Alyah Chanelle Scott Articles Culture HBO Max Music News Reneé Rapp The Sex Lives of College Girls

Reneé Rapp reveals which Sex Lives of College Girls co-star inspired her song ‘I Do’

Reneé Rapp has opened up about the love song she wrote for one of her The Sex Lives of College Girls (SLOCG) co-stars.  Back in August 2023, the Mean Girls talent treated music listeners to her highly anticipated debut album, Snow Angel.  Upon its release, the immersive 12-track project received rave reviews from fans and critics – with many praising the album’s queer-inclusive storytelling, Rapp’s stunning vocals and her emotional vulnerability.  In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the beloved talent opened up about the creative process for Snow Angel, and what inspired some…

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Anitta Articles Bisexual Icon bisexuality Culture LGBTQ+ Music Artist LGBTQ+ News Music News

Anitta claps back at online trolls who call her a “fake bisexual”

Pop star and LGBTQIA+ icon Anitta has effortlessly shut down the critics questioning her bisexuality. Since bursting onto the scene in 2013, the talented singer-songwriter has captivated music audiences around the world – becoming the first Brazilian and Latin American artist to reach number-one on Spotify’s global chart with a solo song, as well as the first Brazilian to win an MTV VMA and American Music Award. Alongside her incredible feats, Anitta has been lauded by LGBTQIA+ fans for being an open book about her sexuality since coming out as…

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Articles Culture Films LGBTQ+ Icon LGBTQ+ Musical LGBTQ+ News Meryl Streep Music News Television The Devil Wears Prada Ugly Betty Vanessa Williams

The Devil Wears Prada Musical: Vanessa Williams teases her version of Miranda Priestly

Vanessa Williams has shared new details about her highly anticipated debut in The Devil Wears Prada musical.  In February, it was announced that the Desperate Housewives star would be stepping into the iconic stilettos of Miranda Priestly in the West End adaptation of Lauren Weisberger’s best-selling 2003 novel. Oscar-winner Meryl Streep famously portrayed the character in the popular 2006 film – which the musical will also take inspiration from.  “Bringing Miranda Priestly to life in the West End is an absolute dream come true. Gird your loins, folks,” she told Variety at the time. Williams’ casting was…

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Articles Culture Music Musical Theatre News Olivier Awards Originals Theatre

Olivier-winning musical Standing at the Sky’s Edge makes triumphant West End debut – review

We’re already big fans of Standing at the Sky’s Edge – we caught the previous run at the National Theatre just over a year ago and awarded it a perfect score, describing it as “bold, beautiful and brilliant”. It went on to win last year’s Olivier Award for Best New Musical – deservedly so – and this week it has made its West End debut. With songs penned by former Pulp guitarist Richard Hawley and a hilariously witty booked written by Chris Bush, we’re pleased to report that this transfer…

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Adventure Time Amplify Articles Culture Dirty Hit Lava La Rue LGBTQ+ Community LGBTQIA+ artist Long Read Music News Originals Rina Sawayama Twilight

Final Fantasy: Lava La Rue is levelling up their lore

The West London artist on the game-changing plans behind their debut album, how they fell in love with Twilight’s emo vampire universe and why signing to Dirty Hit marks a new era. WORDS BY ZOYA RAZA-SHEIKH HEADER DESIGN BY YOSEF PHELAN PHOTOGRAPHY BY CLARYN CHONG STYLING BY AMY HOLDEN-BROWN MAKE UP BY MAYA MAN It’s a drizzly afternoon in Ladbroke Grove but that hasn’t stopped Lava La Rue – born Ava Laurel – from showing up in full stereo. We’re taking shelter in the headquarters of their new indie label,…

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Articles Culture Foot Fetish LGBTQ Music LGBTQ+ Artist LGBTQ+ News Music News Ricky Martin

“He’s so real”: Fans react to Ricky Martin’s foot fetish comments

Pop star Ricky Martin has opened up about his foot fetish, and fans have a lot of feelings about his admission.   Since hitting the scene in the late 90s with his hit record ‘Livin’ la Vida Loca,’ the beloved talent has won the hearts of millions of music fans worldwide.  In addition to his hit singles and record-breaking albums, Martin has received praise for being an open book about his sexuality, since he came out as gay in 2010. “I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual…

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Articles Culture Music Musical Theatre News Originals Theatre

New musical Hadestown is full of great songs and incredible performances – review

For those who’ve not heard of Hadestown before, it’s been around in some form or another for the best part of 20 years. Songwriter Anaïs Mitchell starting working on these ideas in the mid-2000s in Vermont, before taking the songs to the studio to record 2010’s lo-fi folk album Hadestown. Following a series of further workshops and small-scale productions off-Broadway during the 2010s, a fully-fledged musical landed at the National Theatre right here in London for a short stint at the end of 2018. It was then re-imagined for Broadway…

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Articles Charli XCX Culture Music News SOPHIE

“I was in awe of her”: Charli XCX’s new song will explore her relationship with SOPHIE

Charli XCX has revealed that her sixth album will feature a song that explores her relationship with SOPHIE, who she revered as an “unbelievably magic person.” ​“There was a lot of distance between us because I was in awe of her and wanted to impress her,” the ‘Speed Drive’ singer told The Face. ​“She believed in me in ways that I didn’t believe [in] myself. But I felt like I would never be interesting enough to operate in her world outside of the studio, which was the safe space where…

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Articles Culture Music News The Devil Wears Prada Ugly Betty Vanessa Williams

Wilhelmina Slater to Miranda Priestly: Vanessa Williams cast in The Devil Wears Prada musical

Ugly Betty star Vanessa Williams has been cast as the iconic Miranda Priestly in Elton John’s musical adaptation of The Devil Wears Prada. The actress will mark her return to the West End as the formidable editor-in-chief, who was memorably brought to life by Meryl Streep in the 2006 film adaptation of Lauren Weisberger’s best-selling 2003 novel. Williams will commence the role at the Theatre Royal in Plymouth from 6 July to 17 August for an exclusive preview period. The show will then open in London’s Dominion Theatre from 24…

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Articles Culture Fox Glee Jenna Ushkowitz Kevin McHale Matthew Morrison Music News Ryan Murphy Television

This Glee star almost left Ryan Murphy’s hit musical series during season 5

The fifth season of Glee almost featured a very different cast lineup. In 2009, TV enthusiasts were introduced to the popular teen musical dramedy, created by Nip/Tuck creator Ryan Murphy. Taking place at the fictitious William McKinley High School, the series focused on the school’s glee club, New Directions, as they navigated issues such as sexuality, race, gender identity, mental health, pregnancy and school violence. The show also propelled the careers of Lea Michele, Chris Colfer, Corey Monteith, Naya Rivera, Amber Riley, Heather Morris, Kevin McHale, Jenna Ushkowitz, Diana Agron…

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