Our February/March issue is out now. Here’s some of what you have to look forward to…
BY DIVA STAFF, COVER PHOTOGRAPHY BY JULIAN BROAD
Beverley Knight is an international star, a herstory-making musician, a gay icon and a resilient LGBTQIA ally. Her latest album, The Fifth Chapter, celebrates her bold new era. The trailblazer talks to DIVAās deputy editor, Nic Crosara, about her decades-spanning career, thriving in her 50s and her relationship with the queer community.
“Homophobia? I wasnāt having any of it. Everyone who felt that way, I sacked them” – Beverley Knight
Here’s your teaser for our features section…
The L Word’s legacy and impact 20 years after it first hit TV screens.
Is it time to reclaim the greedy bisexual? “Some of the best sluts I know are bi”
From U-Hauling to being besties with your ex: How true are these queer dating stereotypes really?
Coming out with your Mamacita: Milena Sanchez talks falling in love with a woman, motherhood and bisexuality
PLUS: Confessions of a non-binary gym shark, onscreen LGBTQIA representation over the years, sapphic jealousy and more!
“[The L Word] allowed queer women to see themselves dominating the world of sport, art and media, while also loving and lusting after other women”
Fancy a sneak peek at our culture pages?
From k.d. lang’s Constant Craving to Janelle MonĆ”e’s The Age Of Pleasure: Let’s take a look back on the evolution of queer desire in music videos
Lotte Jeffs talks penning her new novel, the joy of queer friendship and her journey to creating a family
BBC Three’s new drama Domino Day serves up sapphic witches as you’ve never seen them before
PLUS: Beth Ditto, Samantha Shannon, BFI Flare and more!
Here’s a look inside our Real Talk section…
What’s it really like growing older when you’re LGBTQIA? DIVA explores the challenges facing older members of our community and discovers how we can build a safer, more inclusive future.
Do you have to tell someone you’re bisexual on a first date?
Trailblazer Dawn Airey shares her remarkable story and reflects on 30 years of LGBTQIA visibility
Psst… don’t miss our queer travel guide to Belfast
āI came out late, but it has always been my intention to make up for lost timeā – Dawn Airey
Still hungry for more? There’s much more to feast on in our February/March issue. We interview style icon Allison Graham, address how our attitudes surrounding coming out have changed, look at how queerness can help us to embrace body hair and lots more!
This issue is available to order now at divadirect.info.
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