Tina Romero, daughter of the legendary filmmaker George A. Romero, is set to make her directorial debut with Queens of the Dead, premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 7th. The filmmaker recently chatted with Entertainment Weekly, reflecting on her father's profound influence.

"I am his kid. There’s no denying it. And he has influenced me greatly," Romero remarked. Queens of the Dead will feature a smattering of Easter eggs to honour her father's legacy. "And this is his monster, this is his genre. I had fun doing my little Romero nods throughout the film, and we have some good ones," she shared, including cameos from notable figures like makeup artist and actor Tom Savini and Dawn of the Dead star Gaylen Ross.

A Gay Take on the Undead
"The zombie apocalypse is such a rich sandbox to play in when it comes to social commentary. I can’t be my dad’s daughter without making an attempt at saying something with zombies," Romero told the magazine. "I did want this to be a film in which I am paying homage to the world and the monster he created, but I’m also introducing my own voice. It’s very much not a film he would make, but it is using his vocabulary and is playing by his rules. As far as the gay element, on one hand, I just feel like the gays need a zombie film. It’s time that we get to have a big gay zombie movie."

Romero stressed, "I didn’t want to touch the genre unless it felt authentic to me." Queens of the Dead centres on a night in the gay party scene, where the vibrant nightlife at a warehouse drag show is abruptly interrupted by the zombie apocalypse. The inspiration stemmed from intense social media spats amongst party promoters during her time as a DJ.

From DJ Booth to Zombie Apocalypse
Romero recounted, "The original promoter posted this manifesto begging the question, ‘When will the gay community stop devouring its own?’ And it hit me like a bolt of lightning. I was like, ‘Oh my God! This would be how I want to explore the zombie genre in this world of gay nightlife.’" Katy O’Brian, known for her role as a baddie in The Mandalorian, plays the fictionalised promoter who leads the film. Romero noted there's a special thanks to Tom Cruise in the credits for allowing them to take time off their Mission: Impossible shoot to film the horror flick.

Romero hopes the film will highlight the demand for more genre films that represent an intersection of gay scream queens, infused with that familiar flair for horror and dark comedy from her father’s roots. The legendary filmmaker didn’t get to see a completed script but mentored his daughter throughout the development process.

Romero shared, "He said, ‘I love it! Run with it. Go for it.’ Unfortunately, he never got to read the completed script because it took me about seven years to get this developed… but I did have this blessing."

Tom Daley has described his time as a closeted athlete as a "very lonely experience".

The 31-year-old diver has been married to Hollywood director Dustin Lance Black, 5, since 2017 but went through some personal struggles before coming out to the world in his late teens. He's keen to help others in a similar predicament avoid ending up in a "dangerous" place.

He told Variety: "They don't know what to do, how to navigate, and obviously coming out in certain places is a very different experience than coming out in the UK or the US, so it can be quite dangerous.

"I always say to them that I can be there as a sounding board just because it is a very lonely experience."

Daley – whose father Robert passed away from a brain tumour in 2011 at the age of 40 – has sons Robbie, six, as well as two-year-old Phoenix with his husband. He admitted that losing his dad was one of the "most difficult" things he's ever had to go through, but he still draws inspiration from his father when it comes to his parenting style.

He said: "I model lots of my parenting and lots of the things that I do every day around what I learned from my dad. He was my biggest cheerleader. He was there for every training session, every competition, and he was a huge part of my life, day in, day out.

"Losing him was one of the most difficult things that I ever had to deal with.

"Yet I was dealing with that in a very public way in the UK. Looking back on all of that footage was quite challenging to watch because I felt really sorry for the younger Tom that I kind of was just carrying on and putting on a brave face, and I didn't ever want to bother anyone with how I was feeling because I didn't want to ever make anyone else feel uncomfortable."

The Olympian has discussed his life and career at length in the new documentary, Tom Daley: 1.6 Seconds, but admitted that he initially had reservations about speaking about such personal things on camera.



