For Ariella Glaser, playing Sara Blum in White Bird: A Wonder Story, a Jewish teenager in Nazi-occupied France, was no small undertaking. Stepping into the shoes of a character who would grow to be portrayed by the legendary Helen Mirren, Glaser not only had to navigate the weight of historical significance but also bring a fresh, youthful vitality to the role. Speaking about her experience, Glaser is refreshingly candid, both humble and keenly aware of the complexities her character presented.

British artist and illustrator Julie Verhoeven is a unique voice in the intersecting worlds of fashion and visual arts. Her creative career includes collaborations with brands like Louis Vuitton and Versace, as well as art organisations such as Frieze and the Victoria and Albert Museum. Besides working with designers like John Galliano and Martine Sitbon, she headed the Italian brand Gibo. Julie’s distinctive vision blends a punk ethos with a quest for beauty, leading you into a kaleidoscopic world where kindness, humour and the unexpected reign supreme.

The untamed force of queer punk, CHRISTEENE, has been hiding in a wooden shack in upstate New York. Queer DJ Cormac tracked her down for an exclusive interview on Zoom. We find out about their connection to Sinéad, marriage in a basement in Dalston and why we don’t go to clubs to cuddle, or do we?

As the original Pop Idol WILL YOUNG returns to his pop roots on the forthcoming new album Light It Up, we sit down to discuss embracing the realities of being a fortysomething gay man, facing down the pressures of perfectionism and the need for Pride… in the name of love!

Over the past two decades, Northern Irish DJ CORMAC has steadily built a reputation as one of queer clubland’s most enduring and vital figures. Following the launch of his own imprint Polari Records, he’s recently released ‘Queerly Beloved’ – an essential new podcast series featuring always frank and often funny conversations exploring queerness, identity and music with an impressive line-up of fascinating guests.

Charismatic British actor David Shields’ profile has steadily been on the rise over the last few years. Following turns in The Crown, Doctor Who and a truly scene-stealing appearance in Black Mirror, Shields is now rubbing shoulders with the hottest movie stars of the day in the new Spielberg-produced multi-million-dollar WWII epic Masters Of The Air on Apple TV+. We catch up with a star firmly in the ascendant.

It’s been just over a year since Drag Race UK viewers first encountered self-styled ‘Caribbean Empress of Birmingham’ Black Peppa, arguably the fiercest queen to tread the UK’s catwalk to date. Fashion-forward looks and lip sync assassin skills aside, it was Peppa’s inspiring story of self-realisation that truly captured viewers’ hearts. We catch up with Peppa alter ego Akeem-Anthony Adams about growing up in Sint Maarten, their unique style and life after reality TV.

Richie Culver first realised he understood art at an afterparty. It was at one of many post-rave afters that he was exposed to a book of Nan Goldin’s photographs. It wasn’t long after that Richie started producing his own art, visual and music. Today, Richie creates through sobriety, family life and therapy – his emotionally charged music takes on the form of existentialism. We caught up with him to discuss his current obsessions and his separation of art and music.

The South London-born singer/songwriter, JGRREY, has made their name with their distinctive sound, candid storytelling, and authentic approach to making music. But, in their upcoming EP “If Not Now?” they push this further, effortlessly defying categorisation to create a style uniquely their own.

Discover the captivating journey of Taz Skylar, an actor with boundless energy, as he prepares to embody the animated character Sanji from One Piece in a live-action adaptation. From studying deliberate details to mastering the art of cooking, Skylar’s unwavering dedication shines through. With a focus on authenticity and defying expectations, he navigates the challenges of portraying beloved characters and transcending mediums with his versatile talent as an actor and writer.

Vivacious new acting talent Aziz Dyab left his Syrian homeland at just 20 years old, making a perilous journey across Europe to eventually be granted asylum in Germany. Despite having no previous experience and unable to speak the language, within months he began his love affair with acting, within a few years found himself starring in international productions, including the thrilling new Apple TV+ hit Liaison.