
Compelling revival of Man and Boy showcases Ben Daniels at the National Theatre
Ben Daniels commands the stage in a National Theatre revival of Terence Rattigan’s Man and Boy, delivering a performance that highlights the play’s enduring tensions and contemporary echoes
Patients distressed as UMass Memorial cancels vaginoplasty appointments without explanation
Several trans women scheduled for vaginoplasty at UMass Memorial say their surgeries were abruptly cancelled with no explanation, prompting concerns about continuity of care and broader policy pressures
How Ebony Haith says Tyra Banks’ outing on America’s Next Top Model put her at risk
Ebony Haith opens up about being publicly outed by Tyra Banks and the damaging makeover she received on America’s Next Top Model, as explored in Netflix’s Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model
Gallup finds around nine percent of US adults identify as LGBTQ+
A Gallup telephone survey of more than 13,000 US adults reports that roughly nine percent identify as LGBTQ+, with bisexual identity now the largest single category and increases concentrated among younger adults and women
Heartbreak High final season: Netflix premiere, cast and plot expectations
The final season of Heartbreak High arrives on Netflix with graduation, a botched prank, lingering mysteries and a focus on queer representation as the cast wrap their stories
How Josie Jerge of Thermo Fisher Scientific champions LGBTQIA+ inclusion beyond the workplace
Josie Jerge of Thermo Fisher Scientific argues that meaningful LGBTQIA+ inclusion must reach beyond the office to improve representation and visibility in the wider community
How thermo fisher scientific promotes lgbtqia+ inclusion in the workplace
Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Josie Jerge discusses company strategies to support lgbtqia+ colleagues and the importance of representation extending into society.
Ben daniels dazzles in national theatre revival of man and boy
Ben Daniels delivers a gripping central performance in a stylish National Theatre staging of Terence Rattigan’s Man and Boy, bringing fresh urgency to a once-forgotten play.
why cynthia erivo says people misunderstood her friendship with ariana grande
Cynthia Erivo breaks down the public fascination with her close bond with Ariana Grande, arguing that visible female intimacy is often misread and clarifying that their connection is platonic.
lgbtqia+ inclusion in the workplace: a scientist’s perspective on community and change
a Thermo Fisher scientist describes how friendship and resource groups helped build confidence, how career progression led to quality assurance, and why workplace measures must be matched by societal visibility
ben daniels leads a striking new production of man and boy at the national
Ben Daniels gives a commanding performance in Anthony Lau’s adventurous reimagining of Terence Rattigan’s Man and Boy at the National Theatre’s Dorfman Theatre—an uneven but compelling production that has provoked strong critical reactions.
jsky to discuss digital validation and mental wellbeing at tedxnortherquarter 2026
Bury musician Jsky will take the TEDxNorthernQuarter 2026 stage to unpack how digital validation influences ambition, self-worth and community in a connected world.
uk safe country designation and the risk to queer nigerians
The uk’s blanket ‘safe country’ approach ignores targeted violence and social persecution faced by queer nigerians, undermining asylum protections.
how matthew mitcham balances OnlyFans, mainstream work and public scrutiny
Matthew Mitcham, an Olympic gold medallist, has turned to OnlyFans for controlled, paid content that preserves his mainstream opportunities and personal boundaries.
taspride draws record crowd for pride parade in hobart
TasPride’s flagship parade attracted roughly 1,500 participants in Hobart, capping a vibrant volunteer-run festival and leaving several community events still to come through February 28.
how sarah jane morris honors peggy seeger with song and activism
sarah jane morris pens a heartfelt musical tribute to peggy seeger, exploring how song and activism intersect in a new album and live dates
national theatre revival of man and boy: ben daniels delivers a commanding performance
Ben Daniels gives a powerhouse turn as a ruthless financier in a National Theatre revival of Terence Rattigan’s Man and Boy, a production that sharpens the play’s themes of power, corruption and familial damage.
german referee attacked twice after public proposal, raising safety concerns
After proposing on the pitch at Cologne’s RheinEnergieStadion, referee Pascal Kaiser was attacked twice at his home, prompting criticism of delayed police response and renewed calls for LGBTQ+ safety in sport.
how drag, surprise concerts and newsroom upheaval are changing culture
from gritty club stages to a lightning concert booking and a newsroom reshuffle, these three stories reveal how performance, fandom and editorial choices are being rewritten
maspalomas celebrates queer elders and later-life intimacy
A warm, dignified drama about rediscovery and desire in later life, maspalomas follows Vicente’s journey from coming out at 50 to confronting institutional erasure in a care home—screening as part of the EUROPA! EUROPA Film Festival.
meet leah and maz and find local arts events this february
an intimate valentine’s interview with leah and maz paired with a practical roundup of upcoming arts and entertainment events in savannah and baltimore
netflix denies pentagon influenced cancellation of boots
Netflix insists the decision to end Boots was based on audience and cost metrics rather than public criticism from the Pentagon, and cast members have expressed disappointment while embracing the show’s impact.
shanny t-bone and steven oliver honoured in sportsman hotel drag hall of fame
Shanny T-Bone capped a 20-year career with a Sporties hall of fame induction on February 14, joined by Steven Oliver in a night that celebrated drag, family and community
meet leah and maz and explore a busy victorian gig guide
an exclusive valentines chat with leah and maz, paired with a compact guide to local gigs — love, music and community in one read
i’m Sorry, Prime Minister review: ageing politicians and sharp satire on the west End
this revival brings Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey back to the stage, blending classic political satire with tender reflections on decline and connection

























