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DIVA Debrief: November 2022 Nov 02, 2022

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The sparkly one! With Jayde Adams and Karen Hauer cha-cha-cha-ing on the cover.

This month we're celebrating Trans Awareness Week Nov 13th - 19th, and Intersex Day of Remembrance on November 8th. #IDoR

Rachel Shelley discusses the latest issue of DIVA magazine with Her Royal DIVA of all DIVA-ness, our editor in chief, the fabulous Roxy Bourdillon.

Roxy gives a personal account of the giggly highs and the despairing lows of making your favourite LGBTQIA plus gorgeous glossy mag, from the inside looking out.

Including an exclusive feature starring the GAWJUS Jayde Adams and Karen Hauer, and how we can't get enough of Strictly's tantalising Trojan Horse mentality.

Plus: Stop Telling Straight Girls Not To Kiss.

And Gen Z's Holy Trinity of Cate, Sarah and Sandra, the middle-aged superstars setting younger hearts alight on TikTok.

Plus an exclusive Beyond Borders feature starring you, the DIVA listener. Wherever You Are in the World.

This month: Cara and Nikki from Scotland.

Thank you Wilder Ways!

Want to hear more from Jayde Adams and all things LGBTQIA? Grab your copy of DIVA's November issue here.

Produced and edited by Rachel Shelley with love and support from #TeamDIVA

podDIVA: Queers for your Ears

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Jayde Adams and Karen Hauer Oct 26, 2022

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This month's cover stars are the sublime Jayde Adams and Karen Hauer, the fantastic all female dancing duo from the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing 2022 prime time TV show.

DIVA mag's Nic Crosara was lucky enough to catch up with the pair on their lunch break, mid rehearsal, fresh from the stunning success of Jayde's iconic Flashdance re-enactment. Bravissima!

In a conversation brimming with laughter, the two share snogging stories, choreography tales and finishing each other's sentences.

Jayde also tells of the heart-breaking events surrounding her sister's death eleven years ago. An event that has shaped Jayde's career and dance experience.

Thank you Jayde for all that you have given Strictly fans. Keeeeeep dancing!

Want to hear more from Jayde Adams, Karen Hauer and all things LGBTQIA? Grab your copy of DIVA's November issue here.

Edited by Nic Crosara and Rachel Shelley

Produced by Rachel Shelley with love and support from #TeamDIVA

podDIVA: Queers for your Ears

Get in touch: editorial@diva-mag.co.uk

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Lucy Spraggan Oct 19, 2022

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Singer-songwriter Lucy Spraggan exploded into the limelight ten years ago via The X Factor.

Her new single “Everything Changes” is inspired by Lucy's newly-acquired 30-year-old perspective on the world, declaring that the sheer terror of knowing that you know nothing is the best part of life.

Lucy's also has an autobiography on the way, and if it’s anything like her amazing music or fearless personality, her book will be unapologetically explosive as well.

And that’s what makes this interview energetically brilliant.

So, take a listen to Lucy Spraggan in conversation with DIVA’s Ellie, and then go out and grab yourself a copy of this month’s DIVA mag.

Want to hear more from Lucy and all things LGBTQIA+ ? Grab your copy of DIVA's October issue here.

Produced and edited by Rachel Shelley with love and support from #TeamDIVA

podDIVA: Queers for your Ears

Wherever you are in the world.

Get in touch: poddiva@diva-magazine.co.uk

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Eliot Salt Oct 11, 2022

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October 11th is National Coming Out Day, and like DIVA, it's been going for about 30 years.

That's why today's episode of podDIVA is a day early, short but sweet, and focusing on a Coming Out story, albeit of a fictional character.

Today's guest is actor, writer and out and proud member of the LGBTQIA community, Eliot Salt.

DIVAs will know her from Normal People, and of course Netflix's Fate: The Winx Saga, where she plays Terra, an Earth Fairy.

The second season of Fate premiered in September and fans were overjoyed to see Terra step into her power and come out. Hurrah!

So take a listen to Eliot Salt in conversation with DIVA’s Nic, and then go out and grab yourself a copy of this month’s DIVA mag.

Want to hear more from Eliot and all things LGBTQIA+ ? Grab your copy of DIVA's October issue here.

Produced and edited by Rachel Shelley with love and support from #TeamDIVA

podDIVA: Queers for your Ears

Wherever you are in the world.

Get in touch: poddiva@diva-magazine.co.uk

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Sherelle Oct 05, 2022

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Sherelle is no ordinary DJ.

Sherelle is the founder of Beautiful, a record label that empowers and uplifts Black queer people through electronic music.

But Beautiful is no ordinary record label, either. It’s also an academy for queer and POC individuals making their way in the music industry. Fighting back against black erasure in the electronic music world.

And this is no ordinary month. It’s Black History Month.

