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The Doctor meets Elphaba: Ncuti Gatwa joins Cynthia Erivo in musical film Bad Fairies

Ncuti Gatwa has joined forces with Cynthia Erivo for the upcoming animated musical, Bad Fairies. The fantastical adventure film, due for release in summer 2027, will follow a “delightfully subversive gang of fairies as they shake up their magical world”. According to Deadline, details are currently scarce on Gatwa’s role. Erivo’s character, Jayne Staplegun, however, is described as a “trailblazing fairy whose defiant streak sparks a rebellion”. Bad Fairies is written by Deborah Frances-White and directed by Megan Nicole Dong with co-director Oliver Staphylas. Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, the…

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2026 Grammys: Lady Gaga, Chappell Roan, Doechii and Billie Eilish score major nominations

WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO Lady Gaga, Chappell Roan, Doechii, and Bad Bunny are among the LGBTQIA+ artists and allies who have scored major Grammy nominations. Taking place on 1 February at the Crypto.com Arena in LA, the ceremony will celebrate the creative work of some of the music industry’s biggest artists, albums, producers and songwriters. Pop icon Lady Gaga earned the second most nominations of the night, with seven nods. To the surprise of no one, she will once again compete for the coveted Album of the Year, where her…

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Peach PRC ushers in her new and daring era with empowering, camp single ‘Miss Erotica’

WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO Peach PRC has returned with her empowering and electrifying new single, ‘Miss Erotica.’ Co-written in Los Angeles, California, with songwriters Ryan Linvill and Maya Kurchner, the track features an intoxicating electro-pop production filled with heart-pumping beats and infectious melodies. In addition to being a certified banger, ‘Miss Erotica’ is a heartfelt love letter to the strip club and the showgirls who had a significant impact on Peach in her early adulthood. In a statement, the 28-year-old Australian talent gave further insight into the song’s meaning. “I…

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Dates announced for new Pride musical, based on award-winning film, in Cardiff and London

We’re big fans of the 2014 film Pride, which picked up the Queer Palm award at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival. The inspiring true story, set during the 1984 miners’ strike, sees a small group of gay men and lesbians lend their support to miners in a small village in south Wales. The film is being adapted to a new stage music, which will be brought to life on the National Theatre’s Dorfman stage from 11 June to 12 September 2026, following preview performances at Sherman Theatre in Cardiff from…

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How coming out inspired Khalid’s most liberated album yet

With his fourth studio album After the Sun Goes Down, Khalid has never felt so liberated. It’s been less than a year since the Grammy nominee publicly came out as gay — a moment that followed an ex outing him on social media — and now, he’s approaching his artistry with a newfound sense of confidence. Describing his previous album Sincere as an “acceptance of myself, acceptance of my sexuality, acceptance of my place in the world,” Khalid says the follow-up represents pure “freedom.” “I feel like [After the Sun…

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Leigh-Anne announces debut solo album My Ego Told Me To and new tour

Leigh-Anne has shared exciting new details about her upcoming album and tour. On 16 October, the talented singer-songwriter — who memorably rose to superstardom as a member of the record-breaking girl group Little Mix — finally announced the release date for her highly anticipated debut solo album. Titled My Ego Told Me To, the record is set to drop on 20 February 2026 and will feature immersive new tracks written by Leigh-Anne alongside some of the industry’s most prominent songwriters, including Clarence ‘Coffee’ Jr, Owen Cutts, Khris Riddick, and Fred…

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I. JORDAN: “I just love euphoria, I’m such a sucker for it”

I. JORDAN debriefs with Emily Cameron on Body Movements, Glasto, Whole and being “very poly”. WORDS BY EMILY CAMERON PHOTOGRAPHY BY DECLAN KELLY I. JORDAN has had a hell of a summer. It’s been a hell of a year, actually. Releasing their first album last May, moving in a circle of extremely successful recording artists featuring, and touring it internationally, they’ve become a mainstay on queer and secular line-ups alike – making them one of the most booked, busy and exciting artists in the world right now. And “in the world”…

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Venue named after Chappell Roan’s Pink Pony Club under fire for saying it’s ‘specifically for gay men’

A new Australian nightclub has faced backlash for aiming for “90% plus” male customers, despite taking its name from Chappell Roan’s lesbian anthem ‘Pink Pony Club‘. Kevin Du-Val, the owner of Sydney’s Palms On Oxford, and its manager Michael Lewis, announced they would be opening a new bar in early December called PINK PONY, which they describe as “unashamedly inspired by its namesake song that resonates so profoundly within our community.” However, they said the club has been created “specifically for 18-35 (state of mind) gay men who love to…

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Articles Culture Long Reads Music News Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift: Has the art of ‘winning’ superseded art itself?

On the day of her new release, The Life of a Showgirl, the outcome seemed decided before we even listened. WORDS BY TAG WARNER When anyone attempts to discuss Taylor Swift’s art, it almost feels mandatory to state one’s position. I, like hundreds of millions around the world, would describe myself as a long-time fan. Born in the 90s, her music has punctuated much of my life. When Swift announced The Eras Tour, I was lucky enough to get tickets for weekend two in Las Vegas. The cost of travel,…

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Orville Peck wraps Street Fighter film with a shirtless selfie and a new music update

Orville Peck has treated fans to an exciting music update and a new thirst trap. On Wednesday (8 October), the country superstar shared a new photo carousel on Instagram, celebrating the end of production for the upcoming Street Fighter film. Peck opened the photo dump with a shirtless photo of himself on set. Wearing nothing but a pair of black Adidas pants, his signature mask was notably absent — replaced instead by a low-hanging Street Fighter baseball cap that partially obscured his eyes. Another snapshot featured the ‘Bronco’ singer in…

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