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Day: 17 March 2015

  • Top 10 Hottest Irish Actors

    Ireland is famous for many things. As a proud Irish man myself, I’ve grown up with Riverdance, Sinead O’Connor’s numerous tabloid meltdowns, Guinness, the outdated stereotypes of leprechauns and pots of gold. Oh, and Irish men. Because you see, ain’t nobody can do it like an Irish boy.

    In the past we’ve swooned over Pierce Brosnan, Liam Neeson and more recently Colin Farrell, but there’s a smouldering new pack of Emerald hunks about to take Hollywood by storm and set hearts aflutter. These 10 guys will want you wishing you had some Irish in you.

    10 ) An acquired taste perhaps, but anyone who has seen Michael’s stunning performances on Hunger or Shame, would know that the Kerryman is well, ahem, equipped. Fassbender has been on a steady rise to stardom the past few years. Smouldering, intense, Michael Fassbender is an intriguing proposition.

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  • INTERVIEW: Susan And Karl Kennedy: Gay Marriage Could Be in Neighbours’ Future

    Jackie Woodburne and Alan Fletcher are two of daytime TV’s greatest legends and we say that with earnest research on the matter. Having played a married couple for over 20 years, you’d think they’d be over talking about their on-screen relationship! Not so. Prepare for the campest interview any Neighbour’s actor has or could ever do.

    TGUK: You’ve been on-screen married for over 20 years What’s the secret to an onscreen marriage?

    a) Cast Iron contract with a TV Network?

    b) Sharing moments off-screen and on-screen like a real couple?

    c) I’ll be in my trailer… Don’t talk to me…

    Jackie: Oh, I think it’s a combination of all three and of course, no sex.

    Alan: The important thing is definitely no sex so you don’t disappoint each other.

    No sex? In 30 years? Who knew Cliff Richard wasn’t the only one missing out after all.  2/10 – purely for the honesty.

     

    Do people in real life think you’re actually hitched?

    Jackie: No, possibly because we get along so well that people think ‘they can’t possibly be married’.

    Alan: Yes agreed, we are way too tolerant of each other’s idiosyncrasies.

    You’re ruining the illusion. Karl and Susan, Karl and Susan – is now and forever thus. Don’t ruin this for me *drinks gin and cries softy into my 1995 Neighbours annual*. 7/10.

     

    Have you ever had a moment (wink wink nudge nudge) together?

    Jackie: Many.

    Alan: I have been in love with Jackie Woodburne from the day I met her and considering our first role was a brother and sister, that is a testament to the depth on my feelings for her.

    That was sweet… Pass me a bucket or binoculars… Can’t make up my mind. *Still drinking gin*. 9/10

     

    What do you think the intimate, between the sheets activities, would be like between Karl and Susan?

    Jackie: A monster truck rally!

    Alan: I can’t top that.

    So there would be a lot of ticketed spectators in the room and some dock off big cars. Whatever floats the boats. 

    15/10 – Those script-notes must read like a Jackie Collins’.

     

    Complete this… Kylie should…

    Jackie: Return to Ramsay Street

    Alan: Cover a song for Karl’s band Right Prescription

    I should be so lucky… and everyone else of course. Start the Crowdfunder now… Alan – nicely plugged, the invoice is in the post.

    10/10

    Finish this gay mantra: ‘I made it through the wilderness, somehow I made it through…’Alan: ‘Didn’t know how lost I was’

    Jackie: ‘until I found you on Ramsay Street’

    We had to cut this section down. Like drunken karaoke, throw them a mic and you’ll never get it back.

    4/10

     

    The best way to deal with a cheating man is…

    a) Take to his wardrobe and show his silks the scissors?

    b) Lock yourself in your room, play Celine’s All By Myself on repeat, whilst drowning yourself in red wine, watching day re-runs of Neighbours?

    c) Wash that man right out of your hair?

    Jackie: A combination of all three, if there is no option, to kill him.

    Alan: Since murder is a life sentence, perhaps safer to go with number 3.

    Whatever you do – Don’t mess with Jackie. It may turn a bit First Wives Club. As for Alan, I’m sure we’re all asking the same question… What men have you had in your hair?

    10/10 for both drama and leaving us suspicious.

    Alan, Have you ever been asked to deal with a real-life medical emergency?
    Alan: By my own family ALL the time, they call me Dr Dad.
    Jackie: That is the saddest thing I’ve ever heard, please tell me you don’t treat them.

    Is there an actor in the house? I can see the court case now. Probably Judge Judy. Jackie, never tell him you’re feeling ill on set! 

    8/10 – for the can-do attitude

     

    The best way to upgrade your seat on an aeroplane is?

    Jackie: Fake a fit.

    Alan: Throw your dinner up, they will quickly move you.

    That’s right folks. You think a Ryanair full of noisy kids is bad, wait till you’ve travelled Outback Air!

    2/10 – Obviously never read the book of British etiquette.

    If you could bring back any of the heritage characters from Neighbours who would you?
    (Heritage being from the late 80s – 90s)
    Jackie: Well, I just got my wish with Harold returning for the 30th Anniversary, however, I would also say the Timmins’ family.
    Alan: Joe Mangle for me, I love Joe Mangle.

    Ah, Harold. We do love a good death and reincarnation in a soap. A bit like Vera Duckworth in Corrie. Sadly the afterlife never allows them to stay very long. 

    9/10 – nearly top points but you did miss Nell Mangel – a personal hero.

