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London music
fromLondon On The Inside
5 hours ago

How Tara Kumar Creates Community Across Her Two Cultures

Tara Kumar blends her Irish and Indian heritage through music, fashion, and cultural expression, creating a unique identity and aesthetic.
#lgbtq-rights
fromLGBTQ Nation
18 hours ago
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Time just released its 100 Most Influential People for 2026. LGBTQ+ people appeared throughout. - LGBTQ Nation

Shannon Minter, a prominent transgender civil rights attorney, is recognized for his influential work in challenging anti-trans policies.
fromTime Out New York
1 day ago
NYC LGBT

After a long saga, the Pride flag is finally back at Stonewall

The rainbow flag will permanently return to the Stonewall National Monument after a legal settlement.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
18 hours ago

Time just released its 100 Most Influential People for 2026. LGBTQ+ people appeared throughout. - LGBTQ Nation

Shannon Minter, a prominent transgender civil rights attorney, is recognized for his influential work in challenging anti-trans policies.
NYC LGBT
fromTime Out New York
1 day ago

After a long saga, the Pride flag is finally back at Stonewall

The rainbow flag will permanently return to the Stonewall National Monument after a legal settlement.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Whiting Foundation names its 10 emerging authors of 2026

The Whiting Foundation awarded 10 emerging writers with the 2026 Whiting Award, providing a $50,000 prize to support their literary careers.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

One year on: how landmark ruling on single-sex spaces has changed lives

The supreme court ruled that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex, impacting access to women-only services.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Michael Rosen wins Hans Christian Andersen award

Michael Rosen won the 2026 Hans Christian Andersen award for his contributions to children's literature.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Legal advisers help migrants pose as gay to get asylum, undercover BBC investigation finds

A shadow industry is helping migrants fabricate claims of being gay to secure asylum in the UK.
#lgbtq
fromQueerty
1 week ago
SF LGBT

Jessie Ware on making music for queer fans: "I know they want a diva that can sing" - Queerty

Film
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Patron saint Sebastian depicted as Asian trans man in National Gallery - LGBTQ Nation

Ming Wong's residency at the National Gallery reinterprets St. Sebastian through contemporary art, blending historical and modern LGBTQ+ themes.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Advocate newsletter 4/10/26

The Day of Silence raises awareness of LGBTQ+ harassment, facing renewed challenges from anti-trans legislation across the U.S.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
6 days ago

The SF LGBT Center's New Executive Director Invites You to Celebrate Queer Excellence! - San Francisco Bay Times

Joy is a radical force needed in times of grief and resistance, exemplified by the upcoming Soirée fundraising event.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
1 week ago

Jessie Ware on making music for queer fans: "I know they want a diva that can sing" - Queerty

Queer fans have significantly influenced confidence and artistic expression in the creation of the album 'Superbloom'.
Books
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Heated Rivalry's success may reignite LGBTQ+ publishing

Heated Rivalry's success has boosted LGBTQ+ literature, particularly Rachel Reid's book, despite challenges in the publishing industry.
#queer-cinema
London food
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

London's East Asian LGBTQ+ film festival is back next month - and the line-up is award-winning

Queer East Festival 2026 showcases East and Southeast Asian LGBTQ+ cinema with UK premieres and diverse programming from May 1 to June 6.
Television
fromQueerty
2 weeks ago

The best LGBTQ+ movies & TV shows coming to streaming April 2026 - Queerty

April features numerous queer movies and TV shows premiering across major streaming platforms.
Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

LGBTQ+ people have always made history. But students are only just starting to learn that. - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ individuals have historically been invisible in American education, but recent shifts aim to include their narratives in curricula.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
17 hours ago

NYC Pride grand marshal Peppermint says this year's focus must include trans people's humanity

Peppermint will serve as grand marshal for the 2026 NYC Pride March amid rising anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and cultural backlash.
London music
fromTime Out London
4 days ago

'Paddington the Musical' was the big winner at the 2026 Oliviers, London's biggest theatre awards

Paddington the Musical won seven Olivier Awards, dominating the ceremony and confirming its status as the top theatre ticket in London.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Too hot to handle? Why it's time for straight male authors to rediscover sex

Straight male writers often avoid writing about sex, fearing it may seem exploitative or gratuitous, unlike their female counterparts.
Social justice
fromThe Independent
1 week ago

Bafta apologises for racial slur as review finds 'structural weaknesses'

Bafta apologized to the Black and disability communities for a racial slur broadcast during the 2026 film awards ceremony.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
6 days ago

Remembering Agosto Machado, Keeper of Queer Histories

Agosto Machado was a vital connector in New York's downtown arts scene, serving as an archivist of queer history and a beloved performer.
#queer-britain
London
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

10 to visit: Queer Britain museum leans harder on 'pay what you can' model

Queer Britain museum has increased visibility of its £10 entry fee while struggling to attract mainstream visitors despite its important social and political exhibitions.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

