Alina Khan brings Pakistan’s trans legacy to the big screen
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We’re here, we’re queer: Here’s what Gen Z really think about the term ‘queer’
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Read MoreMaddie Zahm shares queer break up new single Step On Me
If you’re a fan of Ethel Cain or Phoebe Bridgers, Maddie Zahm is one for you. Needled with intricate lyrics, Zahm brilliantly captures the nuances of the queer female experience across her sound. In her new track, Step On Me, the musician explores her experiences with her first-ever queer break-up. The release of Zahm’s single follows her highly praised debut EP, You Might Not Like Her. Reflecting on the song, the singer shared: “I look back fondly at the time we were together. It’s unfortunate to leave a situation and…
Read MoreTodrick Hall addresses The Real Friends of WeHo backlash in a letter to the LGBTQ+ community
Todrick Hall has addressed The Real Friends of WeHo backlash in a letter to the LGBTQ+ community. On 20 January, the controversial reality show made its debut on the music-based network. Taking inspiration from the hit Real Housewives franchise, the series follows the lives of six gay men in West Hollywood: Canada’s Drag Race judge Brad Goreski, singer Todrick Hall, actor Curtis Hamilton, television host Jaymes Vaughan and influencer Joey Zauzig. However before its divisive premiere, the show received backlash from LGBTQ+ viewers after the new season of RuPaul’s Drag Race was…
Read MoreParamore’s Hayley Williams celebrates the LGBTQ+ community in heartwarming essay
Paramore singer Hayley Williams has championed the LGBTQ+ community and POCs in a heartwarming social media post. On 23 October, the Petals of Armor singer took to the band’s Instagram to reflect on their incredible journey and impact in the music scene. “To grow up in this scene was not a simple thing. To be celebrating it (and to be celebrated by it) is not a simple thing. Nothin about this life – for you, me, or anyone – is simple,” Williams wrote ahead of the band’s When We Were Young…
Read MoreLove & Hip Hop star Ray J says straight men need to show more support to the LGBTQ+ community
Singer and reality TV star Ray J called on straight men to support the LGBTQ+ community in a new statement. Taking to his Instagram on 6 June, the Love & Hip Hop star uploaded a 12-minute video message to celebrate Pride Month. “I’m on my way to work, and I just decided to come on live and give all my gay people, my gay brothers, my gay sisters give them all they flowers,” he said. The One Wish singer then said he has “nothing but love” for the community before…
Read MoreFLETCHER proves herself as a pop provocateur in the making – review
FLETCHER, aka Cari Fletcher, has made her name through anthemic songs that crystalise the sapphic experience. Whether it’s heartbreak, healing or hope, FLETCHER has a track that you can belt your heart out to. The American singer-songwriter broke out with her hit single Undrunk, which catapulted the fast-rising artist into mainstream attention. Since then, FLETCHER has emerged as a community-binding artist armed with enough on-stage charisma and queer hits to draw in big crowds. On 15 May, FLETCHER returned to London with a sold-out final show at the O2 Forum,…
Read MoreBaby Queen joined by Netflix’s Heartstopper cast on stage at London show
Singer-songwriter Baby Queen brought the cast of Heartstopper onstage during her performance of Colours of You. Now, you know we’re big fans of the cast of Heartstopper. In fact, the gang are the latest faces to grace our latest GAY TIMES digital issue. Rising stars Joe Locke, Kit Connor, Corinna Brown and Kizzy Edgell are the young stars appearing in Netflix’s romantic coming-of-age series Heartstopper, which is based on Alice Oseman’s webcomic and graphic novel of the same name. As the show navigates the highs and lows of confronting your…
Read MoreLGBTQ+ Muslims on finding queer joy: “It’s important to show future generations”
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Read MoreBaby Queen: “I don’t want to be put in a f**king stupid little box”
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