    Jackie, your character is now a marriage celebrant – any same-sex marriages on the horizon?
    Jackie: I wouldn’t be surprised if that was in Ramsay Street’s future.

    Graham, grab your bags we’re heading to Ramsay Street.

    7/10 for the hopes of the first gay marriage.10/10 if you’ll do it for free

    Follow Alan on Twitter You can catch up with all the Neighbours of Ramsay Street, weekdays on Channel 5.

  • Dolce And Gabbana Backtrack on “Chemical” And “Synthetic” Gay Parenting

    After Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, the two openly gay men and former couple behind the Italian luxury fashion house Dolce & Gabbana made outrageous comments in an interview with the Italian magazine Panorama there has been a fierce backlash from within the gay community.

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  • Dad Tells Son His Coming Out Is “Worse Than Death”

    We’ve heard quite a few successful stories when it comes to coming out in recent years, but this painful message exchange from a father to his 15-year-old son shows the struggles some people still face when coming out to family and friends.

    Shocking Facebook messenger messages from a father to his gay son have emerged on social media after he said that his coming out “was worse than death”.

    Tyler from Vancouver in Canada posted the homophobic and abusive messages he received from his father on his Tumblr page. The messages were a result of Tyler coming out on Facebook post.

    “We took care of you since you were a baby. We loved you, took care of you when you’re sick. Lost many days and nights in all your fifteen years. Now [sic] this is what we get in return, shame and embarrassment…Take out your post from the social media. You embarrass me… I’m going to puke.

    “if only you didn’t reject God and His teachings in your life you could have been strong enough to stay from evil and scums that surrounds you.

    “stay away

    “Take out your post from the social media. You embarrass me from all the people I knew. I’m going to puke. Whatever you do it reflects on me. People will ridicule me,insul;t me and I might turn out to be a criminal. I have enough of all this bullsh**

    “You are trying to ruin me. This is worst [sic] that death

    “You f****K,!!!”

    However Tyler is hoping for a positive outcome soon, speaking to HuffPost he said,”I’m upset with what my dad said, but I don’t hate him,

    “I’m hoping there’s still the possibility that he could change, even it takes while. Maybe he could accept me, because that’s all I want… I just want him to be there for me.”

  • Mr Leather UK Is Back And Looking For A Winner

    CALLING ALL UK LEATHER MEN WHO WILL STEP UP TO BE MR LEATHER UK 2015?

    MSC London is seeking keen leather men, from around the UK to take part in this year’s Mr Leather UK. If you like being the centre of attention and want to be a key ambassador for the UK Leather Community it’s time to enter and get involved with your community. Each entrant will receive a free leather jock, membership of MSC London/ECMC, over £500 worth of leather gear, photo shoot and access to a travel fund.

    Mr Leather UK will be hosted at London’s premier fetish gear shop Expectations on Friday, 20th March 2015 from 7:30 until 11 pm with the competition taking place at 9 pm. The MC for the evening will be Leather Daddy, LGBT activist and finalist in the 2015 Hookies as best International Masseur, Greg Mitchell. DJ, Brent Nicholls will be spinning the hottest tunes, free bar served by hunks in jocks n boots and lots of special surprises and a whopping 15% off if you choose to buy any gear on the night.

    Entrants must be 21 or over on the date of the competition and a keen leatherman, the completion will be in two rounds the first round will be an opportunity to show off your best leather gear, followed my jock and pec’s round, each competitor will have an opportunity to talk about why they should be awarded the title of Mr Leather UK 2015.

    The judging panel will consist of the following men from the leather fetish world:

    1. Mr Chris Dixon – Manger of Expectations
    2. Arnold – Mr European Leather 2014
    3. Mr Paul Turner – President, MSC London

    The leatherman selected as Mr Leather UK has no required duties. He is a free agent to do with his title as he chooses. The winner is in a position where he can use his title productively and as one of the community’s perceived spokespersons; he may pursue his predecessors in achieving a goal. The 2014 Mr Leather UK, Avi Angel went on to take part in International Mr Leather, reaching the top 12 in the leather men in the world. He also joined the family of European Title Holders at Europe’s biggest Leather event, Folsom Europe in Berlin, as well as leading hundreds of leather men carrying a 33ft leather flag in London Pride Parade. Invites for the new Mr Leather UK to attend European events are already flooding in so 2015 could be a busy year for them meeting thousands of leather men!

    If you are interested in taking part in the Mr Leather UK 2014 competition you can download an entry form from www.msclondon.co.uk or email info@msclondon.co.uk – each entrant will receive a complimentary leather jock from Expectations and the chance to represent the leather community.

  • Courtney Act In Beheading Music Video

    Hail to the artists… but we’d like to know what you think about this video.

    It has to be said we love this song, v v catchy, but we’re not too sure on the subject matter of the video. Slick yes, Courtney Act looking hotter than ever, yes – Beheading. Not so much.

    Check out and proud gay rapper Andre Xcellence’s new video, starring Courtney Act, for the single he’s just dropped called Game Of Thrones complete with veil wearing, sword carrying dancer.

    Andre plans to conquer the world independently with a force not seen since the debuts of Eminem, and 50 Cent. Along with launching himself as an artist, he has also formed a record label by The name of “American Commission” with his executive production team “The Prodigal”. Together they have set high expectations for themselves and the new label. The plan is to break boundaries and create a new standard of “Xcellence” in the music industry

    We can’t make our minds up – is it a brilliant free speech torch, where music conquers all, or is it bad timing and bad taste? You decide.