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UK culture secretary Lucy Frazer smiling as she walks by Number 10 Downing Street.

Sport
Apr 16

UK culture secretary calls for ban on trans athletes in women’s sport

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TalkTV host Julia Hartley-Brewer (left) and non-binary journalist Shivani Dave (right)

Exclusive
Apr 16

TV host refuses to use guest’s correct pronouns: ‘I use correct grammar’

An AI-generated picture of a child published in the Cass report on trans youth healthcare

UK
Apr 16

Cass report used AI-generated image of gender non-conforming child

Victoria Atkins, in a blue coat, giving a speech.

News & Politics
Apr 16

UK health secretary takes aim at gender-affirming care for trans youth in Cass report response

Rayan Dutra on day two of the 37th FIG Trampoline Gymnastics World Championships

Sport
Apr 16

Bisexual gymnast Rayan Dutra heading to Paris 2024 Olympics: ‘Best birthday present’

INDIO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Reneé Rapp and Kesha perform onstage at the 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at Empire Polo Club on April 14, 2024 in Indio, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Coachella)

Video
Apr 16

The queerest moments from Reneé Rapp’s Coachella set, from The L Word cast to kissing Towa Bird

The long-time friends shared a sweet moment at Coachella. (@daydayred_/Instagram)

Celebrity
Apr 16

Bigots rage after Justin Bieber and Jaden Smith kiss and dance at Coachella

India Willoughby is patron of Keighley Cougars Rugby League club

Sport
Apr 16

India Willoughby makes history as first trans patron of rugby club: ‘One big family’

Billy Porter delivered an emotional speech. (Getty)

Celebrity
Apr 16

Billy Porter recalls coming of age during the AIDS crisis in emotional speech at Miami Beach Pride

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UK culture secretary Lucy Frazer smiling as she walks by Number 10 Downing Street.

Sport
Apr 16

UK culture secretary calls for ban on trans athletes in women’s sport

Moulin Rouge! The Musical to embark on a world tour in 2025

Tickets
Apr 16

Moulin Rouge! The Musical to embark on a world tour in 2025

The UFC fighter has broken records. (Getty)

Sport
Apr 16

Queer MMA fighter Jessica Andrade sets the record as the woman with most UFC wins

A hooded person walks past a brick wall with a trans flag around their back.

Trans
Apr 15

Trans happiness falls by over 50 per cent in a decade in Scotland

Jill Biden, wearing a yellow suit, speaks into a microphone.

US
Apr 15

Trump ‘dangerous’ for the LGBTQ+ community and the US, says Jill Biden

Hannah Waddingham

Entertainment
Apr 15

Hannah Waddingham destroys photographer at Olivier Awards 2024: ‘You’d never say that to a man’

A general view of guest enjoying the music at UK Black Pride 2023.

Pride
Apr 15

UK Black Pride confirms when it’s returning in 2024

Ariana Grande commemorates anniversary of tragic Manchester bombings

UK
Apr 15

Over 250 survivors of the Manchester Arena bombing are taking legal action against MI5

On the left, drag wueen Priyanka with a dark orange wig and denim jacket. On the right, Little Mix singer Jade Thirlwall in a black vest top and her hair in a high ponytail.

Exclusive
Apr 14

How Priyanka’s new music got a ‘statement of approval’ from Little Mix’s Jade Thirlwall

Sebastian Croft smiles while wearing a black blazer.

Exclusive
Apr 04

How To Date Billy Walsh star Sebastian Croft would ‘love’ to star in a queer rom-com

Welsh professional boxer Lauren Price (right) and undisputed world champion Jessica McCaskill (left)

Exclusive
Apr 07

Boxer Lauren Price hopes to fulfil ‘dream’ by defeating world title rival on home soil

Alice Kremelberg as Sofia Wilmot in new Disney+ series Renegade Nell.

Exclusive
Apr 04

Renegade Nell star praises ‘exciting’ queer visibility in Disney series

RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World winners Tia Kofi and Blu Hydrangea.

Exclusive
Apr 04

Tia Kofi explains why her Drag Race UK win is ‘significant’ for the franchise

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 06: Danny Beard walks the runway during the official opening ceremony of RuPaul’s DragCon UK at ExCel on January 06, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Lia Toby/Getty Images)

Drag
Apr 02

Drag Race UK’s Danny Beard has changed their mind on ‘all winners’ All Stars

Queer as Folklore: The Hidden Queer History of Myths and Monsters author Sacha Coward

Books
Apr 01

Why do so many queer people love myths and legends?

trans campers walking through a forest

Exclusive
Mar 31

The summer camps giving trans kids vital friendship and safety: ‘Our job is to give them hope’

Skims announce new swimwear range - and this is how to buy it

Beauty & Fashion
Apr 16

Skims announce new swimwear range – and this is how to buy it

Victoria Atkins, in a blue coat, giving a speech.

