Fabulous queer shows to look forward to at Dublin Fringe Festival 2022

Be Teatro will present their essential new play, Him, His, Ours this December 7-11 in The Boys School Smock Alley. The piece was written and directed by Luis Noguera and the project has been described as follows: “based on personal anecdotes and life-changing episodes, this theatre project unveils the many layers of two individuals. Their baggage, their […]

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The sincere desires that inspired “The Inspection” — the semi-autobiographical narrative feature debut from documentary filmmaker Elegance Bratton — aren’t enough to save his film from being unexceptional. A self-affirming narrative about a young, houseless, gay Black man enlisting in the Marines to make his severe mother proud had the potential to offer audiences a queer insight into the cultural shortcomings of the armed forces.

Sporting Pride and Dublin Pride would like to invite you to join us for a live discussion with Transgender athlete, author and researcher Joanna Harper – a medical physicist who over the years has advised a number of international sports federations on the topic of Transgender inclusion in sport. Joanna herself is a competitive runner […]

They/Them, Peacock’s clever gay conversion camp riff on the formula, and Bodies Bodies Bodies, A24’s Gen Z skewering horror-comedy.It’s a well-documented fact that the gays love a good horror movie—the history of scary cinema is rife with allegories for the LGBTQ experience (sometimes intentional, sometimes not). But many have a special place in their hearts for slashers, a subgenre that frequently combines fun frights with a “whodunnit?” angle as its heroes (and the audience) try to deduce who’s behind the mask before it’s too late.Related: The cast of ‘They/Them’ sounds off on why queer people love horror so muchHistorically, the slasher hasn’t always made space for queer characters, relegating them to the easy early victims, the butts of jokes, or even the killer in question.

Melania Trump reportedly had to buy all new underwear after the FBI went through her closet during last month’s search of Mar-a-Lago, where agents recovered 33 boxes containing more than 100 highly classified documents stashed in the ex-president’s home office.A “pal” of Melania’s recently told Radar: “Melania doesn’t like the idea of strangers going rifling through her things. Who knows who touched her underwear during the raid? She’s never going to feel comfortable wearing those ever again.”Related: Melania’s ransacked closet at Mar-a-Lago is becoming almost as infamous as her murdered rose gardenThe pal continued, “Most people don’t know that Melania is a bigger germaphobe than her husband.

The Book of Mormon, and in 2016 he originated the lead role in Broadway’s Dear Evan Hansen, earning a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical.Lately, he’s been popping up more in film and television, including Ryan Murphy‘s The Politician, for which he was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy.On top of all that, he’s put out two, original studio albums — Sing to Me Instead in 2019, and Reverie in 2021. Now he’s embarking on his second national tour, and he says there’s nothing quite like getting up on stage to perform his own music.

Call Me by Your Name director Luca Guadagnino has hinted that a sequel to the infamous, award-winning, gay love story could be on the way. Although the original 2017 production was based on the relationship between Elio (Timothée Chalamet) and Oliver (Armie Hammer), according to Guadagnino, the second film would focus solely on the former […]

#SpitGate is taking a backseat in the news today as the trailer for the highly anticipated My Policeman has been released. The film, starring Harry Styles and The Crown’s Emma Corrin, is set to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 11. Although regular moviegoers won’t be able to see the film in […]

Artist Brian Teeling shares, “Aramark is a company that profits from the racist government policy that is Direct Provision here in Ireland but also benefits from the misery that is the Prison-Industrial Complex in the United States of America. Given that most people incarcerated in The States are people of colour, and we’ve seen how […]

This week in Queer Melbourne we have a platter of delicious options. Enjoy your fix of culture with intergenerational queer bonding, speed dating, theatre, burlesque and more.One Friday every month, the Motley Bauhaus is taken over by the campy, glitter streaked performers of the Melbourne burlesque scene. This month you’ll have the pleasure of watching Evana de Lune, SHAM, Celia Bow, Whiskey Falls and Zaphyer Enfield.

JoJo Siwa drops by Disney+'s for a special guest appearance in the latest episode, which dropped on the streaming service Wednesday.«It's crazy to think that I'm a part of this world now. It's wild!» Siwa shared with ET over a recent Zoom interview. «I remember when I first got the ask, I immediately was like, 'Yes. Don't know when, don't know who, don't know how, but yes, make it happen,' to my team.

How I Do It – the series in which we give you a sneak peek into a week in the sex life of a stranger. For today’s instalment, we hear from Chad, a 26-year-old CEO and entrepreneur. Chad is gay, single, and uses the pronouns he/him and they/them.After spending ‘too long living by other people’s rules and not putting myself first,’ Chad now ensures that ‘everything in my life is on my terms’.They add: ‘I decide what I do, when I do it and how, because I put myself and my happiness first.

