“The Star Of Bethnal Green combines the magic of Christmas with the powerful and hopeful story of an older trans woman” BY DIVA STAFF. IMAGE FROM THE STAR OF BETHNAL GREEN. Following the release of their winter-themed EP, Only Son Of The Falling Snow, British folk-rock band, Bear’s Den, have today unveiled a powerful video [….]
Celebrating trans lives across London on Trans Day Of Remembrance BY DIVA STAFF. PHOTO DAVID GEIB This #TransDayOfRemembrance, the wonderful folk behind Trans In The City, are hosting an event in central London, “in celebration of trans lives with a seismic statement in support of trans individuals.” With at least 60 different organisations and 20 [….]
The inspirational activist reflects on the #powerofhair Writer and activist Paris Lees spoke to DIVA about becoming a Pantene ambassador, media representation, and heartbreak hair changes. DIVA: How do you channel the #powerofhair to express your identity? Hair is a powerful and transformative tool – it was one of the first tools I had to [….]
Playwright Nelly Kelly reflects on 10 years of the groundbreaking piece of theatre, and an extraordinary twist of fate BY NELLY KELLY I can still remember the day I read The Gospel According To Jesus, Queen Of Heaven. I was sitting on the floor propped against the single bed in my mum’s box room, having [….]
Vera Drew on that Emmy nomination and coming out as trans in Hollywood BY SOPHIE GRIFFITHS, IMAGE VIA STEPHANIE PFINGSTEN @ IMPACT24 Vera Drew has been extremely lucky with the success she’s had throughout her career in Hollywood. It’s no surprise really when she’s so talented at editing comedy in her own quirky, kitschy style. [….]
We caught up with the queer couples in the cast to hear all about the show BY SOPHIE GRIFFITHS Last night was a turning point for reality television as MTV’s latest dating show, True Love Or True Lies, aired its first episode. The show features couples from all walks of life, including queer, non-binary and [….]
The star of Pose opens up about being black and transgender BY SOPHIE GRIFFITHS, IMAGE VIA INSTAGRAM Indya Moore has soared to stardom over the past few years in the hit show Pose, which is all about 80s ballroom culture and centres trans women of colour. Moore is also, as they put it, “a black [….]
