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Heated Rivalry: Here’s what author Rachel Reid said about a potential musical adaptation

January 3, 2026 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO Rachel Reid has opened up about the potential for Heated Rivalry to head to the musical stage. If you’ve somehow avoided the internet, TV, magazines, radio, or any form of pop culture entertainment, then chances are you’ve heard of (or become obsessed with) the gay hockey romance series. Created by Jacob Tierney and based on Reid’s book of the same name, Heated Rivalry follows Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie), two elite professional hockey players who embark on a passionate, secret romance while…

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Doechii and SZA deliver a powerful, introspective anthem with ‘Girl, Get Up’

January 1, 2026 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO Our prayers have been answered! Doechii and SZA have dropped a stunning new collaboration. On 30 December, the two Grammy-winning talents surprised fans with their brand new single ‘girl, get up.’ Set to a sleek, R&B- and hip-hop-infused production, Doechii takes listeners on an introspective journey through her rise in the music industry. “Sippin’ my kombucha on a rooftop /Smokin’ blue dream on my karma sutra / Life is but a dream for a dark skin b**ch like me/ Life gets dark when you’re dark like…

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Kylie Minogue lands UK Christmas number 1 – and it’s her first chart-topper in 23 years!

December 20, 2025 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS She did it! Kylie Minogue has officially snagged the UK Christmas number-one single with her Amazon Music exclusive, ‘XMAS’. The festive bop marks her first Christmas chart-topper and her first UK number-one since – wait for it – 2003’s ‘Slow’ (and eighth overall). Kylie’s full list of number-ones in the UK are as follows: ‘I Should Be So Lucky’ (1988), ‘Especially For You’ (1988), ‘Hand On Your Heart’ (1989), ‘Tears On My Pillow’ (1990), ‘Spinning Around’ (2000), ‘Can’t Get You Out of My Head (2001), ‘Slow’ (2003)…

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Paddington: The Musical is the best new show in town this festive season – review

December 9, 2025 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

More than five years in the making, Paddington: The Musical has finally opened, just in time for Christmas – and we’re pleased to report that it has absolutely been worth the wait. Written by Jessica Swale, with songs by McFly’s Tom Fletcher and directed by Luke Sheppard (& Juliet, My Son’s a Queer), it tells a story that we’re sure many will be familiar with. Paddington – a bear from deepest, darkest Peru, with a penchant for marmalade sandwiches – is found by the Brown family at Paddington railway station…

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Madonna slams Trump for ignoring World AIDS Day: ‘Absurd and unthinkable’

December 3, 2025 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS Madonna has delivered a scorching takedown of Donald Trump for failing to acknowledge World AIDS Day. According to reports, the U.S. State Department instructed staff and grant recipients not to use federal funds for any World AIDS Day activities. The New York Times notes that officials pointed to a new policy directing agencies to “refrain from messaging on any commemorative days” altogether. The move effectively ends a long-standing federal tradition: for decades, the U.S. government publicly honoured those lost to AIDS and used 1 December to spotlight…

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JADE breaks down each track on That’s Showbiz Baby! The Encore as she covers GAY TIMES

November 29, 2025 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS With the insane deluxe edition of her debut album arriving next week, JADE makes her GAY TIMES cover comeback! Due for release on 5 December, That’s Showbiz Baby! The Encore features eight (!) new pop anthems, including the future gay sermon ‘Church’, shimmering sex bop ‘Use Me’, and her cover of Madonna’s classic ‘Frozen’. JADE breaks down each new track one-by-one while reflecting on the highs and lessons of her first year as a solo artist, why she’s considering trading her debut’s genre chaos for a more…

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Mighty Hoopla and Olly Alexander announce Trans Mission, a solidarity concert for the trans community

November 29, 2025 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS Various LGBTQIA+ artists and allies are set to perform at Trans Mission, a concert held in solidarity with the trans community. Organised by Mighty Hoopla and Olly Alexander, the concert was announced on 28 November. It will take place at OVO Arena Wembley on 11 March 2026 and is in support of Good Law Project, a charity dedicated to “campaigning to fight against hate and spread hope”, and Not a Phase, a trans-led grassroots charity committed to uplifting the lives of trans+ adults. As per a press…

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Omar Apollo reflects on tough breakup with mystery ex-boyfriend: “It f**ked me up”

November 28, 2025 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO Omar Apollo Omar Apollo has shed some light on the emotional turmoil he endured after breaking up with his mystery ex. Since bursting onto the music scene, the Queer star has kept his love life under wraps, often using his heartwrenching music as an outlet to discuss his romantic endeavours. However, in a recent interview with Bruce LaBruce for Butt Magazine, Apollo gave a glimpse into his mysterious dating life, revealing that he’s “always“ looking for love but has been single for the last three years.…

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Drag Race winner Jinkx Monsoon to portray gay icon Judy Garland in London musical

November 27, 2025 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO Photo: Alec White Drag Race icon Jinkx Monsoon has booked her next big stage role. Over the last few years, the beloved talent has captivated Broadway fans with her herstoric performances in shows like Chicago, Oh, Mary! and Pirates! The Penzance Musical. Now, Jinkx will be bringing her incredible talents across the pond for the new London production of End of the Rainbow, directed by Rupert Hands. On 26 November, the two-time Drag Race winner announced she would portray gay icon and movie legend Judy Garland…

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Eli: “My music is an opportunity to find community”

November 25, 2025 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

Eli’s Stage Girl era arrives in full technicolour: chaotic, camp and unapologetic. We sat down with the rising star to discuss the debut that’s earned co-signs from pop royalty and set TikTok ablaze. WORDS BY MALIK HADDINGTON-AHMED PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANTHONY NGUYEN With Stage Girl, Eli doesn’t tiptoe into the spotlight – it’s the kind of debut that feels less like an introduction and more like a grand entrance. The album shimmers with personality, stitching together pop sensibilities with the warmth of R&B and the theatricality of rock opera, taking us…

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