See Shuggy Boats and explore Cuba on screen: a cultural roundup
Read about the Bafta-winning playwright Jacquie Lawrence’s queer comedy Shuggy Boats and a selection of films that reflect Cuba’s complex history
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Karim Diané reflects on hate and hope after Star Trek role
Karim Diané opens up about online hostility after portraying Jay-Den Kraag and the support he has found in legacy figures
The Celluloid Closet and the hidden history of gay representation
Discover why The Celluloid Closet remains essential viewing for anyone curious about Hollywood, censorship and queer visibility
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Catch Shuggy Boats at Live Theatre — a fresh queer comedy by Jacquie Lawrence
A joyful, chaotic play by Bafta-winning writer Jacquie Lawrence that puts queer characters centre stage and features a strong local cast
Which gay novels deserve screen adaptations and what the MCU taught us about building a franchise
A look at why adaptations of gay romance books like “Anything But Fine” matter and what lessons the Marvel Cinematic Universe offers about large-scale storytelling
Chappell Roan calls out paparazzi at Paris Fashion Week and defends personal boundaries
Chappell Roan used an Instagram live to document photographers following her at Paris Fashion Week, reigniting discussions about personal boundaries, consent and how public figures are expected to tolerate harassment
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
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
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
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+ community—both personal and public—have been widely noted
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
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
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 funding strains and broader risks to representation
When identity and accountability collide: the Karla Sofía Gascón case
A concise take on why being transgender does not automatically shield someone from criticism
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
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
Must-see films at the 40th BFI Flare festival in London
A compact preview of 13 highlighted films and festival events at BFI Flare
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 queer visibility on mainstream TV
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 sparked debate over queer visibility in mainstream TV
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 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
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 life
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
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