Entertainment & Media Oscars and queer representation: milestones, gaps and the road ahead
An accessible review of the Academy’s record on LGBTQ+ stories and performers, tracing breakthroughs, controversies and persistent blind spots
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Y2K revival on the runways: key trends from autumn-winter 26/27
A concise look at how the autumn-winter 26/27 shows reintroduced early 2000s aesthetics, balancing nostalgia with new interpretations
Entertainment & Media Catch Shuggy Boats at Live Theatre: Jacquie Lawrence’s northern queer comedy
A seaside-set, queer comedy by Jacquie Lawrence that mixes family drama, camp celebration and northern flavour
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Pedro Pascal joins Oscars presenters list and renews spotlight on his LGBTQ+ support
Pedro Pascal is among the stars presenting at the Oscars on March 15, and his decades of public support for the LGBTQ+…
Entertainment & Media Inside don’t come out: Victoria Linares on memory, danger and queer filmmaking
Victoria Linares brings a Dominican queer coming-of-age and a simmering thriller to BFI Flare, exploring allyship, loss and cinematic lineage
Entertainment & Media Océan’s L’Infiltré review: a funny, militant solo show on trans identity
A transmasculine performer stages a hybrid lecture-performance that alternates scientific explanation, personal testimony and militant critique
Entertainment & Media Why the cancellation of I Kissed A Girl matters for sapphic representation
A hugely popular sapphic dating show on the BBC brought real visibility to queer women and gender diverse people; its cancellation highlights…
Entertainment & Media When identity and accountability collide: the Karla Sofía Gascón case
A concise take on why being transgender does not automatically shield someone from criticism
Entertainment & Media How Isabel Daly blends selkie myth and romcom in Washed Up
Isabel Daly's Washed Up pairs selkie myth with a tender, awkward sapphic romcom that debuts at BFI Flare
Entertainment & Media How The Only Naomy left Drag Race UK vs The World and what comes next
Relive The Only Naomy's candid thoughts on her elimination, cast tensions and the chance she almost declined
Entertainment & Media Must-see films at the 40th BFI Flare festival in London
A compact preview of 13 highlighted films and festival events at BFI Flare
Entertainment & Media BBC cancels I Kissed A Girl and I Kissed A Boy as budget pressures bite
BBC has announced the end of the I Kissed A... series after four seasons; fans, participants and advocates say the loss hurts…
Entertainment & Media BBC ends I Kissed A Boy and I Kissed A Girl after four seasons
BBC confirmed the cancellation of I Kissed A Boy and I Kissed A Girl on March 10, 2026, a decision that has…
Entertainment & Media 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…
Entertainment & Media 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…
Entertainment & Media Why Shrek still matters: fandom, mods and unexpected luxury collectibles
Shrek's reach stretches from LGBTQ+ community gatherings to bizarre game mods and luxury figurines, illustrating a rare cross-generational appeal
Entertainment & Media Karen from Finance tattoo tribute recalls Maxi Shield’s iconic Drag Race Down Under moment
Karen from Finance commemorates Maxi Shield with a tattoo of her rhinestoned microphone while the community prepares for a public celebration of…
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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…
Entertainment & Media Inside Taylor Tomlinson’s Prodigal Daughter: faith, identity and sharp stand-up
Taylor Tomlinson’s Netflix special mixes religious upbringing, bisexuality and dating dilemmas into an hour of incisive, cathartic comedy
Entertainment & Media 14 queer women who made Oscars history and why it matters
A concise look at 14 queer women whose nominations and wins at the Academy Awards marked milestones for representation and industry change
Entertainment & Media Christy: Sydney Sweeney’s portrayal of the pioneering boxer
A new biopic follows Christy Martin’s climb from obscure contests to headlines, her struggle with identity and an attempted murder by her…
Entertainment & Media Why Shrek thrives as a queer icon in drag shows and fandom
A look at how a beloved animated franchise has been reimagined by drag artists, academic readings, and fan culture, turning green ogres…
Entertainment & Media Trevor Ashley receives Olivier nomination amid evacuation from the United Arab Emirates
Trevor Ashley learned of his Olivier Award nomination while trying to leave the United Arab Emirates; the Australian star returned to London…
Entertainment & Media Connor Storrie sparks SNL buzz with Heated Rivalry cameos and Mumford & Sons
Connor Storrie made a memorable SNL debut on 28 February, mixing playful monologue beats, cameos from Hudson Williams and Olympic hockey stars,…
Entertainment & Media Madam beja review: how the brazilian drama’s gay subplot went viral
HBO Max's Madam Beja, a reworking of Dona Beja, blends 19th-century setting, bold themes and a viral gay subplot that has captured…