Best LGBT+ graphic novels and queer comics to pick up now
A compact guide to standout queer graphic novels, from intercultural romances to detective grandmothers and dystopian reflections
Sophie Bennett
How Adiba Jaigirdar turns classic romance tropes into queer South Asian joy
Adiba Jaigirdar reimagines familiar romance formulas, placing queer Bengali characters at the heart of light, joyful stories that resist the expectation of trauma
Low Rider at BFI Flare 2026: Emma McDonald and Thishiwe Ziqubu on representation and healing
A behind-the-scenes look at Low Rider, where Emma McDonald and Thishiwe Ziqubu discuss character, collaboration and why representation heals
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NSW moves to protect LGBTQIA+: Sackar review released after Greens motion
The Greens forced the release of the Sackar Review after growing calls from advocates for stronger protections for LGBTQIA+ people amid new NSW hate crime reforms
Violette and Co investigation dropped after no copy was found
A search of the Violette and Co shop on 7 January led to a judicial inquiry that was closed on 17 March 2026 with no charges after no copy of the disputed title was seized
How Harry Styles’s SNL monologue reignited the queerbaiting conversation
Harry Styles hosted SNL on March 14, 2026, used humor and a kiss to address years of queerbaiting claims, and sent the internet into another round of discussion
How to take part in the LGBT Foundation campaign and local Live Well spring events
Learn how to contribute to a national storytelling campaign, what queer theory means, and which Live Well Spring Festival events you might attend
Help shape sexual health services for gay and bisexual men
If you are a man who has sex with men, spend 20 minutes to report on PrEP, testing, chemsex and experiences of stigma to help improve care
How Harry Styles’ SNL moment reopened the conversation about queerbaiting
A reflection on Harry Styles’ SNL moment and the broader questions it raises about queerbaiting, visibility and the cost of ambiguous representation
Tello Films celebrates 19 years of sapphic streaming and community
Discover how Tello Films has spent 19 years building a safe, creator-led space for lesbian and sapphic stories and what lies ahead
LGBT Foundation invites everyday LGBTQ+ stories for a national campaign
Share a small moment that mattered and help show what living out loud and proud means
Must-see films at the 40th BFI Flare festival in London
A compact preview of 13 highlighted films and festival events at BFI Flare
I Kissed A Boy and I Kissed A Girl cancelled by BBC amid funding pressures
The BBC has announced the end of the I Kissed franchise for now, citing funding challenges; hosts, contestants and viewers have reacted strongly to the news.
Grey’s Anatomy introduces a sapphic romance between Amelia and Toni
Amelia Shepherd reunites with a familiar face and ignites a new sapphic romance with Dr Toni Wright, prompting discussions about representation, trauma and television storytelling
Why Shrek fandom, a Madagascar revival and Ghost Cat Anzu matter to animation fans
Discover how Shrek fan nights, talk of a Madagascar sequel and the release of Ghost Cat Anzu reveal diverse trends shaping modern animation
How fan communities support queer identities and the persistence of the panic defence
Discover how the furry subculture can be a liberating space for LGBTQ+ people and why the persistence of the gay and trans panic defence still poses a legal and social threat
How to recognise demisexuality and support gender inclusion at work
Explore what it means to be demisexual, common misconceptions, and actionable employer strategies to build inclusive workplaces that support women and diverse sexual identities
Court hands 25-year term for killing of elderly man met on Coco
A Marseille court convicted a man of murdering a 70-year-old he met via the Coco chat site; the sentence and psychiatric assessments highlight the case’s complexity
Lyon’s Écrans Mixtes festival spotlights global queer film voices
The Écrans Mixtes festival in Lyon returns for its 16th edition, championing diverse queer cinema with 100+ screenings, a Balkan focus, a Tehran opening and a new DIY section
A*Teens relaunch with ‘Iconic’ as they compete in Melodifestivalen
A*Teens reunite as adults with a new song produced by the team behind Loreen, returning to Melodifestivalen with hopes of representing Sweden at Eurovision
Netflix orders Jacob Tierney’s Alexander, based on Annabel Lyon’s novel
Jacob Tierney is developing Alexander for Netflix, adapting Annabel Lyon’s The Golden Mean into a straight-to-series drama about Aristotle’s tutelage of the future conqueror
Helen Walsh’s On The Sea at BFI Flare: a quiet story of desire and place
Helen Walsh revisits a small-town landscape to tell a mid-life coming out story, reflecting on literature, cinema and the role of festivals in sustaining queer storytelling
Majority of trans people in the UK say media transphobia harms mental health and access to services
A large survey shows the pervasive effect of transphobia in media and everyday life, and sets out clear recommendations for government action
Tiffany Pollard explains current gender identity and preferred pronouns
Tiffany Pollard opened up about how she identifies and the pronouns she prefers, sharing the update in a candid, characterful conversation
Michael Cimino stuns crowds at Beaches Tropicana during Kyle Chan birthday
Michael Cimino brought a provocative, music-forward set to Beaches Tropicana in West Hollywood, performing originals and a birthday rendition for Kyle Chan amid a dominatrix-themed show