Entertainment & Media
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…
From farewells to new albums: remembering icons and the Doobie Brothers’ unity
A reflective look at the losses felt across culture in 2026 and how the Doobie Brothers’ album ‘Walk This Road’ channels unity and charity
Supreme court hands decades-long sentences over Marielle Franco assassination
A top court found two high-profile figures responsible for ordering the 2018 killing of Marielle Franco, a black LGBT politician, in a decision that spotlights militia networks and systemic impunity
Memorial for Maxi Shield to be held at Paddington Town Hall with livestreams and procession
The Sydney LGBTQIA+ community will gather to honour Maxi Shield at Paddington Town Hall, with local venues and an online livestream making the service accessible nationally and internationally
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Could Menaka Guruswamy make history in the Rajya Sabha for LGBTQIA+ representation?
Menaka Guruswamy has been nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the All India Trinamool Congress and could become the first openly LGBTQIA+ parliamentarian in India after her role in overturning Section 377.
How a female-led festival is reshaping women’s place in uk festivals
A new female-funded festival in Scotland is built to showcase women, challenge industry norms and model safer, more inclusive festival practice
Chick-fil-A arrives in London as activists plan demonstrations
Chick-fil-A’s London launch in Kingston on 5 March has prompted demonstrations and renewed scrutiny over its historical funding of organisations opposing LGBTQ+ equality
Quiet resilience: a queer life captured in rural Dordogne
A filmmaker spent years filming a man who lives quietly in the Dordogne; his solitary rhythms meet collective pride in an uplifting documentary that reaches cinemas on March 4, 2026
Government official proposes rebranding LGBT as deviant culture in Malaysia
A Malaysian deputy minister asked parliament and the media to replace ‘LGBT community’ with ‘deviant culture’, citing online algorithm risks and state monitoring; critics warn the shift dehumanises sexual minorities and supports harmful conversion practices
Lesbian landmarks to visit and the ballet inspired by Anne Lister
Trace lesbian heritage at museums, homes and memorials and follow how Anne Lister’s life has inspired a boundary-pushing ballet
Rise in LGBTQ+ foster households in Wales prompts calls for more carers
Wales has seen a notable increase in LGBTQ+ foster households, prompting local councils and agencies to invite more people to explore fostering and adoption
Remembering Frédéric Navarro: HIV activist and campaigner for funeral rights
Frédéric Navarro, former president of Act Up-Paris, died aged 65; he campaigned to lift restrictions on funeral care for people living with HIV and helped shape collective memory through patchwork memorials
Sheldon Riley moves judges with Chappell Roan cover on American Idol
Sheldon Riley returned to reality TV and impressed American Idol judges with an intimate rendition of Chappell Roan’s hit
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
Kennedy family scion condemns Ryan Murphy’s Love Story and calls for action
Jack Schlossberg, nephew of John F. Kennedy Jr., denounces Ryan Murphy’s dramatization of JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette as exploitative and urges charitable and political responses
Ride the Rainbow Express from Sydney to Orange for the Rainbow Festival
Board the Rainbow Express from Sydney to Orange for the March 4–8 Rainbow Festival and enjoy live performances, community gatherings and a colourful Rainbow Walk
New UK asylum rule of temporary protection and what it means for LGBTQIA+ refugees
New rules mean successful asylum applicants will receive temporary protection reviewed every 30 months, a shift prompting warnings from LGBTQIA+ groups about renewed danger and long-term instability
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
Fontana from Drag Race confirms she is a transgender woman and speaks about her journey
Fontana has shared that she is a transgender woman after a period of introspection, explaining how earlier non-binary identification helped shape her path and why she now wants to be fully open
How Pédale rurale chronicles one man’s journey and the birth of a rural LGBT+ collective
Antoine Vazquez’s documentary follows Benoît, a gay man in the Dordogne, as private self-expression becomes public activism and a local collective forms to stage rural pride
Mitch Brown open letter calls for respect and inclusion in the AFL
Mitch Brown writes an open letter to the AFL community about belonging, media responsibility and the power of everyday leadership
How TransActual’s Trans Lives 2026 report maps solutions to rising transphobia
A major survey exposes the scale of transphobia in media, transport and healthcare and sets out concrete recommendations for government action
Shia LaBeouf discusses Mardi Gras arrest and controversial comments in new interview
Shia LaBeouf addressed his Feb 17, 2026 arrest in New Orleans, explaining why he reacted and confronting allegations that he used homophobic slurs
How trans and non-binary voters can prepare for voter ID requirements in local elections
A concise guide explaining the photo ID rule, free voter ID option and how trans and non-binary people can make sure they can vote on 7 May 2026
Ai triage and the future of primary care access
Clinical evidence and real-world data on ai triage, its potential to improve access, and what it means for patients and health systems
Circular design as a growth engine for multinational companies
La sostenibilità è un business case: a practical guide to making circular design profitable at scale