Doctor Who has been wearing its queer credentials on its sleeve since Russell T Davies brought it back to TV screens in 2005 (and the recent casting announcement of Ncuti Gatwa, best known for playing gay character Eric on Sex Education, as the next Doctor doesn't hurt). But with Doctor Who: Redacted, it has put... Continue Reading →
GLAAD Awards Exclusive Interview: Queer As Folk star Fin Argus “I’ve really come into my queerness & I also got to do that on screen”
Back in 1999, when Russell T Davies' Queer As Folk first burst on to the UK's Channel 4, causing a stir both within the LGBTQ+ community and the mainstream press, as well as creating much-needed gay representation on the small screen, actor and musician Fin Argus was just one year old. They're now starring in... Continue Reading →
Mother Of Intervention – Film Review: Jonathan Agassi Saved My Life ★★★★
Many years ago, Israeli filmmaker Tomer Heymann thought it would be a fluffy good time to follow around one of the world’s leading gay adult film stars in service of a sexy, funny documentary. Little did he know at the time that his years of filming his star, Jonathan Agassi, would instead result in something... Continue Reading →
Theatre Review: BenDeLaCreme is…Ready to Be Committed (Sony Hall, New York) ★★★★
It only feels like a New York minute since drag superstar BenDeLaCreme graced the Manhattan stage for her annual holiday show with fellow Drag Race alum Jinkx Monsoon, The Return of the Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show, LIVE! But that was actually five months ago, so clearly my perception of time has been warped by... Continue Reading →
GLAAD Awards Exclusive Interview: All Stars 7 drag superstars Trinity The Tuck & Yvie Oddly “by living my truth I’m helping somebody else discover theirs”
They’re both already winners, baby! Two of the stars of the upcoming season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 7, Yvie Oddly (who snatched the season 11 crown) and Trinity The Tuck (who reigned victorious on All Stars 4, in a tie with Monét X Change) were in attendance at the 33rd Annual GLAAD Media... Continue Reading →
GLAAD Awards Exclusive Interview: Michael R. Jackson on writing A Strange Loop “I felt misunderstood, unseen & unheard”
A Strange Loop became the most Tony Award-nominated production of the season today, receiving 11 nominations including Best Musical. On Friday night the show's Pulitzer Prize-winning writer, composer and lyricist, Michael R. Jackson, gave a powerful and moving performance of Memory Song from the musical on stage at the 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards. Ahead... Continue Reading →
Pose, Lil Nas X & Sesame Street among winners at 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards – Wilson Cruz & Judith Light honoured
On Friday night in New York, GLAAD—the world’s largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization—announced the recipients of the awards for the remaining 16 categories at the 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards, following its Los Angeles event on April 2nd. Community members, allies, activists and stars walked the red carpet at the Hilton Midtown, and there were... Continue Reading →
Inside Out Toronto 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival announces full lineup for in-person & virtual 32nd edition
The 32nd annual Inside Out Toronto 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival, set to take place both in-person and virtually from May 26th to June 5th 2022, has just revealed its full film lineup showcasing 128 films from 28 countries, including 38 features, three episodic series, and seven world premieres. The festival’s opening night film will be the... Continue Reading →
Exclusive Interview: Netflix Is A Joke stand-up star Matteo Lane “I’m just talking about what I like & if it happens to be super gay, good!”
Fluent in five languages, with a singing range of six octaves, pinup good looks, and charisma for days, Matteo Lane is already a gay hearthrob (as a quick glance at his Instagram will confirm) and fast becoming a New York stand-up comedy institution, regularly performing at the legendary Comedy Cellar in the West Village. Before... Continue Reading →
Exclusive Interview: Netflix Is A Joke rising stand-up comedy star Robin Tran “I try to be my own hero”
Often edgy, always fiercely intelligent and hilarious, stand-up comedy rising star Robin Tran is performing in Los Angeles this week as part of Netflix Is A Joke: The Festival. Named one of Just For Laugh’s New Faces of 2021, her comedy frequently deals with her identity as an Asian trans lesbian and her experience of... Continue Reading →