The metaverse is a virtual online world that people can access in a variety of ways, including through virtual and augmented reality. It offers people an interactive social experience where users are represented by avatars. Users can teleport through different virtual social worlds, participate in events and make transactions using cryptocurrencies.

With its abundance of flickery grain, exceedingly credible period production, and eminently authentic ensemble, UK filmmaker Georgia Oakley’s astonishing debut feature “Blue Jean” — which premiered at the Venice Film Festival last week, no doubt primed to pick up a swath of gongs and laurels — could well be a relic exhumed from the back cupboards of a dusty film archive.  READ MORE: Venice Film Festival Preview: 16 Must-See Films To Watch Set amid Margaret Thatcher’s reign of terror in the late ‘80s, the little-known Rosy McEwen puts in a calling card performance for the ages as Jean, a closeted lesbian gym teacher torn asunder by the emergence of Section 28: barbaric British legislation that, until 2003, prohibited the “promotion of homosexuality” across the country.

Release date: January 4What it's about: This standalone companion to Happily Ever Afters stars Lenore Bennett, who's mastered high school but still has infinite questions about her plans for once she gets to NYU — a definite point of contention with her parents. Then, while on a post-grad cruise, she meets Alex, and of all the things she's never figured out she wanted for herself, he might be the most surprising.Get it from Bookshop or your local bookstore via Indiebound.Release date: January 4What it's about: When Dua's forced to spend the entire month of Ramadan in Queens with her cousins, she isn't happy about it, especially since she barely knows this branch of the family tree.

The incredible line-up for the Dublin Theatre Festival 2022 has been announced, featuring no less than 17 world premieres. This year, the unmissable event will make a return to full capacity in-person shows from September 29 to October 16. With that in mind, the Dublin Theatre Festival 2022 focuses on the “power of coming together” […]

A gathering off-campus in Utah was disrupted by protesters, including Brigham Young University students, who threw homophobic slurs and taunted LGBTQ+ students and their supporters. In Provo, approximately 100 people protested "Back to School Pride Night" last weekend.

England celebrated a triumphant victory against Luxembourg in the women’s World Cup qualifiers, winning 10-0.

Fox News personality Jeanine Pirro was almost yanked off the air, according to a leaked email written by a network exec sent in the wake of the 2020 presidential election. And no, it wasn’t because she was suspected of throwing back too many glasses of boxed wine before, during, and after taping.The dramatic email was first reported by NPR and is said to have complained that Pirro was reporting on dubious conspiracy theories found online to justify then-president Donald Trump’s baseless claims that the election had been rigged.Related: Apparently Donald Trump considers Jeanine Pirro the Tiffany Trump of Fox NewsPirro and others at the conservative propaganda network falsely accused Dominion Voting Systems, the election machine and technology company, of illegally trying to throw the race to Joe Biden by programming its software to discard ballots for Trump.“The Dominion Software System has been tagged as one allegedly capable of flipping votes,” Pirro raged during a November 2020 taping of her show, citing Trump’s disgraced campaign attorney Sidney Powell’s bogus claims about the company.

In recent years Matt Bernstein (@Mattxiv) has emerged as a leading figure in the LGBTQ+ community on social media for their alluring blog-like Instagram account they use to highlight issues of online misogyny, homophobia, and other types of bigotry.In early August, Bernstein used his page to call out content creator Andrew Tate, writing, “Andrew Tate is teaching young boys to be violent misogynists. It’s time for social media platforms to do something.” Included in their post were several examples of Tate’s behavior, including one video where he claims to prefer 18-year-old girls because they have “been through less dick” and “are easier to leave an imprint on.” In another video, Tate says he wouldn’t perform CPR on a man because he’s not gay.

The Inland Empire Pride festival in Riverside, Calif., which was held on Sunday, was disrupted when far-right extremists demonstrated outside the event venue. Violent clashes erupted between protesters and those attending the festival with some individuals arrested.An anti-LGBTQ extremist, Chris Reyes, who has been active in the local community led the protest, and before the event ended, he would be pepper sprayed, bloodied, and arrested.

A new documentary about Declan Flynn premiered on RTÉ last night prompting the community to call for urgent hate crime legislation. As well as remembering Declan and his life with friends and family, The Case I Can’t Forget: The Killing of Declan Flynn, which was commissioned to mark the 40th anniversary of the fatal attack, […]

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Wolf and Dog (Lobo e Cão) is the first feature film by Portuguese director Claudia Varejão. The movie follows a group of queer teenagers growing up in the uber-religious town of San Miguel in the Azores who yearn for more than the small-town ideals and the mundane lifestyle of their parents. Written by Varejão and Leda Cartum, the central characters try to build a community of their own. Still, the adults want the kids to remain stagnant, become farmers, fishermen, or mothers, and force them to enjoy that lifestyle. The movie has challenging moments to get through because they slow the pacing, making it a more tedious viewing experience, but the script works hard to subvert some harmful tropes.