News & Politics
Apr 16

UK health secretary takes aim at gender-affirming care for trans youth in Cass report response

INDIO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Reneé Rapp and Kesha perform onstage at the 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at Empire Polo Club on April 14, 2024 in Indio, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Coachella)

Video
Apr 16

The queerest moments from Reneé Rapp’s Coachella set, from The L Word cast to kissing Towa Bird

Maren Morris

Celebrity
Apr 15

Maren Morris demolishes critics after taking son to drag show: ‘A lot of gowns in Catholicism’

Hannah Waddingham

Entertainment
Apr 15

Hannah Waddingham destroys photographer at Olivier Awards 2024: ‘You’d never say that to a man’

Billie Eilish with black hair done up in a bun, wearing a black choken and a strappy green dress at the 2022 MET Gala.

Music
Apr 15

Billie Eilish teases raunchy queer lyrics for new track ‘Lunch’ at Coachella

A silhouette of a person infront of a trans flag.

Video
Apr 14

What is transvestigating? The transphobic online conspiracy theories that harm all women

Gay rubbish collector Ludovic Franceschet

Video
Apr 14

Gay bin collector who became a TikTok sensation dreams of finding a partner

Hunter Schafer at a Vanity Fair red carpet event.

Video
Apr 12

Hunter Schafer shares her must-have tucking essential

OJ Simpson and his father Jimmy Lee Simpson, who was reportedly gay and performed as a drag queen in San Francisco

Culture
Apr 11

OJ Simpson’s father was reportedly a gay drag queen

Noach Beck wears a black blazer and blue and white top with a necklace at a Vanity Fair event.

Celebrity
Apr 16

TikTok star Noah Beck shoots down ‘boyfriend’ rumours: ‘Ya’ll don’t be hugging your friends?’

Jonathan Bailey at the season 2 premiere for Netflix's Bridgerton

Film
Apr 16

Jonathan Bailey reportedly in talks to star in Jurassic World 4

The long-time friends shared a sweet moment at Coachella. (@daydayred_/Instagram)

Celebrity
Apr 16

Bigots rage after Justin Bieber and Jaden Smith kiss and dance at Coachella

Jade Thirlwall and Perrie Edwards of Little Mix

Music
Apr 16

Little Mix star Perrie Edwards confirms Jade Thirlwall’s solo music is ‘coming’

A graphic with a light pink heart background. In the foreground, Kit Connor is in a grey top and beige jacket, and there is a screenshot of his instagram page, on which he has posted a cryptic "R".

Theatre
Apr 16

Heartstopper’s Kit Connor cast in Broadway’s Romeo and Juliet

Richard Gadd in Baby Reindeer

TV
Apr 15

The wild true story behind Baby Reindeer: how Richard Gadd’s real-life stalker inspired hit show

Jonathan Van Ness smiles and shrugs with their hands in the air.

Celebrity
Apr 15

Jonathan Van Ness shares cryptic lyrics after Queer Eye behaviour reports

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Image on the left shows the Bluey title card, on the right is a scene from recent episode The Sign where Pretzel talks about having two mums

News
Apr 15

Iconic children’s show Bluey makes history with show’s first LGBTQ+ characters

Xelia Mendes-Jones, who plays non-binary Aspirant Dane in Fallout

TV
Apr 13

Everything you need to know about Fallout’s rising star Xelia Mendes-Jones: ‘Your local trans guy’

Image shows a woman with long dark hair on the left, explaining pomosexuality on TikTok. On the right is the Pomosexual Pride flag

Explainers
Apr 15

What is pomosexuality and how does it differ from pansexuality and polysexuality?

Richard Gadd in Baby Reindeer

TV
Apr 15

The wild true story behind Baby Reindeer: how Richard Gadd’s real-life stalker inspired hit show

Lesbian witches and a summoning circle

Lesbian
Apr 14

What is Lesbian Witchtok? Everything you need to know about the spooky sapphic trend

Music
Apr 13

Back To Black: Five reasons Amy Winehouse was loved by the LGBTQ+ community

A silhouette of a person infront of a trans flag.

Video
Apr 14

What is transvestigating? The transphobic online conspiracy theories that harm all women

Harry Potter actors Rupert Grint, Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson superimposed next to author JK Rowling

Film
Apr 12

What Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and other Harry Potter stars have said about trans rights

There are two women overlooking a report. One is wearing a brown shirt and the other has a more colourful shirt on. There is a creative background of the trans pride flag colours.