No need for hard stares as Paddington: The Musical triumphs at the Olivier awards

Paddington: The Musical won seven Olivier awards, including best new musical and best actor in a musical.
#pride-in-london
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

London Pride boss sacked after allegedly spending donations on perfume

The chief executive of Pride in London was sacked for misusing volunteer vouchers and fostering a bullying culture.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

London Pride boss sacked after allegedly spending donations on perfume

The chief executive of Pride in London was sacked for misusing volunteer vouchers and fostering a bullying culture.
NYC LGBT
fromQueerty
1 week ago

Heated Rivalry lookalikes' hot date, the next Baby Reindeer & all the best LGBTQ+ releases this week - Queerty

Rumors about Madonna's biopic revival are linked to Apple TV's comedy The Studio, which incorporates elements of the project into its storyline.
Books
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

6 books named finalists for the 2026 International Booker Prize

Six books are finalists for the 2026 International Booker Prize, highlighting diverse narratives and female authors.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
1 week ago

These LGBTQ+ books are being banned & people are making noise so it doesn't go unnoticed - Queerty

404 Day highlights the issue of Internet censorship in public libraries and schools, particularly affecting access to constitutionally protected websites.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Dua Lipa to curate London literature festival at Southbank Centre

Dua Lipa will curate the London literature festival at the Southbank Centre from 21 October to 1 November, focusing on books and authors.
#john-lithgow
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago
SF LGBT

John Lithgow claims JK Rowling's anti-trans activism as been "twisted & misrepresented" - LGBTQ Nation

John Lithgow defends his decision to play Dumbledore despite disagreeing with JK Rowling's views on trans identity.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

John Lithgow claims JK Rowling's anti-trans activism as been "twisted & misrepresented" - LGBTQ Nation

John Lithgow defends his decision to play Dumbledore despite disagreeing with JK Rowling's views on trans identity.
Books
fromTime Out London
3 weeks ago

The best independent bookshop in London has been crowned for 2026

Backstory in Balham has been named London's best independent bookshop at the British Book Awards for 2026.
LGBT
fromQueerty
3 months ago

10 gay sports romances that will quench your Heated Rivalry thirst - Queerty

HBO Max's Heated Rivalry sparked mainstream interest in gay sports romance, leading to increased demand for similar queer romance stories centered on athletic settings and characters.
UK politics
fromQueerty
1 month ago

"Are you home?": Did Britain just unleash the gay version of the Epstein files? - Queerty

The UK released files revealing Lord Peter Mandelson allegedly leaked confidential government information to Jeffrey Epstein and engaged in suspicious financial dealings, despite Prime Minister Keir Starmer being briefed on Mandelson's Epstein connections before his 2024 US Ambassador appointment.
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

From Oscar Wilde to Moll Cutpurse: London's most colourful defendants in a new exhibition

A London Archive exhibition explores seven centuries of crime and punishment through legal records, featuring both famous cases and everyday Londoners who passed through the justice system.
#lgbtq-history
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

A Queer Inheritance by Michael Hall review the National Trust's LGBTQ history revealed

Queer men and women significantly shaped the National Trust and its properties, though the organization wasn't founded specifically by LGBTQ+ individuals, as revealed through historical research of estates and their creators.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Tales of the Suburbs by John Grindrod review an entertaining alternative history of queer Britain

John Grindrod's alternative history chronicles queer life in British suburbs and small towns, departing from typical urban-centered narratives to reveal how LGBTQ+ people navigated identity and community in non-metropolitan areas.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

A Queer Inheritance by Michael Hall review the National Trust's LGBTQ history revealed

Queer men and women significantly shaped the National Trust and its properties, though the organization wasn't founded specifically by LGBTQ+ individuals, as revealed through historical research of estates and their creators.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Tales of the Suburbs by John Grindrod review an entertaining alternative history of queer Britain

John Grindrod's alternative history chronicles queer life in British suburbs and small towns, departing from typical urban-centered narratives to reveal how LGBTQ+ people navigated identity and community in non-metropolitan areas.
Typography
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Six great reads: how to get a pay rise, Catherine Opie's images of queer America, and the influencers saving pubs

Men increasingly pursue cosmetic procedures, reflecting evolving standards of male appearance from historical figures to contemporary celebrities.
Books
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Southwark Libraries named London winner for 2026

Google Southwark Libraries won the British Book Awards 2026 Library of the Year for reconnecting communities with local library services and resources.
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#lgbtq-film-festival
SF LGBT
fromAnOther
1 month ago

How Europe's Biggest LGBTQ+ Festival Helped Shape 40 Years of Queer Cinema

BFI Flare celebrates its 40th anniversary as Europe's largest queer film festival, providing essential platforms for LGBTQ+ filmmakers and diverse stories worldwide.
SF LGBT
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

