Strictly reportedly ditching same-sex couples to return to 'traditional roots' The upcoming series of BBC’s scandal-hit show Strictly Come Dancing to reportedly not feature same-sex pairings for the first time in 5 years.

Strictly Come Dancing goes back to being strictly male and female couples as they want to return to 'traditional roots'

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'If you don't like trans people, mind your damn business' says Billy Porter at DNC Billy Porter shared his views about Donald Trump and LGBTQ+ rights ahead of the 2024 US election at the Democratic National Convention (DNC).

Billy Porter speaks out at the DNC:
"If you don't like trans people,then mind your own damn business."

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Joker: Folie à Deux set to open with 'Looney Tunes-inspired cartoon' Joker: Folie à Deux is set to open with a "Looney Tunes-inspired cartoon" sequence, the movie’s director has revealed.

In movie news,the new #JokerMovie is set to open with a Looney Tunes inspired cartoon

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Ian McKellen still experiencing 'agonising pains' two months after stage fall Sir Ian McKellen has shared an update on his health following his dramatic fall from the stage while performing Player Kings.

Sir Ian McKellen says he is still experiencing pains two months after a fall on stage

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Trans girl can play football for school team after judge's ruling A trans girl from New Hampshire has been given the go ahead to play soccer thanks to an emergency order granted by a judge.

In America,it's been reported that a trans girl can play football for a school team after New Hampshire judge's ruling

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The Labour government is set to introduce the "right to switch off" for employees The Labour government is set to introduce the "right to switch off" for employees as part of a scheme to reform workers’ rights.

Labour Government introduces the 'right to switch off' for employees

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Rumour about 'mpox lockdown' spreads online – here's what the government has to say The term "mpox virus lockdown" went viral online this week, following misinformation on social media. Here's why you don't need to worry.

Online keyboard warriors are spreading misinformation over the MPOX virus.
The UK Government makes their response.

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Today's schedule 👇

Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck after two years of marriage Actors, dubbed ‘Bennifer’ in 2000s, married in Las Vegas in 2022 after re-sparking relationship from two decades prior

'Bennifer' is over. Again.
Jennifer Lopez has filed for divorce from Ben Affleck

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Tom Daley and divers perform viral Charli XCX dance in tiny Speedos Tom Daley and the Team GB divers have performed the viral dance to Charli XCX's 'Apple' – in the tiniest speedos you've ever seen.

#TomDaley and #TeamGB divers get their groove on to Charli XCX's Apple in their speeds! 👇

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Monday on Q Beat 👇

This weekend on Q Beat 👇

French pole vaulter's bulge ruins medal hopes: 'Call a drag queen' Anthony Ammirati, whose penis displaced the bar of the Olympic pole vault during the Paris 2024 games, has been given some iconic advice.

Olympic pole vaulter whose bulge ruined medal hopes was advised to 'call a drag queen.'

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Tom Daley goes viral on TikTok after modelling his handmade Paris Olympics jumper Diver Tom Daley has gone viral on TikTok after showing off his latest incredible knitting project, a Paris 2024 Olympics-inspired jumper.

Tom Daley models his handmade #Paris2024 jumper and has gone viral on TikTok

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The 1975 sued for $2.5 million by Malaysian festival after same-sex kiss The 1975 are being sued by the organisers of a festival in Malaysia after Matty Healy kissed bandmate Ross MacDonald on stage.

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Racy Sam Smith portrait hung in National Portrait Gallery Sam Smith has celebrated having their portrait hung in the UK’s historic National Portrait Gallery, dubbing it a "dream come true".

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Tomorrow's schedule 👇

Posie Parker attacks Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black over surrogacy following Olympic diving final Posie Parker has attacked Tom Daley and his husband for having their children via surrogacy, labelling it "baby trafficking".

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Coming soon to Q Beat Radio:
The national phenomenon....
Dayclubbing. 👇
2 hours of Non stop dance Anthems and remixes,90s to now!

Here are the exact rules around gay and bi men donating blood in the UK Amid a UK blood shortage, more and more gay and bisexual men are coming forward to donate blood, with others wondering what the rules are.

Gay and bi men can give blood. But there are some additional rules.
Here's what you need to know

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Clip of Kamala Harris ordering LA clerk to restart gay marriages goes viral A resurfaced clip of Vice President Kamala Harris ordering a clerk to begin offering gay marriages after Prop 8. was halted has gone viral.

A clip of Kamala Harris ordering a clerk to restart gay marriages has resurfaced and gone viral

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Pride festival criticised for 'throw milkshake over Farage' game Chesterfield Pride is facing backlash for a game of ‘toss a milkshake over Nigel Farage’ at its event on Sunday.

Chesterfield Pride organisers criticised for 'throw milkshakes at Farage' game

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Kylie Minogue carried to stage by gay hunks Jonathan Bailey and Andrew Scott Aussie pop goddess Kylie Minogue made the grandest of entrances to her BST Hyde Park set, being carried by Jonathan Bailey and Andrew Scott.

Kylie Minogue carried to the stage at her BST Hyde Park gig by Jonathan Bailey and Andrew Scott

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Clifton Suspension Bridge suitcase victims were former same-sex couple Police are treating the Clifton Suspension Bridge case as a hate crime, after it was revealed the victims were previously in a relationship.

Clifton Suspension Bridge suitcase victims were former same sex couple

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F1 star Ralf Schumacher comes out and introduces partner to the world Former Formula One driver Ralf Schumacher, the brother of Michael Schumacher, has come out as gay at the age of 49.

Ex-F1 driver Ralf Schumacher comes out

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LGBTQ+ people share what drag means to them on International Drag Day Members of the LGBTQ+ community have shared what drag means to them in celebration of International Drag Day (16 July).

International Drag Day: LGBTQ+ people share what Drag means to them

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Drag Race star's Manchester mural vandalised with homophobic slurs again A mural of Drag Race UK finalist Divina De Campo has been vandalised with slurs in Manchester's gay village again.

RPDRUK star's Manchester mural is vandalised with homophobic slurs for a second time

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Macron refuses to accept resignation of France's first gay PM French president Emmanuel Macron has rejected the resignation of France's first gay prime minister, Gabriel Attal following the election.

Emanuel Macron refuses to accept resignation of France's first gay PM following election results

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Catherine Tate shares powerful message with trans Doctor Who fans Catherine Tate has reflected on the experience of playing mother to a trans child in Doctor Who, and come out as a trans ally in the process.

Catherine Tate 'honoured' to play mother of a trans child:
"I'm all your mamas!"

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