Census data reveals new information about England and Wales’ LGBTQ+ population

Although trans rights are now the subject of a simmering culture war in America and the U.K., that conflict is largely predicated on the increasing visibility of trans women at a time where self-ID is controversially becoming the norm. Stories of trans men, however, tend to go under the radar, and this remarkable New York-set debut from Chilean-Serbian director Vuk Lungulov-Klotz goes some way to redressing that imbalance. Featuring a pitch-perfect performance from Puerto Rican/Greek actor Lío Mehiel, so far mostly known for the Apple show WeCrashed and a number of shorts, U.S. Dramatic Competition entry Mutt feels like an important but — for reasons about to be explained — perhaps interstitial film in the history of LGBTQ+ cinema, being fully cognizant of the fact that it is set and was made in a between-time that reflects the lead character’s existential sense of limbo.

PARK CITY – After almost 40 years, there are actually few subjects in the LGBTQ community the Sundance Film Festival hasn’t put a spotlight on. The fact that Vuk Lungulov-Klotz’s “Mutt,” a rare non-coming-out story about a trans man, is part of the annual independent event is therefore noteworthy in and of itself.

 

The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce opened applications today (Wednesday, Jan. 25) for the NGLCC Community Impact Grant Program, a program designed to support LGBTQ-owned restaurants and bars through $1.5 million in grant money. The program is funded by a grant from the Grubhub Community Fund, and grants to businesses grants are expected to range from $10,000 to $25,000.

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Scotland's Justice Secretary has refused to intervene to ensure that a transgender woman convicted of raping two women while she was a man is not held in a women’s prison.

Pope Francis, whose tenure has been marked by a kinder and gentler approach than his predecessor, reiterated Catholic church doctrine that homosexuality is a “sin” but not a “crime,” urged local bishops to welcome LGBTQ people into the church, and called for an end to anti-LGBTQ laws and discrimination.

Those aged between 16 and 24 are more than twice as likely to identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community compared with the general population, according to new data from the 2021 Census.

Ra’Jah O’Hara says her Canada’s Drag Race: Canada vs the World win feels “correct”.

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Nearly one in five LGBTQ+ people have experienced so-called ‘conversion’ practices in the UK, a new study from Galop, the UK’s leading anti-abuse charity for LGBTQ+ people, has found.

Pope Francis has spoken out against “unjust” laws that criminalise homosexuality, instead referring to it as a “sin”.

The highly-anticipated biopic chronicling the career of Madonna has been scrapped.

The Unfriend is a ridiculous premise for a show – when we read the overview we knew we absolutely had to check it out. In a nutshell, a British couple make a new American friend while on a cruise; they stay in touch and after a while they invite their new friend to stay at theirs while she’s visiting London. In the interim, they discover the worst possible secret to find out about a potential house guest – it seems she’s a suspected serial killer. This is further complicated by the fact that our British couple are just too reserved and polite to ask their guest to leave. Over the course of two hours, we watch as they navigate this precarious social dilemma.

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'Emily's a cover girl!'Lily Collins took to Instagram on Tuesday to share photos of her magazine cover from filming the Emmy-nominated hit series Emily In Paris.The actress, 33 - who travels and films around the world with her rescue dog - recently reprised her role as Emily Cooper in season three of the Netflix romantic comedy that started streaming last month.  Cover girl: Lily Collins, 33, took to Instagram on Tuesday to share photos of her magazine cover from filming the Emmy-nominated hit series Emily In ParisThe star of the 2012 film Stuck In Love wrote in her caption: 'Art imitating life or life imitating art? Emily’s a cover girl!…'  The daughter of rock star Phil Collins wore an eccentric and bright outfit as she posed with the magazine she covered as her character on the show.In the snaps with the magazine, she sported a metallic gold trench coat.  While filming: The daughter of rock star Phil Collins wore an eccentric and bright outfit as she posed with the magazine she covered as her character on the show Underneath the bold outerwear, she wore a bright orange top with black polkadot buttons.She paired the look with colorful and diamond-patterned shorts with a black belt cinched around her waist.The To The Bone actress wore a pair of simple black booties with the eye-catching outfit.

“As we navigate the 88th Texas Legislative Session one thing is apparent,” Equality Texas announced in a press release. “Anti-LGBTQ+ extremist politicians are prioritizing hate instead of common-sense legislation to improve the lives of Texans.”

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Embattled congressman George Santos made the mistake of trying to read Drag Race winner Trixie Mattel on Twitter.

Everything Everywhere All At Once is the film to beat at this year’s 95th Academy Awards.

