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You may know screen writer and director Fawzia Mirza from the TV series Bite Size Holidays, or perhaps the Syed Family Xmas Eve Game Night.But now she also has her directorial debut feature that’s scooping up lots of attention. Starring DIVA favourite Amrit Kaur from The Sex Lives of College Girls, The Queen of My Dreams has its UK premiere at the BFI London Film Festival in October, followed later by a screening at the Iris Prize in Cardiff.Shot in Pakistan and Toronto, there’s even a sprinkling of Bollywood thrown in. Fawzia talks to Deputy Editor Nic Crosara aboutdirecting her first featureworking with Amrit Kaurhow we are all story tellers.Want to see more of all things LGBTQIA? Grab your copy of DIVA's October issue here.Edited and produced by Rachel Shelley with love and support from #TeamDIVApodDIVA: Queers for your EarsThe world's leading brand for LGBTQIA plus women and non-binary peopleCheck out our podDIVA back catalogue with over 100 episodes.Get in touch: poddiva@diva-magazine.com

podDIVA is off on its summer holidays, so we're re-running a few of our red-hot favourite episodes, just to keep in touch.This episode first aired on podDIVA in 2021.You may know the wonderful Heather Peace from EastEnders, where she has conjured up the complex character of Eve Unwin, earning nominations and a small media frenzy. Before that she was Detective Sergeant Sam Murray in Lip Service. Let's not forget she is also a stunningly successful singer-songwriter!Heather Peace talks to DIVA magazine editor Roxy Bourdillon about coming out in the 90s, finding love and work, and creating sweet, sweet music in the rain.Want to see more of all things LGBTQIA? Grab your copy of DIVA's August issue here.Edited and produced by Rachel Shelley with love and support from #TeamDIVApodDIVA: Queers for your EarsThe world's leading brand for LGBTQIA plus women and non-binary peopleCheck out our podDIVA back catalogue with over 100 episodes.Get in touch: poddiva@diva-magazine.com

podDIVA is off on its summer holidays, so we're re-running a few of our red-hot favourite episodes, just to keep in touch.This episode first aired on podDIVA in March 2023.It may be the end for The L Word Generation Q, but with talk of an L Word New York spin-off, perhaps Bette and Tina's happy-ever-after is just the start of something new.Hear your L Word favourites Jennifer Beals (Bette Porter) and Laurel Holloman (Tina Kennard) sharing all the joy with Rachel Shelley (Helena Peabody) - talking, laughing, loving, breathing... thinking, dreaming.In this fun, intimate chat, heavy with laughter, Jennifer and Laurel discuss their on-screen romance of twenty years. From how it all began... to how it all ended with the Gen Q Season 3 finale.Or perhaps it's just a beginning?Want to see more of all things LGBTQIA? Grab your copy of DIVA's August issue here.Edited and produced by Rachel Shelley with love and support from #TeamDIVApodDIVA: Queers for your EarsThe world's leading brand for LGBTQIA plus women and non-binary peopleCheck out our podDIVA back catalogue with over 100 episodes.Get in touch: poddiva@diva-magazine.com

podDIVA is on their summer holidays, so we're sending you some of our favourite episodes of the year. Because they're worth firing up the barbie and re-sizzling.Jennifer Beals is an icon.You'll know and love her for playing Bette Porter on Showtime's The L Word for very nearly 20 years.But her illustrious career has spanned a plethora of culture-defining cinematic moments and performances.The show's current iteration, The L Word Generation Q, sees her navigating the choppy waters of teen parenting, with and without her long term significant other, Tina Kennard.In this intimate interview, DIVA's stunning January cover star discusseslovethe power of L-Word fansher friendship with actress Laurel Holloman on and off screen.Interviewed by her royal DIVA-ness, DIVA magazine Editor Roxy Bourdillon.This episode first aired on podDIVA in February 2023.Want to see more of all things LGBTQIA? Grab your copy of DIVA's August issue here.Edited and produced by Rachel Shelley with love and support from #TeamDIVApodDIVA: Queers for your EarsThe world's leading brand for LGBTQIA plus women and non-binary peopleCheck out our podDIVA back catalogue with over 100 episodes.Get in touch: poddiva@diva-magazine.com

