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SZA, Charli XCX, Ethel Cain and more to perform at Primavera Sound 2024

Omar Apollo, Lana Del Rey, 070 Shake, Kim Petras, FKA Twigs, Troye Sivan and yeule are part of the outstanding festival line-up. Barcelona’s iconic festival has made a return and will run from 29 May to 2 June 2024 at the Parc del Fòrum, Spain. Other notable acts appearing on the bill include Romy, Bikini Kill, Vampire Weekend, The National, PJ Harvey, Mitski, Deftones and more. Fans can buy tickets for the festival from 23 November (11am CET) via registration on the Primavera website which is open now until 22…

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Articles Coyote Ugly Culture Interviews LeAnn Rimes Long Reads Music News Originals

LeAnn Rimes: ‘I always wanted to give the LGBTQIA+ community a voice’

From ‘How Do I Live’ to Coyote Ugly, the country-pop icon reflects on her legendary career (so far) and why she never hesitated to support the LGBTQIA+ community. WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS With iconic singles such as ‘Blue’, ‘How Do I Live’ and ‘Can’t Fight the Moonlight’, LeAnn Rimes’ hybrid country-pop sound helped define the musical landscape of the 90s and 00s. While the Grammy winner always boasted LGBTQIA+ fans in the crowd, she won an army of rainbow followers with the release of the latter track, a Diane Warren-written pop…

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Margot Robbie reacts to rumours she wants to make a film based on Britney Spears’ memoir

Margot Robbie has broken her silence about whether she’s producing a movie based on Britney Spears’ new memoir. On 24 October, the ‘Gimme More’ singer released her highly anticipated book The Woman in Me. Described as “a brave and astonishingly moving story about freedom, fame, motherhood, survival, faith, and hope,” the emotional memoir dives into Spears’ public breakdown and thirteen-year conservatorship, her toxic relationship with NSYNC singer Justin Timberlake, and the gendered double standards of the music industry. Since its release, the 275-page tell-all has received universal acclaim from fans…

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Articles bisexuality Coming Out Journey Culture Divorce Jason Mraz LGBTQ+ News Music News

Jason Mraz says he found a “new acceptance” for his sexuality during his divorce

Jason Mraz opened up about how his divorce helped him accept his queerness.  Since his debut in the early 2000s, the 46-year-old has remained a staple within the music sphere due to his popular songs ‘I’m Yours’ and ‘The Remedy (I Won’t Go).’  In addition to his chart-topping music, Mraz has also made waves for being an open book about his bisexuality. In 2005, he told Genre magazine that he was open to dating a man and even recalled a somewhat romantic relationship he had with a close male friend. Thirteen years later, Mraz…

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The ascension of HAAi

The Aussie producer and DJ talks queer acceptance, her new DJ-Kicks mix and the power of collaboration. WORDS BY ALICE MOREY CREATIVE DIRECTION, PHOTOGRAPHY AND STYLING BY IMOGENE BARRON DESIGN BY ANISA CLEAVER PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANCE BY TOM LOMBARD MAKEUP BY CHANTAL AMARI USING TOM FORD BEAUTY HAIR BY JADAH DALE USING BLEACH LONDON NAILS BY SHOREDITCH NAILS SPECIAL THANKS TO JARRAD CARLIN, ALICE AND GUY PELLY, LEANNE ELLIOT YOUNG, HELEN POVEY, FABIA JONES RUSSEL, VINNY SHEILS AND ELLIE SHAW Three days before the launch of her new mix for DJ-Kicks,…

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P!nk to give away thousands of banned books at Florida tour dates

P!nk is giving away 2,000 banned books during her Florida tour dates this week in protest of censorship laws sweeping through the US. In partnership with PEN America, a literary and free expression advocacy group, she will distribute copies of some of the books that have appeared on the organisation’s Index of Banned Books. “It’s especially hateful to see authorities take aim at books about race and racism and against LGBTQ authors and those of colour,” the ‘Who Knew’ singer said in a statement shared by PEN America. “We have…

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Articles Culture Don't Start Now Dua Lipa Houdini Long Reads Music New Love News Originals

New Love, Don’t Start Now and Houdini: Dua Lipa’s lead singles ranked

Where does ‘Houdini’ place? WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS HEADER BY YOSEF PHELAN DL3! Is! Coming! Following the gargantuan success of Barbie’s dance-pop smasher ‘Dance the Night’, which became Dua Lipa’s fourth British chart-topper and received two Grammy nods – just FYI – the star has finally blessed her fans (the Dua Lipan’s? the Dula Peeps?) with her third era. Due for release in 2024, the album will follow her 2017 self-titled debut and Future Nostalgia (2020), both of which are the most-streamed albums by a female artist on Spotify. One…

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Articles Blonde Coachella Culture Frank Ocean LGBTQ+ Artist LGBTQ+ News Music New Music News

Frank Ocean teases new music with a one-minute preview

Attention Frank Ocean fans! New music may be on the horizon. Over the last few years, fans have eagerly awaited the beloved talent’s return to the music sphere.  While Ocean has released a string of singles over the years – like ‘Dear April’ and ‘Cayendo,’ ‘In My Room’ and ‘DHL’ – he has yet to release a follow-up album to his critically acclaimed 2016 album Blonde.  Fortunately, on 8 November, the ‘Thinking About You’ singer surprised his fans by previewing one of his new songs on his Instagram Story.  In the…

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Articles Blonde Coachella Culture Frank Ocean LGBTQ+ Artist LGBTQ+ News Music New Music News

Frank Ocean teases new music with a one-minute preivew

Attention Frank Ocean fans! New music may be on the horizon. Over the last few years, fans have eagerly awaited the beloved talent’s return to the music sphere.  While Ocean has released a string of singles over the years – like ‘Dear April’ and ‘Cayendo,’ ‘In My Room’ and ‘DHL’ – he has yet to release a follow-up album to his critically acclaimed 2016 album Blonde.  Fortunately, on 8 November, the ‘Thinking About You’ singer surprised his fans by previewing one of his new songs on his Instagram Story.  In the…

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Articles Boygenius Culture Grammy nominations GRAMMY nominations 2024 Miley Cyrus Music News Troye Sivan

GRAMMY Awards 2024: Troye Sivan, Ice Spice and Miley Cyrus score nominations

Attention! The full list of nominations for the 2024 GRAMMY nominees has been announced, with LGBTQIA+ artists represented across a number of categories. Troye Sivan and his summer banger ‘Rush’ scored his first two GRAMMY nominations for Best Pop Dance Recording and Best New Music Video. Ice Spice becomes a first time GRAMMY nominee, with four nominations including Best New Artist, Best Pop Duo / Group performance, Best Rap Song and Best Song Written for Visual Media. Boygenius are also first time nominees with six nominations including Best Alternative Music…

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