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Author: Ian Brooks

  • A black and white still from queer Indian film Badnam Basti.

    A look at the groundbreaking 1970s queer Indian film Badnam Basti

    Entertainment & Film & World 24 Sep 2025

  • T boy wrestling competitors, prepare to hook in a fighting stance, in front of a screen showing flame, there is a gentleman in the background holding a musical device like a guitar or violin.

    Meet the T Boys bringing a refreshing alternative to wrestling entertainment

    Entertainment & Sport & Fitness & Top News 1 Aug 2025

  • Drag performer Divina De Campo posing by holding her hair in a high ponytail.

    Exclusive: Divina de Campo spills the T on her drag journey

    Entertainment & Featured & Theatre 2 May 2025

  • Photo of drag performer Mizz Mae, also known as Harry McAllister, receiving an award.

    Tributes pour in after Belfast's "first drag act" Mizz Mae passes away

    Ireland & News & Top News 28 Feb 2025

  • A close up image of Michelle Trachtenberg

    Tributes pour in for Buffy and Gossip Girl star Michelle Trachtenberg who passed away

    Entertainment & Film & News & Top News & TV 27 Feb 2025

  • A split screen of three iconic LGBTQ+ moments in Irish television history. Left is Nell McCafferty, middle and right are from Fair City.

    8 iconic LGBTQ+ moments in Irish television history

    Entertainment & Ireland & TV 25 Feb 2025

  • Split screen of LGBTQ+ characters in EastEnders.

    EastEnders turns 40: a look at the soap's history of LGBTQ+ representation

    News & TV 20 Feb 2025

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