Secondary school teacher, Enoch Burke, has been arrested and escorted by Gardaí to the High Court in Dublin today, 5 September. His arrest was ordered by Judge Miriam O’Regan last Friday when Mr Burke failed to attend court following an alleged breach of an injunction against him. The injunction was granted to the board of […]

Trace Lysette has made history as the first trans actress to headline a competition film at the Venice Film Festival.

Day 1 of the Creative Arts Emmys 2022 had a distinctive group of celebrities and creators that make up some of the best in television. They all gathered at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles to celebrate everyone involved in the creative process.

Marvel has finally revealed new details on its first gay Spider-Man, Web-Weaver. 

Trace Lysette arrives at the premiere of her new film Monica at the 2022 Venice Film Festival on Saturday (September 3) in Venice, Italy.

ABOVE: The great Johnny Slash.

Funny Girl has been more tumultuous than the COVID-era stock market. Ups (it’s happening!), downs (the initial reviews), and then the ultimate wtf moment — Beanie Feldstein’s sudden departure. Amid the mishigas was at least one constant: the stand-by.Benko stepped in when the actress fell ill, and upon Feldstein’s early departure, she continued playing the role through the remainder of the summer, creating an undercurrent of excitement among theatergoers craving a Fanny Brice who could belt like Barbra.And while much of the focus has now shifted to Lea Michele‘s chance to take the reigns, Benko has uncompromisingly established herself as one of Broadway’s newest leading ladies. Queerty caught up with Benko upon the release of her second album, Hand in Hand, with husband Jason Yeager.Hi, Julie! Thanks for taking some time with Queerty. It’s not like you’ve been busy starring in Funny Girl on Broadway or releasing a new album, right? Right.

Gemma Collins has shared details on how her wedding plans are going as she prepares to tie the knot with fiancé Rami Hawash.The 41 year old has just returned back to the UK following a lavish sun-soaked holiday abroad in Mykonos, Greece, where she confirmed she scouted venues for her nuptials to her 48 year old other half Rami. Speaking on Channel 4's The Big Breakfast show as she sat next to fan-favourite presenter Judi Love, 42, Gemma explained that she's found the perfect venue and the wedding will be "everything everyone expects basically".

As South Africa slides into spring, LGBTQ+ ally Tamara Dey and queer singer/songwriter Latheem have released two new dancefloor stompers.

Club Cumming Presents A Queer Comedy Extravaganza.Related: 5 queer male comedians making stand-up a more accepting (and hilarious) placeThe special is hosted by Cumming himself, and the line-up features seven LGBTQ acts on the rise. Collectively, this exciting roster of talent represents “not only the diversity of the queer spectrum, but also of comedy styling—from stand-up to characters to musical performances.”Ahead of the special’s premiere, we’ve assembled a quick rundown of each of these queer entertainers, letting you know a little bit more about them and sharing some of our favorite work of theirs, whether it be tweets, a TikTok, a music video, or just some darn good stand-up.Watch the trailer for Club Cumming Presents A Queer Comedy Extravaganza below—which premiere Friday, Sep. 2 @ 10pm on Showtime—and then read on below to learn about these eight queer comedians you need to know.  A post shared by joe castle baker (@joecastlebaker)This comedian/actor/writer has been called “The Mr.

this is how you promote a movie!Less than a month away from the release of Billy Eichner‘s historic gay rom-com Bros, star Luke Macfarlane hits the gym with Variety‘s Marc Malkin for an interview that gives us everything we want: Bulging biceps, tea from the movie set, more bulging biceps…. Everybody say, “Thank you, Variety!”In the film, the Juilliard-trained actor plays Eichner’s love interest, Aaron, a “a straight-acting and -appearing attorney with serious commitment issues.” Apparently, that includes a serious issue with committing to a shirt, because Mcfarlane is said to spend much of Bros shirtless.

A Gemma Collins superfan, a woman who took her cat to prom and "Compost Carole" are among the quirky Great British Bake Off 2022 contestants this year.The full line-up has been revealed ahead of the new series of the Channel 4 Show, which starts on Tuesday 13 September at 8pm, when a new batch of diverse amateur bakers enter the tent. As usual, they will need to impress judges Paul Hollywood and Dame Prue Leith to be crowned the champion, while hosts Matt Lucas and Noel Fielding are also back for series 13. So who are the contestants this year? Meet then below...