Careers
Apr 05

Job-seekers with pronouns on CV less likely to be hired, reports finds

Business
Apr 04

American Express to add non-binary Mx title to forms

This is a collage image of 4 trans and non-binary people

Business
Mar 31

10 trans and non-binary entrepreneurs making waves in business

This is an image of a man working at a laptop computer. He is bald and is wearing a purple t shirt. He is in full colour and the rest of the image is in black and white.

Careers
Mar 22

8 ways you can support neurodiverse colleagues at work

This is an image of a European building adorned with many flags of the world.

Business
Mar 22

Best countries to work in named in new study – and it’s not good news for the US or UK

A woman with glasses is at work and is looking off towards a window.

Careers
Feb 23

Imposter syndrome: Spotting the signs and types and learning how to tackle it

A female presenting person is wearing a pink top and yellow trousers and they are in front of a futuristic background.

Careers
Jan 29

Want a career in AI? Consider these 10 in-demand job roles for 2024

A person smiling at the camera with a graphic overlay with trans symbol.

Careers
Nov 15 2023

10 of the best companies for trans people to work for

Skims announce new swimwear range - and this is how to buy it

Beauty & Fashion
Apr 16

Skims announce new swimwear range – and this is how to buy it

Jean Paul Gaultier unveils Keith Haring-inspired Pride perfume bottles.

Recommended
Apr 16

Jean Paul Gaultier unveils the 2024 edition of its Pride perfume bottle

Colton Underwood strips off for new underwear campaign.

Recommended
Apr 16

Colton Underwood strips off for new underwear campaign

Moulin Rouge! The Musical to embark on a world tour in 2025

Tickets
Apr 16

Moulin Rouge! The Musical to embark on a world tour in 2025

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds add extra dates to 2024 UK and European tour

Tickets
Apr 15

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds add extra dates to 2024 UK and European tour

Pair Eyewear release Friends-inspired collection to celebrate the show's 30th anniversary

Recommended
Apr 15

Pair Eyewear release Friends-inspired collection to celebrate the show’s 30th anniversary

Mariah Carey has opened her Las Vegas residency and this is the setlist.

Tickets
Apr 15

Mariah Carey’s Las Vegas residency: setlist, tickets and dates

Wayne Brady is starring in The Wiz on Broadway and this is how to get tickets.

Tickets
Apr 12

Wayne Brady to star in The Wiz on Broadway: tickets, dates and more

Maggie Rogers announces North American tour dates and ticket details.

Tickets
Apr 12

Maggie Rogers announces 2024 North American tour: dates, tickets and more

Heathers the Musical announces return to West End for a limited run

Tickets
Apr 12

Heathers the Musical announces return to West End: dates, tickets and more

India Willoughby is patron of Keighley Cougars Rugby League club

Sport
Apr 16

India Willoughby makes history as first trans patron of rugby club: ‘One big family’

Victoria Atkins, in a blue coat, giving a speech.

News & Politics
Apr 16

UK health secretary takes aim at gender-affirming care for trans youth in Cass report response

The Foreign Travel Office has issued a new warning. (Getty)

Travel
Apr 16

The Foreign Office issues new travel warning to LGBTQ+ holidaymakers visiting Greece

A hooded person walks past a brick wall with a trans flag around their back.

Trans
Apr 15

Trans happiness falls by over 50 per cent in a decade in Scotland

Kansas governor Laura Kelly addresses a crowd as she stands at a podium

US
Apr 15

Kansas governor vetoes bill banning trans youth healthcare: ‘Not a Kansas value’

Lori and George Schappell

Trans
Apr 14

Tributes paid to ‘inspiring’ oldest conjoined twins who passed away in April – one was transgender

A silhouette of a person infront of a trans flag.

Video
Apr 14

What is transvestigating? The transphobic online conspiracy theories that harm all women

Jason Pulman, seen here wearing a hat. He has blue hair and is wearing a backpack and largely black clothing.

UK
Apr 13

Failures ‘by all services’ involved in trans teen’s care likely contributed to his death, inquest finds

Composite image showing Jerzey Saint Wilson on the right, competing in a drag pageant, and on the right, posing shirtless on Instagram. A tweet claimed he is the son of actor and comedian Tommy Davidson

Trans
Apr 13

People are losing their collective minds over this stunning trans guy – and we can see why

Europe
Apr 13

Germany passes landmark self identification law: ‘Trans people exist and deserve recognition’