Alim Kheraj is a freelance journalist and author
On her 12th studio album, the world’s biggest popstar sings about a transformative love – but this navel-gazing work says little about the realities of life in 2025
Oct 03, 2025
Eurovision has banned contestants and delegations from carrying Pride flags at official venues – a decision that enforces shame and marginalisation at a time when queer visibility across Europe and beyond is vital
May 02, 2025
Gaga’s seventh album is suffused with all the verve and vigour of her earliest – and best – work
Mar 10, 2025
From Charli to Chappell, Taylor to Tyla, this year belonged to women reshaping pop in their own flawed, complicated and beautiful image, writes Alim Kheraj
Dec 10, 2024
The Dr. Luke produced ‘Woman’s World’ – which is as empowering as an advert for Vagisil – exposes the problems of catering solely to gay stereotypes
Jul 12, 2024