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Non-binary & Juliet star declines Tony Awards consideration over gendered categories
Non-binary Broadway star Justin David Sullivan has opted out of the Tony Awards consideration due to the event’s gendered categories. Back in October, the popular West End musical & Juliet made its debut on Broadway. The show, which was written by Schitt’s Creek writer David West Read, follows the what-if scenario of the titular character choosing herself and not ending her life over Romeo Montague. Following its release, theatre fans and critics lauded the coming-of-age jukebox musical for its comedic content and creative storylines. Attendees also praised the performances of…
Read More“I’m truly overwhelmed”: Sam Smith celebrates third UK number 1 album Gloria
Sam Smith’s fourth studio album, Gloria, has become the artist’s third chart-topping record in the UK after reaching the top spot this week. “Thank you to all my amazing sailors who have made Gloria this week’s Number 1 album,” they told Official Charts. “I’m truly overwhelmed and could not have done this without you. I love you all, this is for us.” Gloria also debuted at number one on the Official Vinyl Albums Chart, holding off fierce competition from The Highlights by The Weeknd, Midnights by Taylor Swift and SOS…
Read MoreSam Smith on the hate they received after coming out: “It was really hard”
Sam Smith has opened up about the hate they received after coming out as non-binary. Back in 2019, the Unholy singer came out as non-binary and genderqueer during an interview with Jameela Jamil. “I’ve always had a little bit of a war going within my body and my mind. I do think like a woman sometimes, in my head. Sometimes I’ve questioned, ‘Do I want a sex change?’ and it’s something I still think about, like: ‘Do I want to?’” they said. “But I don’t think it is. When I…
Read MoreEmma D’Arcy says Golden Globes nod shows there is “space for trans people”
House of the Dragon star Emma D’Arcy has praised the Golden Globes for showing there is a “space for trans people” by nominating them for best actress in a drama series. It was the first time the 30-year-old had been recognised by the Golden Globes and, although Zendaya walked away with the award for her portrayal of Rue Bennett in Euphoria, D’Arcy told E! they “feel very privileged” to have been nominated. “It’s kind of a surreal thing because when I was starting out, I really felt that I had…
Read MoreThe Crown’s Emma Corrin slams “clickbait” headlines regarding gender identity topics
The Crown’s Emma Corrin has called out “clickbait” headlines relating to gender identity and inclusion topics. On 25 November, the My Policeman star made headlines for their interview with the BBC in which they talked about an array of gender-focused topics – including their hopes of award shows implementing gender-neutral categories. “I don’t think the categories are inclusive enough at the moment,” Corrin told the news outlet. “It’s difficult for me at the moment trying to justify in my head being non-binary and being nominated in female categories. “When it…
Read MoreBelgium plans ban of ‘conversion therapy’ for all LGBTQ+ people
Legislation to ban ‘conversion therapy’ has been announced in Belgium, bringing an end to the cruel practice for all LGBTQ+ people. The state’s Secretary for Gender Equality, Equal Opportunity and Diversity, Sarah Schlitz, gave more details in a press release. “Belgium is a pioneer in the field of LGBTQ rights,” part of it read. “Numerous legislative reforms and social efforts bear witness to this, but a ban [on conversion practices] was sadly missing from our legislative arsenal.” Belgium is known for having comprehensive legal protections for LGBTQ+ people. This includes…
Read MoreSam Smith let their “freakiness out” with Kim Petras on new song Unholy
Sam Smith has opened up about becoming confident enough to let their “freakiness out” and how this channelled itself into the making of Unholy. The 30-year-old’s latest single, which features Kim Petras, has become an instant smash hit and is currently pacing for a top five debut in both the UK and US. “I was holding it back until I knew I had it,” they told Zane Lowe in-studio on Apple Music 1. “Well, with Unholy, I just loved that song so much and I wanted to ease into this…
Read MoreLondon Marathon adds non-binary category in “significant step” for equality
Those signing up for the mass participation event at the upcoming London Marathon will be able to register as non-binary for the first time. The move does not affect elite races, which will continue to operate under male and female categories and have their prizes divided up as such. This is because it follows rules set by World Athletics, an international governing body for certain sports. Despite this, director Hugh Brasher described it as a “significant step” towards equality. “Changes such as this demonstrate our commitment to making the London…
Read MoreHunter Schafer issues statement after liking controversial Instagram post
Euphoria’s Hunter Schafer broke her silence regarding her liking and commenting on an Instagram post that criticised non-binary people. The now-deleted post appeared to blame the non-binary community for the adoption of more conservative laws impacting trans medical rights in Florida. The actress liked the post and left several exclamation points in the comments section. Fans expressed their outrage at what was believed to be the 23-year-old agreeing with the content of the post. On 6 September, Schafer uploaded a series of snaps to her Instagram and captioned the post:…
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