Superstar Dolly Parton has spoken out after Indiana Republicans were reported to have slashed their budget for her scheme, which provides free books for children under the age of five. Parton, a well-known LGBTQ+ ally, started her Imagination Library programme in 1995 in honour of her father, who never learned to read or write. Under […]
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It’s official, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are performing at the Oscars 2025, and speculation about what the Wicked pair will sing is already rife. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Tuesday (25 February) that the actors-come-singers would be taking to the stage at the 2025 Oscars this Sunday (2 March). […]
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Football Australia has criticised Triple M radio host Marty Sheargold for making “unacceptable” comments about the Matildas, Australia’s women’s football team. On Wednesday (26 February), the sports governing body said it was “deeply disappointed” by Sheargold’s comments, with the presenter and radio station landing in hot water over the misogynistic remarks. “Such remarks not only […]
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A fundraiser launched to save Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club (BGWMC) from closure has raised more than £4,000 ($5,000) in less than 24 hours. The LGBTQ+ venue in East London has been at risk since a two-month eviction notice was issued against it last June. Although that was successfully resisted, the threat of closure remains, […]
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