AI & ENT. - TV & FILM
AI Film Festival Japan expands with music and voice awards
AI Film Festival Japan runs October 31 to November 2, 2026, with AI animation, film scoring and voice awards, plus rules on production transparency.
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LGBTQ+ - SPORTS
Out For Sport Awards celebrate London’s LGBTQ+ clubs
London’s LGBTQ+ sports clubs prepare for the Out For Sport Awards on 16 October, with shortlisted finalists and £10 tickets for the Shoreditch event.
LGBTQ+ - ICONS
Millie Wilson’s lesbian art takes centre stage in LA
Millie Wilson’s The Museum of Lesbian Dreams opens in Los Angeles on 24 October, celebrating lesbian identity through art, with free admission.
TV & MEDIA - THEATRE
Elizabeth Debicki makes RSC history with Richard II casting
The Crown star Elizabeth Debicki will become the RSC’s first female Richard II, with performances in Stratford-upon-Avon from April 2027.
LGBTQ+ - BRANDS
Imperial Pride Network marks 20 years with award shortlist
Imperial Pride Network marks its 20th anniversary with a national award shortlist and two decades of support for LGBTQ+ staff and postgraduates.
LGBTQ+ - NEWS
Seattle to protect polyamorous relationships from 2027
Seattle’s protections for pansexual and asexual people and consensual relationships with multiple partners begin on 1 June 2027. Here’s what changes.
SOAPS - EMMERDALE
Emmerdale Charity begs Sarah for forgiveness after blackmail frees her
Emmerdale’s Charity comes home after Sarah secures her prison release, but recent fan reactions reveal how divided viewers are over their bitter fallout.
SOAPS - CORONATION STREET
Coronation Street spoilers 5 to 9 October as Sam is caught with Idris’s bank card
Sam admits his plan to repay his debts, while Shona confronts Lily, Lisa learns Kit has cancer and a shooting brings paramedics to the Platts.
AI & ENT. - TECHNOLOGY
Singcore AI karaoke adds song creation and music videos
AI karaoke system heads to Kickstarter on October 27, combining singing, vocal removal, song creation and music video tools.
LGBTQ+ - COMMUNITY
Spirit Day 2026 asks supporters to stand with LGBTQ+ youth
Take the Spirit Day pledge and go purple on 15 October 2026 to support LGBTQ+ young people. Here is what the campaign means and how to join in.
SOAPS - HOLLYOAKS
Hollyoaks spoilers 5–7 October Imran admits his love as Leah fights for her life
Imran reveals his feelings for Leah in Hollyoaks after her terrifying fall, while Lucas seeks an escape and police obtain evidence against Gemma.
TV & MEDIA - LGBTQ+
The Queens of Welfare Island podcast explores New York’s imprisoned gay men
The Queens of Welfare Island podcast explores New York’s imprisoned gay men. Find out what it covers and where to listen from 19 October.