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10 harmful myths about bisexual people, and why they’re wrong

On Bisexual Visibility Day, here are some things we need to say. It’s estimated that bisexuals make up the largest part of the LGBTQ community, with the Williams Institute and Human Rights Campaign putting that number at around 50%. Despite this, bisexual people are often erased both from outside and within the LGBTQ community. Often we’re called ‘greedy’ or ‘confused’ or even faced with outlandish claims that we’re more likely to cheat or have an STI. So, on Bisexual Visibility Day, we’d like to confront some of the myths surrounding…

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Drag Race legends reveal if they would return for a UK vs US spin-off season

“Oh, I’m down for anyone that wants to put me on television!” After years of speculation, it was confirmed last December that the cultural phenomenon to find America’s Next Drag Superstar will be opening up its werk room in the United Kingdom to start the royal line of British drag queens. Halleloo! On 3 October, Baga Chipz, Blu Hydrangea, Cheryl Hole, Crystal, Divina De Campo, Gothy Kendoll, Scaredy Kat, Sum Ting Wong, Vinegar Strokes and The Vivienne will be sashaying onto BBC Three to win the title of the UK’s…

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Schitt’s Creek star Dan Levy signs major deal with ABC Studios

“I look forward to the opportunity and privilege to continue to tell inclusive and meaningful stories that shine a positive light out there.” Dan Levy will develop and produce scripted projects as part of a multi-year overall deal at ABC Studios. Jonnie Davis, president of ABC Studios, said in a statement: “Dan Levy has proven himself as one of the most creative people in the TV business. His writing, acting and producing skills will be a tremendous asset to ABC Studios. Davis continued: “We couldn’t be more excited to be in business…

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Cher performed ABBA’s Waterloo and it was the campest thing we’ve ever seen

We’ve got this performance on repeat. Cher has spent decades gifting the world with timeless original songs like If I Could Turn Back Time and Believe, but last year she tried something new when she lent her iconic vocals to a selection of ABBA classics on covers album Dancing Queen. One of the standout tracks was Waterloo, a song which she recently performed live on the America’s Got Talent stage during the popular TV competition’s season 14 finale – showing the contestants how it’s really done. The iconic performer delivered…

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Don Giovanni a compelling, spectacular revival – review

Jack Furness is the revival director of Kasper Holten’s 2014 production at London’s Royal Opera House. This opera tells the story of the titular Don Giovanni, based on the fictional libertine and seducer Don Juan. Over the course of two acts we witness a variety of encounters with women who he deceives then leaves; we then see his former lovers and his formerly-loyal servant conspire to work against him. For this production, Hartmut Haenchen conducts Mozart’s glorious score, with libretto by Lorenzo da Ponte. It’s a visually spectacular and compelling…

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Josh Owens is the first gay man to run to be the Governor of Indiana

Josh Owens is running to be governor in Mike Pence’s home state. Josh Owens has announced that he will be the first openly gay man to run for the position of Governor of Indiana. If elected, then he will become the governor for Mike Pence’s home state. Owens is a former teacher, and is currently the CEO of SupplyKick, which describes itself on its website as a “full-service retail partner for navigating Amazon’s complexity and developing long-term growth strategies that will drive sales.” The main part of Owens’s election campaign…

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NT’s Faith, Hope and Charity a bittersweet portrayal of poverty – review

This new play, written and directed by Alexander Zeldin, has opened at the National Theatre. Faith, Hope and Charity is not an easy watch – it’s a warts-and-all portrayal of the realities of living in the new age of austerity, for those who are on the breadline. Set in a dingy, dilapidated community centre, complete with leaking roof, we are introduced to Hazel (the wonderful Cecilia Noble), who cooks hot meals for anyone who may need them. She is joined by new recruit Mason (Nick Holder), a perky ex-con who…

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Gay man and brother attacked in a “bloodthirsty” homophobic attack in Australia

Joshua, 21, and his younger brother, 16, were attacked in Queensland, Australia. A young man and his brother were subjected to a homophobic attack by a “bloodthirsty” gang in the Westfield Coomera shopping centre. The pair had been visiting family in Queensland when the attack happened. The two men were initially subjected to homophobic abuse on a bus, before the gang targeted them in a shopping centre. The attack lasted a few minutes before security was able to intervene. Both Joshua and his younger brother were taken to hospital immediately…

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Indonesian president postpones votes on bill that would ban sex outside of marriage

The bill would ban gay sex in a country without same-sex marriage. Indonesia’s president, Joko Widodo has postponed a bill that would’ve banned gay sex after pressure from human rights groups and Australia. The bill would ban sex outside of marriage, effectively banning gay sex due to a ban on same-sex marriages. The vote is now scheduled for next month when Indonesia’s new parliament convenes. If the bill is passed, same-sex relations, as well as cohabitation, will be criminalised with a one-year jail sentence. In a televised news conference, Widodo…

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New report finds that a quarter of LGBTQ people are bullied at work

The worldwide report looked at 14 different countries. A new report has found that a quarter of LGBTQ people are bullied at their workplace. The worldwide report looked at 14 different countries, and 24 different industries. The report came from the Kantar Inclusion Index, and asked 18,000 people about their experiences in the workplace. Despite only making up an estimated 9% of the workforce, just under a quarter (24%) of LGBTQ people said they were being bullied at work. A further 36% thought they faced obstacles in the workplace as…

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