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Jacob Edward will be the first non-binary radio presenter for BBC Radio 1 as part of Christmas takeover

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Jacob Edward will host two shows on December 30 and 31. Over October, the BBC put out a casting call to feature 35 up-and-coming radio DJs and presenters on its stations as part of a Christmas takeover stretching from Boxing Day to New Year’s Eve. Over 1,100 people sent in applications, and one of the lucky applicants was Jacob Edward, a non-binary presenter who has presented on Gaydio, as well as volunteered with the akt. Jacob will become the first non-binary presenter for a show on the station. However, they…

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Former Trump adviser thinks that LGBTQ characters will “destroy” Star Wars

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He seems to have missed the fact the Star Wars universe has already featured LGBTQ characters. Former Tr*mp adviser Sebastian Gorka has freaked out over the possibility of LGBTQ characters featuring in the final Star Wars film, The Rise of Skywalker. Although a romance between Finn and Poe Dameron was ruled out, Star Wars director JJ Abrams hinted that there might be other LGBTQ characters within the film. “In the case of the LGBTQ community, it was important to me that people who got to see this movie feel that…

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Clive Rowe shines in Dick Whittington panto – review

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This year’s Hackney Empire pantomime tells the classic tale of one boy and his cat, written and directed by Susie McKenna. “Get your minds out of the gutter!” bellows Clive Rowe, moments after making a dirty double entendre at the expense of Dick’s name. There’s not as much smut at our protagonist’s expense as we expected, however – while this panto may be full of humour for grown ups, it more leans towards politics than adult jokes. Playing at a theatre located in the heart of one of London’s safest…

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Halsey goes country in the stunning video for Finally // Beautiful Stranger

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Halsey has released the visual for her mesmerising new single Finally // Beautiful Stranger. In the video for the country-pop ballad, the American singer-songwriter performs at a dusty bar, decked out in her finest cowgirl attire. It’s stunning, and a massive departure from the R&B slash pop stylings of Without Me and Graveyard. Oh and because Halsey’s not letting us breathe, she’s released another new track called SUGA’s Interlude, which features SUGA from South Korean boyband BTS. Halsey previously collaborated with BTS on the platinum hit, Boy With Luv. Finally //…

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English rugby referee Craig Maxwell-Keys comes out as gay

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“You cannot ask someone to love you if you don’t love yourself.” Craig Maxwell-Keys has spoken about his sexuality for the first time. In a conversation with Rugby Media, the British rugby referee praised Rainbow Laces, a campaign that aims to raise money for LGBTQ charity Stonewall and to encourage people to share their support for equality in sport. He said the coming out stories of Welsh rugby referee Nigel Owens and Sam Stanley, the first English rugby union player to come out as gay, were a “source of support” and “comfort” for him at…

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Anti-LGBTQ attacks in Berlin have seen a sharp increase in the past year

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Most of the attacks are happening places where homosexuality is “highly visible.” New figures show that Berlin is experiencing a rise in anti-LGBTQ hates crimes. The figure was presented by the city’s police chief, Barbara Slowik, at an event held by the Alliance Against Homophobia. Slowik revealed that in the first nine months of 2019 there had been 261 attacks on LGBTQ people, compared to 184 for the same time period in 2018. Attacks included both physical ones as well as insults and threats. She warned of an “increasing polarization…

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SXMSON refuses to be an LGBTQ artist who “shies away” from their sexuality

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“If I’m going to do this, I’m going to do it my way.” Although SXMSON has been making music for over 10 years, the rising star has only recently launched his bid for superstardom. Over the past year, SXMSON has received critical acclaim for his pop anthems, particularly his latest release Smile – a dark electronic ballad in which the 26-year-old captures “the raw reality that comes with identifying as an LGBTQ+ musician”. His music videos have also received praise for their authenticity and unapologetic queerness; the clip for Memory…

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Watch first trailer for Lena Waithe’s queer coming-of-age series Twenties

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The first trailer for Lena Waithe’s new comedy series Twenties is here. Set to premiere on BET in early 2020, the eight-episode series follows a queer black woman named Hattie (Jonica “JoJo” T. Gibbs) and her friends Marie (Christina Elmore) and Nia (Gabrielle Graham) as they chase their dreams through their twenties. “Twenties has been a project I’ve been dreaming about for as long as I can remember. I think a lot of people were interested, but didn’t see the vision,” said Emmy Award-winner Lena of the show. “I couldn’t be…

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Immersive Wolf of Wall Street an underwhelming experience – review

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The producers of London’s The Great Gatsby immersive experience have brought Jordan Belfort’s story to the heart of The City. We have a fundamental issue with the immersive Wolf of Wall Street experience – we’re just not quite sure who it’s for. Of all the fictional worlds we’d like to inhabit, this one is far from the top of the list. While the combination of testosterone-fuelled bad behaviour and rampant misogyny is probably an accurate depiction of Stratton Oakment’s working environment, it doesn’t make for a particularly pleasant place to…

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22 legendary Drag Race queens will star alongside RuPaul in AJ and the Queen

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RuPaul’s keeping it in the family for AJ and the Queen. Today, it was announced that the Emmy-winner will be joined by 22 legendary Drag Race contestants for the upcoming Netflix series including Valentina, Mayhem Miller, Bianca Del Rio, Eureka O’Hara, Manila Luzon, Vanjie, Jinkx Monsoon and Katya. Deep breath for more sickening star power: Porkchop, Alexis Mateo, Jaymes Mansfield, Chad Michaels, Mariah, Kennedy Davenport, Jade Jolie, Ongina, Latrice Royale, Monique Heart, Ginger Minj, Trinity The Tuck, Jujubee and Pandora Boxx. (Check out the exclusive photos of the queens on…

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