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K-pop star Holland reveals he has a boyfriend: “I wanna marry him”

Go Tae-seob, who goes by the stage name Holland, announced he has a romantic partner following a fan question during an online live stream. Holland is a K-pop star commonly branded as the ‘first gay K-pop idol’. The singer-songwriter gained international acclaim for his popular debut single Neverland. The music video for the song featured a same-sex kiss which gained it a 19+ rating in South Korea. However, fans and listeners showcased support for the artist’s new music and it racked up over 14 million hits on YouTube. For many,…

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Articles Culture Jade Thirlwall LGBTQ+ ally Little Mix Music Music news News RCA Records Solo artist

Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall signs her first solo record deal

Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall has officially started her solo career with a brand new record deal. Back in December 2021, fans of the popular girl band were devasted after the trio announced their hiatus. “We wanted to let you all know that after the Confetti tour in April/May next year we are going to be taking a break from Little Mix,” the group said. The Sweet Melody singers also reassured fans that they weren’t “splitting up” but were taking time to “recharge and work on some other projects.” “We…

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Articles Culture LGBTQ+ New Music LGBTQ+ News Music news News Softcult

Softcult release new indie-rock single Perfect Blue

Ahead of the release of their highly-anticipated EP, Year Of The Snake, the Canadian duo is back with new music. Softcult has carved a name out for themselves as a band to watch. In their latest creative venture, the pair have written a track recognising the value of being authentic to yourself. Explaining the purpose of the track, lead singer Mercedes Arn-Horne broke down the meaning behind the single. “We wrote Perfect Blue about a time in our lives when we felt like nothing was in our control. In our…

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Adele’s new album sparks change in Spotify’s user interface

Pop icon Adele and her brand new critically acclaimed album 30 has influenced a massive change on Spotify. On Friday (19 November), the pop powerhouse released her highly anticipated fourth studio album 30. Since its release, the record has been praised by music critics and fans as her most emotive and heartwrenching project yet. Shortly after the release of 30, the streaming service removed its default shuffle play button at the request of Adele. Taking to Twitter, the 33-year-old gave further insight into her request and the importance of an…

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Articles Britney Spears Christina Aguilera conservatorship Culture Lady Gaga Music Music news News

Britney Spears calls out Christina Aguilera for not commenting on conservatorship

Britney Spears called out Christina Aguilera for not speaking on her conservatorship in a social media post. On Thursday (18 November), pop star Christina Aguilera attended and performed at the Latin Grammy Awards. During one of her interviews on the red carpet, the Fighter singer was asked if she spoke to Spears after she was released from her controversial conservatorship. In response to the question Aguilera’s publicist told the interviewer: “No, we’re not doing that today. I’m sorry.” The Genie In a Bottle artist added: “I can’t, but I’m happy…

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Articles Cancer Culture Emily Harding Girls Aloud Music Music news News

Girls Aloud superstar Sarah Harding passes away, age 39

Girls Aloud superstar Sarah Harding has passed away after her year-long battle with breast cancer. Harding’s mother Marie, revealed the news on the 39-year-old’s Instagram account on Sunday (5 September). “It’s with deep heartbreak that today I’m sharing the news that my beautiful daughter Sarah has sadly passed away. Many of you will know of Sarah’s battle with cancer and that she fought so strongly from her diagnosis until her last day,” she wrote. “She slipped away peacefully this morning. I’d like to thank everyone for their kind support over…

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ABBA announces their return to music after a 39-year-hiatus

Get ready dancing queens! Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, Agnetha Fältskog and Anni-Frid Lyngstad of ABBA are set to make their grand return after a 39-year hiatus. The legendary pop group first gave hints of their comeback on Thursday (26 August) when they rebranded their social media channels to ABBA Voyage. According to a report from The Sun, the Swedish foursome are set to make their official comeback on 2 September with a batch of new songs. “Abba are finally making their comeback and plan to release their first new music…

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Articles Culture DaBaby Lil Nas X Music Music news News Rapper

Lil Nas X surpasses DaBaby to become Spotify’s most listened to male rapper

Remember kids, homophobia gets you nowhere and Lil Nas X is now our designated KING. Off the back of his raving homophobic rant, DaBaby has seen his career prospects plummet. So much so that he’s now been knocked off the top spot of Spotify’s most listened to male rapper category, only to be replaced by our queer leader, Lil Nas X. The rapper, who has been embroiled in several controversies throughout his career, was condemned by social media and industry alum for his uneducated comments about the LGBTQ+ community during…

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Articles Batman Culture DC Comics LGBTQ+ Characters LGBTQ+ News Music news News

Robin has come out as bisexual in new Batman DC comic

Batman’s infamous sidekick Tim Drake, aka Robin, has come out as bisexual in DC’s latest issue of Batman: Urban Legends. Robin has been a long-standing fixture in the DC universe and the character has faced multiple iterations since his comic debut almost 80 years ago. The latest issue of Batman: Urban Legends #6, written by Meghan Fitzmartin, illustrated Belén Ortega and supported by colourist Alejandro Sánchez, offers an exciting twist on a fan-favourite character. The new comic picked up where it left off with Drake rescuing an old friend, Bernard,…

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