Day: January 26, 2017

Gender-fluidity is the buzz phrase of the moment, an insight born in our Rainbow Community and gifted to the outer world. But there is some reason for thinking that Shakespeare, 400-odd years ago, was very familiar with the concept. In most of his comedies, there is at least one cross-dressing character and sometimes two. The […]

Queer rappers seem like something of an anomaly. In an industry where homophobia and gay slurs are so entrenched in the surrounding culture, being someone who identifies themselves on the LGBT+ spectrum can no doubt feel incredibly alienating. But for an increasing volume of pioneering and brave artists, hip-hop is becoming the means by which […]

The latest in the trend of rebooting our favourite noughties shows, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy is set to return to our screens. This time, on Netflix. Unfortunately, the original cast of Ted Allen, Jai Rodriguez, Carson Kressley, Thom Filicia, and Kyan Douglas will not be starring, though this means that we will get a new […]

Handmade cosmetics company, Lush, is once again featuring a same-sex couple for its Valentine’s Day campaign. Their 2015 campaign featured a lesbian couple, and this year’s features their employee Darren (who works in their Newmarket store) with his partner Joel. The global chain’s Australia and New Zealand director, Peta Granger says they “stand alongside the […]