Articles Community Editor's Picks News

Three teens plead guilty to homophobic attack on London bus

Charges against a fourth teen were dropped. Three teens have plead guilty, and one has been sentenced, for a homophobic attack on a couple, Melania Geymonat and Christine Hannigan, on a London bus back in May. The teens had targeted the couple with sexual gestures before assaulting them. The four teens charged with the attack, who cannot be named for legal reasons, initially denied the charges, and were facing a two-day trial. However, on the day of the trial, before proceedings started, three teens, one aged 15, one aged 16…

Read More
Articles Community Editor's Picks News

Polish minister defends lecturer who taught that homosexuality was “incompatible with nature”

The lecturer was fired for his lecture. The Polish Higher Education and Science Minister, Jarosław Gowin, has criticised a Polish university after it fired one of its lecturers who gave a class teaching that homosexuality was “incompatible with nature.” In the lecture, titled Homosexuality and Health, the lecturer, who has not been named, told students that homosexuality was the cause of a myriad of health issues including AIDS, depression and higher levels of smoking. Notes from Poland reports that the lecturer told students: “Only men and women fit together, physically…

Read More
Articles Culture Editor's Picks Movies News Originals Videos

25 of the best LGBTQ films you can watch right now on Netflix

You’re welcome! LGBTQ movies were once a rarity in the entertainment industry. Over time, they’ve become more accessible than ever – you can even find a whole section dedicated to them on Netflix. We’ve rounded up 25 of the best LGBTQ films that you can watch right now on UK Netflix, from the coming-of-age drama of Alex Strangelove, to the 1990 documentary Paris Is Burning, and the biographical drama I Am Michael. We’ll be updating this list over time, so if you have any suggestions that you think are worthy of…

Read More
Articles Culture Editor's Picks Music News

Charli XCX calls out sexism in the music industry

“Women in this industry are constantly questioned on their validity.” Charli XCX has called out the music industry for sexism. In a series of tweets, the British singer-songwriter and saviour of pop said that despite her success and critical acclaim, she’s still not taken seriously and is continuously “doubted” in the industry because she’s a woman. “i am an artist, a songwriter who’s co written multiple “hits” for myself/other artists, a video director, exec producer of a netflix show, a&r, i run a label, co manage 2 artists,” she wrote.…

Read More
Articles Community Editor's Picks News

James Charles says accusations against him ‘implied that gay men are all predatory’

James Charles has spoken about his feud with Tati Westbrook. Back in May this year, the two YouTube stars were the only thing the internet could talk about after Tati uploaded a 43-minute video accusing James of betraying her and using his fame and status to manipulate straight men. “You are using your fame, your power, your money to play with people’s emotions,” she said at the time. “You’re threatening to ruin them. You’re threatening to embarrass them, and you’re doing that to have them behave sexually in your favour,…

Read More
Articles Culture Editor's Picks News

Listen to Kacey Musgraves and Troye Sivan’s magical Christmas song Glittery

It’s the collaboration we deserve. Every winter, pop’s biggest stars attempt to slide into our Christmas playlists with festive covers and originals, and we’ve already decided that Kacey Musgraves and Troye Sivan’s new single Glittery is our favourite of 2019. “You make me feel so glittery, you light me up like starlight on a Christmas tree, every single kiss is like a gift to me, and I love the way you decorate my heart,” the icons sing on the sugary sweet track, which is destined to become a Christmas classic.…

Read More
Articles Culture Editor's Picks News

Disney fans have decided this Frozen 2 song is a queer coming out anthem

“Show Yourself is literally the most powerful gay anthem ever created.” Six years after the first animated feature won over audiences and broke box office records around the world, Frozen 2 has arrived in cinemas. It may not have given Elsa a girlfriend, but it has given fans a queer ‘coming out’ anthem. While the jubilant Into The Unknown is getting most of the attention, queer fans have zoned in on Show Yourself, with many dubbing it a sequel to Let It Go – the iconic song from the first…

Read More
Articles Culture Editor's Picks News

Cyndi Lauper to receive honour from United Nations for LGBTQ rights advocacy

Cyndi Lauper will be honoured with the first ever High Note Global Award from the United Nations. Lauper is receiving the award due to her lifelong advocacy for equal rights for the queer community, and for her achievements with True Colors United, a non-profit organisation founded in 2008 to prevent homelessness among LGBTQ youth. According to Variety, the award will be presented by fellow LGBTQ ally and social activist, Kesha, at Lauper’s annual Home for the Holidays benefit concert, which will take place on U.N. Human Rights Day in Los…

Read More
Articles Community Editor's Picks News

One in four UK adults ‘would not feel proud to have an LGBTQ child’

Many parents in the UK would still take issue with having an LGBTQ child. New research from LGBTQ homelessness charity akt (formerly Albert Kennedy Trust) and YouGov has found that over one quarter (26%) of UK adults disagreed that they would feel ‘proud’ to have an LGBTQ child. It also found that more than one in ten (11%) would feel uncomfortable living at home with their child aged under 18 if they came out as LGBTQ, and 14% would not want their child to bring home a same-sex partner. Elsewhere…

Read More
Articles Culture Editor's Picks Music News

Gwen Stefani reunites with Eve for Love. Angel. Music. Baby medley

It’s 2019 and Gwen and Eve are still blowin’ our minds. Gwen Stefani reunited with Eve for the first time in years on last night’s episode of The Voice US. To commemorate the 15th anniversary of her debut album Love. Angel. Music. Baby, Gwen performed a medley of the album’s iconic singles such as What You Waiting For, Hollaback Girl and Rich Girl – the latter of which featured Eve. (We’re mad Gwen didn’t perform Cool aka her magnum opus but we’ll let it slide because the performance was brill.)…

Read More
FREE SHIPPING Worldwide On All Orders! #QUEERKSRead our Shipping & Delivery FAQs for details.
+ +