Dozens gathered outside Lambeth Palace on 23 January to demand equality for LGBTQ+ people in the Church of England.

Tyler Posey says Teen Wolf allowed him to not be “ashamed” of his sexuality.

Headie One claim's the UK's hottest Trending track of the week with Martin's Sofa.

th Street before gentrification. As a longtime resident explains, “The S&M bars, the hookers, the meatpackers. That’s what was down here.” Yes, it really was home to meatpacking plants by day, before sex workers took over at night.

Michael Strahan was in Los Angeles on Monday morning as to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.The 51-year-old NFL star-turned-journalist beamed as he was accompanied by his family for the momentous occasion.The retired Giants star looked typically handsome in a dark blue patterned three-piece suit. Big day! Michael Strahan was in Los Angeles on Monday morning as to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of FameStrahan's star was presented by Terry Crews, 54, who is also a former football player who built an entertainment career.The two men smiled for photos together on the event's red carpet, with Crews looking dapper as he also donned a dark suit.

“Mutt” makes its world premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival.

Radical religious-right activist Mat Staver appeared on an episode of the “Liberty Pastors” program last week and urged administrators at Christian schools to implement policies denying children of same-sex couples the right to attend.

Like most teenagers, Heather (non-binary actor Bobbi Salvör Menuez), a social misfit who lives in a rural town in northern Canada, has a strict midnight curfew to adhere to. But unlike other teenagers, staying out for longer has a much more dangerous effect on her.

A youth pastor, a high school teacher and football coach and an operations director for a large hospital network were among the 46 men arrested in a massive sex sting operation Jan. 12-13 at the Hilton at Southlake Town Square and a Hyatt near Stonebriar Centre in Frisco, according to a report just published by Dallas Morning News reporter Sarah Bahari.

From getting stuck in the Upside Down to being possessed by the Mind Flayer, Will Byers has been through it on Stranger Things. But in season 4 of the Netflix hit, his self-discovery became the focal point when his feelings for best friend Mike Wheeler became more apparent.

Drag Race star Irene Dubois is standing behind her infamous talent show performance.

Kerri Colby, the Oprah of drag? It feels correct!

Dominic Arnall, the Chief Executive of Just Like Us, is leaving the LGBTQ+ charity after three years.

Simon Dunn has tragically passed away.

A US sports reporter has died after collapsing suddenly at the World Cup. Grant Wahl, 48, fell to the ground as extra time began in the Argentina-Netherlands game on Friday night.Qatar’s World Cup organizers said on Saturday that Wahl “fell ill” in the press area, where he received “immediate medical treatment on site.”Early reports suggest he may have had a heart attack, but this has yet to be officially confirmed.Wahl was briefly detained by authorities in Qatar for wearing a rainbow shirt, in solidarity with the LGBT+ community earlier in the month. Homosexuality is criminalised in Qatar. Tributes have poured in for the veteran sports correspondent, who wrote a book on David Beckham, a British footballer. US Soccer said it was "heartbroken to learn" of Wahl's death. It praised Wahl’s “belief in the power of the game to advance human rights,” offering condolences to his wife Celine Gounder and their loved ones.Gounder responded to the US Soccer statement on Twitter, saying she was "in complete shock".Wahl wrote to subscribers of his internet newsletter that he had visited a clinic in Qatar earlier in the week. "My body is finally giving up on me," he wrote.

Sam Smith has opened up about the insane conspiracy theory regarding themself and fellow British pop star Adele. 

Kristen Chenoweth joined forces with Ariana Grande on Sunday, singing a gorgeous duet of Over the Rainbow for TikTok.Grande, 29, originally posted a solo video of her singing the iconic ballad, leading Chenoweth, 54 – who nearly spilled out of her skintight dress last week – to add on her own vocals and make some magic happen. Ariana will be starring in the film adaptation of Wicked as Glinda – a part that launched Kristin into stardom on Broadway nearly two decades ago. Glindas unite! Kristen Chenoweth, 54, joined forces with Ariana Grande, 29, on Sunday, singing a gorgeous duet of Over the Rainbow for TikTokThe petite divas both wore pink in their TikTok, with Kristin draping herself in what appeared to be a yeti coat while a crocheted slanket enveloped Ariana's arms and head.  Kristen let her blonde locks flow free and Ariana's porcelain skin glowed with star power. 'You know I just had to duet this one,' Chenoweth captioned the TikTok.

Openly gay singer-songwriter Adam Lambert has weighed in on the controversial authentic casting debate.