podDIVA is on its summer holidays, so we're re-running a few of our favourite pieces, just to keep in touch.The awesome comedian Sophie Duker is not only headlining at Bi Pride this September, she can also be found creating joy and laughter at the Roundhouse Comedy Festival in London. These two DIVA interviews were first aired in November 2021 and September 2018.Want to see more of all things LGBTQIA? Grab your copy of DIVA's August issue here.Edited and produced by Rachel Shelley with love and support from #TeamDIVApodDIVA: Queers for your EarsThe world's leading brand for LGBTQIA plus women and non-binary peopleCheck out our podDIVA back catalogue with over 100 episodes.Get in touch: poddiva@diva-magazine.com

podDIVA is on its summer holidays, so we're re-running a few of our favourite pieces, just to keep in touch. Worth firing up the barbie for.Comedian, author, documentarian, cover star... the inimitable Rosie Jones talks to DIVA editor Roxy Bourdillon aboutSexQueer joyUsing her platform for disabled people.A version of this interview originally aired on podDIVA in January 2022.Want to see more of all things LGBTQIA? Grab your copy of DIVA's August issue here.Edited and produced by Rachel Shelley with love and support from #TeamDIVApodDIVA: Queers for your EarsThe world's leading brand for LGBTQIA plus women and non-binary peopleCheck out our podDIVA back catalogue with over 100 episodes.Get in touch: poddiva@diva-magazine.com

Heartstopper's Corinna Brown and Kizzy Edgell talk about all things #Tarcy, that's Tara and Darcy. The duo talk to DIVA's deputy editor Nic Crosara about filming season two in Paris, building their onscreen chemistry what LGBTQIA goodness viewers have to look forward to Heartstopper is a Netflix TV adaptation of the hugely popular graphic novel series by Alice Oseman.Want to see more of all things LGBTQIA? Grab your copy of DIVA's August issue here.Edited by Nic Crosara. With additional editing and produced by Rachel Shelley with love and support from #TeamDIVApodDIVA: Queers for your EarsThe world's leading brand for LGBTQIA plus women and non-binary peopleCheck out our podDIVA back catalogue with over 100 episodes.Get in touch: poddiva@diva-magazine.com

You fell in love with her as Carmen on The L Word, now get ready to swoon over her all over again in the upcoming Prime Video adaptation of Red, White & Royal Blue... it's the one and only Sarah Shahi. Sarah talks to DIVA's deputy editor Nic Crosara aboutthe trajectory of her career,being an LGBTQIA ally andCarmen and Shane's sizzling chemistry on The L WordPlease note: this interview was completed prior to Thursday 13th JulyWant to see more of all things LGBTQIA? Grab your copy of DIVA's August issue here.Edited and produced by Rachel Shelley with love and support from #TeamDIVApodDIVA: Queers for your EarsThe world's leading brand for LGBTQIA plus women and non-binary peopleCheck out our podDIVA back catalogue with over 100 episodes.Get in touch: poddiva@diva-magazine.com.

The Ultimatum: Queer Love ran on Netflix earlier this year - a dating show with plenty of queer and lesbian drama. Everyone was hooked!Tiff Derr was a stand-out star of the show, and in this episode of podDIVA, they talk to Deputy Editor Nic Crosara abouttheir non binary identitythe impact of the show on the LGBTQIA communitylife after UltimatumAccompanied, of course, by their dog Shylo!Want to see more of all things LGBTQIA? Grab your copy of DIVA's July issue here.Edited and produced by Rachel Shelley with love and support from #TeamDIVApodDIVA: Queers for your EarsThe world's leading brand for LGBTQIA plus women and non-binary peopleGet in touch: poddiva@diva-magazine.com