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Rob Jetten makes history as the Netherlands’ youngest and first gay prime minister!

The Netherlands made history today as Rob Jetten was sworn in as the country’s youngest and first-ever openly gay prime minister. The 38-year-old centrist, who has led Democrats 66 (D66) since 2023, secured victory in last October’s snap election. The vote came to fruition after the far-right Freedom Party (PVV) withdrew from the ruling coalition, bringing an and to what had been the most right-leaning government the Netherlands had seen in decades. The administration lasted just 11 months in power. Jetten’s win marked a defeat for PVV leader Geert Wilders,…

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Leigh Anne is reclaiming her power and ‘shaking ass’ while she’s at it

Photography Niklas Haze “There are vulnerable moments, but also moments where you just want to shake ass!” says Leigh-Anne. Three years after lighting up the charts with her garage-inspired debut single, ‘Don’t Say Love’, the former Little Mix-er has finally unleashed her debut album, a bold reclamation of her “power and struggles” in the music industry. While she’s scaled pop’s highest peaks with Little Mix — five UK number ones, three BRIT Awards, sold-out arena tours, and a fiercely loyal global fanbase — this album marks a return to the…

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Liza Minnelli says she was “inexplicably ordered” to use a wheelchair during 2022 Oscars appearance with Lady Gaga

Gay icon Liza Minnelli has opened up about her experience at the 2022 Oscars. In March, the 79-year-old talent’s new memoir, Kids, Wait Till You Hear This!, will hit bookstores worldwide. In the upcoming autobiography, based on over a decade of interviews with her best friend Michael Feinstein, Minnelli reveals the untold story of her incredible life and career. This includes “the intimate truth” about her childhood, her Hollywood icon parents, Judy Garland and Vincente Minnelli, her struggles with addiction, past romantic affairs, and more. The beloved EGOT winner also touches…

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Drag Race Down Under star Maxi Shield dies, aged 51

Maxi Shield has tragically passed away at the age of 51. The news was confirmed “with the heaviest of hearts” on Monday (23 February) by Wigs by Vanity, “that our dearest sister, Maxine, has passed away”. “We are all mourning the loss of an incredible icon, friend, and our beloved sister. Thank you for the laughs, the cackles, and the magic you brought into our lives,” the statement continues. “I will cherish every second of our 30-year friendship, and I’m so grateful that I was a part of your chosen…

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Bad Bunny protagonizará su primera película

El proyecto se presenta como una carta de amor del director a su isla natal, Puerto Rico. La película, titulada Porto Rico, es un “western caribeño épico” y un drama histórico protagonizado por Benito “Bad Bunny” Martínez Ocasio (Cassandro) en su primer papel principal en el cine. Según el portal Deadline, el proyecto marca el debut del ganador del Grammy René “Residente” Pérez en la dirección de un largometraje. El reparto incluye además a Viggo Mortensen, Edward Norton y Javier Bardem. Alejandro G. Iñárritu ejerce como productor ejecutivo. En 2023,…

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Tag Warner signs with Bergstrom Studio for debut literary project

Tag Warner, the LGBTQ+ media leader recently appointed Chair of Gay Times, has revealed he is working on a long-form literary project. While details remain under wraps, Warner has signed with Bergstrom Studio for exclusive literary representation. Founded by agent and novelist Abigail Bergstrom, Bergstrom Studio are a specialist agency, who are “passionate about bringing undiscovered ideas and fresh conversations to the mainstream.” Abigail Bergstrom previously worked in publishing at Simon & Schuster. The signing looks to be a natural fit – Bergstrom Studio already represents authors that have a…

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Cynthia Erivo stars in radical new staging of Dracula on London’s West End – review

It’s no surprise that there’s a huge amount of hype surrounding the West End premiere of Dracula – the show’s star, Cynthia Erivo, has been collecting countless awards for her appearances in the Wicked movies, while adapter and director Kip Williams recently picked up Olivier and Tony Awards for his staging of The Picture of Dorian Gray, which featured Succession star Sarah Snook. With an actor and a director both at the top of their respective games, riding huge waves of success, Dracula has a lot to live up to.…

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Ben Daniels is mesmerising in timely revival of Man and Boy at the National Theatre – review

Terence Rattigan’s Man and Boy is rarely performed – it wasn’t popular when it debuted back in 1963, receiving a muted response on both the West End and Broadway. It should be noted that this was due to the playwright’s declining popularity at the time; while his earlier plays were successful, by the 1960s the new wave of Angry Young Men had arrived, and in comparison Rattigan’s writing was deemed old-fashioned. We’re glad director Anthony Lau has revived this play for 2026, as it feels incredibly timely and relevant for…

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Singer Jsky to deliver TEDxNorthernQuarter talk on societal impacts of social media

Bury-based singer and songwriter Jsky – who we featured last year ahead of his headline appearance at the Manchester Pride festival – will deliver a talk on the psychological and societal impacts of social media later this year, as part of TEDxNorthernQuarter 2026. Also known for his work with the BBC’s new music Introducing show, and Channel 4’s body-positivity series Naked Beach, Jsky’s session will examine how digital validation affects modern ambition and self-worth, challenging audiences to rethink the metrics that define their lives. This appearance follows “An Audience with…

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