So take a listen to Sherelle in conversation with DIVA’s Ellie, and then go out and grab yourself a copy of this month’s DIVA mag, and celebrate Black History Month with DIVA.

Want to hear more from Sherelle and all things LGBTQIA+ ? Grab your copy of DIVA's October issue here.

Produced and edited by Rachel Shelley with love and support from #TeamDIVA

podDIVA: Queers for your Ears

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Emeli Sandé Sep 28, 2022

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When singer songwriter Emeli Sandé declared her love for a woman back in April, she set every queer heart a flutter.

Now she and Yoana are engaged, and Emeli is riding high with her much-needed, uplifting singles Brighter Days and When Someone Loves You.

Who better to be our October cover star for Black History Month? With this intimate, in-depth and incredibly inspiring interview with DIVA editor Roxy Bourdillon. Discussing Black Pride, love, hair and being true to her beautiful self.

Want to hear more from Emeli Sandé and all things LGBTQIA? Grab your copy of DIVA's October issue here.

Produced and edited by Rachel Shelley with love and support from #TeamDIVA

podDIVA: Queers for your Ears

Get in touch: editorial@divamag.co.uk

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DIVA Debrief: October Sep 21, 2022

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The one with Emile Sandé on the cover.

This month we're celebrating Black History Month, Bisexual Awareness Week and Bisexual Visibility Day on Friday September 23rd. Ooof, we are busy!

With a special report from Bi Pride and a Beyond Borders feature from Virginia USA.

Rachel Shelley discusses the latest issue of DIVA magazine with #TeamDIVA members Nic Crosara and Eleanor Noyce, who both identify as bi.

Including singer Abisha, Harriet Tubman, DJ Sherelle and podcaster Kemah Bob.

Plus exclusive features starring you, the DIVA listener. Wherever You Are in the World.

This month: Gerry from the USA.

Thank you Gerry!

Want to hear more from Emeli Sandé and all things LGBTQIA? Grab your copy of DIVA's October issue here.

Produced and edited by Rachel Shelley with love and support from #TeamDIVA

podDIVA: Queers for your Ears

Get in touch: editorial@divamag.co.uk

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Jiggly Sep 14, 2022

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Jiggly Caliente - the fabulous, funny and effervescent star of Drag Race US and All Stars 2016 - talks to DIVA's Eleanor Noyce.

Jiggly appeared in Pose, the ballroom drama from Ryan Murphy, and came out as a trans-woman in 2016.

Now a judge on Drag Race Philippines, which streams on World of Wonder, you can meet Jiggly in January at RuPaul's Drag Con UK.

But for now, soak up her fantastic-ness and when you've finished listening, go grab yourself a copy of DIVA magazine.

Want to hear more from Jiggly and all things LGBTQIA+? Grab your latest copy of DIVA magazine here.

Queers for your Ears

Wherever you are in the world.

Edited by Nic Crosara and Rachel Shelley.

Produced and introduced by Rachel Shelley with love and support from #TeamDIVA

Get in touch: editorial@divamag.co.uk

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KT Tunstall Sep 07, 2022

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KT Tunstall first captured all our hearts back in 2004 with Black Horse and the Cherry Tree (woo hoo), but be ready to fall in love with her all over again in this fascinating interview.

In this wide-ranging, thought-provoking conversation with DIVA's Eleanor Noyce, she delves into her intricate creative process, sprinkled with some philosophy and plenty of laughter.

As well as discussing gender-fluidity, the price of fame and her own sexual evolution.

KT's new album NUT is out September 9th, and her UK tour starts in the Spring of 2023.

Want to hear more from KT and all things LGBTQIA+? Grab your latest copy of DIVA here.

Queers for your Ears

Wherever you are in the world.

Produced, edited and introduced by Rachel Shelley with love and support from #TeamDIVA

Get in touch: editorial@divamag.co.uk

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Abbi Jacobson Aug 31, 2022

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DIVA Magazine's September cover star, the comedian and actress Abbi Jacobson, talks to Nic Crosara about her smash hit TV series A League of Their Own.

Along with playing the central character Carson Shaw, Abbi also co-created the show. Re-booted from the classic 1992 film with Madonna and Geena Davis, A League of Their Own depicts the real life WWII All-American professional women's baseball league.

Abbi discusses the lack of labels back in the 1940's, the evolution of women of colour in sport, and putting her own personal queer stories into her writing.

Abbi also co-created and co-starred in the multi Emmy Award nominated Broad City, and voiced Katie in the robot apocalypse romp Mitchells vs the Machines.

Want to hear more from Abbi and all things LGBTQIA? Grab your copy of DIVA's September issue here.

Queers for your Ears

Wherever you are in the world.

Produced, edited and introduced by Rachel Shelley with love and support from #TeamDIVA

Get in touch: editorial@divamag.co.uk

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