He said: "I wasn't sure about doing it initially. You know what? This is something that I would love to be able to then show my kids in the future and be able to be like, 'Look, this is what Papa did. This is the thing that Papa was doing day in, day out,' and the things that I did, and be able to get to know the relationship I had with my dad and all of that stuff."

When Wang Zengyi, 41, and Song Jihan, 29, first met at a friend's dinner party in China, it was, by all accounts, love at first sight.

"He was considered handsome and pure," Wang remarked, adding that their "love has deepened over time."

Almost three years on, the gay Chinese couple are celebrating their marriage in Thailand. The country became the largest nation in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage earlier this year, a law that notably includes foreign couples.

They are among the first Chinese gay couples to marry in the Southeast Asian country, coinciding with Thailand's first Pride celebration since the landmark legislation passed.

"Thailand is perceived as a freer country," Wang commented after they signed their marriage certificate at a Bangkok registry office. "It's also more inclusive towards their community."

He believes they are the first gay Chinese couple to host a full wedding ceremony in Thailand, expressing a hope that "gradually" more will follow. "They feel unique so far... but hope to have a positive influence."

The couple sought assistance from an agent and a consultant to organise both the wedding and the necessary paperwork, ultimately fulfilling their long-held dream.

Overcoming Bureaucratic Hurdles

Owen Zhu, an agent who assists gay couples in getting married in Thailand, anticipates an increase in Chinese couples looking to wed and reside in the country.

While Chinese authorities decriminalised homosexuality in 1997, same-sex marriage remains illegal, and societal stigma is still widespread.

Despite a period of relative relaxation between the 2000s and mid-2010s, rights groups indicate that recent years have seen a clampdown on the community's spaces and freedom of expression.

Owen Zhu, a 40-year-old real estate agent, operates a property business in Thailand that also supports gay Chinese couples in marrying there.

Zhu noted that the primary challenges faced by couples like Wang and Song are related to paperwork and, unfortunately, prejudice.

He said that it is difficult for Chinese gay individuals to obtain the 'certificate of single status' required by Thailand as proof that they are not already married. Furthermore, China does not recognise same-sex marriages registered abroad, adding another layer of complexity.

We watched this film the other day and really liked it! It's both well acted and funny!

Here's the synopsis:
Naveen, a shy but loveable Indian-American doctor, is just trying to live his best life when - bam! - his family starts nudging him towards marriage. Fast forward a few years, and he’s still single, still awkward, and still dodging matchmaking attempts like a pro. But then, in a twist worthy of Bollywood itself, he meets Jay - a charming, free-spirited white guy who was adopted by Indian parents and somehow knows more about Bollywood than Naveen does.

Cue the romance, the cultural clashes, and the inevitable family introductions, where Naveen tries (and fails) to make Jay seem more “acceptable” to his traditional parents. Things go sideways when Jay accidentally gets caught using a marijuana pen in the family bathroom (because of course he does), and just when you think things couldn’t get messier - Naveen’s sister drops a bombshell of her own.

It’s got love, laughter, and enough awkward family moments to make you want to hug your own relatives in relief. Basically, if you’ve ever wanted a rom-com that mixes Bollywood dreams with modern chaos, A Nice Indian Boy is the one for you. Just be prepared for some second-hand embarrassment along the way.

Clarkson's Farm: Jeremy Buys 'Gay' Bull in Latest Diddly Squat Dilemma

Jeremy Clarkson's latest farming mishap for Clarkson's Farm involves a £5,500 breeding bull named Endgame that he suspects is gay. The former Top Gear host, whose show returned for its fourth season on May 23rd, introduces the prize bull to his cows at Diddly Squat Farm, only for the animal to show no interest.

In new episodes, farmhand Kaleb Cooper clarifies to Clarkson that gay animals do exist. Clarkson's confusion escalates as the cows begin to chase and even attempt to mount the bull.

Ryan Phillippe recently opened up about his initial "fears" regarding his role as a gay teen in the soap opera 'One Life to Live.'

