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The many faces of ballroom in Beyoncé’s Renaissance

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The record-breaking premiere of Queen B’s concert film highlights the beating heart of queer and trans communities. WORDS BY MIKELLE STREET HEADER DESIGN BY ANISA CLEAVER It’s Beyonce’s world and we are all just living in it. At least that’s what it feels like when you watch Renaissance: a Film By Beyonce — don’t worry, no major spoilers here, although it’s a concert film so there’s only so much one can spoil. Written, created, and directed by Beyonce herself, the film shows the tour in all of its high-definition and…

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Holly Humberstone shares new single Into Your Room featuring MUNA

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British artist Holly Humberstone has teamed up with the American pop trio for the remixed release of her track ‘Into Your Room’. Humberstone has shared a MUNAfied version of her hit single, ‘Into Your Room’, which appears on her debut album, Paint My Bedroom Black. The singer-songwriter’s album represents her coming of age and her growth as a UK artist. Speaking on the collaboration, Humberstone said: “I’m obsessed with MUNA and have been wanting to work with them for ages, I’m so thankful that I finally get to have them…

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Billie Eilish breaks silence after coming out: “I didn’t realise people didn’t know”

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Pop superstar Billie Eilish has opened up about her recent coming out announcement. Back in November, the ‘What Was I Made For?’ singer made headlines for her in-depth interview in Variety’s Power of Women issue. In the expansive piece, Eilish opened up about her struggles relating to other women. “I’ve never really felt like I could relate to girls very well. I love them so much. I love them as people. I’m attracted to them as people. I’m attracted to them for real,” she said.  “I have deep connections with…

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The camp and chaotic Girls Aloud interview you’ve been waiting for

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The unfiltered pop icons we saw in Off the Record are back… As tickets for their tour go on sale, we chat with Cheryl, Kimberley Walsh, Nadine Coyle and Nicola Roberts about their return, campest career moments and their memories of Sarah Harding. WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS SPECIAL THANKS TO SIMON JONES ‘Deceased, bodies hanging out of bins and Soho is no more,’ is how Nicola Roberts’ best friend (quite accurately) described the limp-wrist population’s reaction to the return of Girls Aloud. On 22 November, the pop giants announced a 2024…

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Dream Nails are flipping the script of what punk looks like

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The DIY band’s lead singer Ishmael Kirby discusses Dream Nail’s full-throttle political punk album Doom Loop and swapping cabaret gigs for playing concerts.   WORDS BY ZOYA RAZA-SHEIKH Dream Nails are making music exactly the way they want to. It’s loud, raw and ready to pick a fight. First founded in 2015, the London-based band looked (and sounded) quite different. Known for their witchy punk attitude, the group released their debut EP DIY in 2016 and snagged a slot on Glastonbury’s first women-only stage, Sisterhood. Soon after, the band’s self-titled album…

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False Idols: Sugababes, Shygirl, Jodie Harsh and more to perform at DRUMSHEDS London

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You’re invited to London’s new cultural space DRUMSHEDS to find freedom on the dancefloor at False Idols, a new party curated by Broadwick Live. A movement with a rebellious manifesto, False Idols is a party taking place in London’s new cultural space DRUMSHEDS – the club inside the former Tottenham IKEA – bringing together a line-up of artists this December. Debuting on 2 December, music lovers are invited to experience a “journey of musical and spiritual undiscovery” with artists Shygirl, Job Jobse, Saoirse, Jamz Supernova, Josh Caffé, Jodie Harsh, Paranoid London…

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Simone Casarotti shares debut single Magic Boy

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Alt-pop newcomer Simone Casarotti has released his new self-produced track, ‘Magic Boy’, via AWAL. Casarotti is making the queer songs he wished he listened to while growing up, with a unique Italian flare. ‘Magic Boy’ is about falling in love with a boy in the calm of everyday life, through Simone’s intimate and honest point of view. Speaking on the song’s “ode to queer intimacy and love”, Casarotti says: “I wrote this song to celebrate queer love and what an amazing and lucky thing it is to find a supportive…

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“It’s about time”: Fans react to Girls Aloud’s reunion tour

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Dreams may glitter, but they also come true. Girls Aloud are back and have announced a new arena tour for May and June 2024 (screaming and crying simultaneously). Much speculation has swirled around the reunion and last night the rumours were confirmed after a four day tantalising tease across social media. In an exclusive with British Vogue the most successful girl band of the noughties are reuniting, with Cheryl, Kimberley Walsh, Nadine Coyle and Nicola Roberts revealing “it’s gonna be the nostalgia of your life.” The girl band were formed…

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The Witches is a fantastic and surprisingly funny musical adaptation of Roald Dahl classic – review

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Adapting a story as well-known as The Witches was always going to be a gamble – beloved by those of us raised on a diet of Roald Dahl stories (which is probably a sizeable proportion of the UK population, and countless more around the world), it’s one of those stories many will have a lifelong attachment to. It’s also arriving on one of the most prominent stages, just in time for Christmas, with an impressive array of talent in the cast and creative team. Can this new musical adaptation (book…

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Premiere: Drag Race UK star Tia Kofi brings the festive queer with Lonely This Christmas

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Tia Kofi has released a stunning acoustic cover of Mud’s chart-topping holiday classic ‘Lonely This Christmas’. Boasting a simple piano, guitar and strings, the Drag Race UK alum’s vocals and harmonies soar in a much-needed modern (and queerified) version of the Christmas staple. “Christmas should be a time for people to feel supported and love, but sadly that isn’t the case for everybody,” Tia tells GAY TIMES. “This song has always made me think deeply about others and how fortunate I am to have my family around me. It’s good to…

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