for artists to consistently release new material easily and regularly. It’s a strategy rising singer-songwriter Emily Burns has deployed with massive success – no less because every single song has simply been fucking great. Following a more rocked-up feel of her recent track Terrified a few weeks back, Emily has now released new track Press Pause for fans. “I wrote Press Pause as a kind of personal protest against the constant trail of overwhelming information that I see in…

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We asked Michelle Visage everything a Drag Race superfan wants to know

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Michelle Visage spills the T on, well… everything. 2020 is really the year of Michelle Visage, huh? As well as continuing to serve critiques on the RuPaul’s Drag Race panel with her signature bold lip, the Seduction songstress is branching out with not one, but two spin-off series for the BBC. Get Off Your Ass will combine Michelle’s New Jersey sass, warmth, wit and wisdom as she dishes out advice to those who need to embrace their “warrior mentality”, while How’s Your Head, Hun? aims to lift our spirits during…

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Philip Normal pledges support for LGBTQ rights as UK’s first openly HIV-positive mayor

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Philip Normal has been elected Mayor of Lambeth. Bedfordshire-born Normal has represented Lambeth’s Oval ward since the May 2018 local government elections, and is also an artist with a popular shop in Brixton Village Market, selling clothing inspired by pop culture like Drag Race and the Spice Girls. He was sworn in during the council’s Annual General Meeting via webcam while sitting in his living room on Wednesday (22 April) evening, due to restrictions put in place during the coronavirus pandemic. Normal is believed to be the UK’s first openly…

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A tribute to Terrence Slimm and the LGBTQ elders who came before us

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Terrence Slimm passed away at home on Thursday 9 April at about 6.30pm. You won’t have heard of him. He wasn’t rich or famous. But he was a proud gay man, and part of our community. He was born in the East End and grew up in an orphanage. He leaves behind a few friends who remember him with deep affection; Barbie, Gina, Eileen, and me. Terry had a hard life. But he made the most of what he had. When he spoke of his childhood, he didn’t tell me…

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Premiere: Rigel Gemini drops I Can’t music video featuring Alyssa Edwards and Gia Gunn

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“Steppin’ out with my squad, I’m that bitch, I’m the boss!” Atlanta-based queer artist Rigel Gemini has released his first single I Can’t, and it’s a fierce bop that’ll have you death dropping, tongue popping and screaming “Yas gawd!” from start to finish. The sickening track serves retro throwback vibes and and takes inspiration from house music, new disco and some of Rigel’s biggest icons including RuPaul, Todrick and The Scissor Sisters. It deserves a place on any LGBTQ party playlist. “I knew from the start that I wanted to…

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