BFI Flare: 10 films to see at the UK's biggest LGBTQ+ film festival this month

BFI Flare, the UK's largest LGBTQ+ film festival, celebrates its 40th anniversary with 65 feature films, 62 shorts, and special programming across London and nationwide starting March 18.
SF LGBT
fromAnOther
1 month ago

How Europe's Biggest LGBTQ+ Festival Helped Shape 40 Years of Queer Cinema

BFI Flare celebrates its 40th anniversary as Europe's largest queer film festival, providing essential platforms for LGBTQ+ filmmakers and diverse stories worldwide.
SF LGBT
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

BFI Flare: 10 films to see at the UK's biggest LGBTQ+ film festival this month

BFI Flare, the UK's largest LGBTQ+ film festival, celebrates its 40th anniversary with 65 feature films, 62 shorts, and special programming across London and nationwide starting March 18.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK Society of Authors launches logo to identify books written by humans not AI

The SoA said the absence of any government measure to compel tech companies to label AI-generated output meant readers were struggling to distinguish between books written by a human, and machine-generated work based on AI models trained on copyrighted work without permission or payment.
Books
Television
fromQueerty
1 month ago

The best LGBTQ+ movies & TV shows coming to streaming March 2026 - Queerty

March 2026 features a significant surge of queer streaming content across major platforms, including new seasons, documentaries, and classic films celebrating LGBTQ+ stories and characters.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Monocle review sultry celebration of Paris's secret Sapphic society

Rendez-Vous Dance's new show evokes Le Monocle's 1920s Paris lesbian nightclub, blending jazz, choreography, and identity play but falters in character depth and momentum.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

The Independent journalists shortlisted for prestigious Press Awards 2026

The Independent funds on-the-ground, paywall-free journalism covering major issues and seeks donations to support reporting and award-shortlisted journalists.
Music
fromQueerty
2 months ago

No matter who takes home Grammys, these queer nominees have won over social media - Queerty

Multiple LGBTQ+ musicians received Grammy nominations across genres, with notable nominees including Durand Bernarr, Doechii, Cynthia Erivo, Billie Eilish, and Kaytranada.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 months ago

Esther Ghey shares heartfelt message to Brianna on the anniversary of her murder

"Tomorrow marks 3 years without you, Brianna," her mum, Esther, wrote in a message shared on social media on Tuesday (10 February). "I still think of you every. single. day." "I wish I could hug you and hear your voice, even just one more time," she continued. "I will continue to work hard in your memory, because I have to do something with the love and energy I will forever hold for you.
UK news
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Salman Rushdie among 170 figures to sign open letter over Barbican arts lead departure

Devyani Saltzman's abrupt departure from the Barbican raises concerns about the institution's commitment to sustained global majority leadership and senior-level diversity.
LGBT
fromLondon On The Inside
1 month ago

The UK's Largest Queer Film Festival Is Back for 2026

BFI Flare returns for its 40th edition in March 2026, presenting 120+ LGBTQIA+ films across Hearts, Bodies and Minds, with events and online screenings.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

These books are pushing boundaries': winners of 30,000 Inclusive Books for Children awards announced

Six female authors won the 2026 Inclusive Books for Children awards, with winning titles featuring diverse representation in children's literature across multiple age categories.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Rebel English Academy by Mohammed Hanif review a sure-fire Booker contender

Dark, irony-soaked comedy and farce expose Pakistan's political repression, religious hypocrisy, and violence with subversive, satirical imagination.
LGBT
fromQueerty
2 months ago

Pedro Pascal's gay romance, Durand Bernarr runs the world & all the best LGBTQ+ releases this week - Queerty

Midweek entertainment roundup highlights LGBTQ+ pop culture: new streaming releases, celebrity casting and awards moments, satirical projects, and upcoming queer-themed film and TV.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 months ago

Gay shop has defiant response as it's targeted by egg-throwing vandals

"When homophobia runs out of ideas," text over the video showing the front windows covered in the contents of eggs read. "Our gay shop's been egged," Claire says in a sarcastic tone. "Eggs are expensive! Throwing one at a shop window is a choice, and if your enemy is a shop window you're already losing," she adds in a patronising manner. "Anyway, we're still extremely gay - come on in," she concludes, opening the door unfazed.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Most Indians don't read for pleasure so why does the country have 100 literature festivals?

Sounding amused, publisher Pramod Kapoor recalls the reaction of the Indian cricketing legend Bishen Singh Bedi when he learned Kapoor was printing 3,000 copies of his autobiography. Only 3,000? he protested. I fill stadiums with 50-60,000 people coming to see me play and you think that's all my book is going to sell? Kapoor, the founder of Roli Books, explains that Bedi's legions of admirers were unlikely to translate into book buyers. That was in 2021.
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