Day: July 8, 2025

Fa’afafine playwright, Hibiscus Tupua-Wilson, talks to Oliver Hall about using art, theatre, and ballroom to uplift Aotearoa’s queer Pasifika youth.  At 26, Hibiscus Tupua-Wilson is already a commanding voice in Aotearoa’s queer Pasifika arts scene. A writer, performer, and godmother of the House of Marama, she embodies the resilience of living as a fa’afafine and […]

At Pride in London 2025, love took centre stage when gay influencers and married couple Nick Toteda (@nicktoteda) and Anthony Cushion (@antcfitness) shared a powerful kiss directly in front of anti-LGBTQ+ protesters, making a vibrant statement for equality and visibility. The couple posted a video of the moment on Instagram with the caption: “Spreading the […]

Pride in London 2025 brought vibrant colour, joyful energy, and community spirit to the streets of the capital on Saturday, as tens of thousands turned out for the UK’s largest LGBTQ+ celebration. The parade officially began at midday under cool and cloudy skies, but the weather didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the crowd. Dancers, performers, […]

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein has vetoed several controversial bills passed by the Republican-led state legislature, including one that would prohibit gender-affirming care for transgender individuals in the state prison system. The legislation in question, H.B. 805, aimed to ban public funds from being used for hormone replacement therapy and gender-affirming surgeries for incarcerated transgender […]

One of the UK’s youngest drag performers made a dazzling entrance at prom, complete with full glam, pink sparkle, and a heartwarming wave of support. Alfie Smith, 16, who performs under the name ESME Doll, attended his prom in full drag, turning heads in a Barbie-inspired look that radiated both style and courage. As Bristol’s […]