The star of POSE and Sir Lady Java opens up to DIVA about the women who shaped her life INTERVIEW BY ROXY BOURDILLON, IMAGE BY KEM WEST Hailie Sahar is beloved by many for her role of Lulu Abundance on the game-changing show POSE. In our October issue Hailie talks to DIVA editor Roxy Bourdillon [….]
DYLEMA plays the Round Chapel in Clapton, East London on 30 October BY ELEANOR NOYCE, IMAGE VIA THE DYLEMA COLLECTIVE ON INSTAGRAM Describing herself as a “Jazz meets Storytelling” experience, DYLEMA has dropped her dreamy debut single, Mine. The video stars Kikz Katika and Tania Chikaima, depicting stunning visuals of #WLW lust with the iconic [….]
“You have to kill your plants a few times before they thrive” BY SAMANTHA GRIERSON, IMAGE VIA BIAANCO ON INSTAGRAM I caught up with Biianco in Canada, where they are recording a new Mix Tape. Transported virtually, I can see that the LA vibe travels with them as they wander through the Vancouver streets, chatting [….]
“These findings are shocking but in no way unexpected” WORDS BY NIC CROSARA, IMAGE BY THE GENDER SPECTRUM COLLECTION – ZACKARY DRUCKER Content warning: this article includes references to transphobia, racism and ableism One of the largest direct surveys of trans experiences in the UK was published today. The survey data shows the extent of [….]
We’re counting down the days till her next show – see you there, DIVAs! BY ELEANOR NOYCE, IMAGE BY FEAR OF MUSIC Fancy a slice of soul? Welsh artist Nia Wyn is one of the most exciting voices on the contemporary music scene, and with the support of fellow LGBTQIA+ artist Tom King, she makes [….]
Get planning that lesbian pilgrimage, DIVAs BY ELEANOR NOYCE, IMAGE BY SURANNE JONES. In a historic moment for LGBTQIA+ representation, a sparkling new statue of nineteenth-century diarist Anne Lister has been unveiled in her hometown of Halifax. A £25,000 installation, it is titled Contemplation, and is now on permanent display at the famous Grade I-listed [….]
Bi babes being visible, busting myths, living their best lives BY DIVA STAFF, IMAGE BY FOX Everyone here at Team DIVA hopes you’ve had a great Bisexual Awareness Week. Throughout the week, we’ve checked in with various members of the community and as we all know, it’s great to have a bi icon. So here’s [….]
