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Queen Guitarist Brian May Among Artists, Leaders and More on Top U.K. Honors List

Queen guitarist Brian May was among artists, designers, community leaders and members of England’s women’s soccer team on the U.K.’s New Year’s Honors list. More than 1,100 people were included on the list announced Friday, which was the first to be signed off by King Charles III, the Associated Press reported. The list is an annual […]

Queen Guitarist Brian May Tests Positive for COVID

Brian May, lead guitarist for Queen, has tested positive for COVID-19. The musician, who co-founded the legendary rock band with the late singer Freddie Mercury and drummer Roger Taylor, shared the news on his Instagram feed on Saturday, alongside two photos of his test showing the result. “Yep. The shocking day finally came for me. […]

Brian May Says He Was “Ambushed” by Journalist at ITV Event, Words “Subtly Twisted” to Suggest Unfriendliness Toward Trans People

Queen guitarist Brian May has taken to Instagram to explain that his words were “subtly twisted” to suggest he is unfriendly toward the trans community during a recent interview with press at ITV’s Palooza event in London. “Yes – I was ambushed and completely stitched up by a journalist at the recent ITV event,” wrote […]

Queen Guitarist Slams Brit Awards for Scrapping Gendered Categories

Queen guitarist Brian May excoriated the Brit Awards for its decision to scrap gendered categories, describing the “frightening” move as “a decision that has been made without enough thought.” Earlier this week, the Brits scrapped four awards — male solo artist, female solo artist, international male solo artist and international female solo artist — in […]