The votes are in... and these songs are hits!American Idol fans remember David Hernandez's top 12 placement on the seventh season of the hit show. While some may recall his performances, others may remember the scrutiny he faced regarding rumors of his sexuality and previous experience as a stripper."When I was on American Idol, I was shamed for being a stripper and shamed for being gay.

Becky Hill, Ella Henderson, Tia Kofi and more will play this year’s Birmingham Pride.

Malta has lifted its controversial ban on blood donations from gay and bisexual men. While the decision was initially announced three years ago, there remained a long deferral period until now. It also marks the beginning of Pride week in Malta. Prime Minister Robert Abela said, “Pride Week should serve not only to remember with […]

Luke Macfarlane “decided” to not follow through with one sexual scene in the upcoming comedy Bros.

A vintage typewriter, a protest sign, a string of pearls, a disco ball — these are a few of the props arranged to evoke a queer past on set for a photo shoot in the Los Angeles suburb of Culver City with photographer MaryV photographing exclusively on the Google Pixel 6a. The objects pay homage to LGBTQ+ people who were never given their due —unseen in history — but whose contributions to queer life are immeasurable. Those who have never had a major motion picture made of their lives the way Oscar Wilde, Truman Capote, Harvey Milk, and Elton John have.

GEMMA Collins and Rami Hawash put on a loved-up display as they enjoyed a day at the beach during their holiday to Mykonos. The GC, 41, looked every inch the star while relaxing in a pink Dior swimsuit and a pink visor.

Be it arriving international talent or getting to know your community better, here’s just some of the events you can check out in Sydney throughout the weekend. Hot off of making history as the first drag queen to headline Wembley Stadium in 2019, Bianca del Rio is back on Australian shores with her style of rude, crude humour in Unsanitized, her first comedy tour of the post-lockdown era. Hosted at the State Theatre over two days, the Drag Race season 6 winner is sure to offend and self-deprecate in a way only she knows how.

Be it arriving international talent or getting to know your community better, here’s just some of the events you can check out in Sydney throughout the weekend. Hot off of making history as the first drag queen to headline Wembley Stadium in 2019, Bianca del Rio is back on Australian shores with her style of rude, crude humour in Unsanitized, her first comedy tour of the post-lockdown era. Hosted at the State Theatre over two days, the Drag Race season 6 winner is sure to offend and self-deprecate in a way only she knows how.

Calling all horror fans! Shudder has released the first trailer for its new limited series, Queer for Fear: The History of Queer Horror, just in time for spooky season. 

controversial law, which opened the possibility of medically assisted parenthood to lesbian couples and single women, has been in force since 2021.Until 1 September, the identity of those who provide the biological ingredients necessary for life has been shrouded in anonymity.Now, children born as a result of medical procreation will have the right, if they wish, to know the identities of the donors who made their lives possible.The information about donors – including details of their family and professional situation – will be recorded at the time of the donation, along with a description of their "general state" and physical characteristics.Once the child reaches adulthood, he or she will have access to the information.The law cannot be back-dated, unless there is a specific request from a child and the donors agree.The legal obligations concern only the identity of the donors, not of the child.And under no circumstances can a child born from donated sperm or eggs be obliged to accept a meeting with the donor, though such meetings are not prohibited by the law.Writing in French daily paper Le Monde, the anthropologist Jérôme Courduriès says that the obligation to identify donors is already enforced in Sweden, Australia, Finland and the UK.Instead of the dramatic decline in donations which was predicted by critics of the identity regulations, those four countries have seen an upsurge in the number of donors. Courduriès says the fact they will no longer be anonymous may actually encourage donors.The level of donations in France reached an all-time high last year, with 600 male donors (up from the peak of 404 in 2017), and 900 female donors (up from 2019's 836.)The law will have no impact on the legal status of the

Gregg Goldstein Since 2007, Venice’s Queer Lion Award has reflected and elevated the best in LGBTQ cinema. Fifteen years later, founder Daniel N. Casagrande said this year’s Venice Film Festival will be “the most queer edition ever.” Among the fest’s 30 LGBTQ-themed titles, 19 are competing for the Queer Lion, including a record six films from the main competition. They include Todd Field’s orchestra conductor drama “Tár,” starring Cate Blanchett; Darren Aronofsky’s estranged gay father study “The Whale,” featuring Brendan Fraser; Laura Poitras’ doc “All the Beauty and the Bloodshed,” chronicling bisexual artist Nan Goldin’s life and anti-opioid crusade; Andrea Pallaoro’s trans woman family drama “Monica”; Emanuele Crialese’s “L’immensità,” starring Penélope Cruz as the mother of a transgender child; and Gianni Amelio’s “Il signore delle formiche,” the true story of an Italian artist jailed under an infamous anti-gay law.