Ryan Phillippe is reflecting on his truly ground-breaking role as gay teenager Billy Douglas in the ABC soap opera One Life to Live from 1992 to 1993. More than 30 years later, the actor calls it a "really profound experience" that led to an "almost instantaneous" wave of appreciation from gay fans.

While Phillippe was young at the time, he shared with People that he harboured "some fears associated with the point in time that we were at," acknowledging that "so many walls and ceilings" had yet to be broken regarding gay representation. Yet, he added, "any fears that anyone had about me doing it immediately went away once I saw the reaction that it got from the people who viewed it."

The impact of Billy Douglas was deeply personal for many. Phillippe recalled receiving heartfelt letters from viewers who expressed, "I’ve never seen someone represent me in any entertainment before in my life." Parents also reached out, sharing how "watching this show on my lunch break gave me a way to connect with my gay child."

As the first gay teen character in a soap opera, Billy Douglas paved a vital path for onscreen gay visibility. Phillippe went on to star in acclaimed films such as Cruel Intentions and Crash, and is currently appearing in the Prime Video series Motorheads.

Former NBA star Jason Collins has officially married his long-time partner, Brunson Green. The couple exchanged vows in Austin, Texas, over the recent long weekend. Friends shared photos and videos of the happy event, with Collins himself reposting images, including one capturing the grooms walking hand-in-hand down the aisle.

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Fans of "Schitt's Creek" have reason to rejoice as Dan Levy is set to release a new family comedy series on Netflix. The announcement was made during Netflix's 2025 upfront presentation.

Levy will not only star in the currently untitled series but also serve as its creator and showrunner. He will co-executive produce alongside Rachel Sennott. The cast will feature acclaimed actress Laurie Metcalf ("The Conners") and Taylor Ortega, recently seen in Netflix's "The Four Seasons."

While specific plot details are scarce, Netflix provided the official logline: "Two deeply incapable siblings are blackmailed into the world of organized crime." This premise suggests a comedic family dynamic that aligns with Levy's previous work.

In a statement, Levy expressed his enthusiasm: "I'm so excited to be bringing this truly chaotic family story to life with Netflix. Thrilled with the team we’re building both behind the scenes and in front of the camera. Taylor Ortega is going to become a household name and it's been my life's mission to get to call Laurie Metcalf 'mother.' Looking forward to getting to share this with everyone."

Production for the 8-episode limited series is scheduled to begin later this year, with a release date yet to be announced.

British podcast "A Gay And A Nongay," hosted by Dan Hudson and James Barr, has won a prestigious People's Voice trophy at the 2025 Webby Awards in the "Best Independent Podcast" category.

Since its launch in 2015, Hudson and Barr have produced over 400 episodes of the podcast. The show features the two friends, one gay and one straight, discussing a range of topics and contemporary male experiences.

Notable guests on the podcast have included "Drag Race UK" stars Divina de Campo and Tia Kofi, "Baby Reindeer's" Richard Gadd, Eurovision champion Nemo, and actors Jamie Dornan and Elliot Page.

Expressing their excitement, Hudson and Barr stated, "We don’t agree on a lot, but one thing we can both agree on is how delighted we are to win a Webby Award. This is absolutely huge.”

The duo has previously received several UK podcasting accolades, including a Gold at the UK Independent Podcast Awards.

In a 2021 interview with Attitude, Barr shared their ambition to make "A Gay And A Nongay" the world's biggest gay podcast to foster better allyship among straight listeners, and to expand into a TV show and perform at venues like the O2. He also expressed a desire to interview controversial figures like Caitlyn Jenner to challenge their views on trans issues. Hudson, conversely, hoped to interview universally recognized figures such as Barack Obama.

German diver Timo Barthel has secured a gold medal at the European Championships in the men's synchronised 3-meter springboard event. Barthel, alongside partner Moritz Linus Wesemann, achieved this victory in Antalya, Turkey.

This marks a significant win for Barthel, who previously earned bronze medals at the European Championships in 2020 and 2022 (10-meter platform synchro). He also competed in the Paris 2024 Olympics, placing seventh in the 3-meter springboard synchro and sixth individually on the 10-meter platform.

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