THEGAYUK

Day: 21 October 2015

  • X FACTOR Hottie Ben Haenow Releases Possibly Worst Album Cover… Ever

    X FACTOR Hottie Ben Haenow Releases Possibly Worst Album Cover… Ever

    Wow, it’s like they really don’t care at X FACTOR central as Ben Haenow, last year’s winner unveils his new album cover.

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  • Police Urge Gay Community To Come Forward In Murder Investigation

    Detectives investigating the murders of four men are appealing for information and witnesses.

    The Homicide and Major Crime Command launched an investigation following the deaths in Barking of Anthony Walgate, 23, from Barnet on 19 June 2014; Gabriel Kovari, 22, from Lewisham on 28 August 2014; Daniel Whitworth, 21, from Gravesend on 20 September 2014 and Jack Taylor, 21, from Dagenham, on 14 September 2015.

     

    A man has been charged with four counts of murder. The alleged killer is thought to have met the men all under the age of 26 via gay dating apps and websites.

     

    Detective Chief Inspector Tim Duffield, said:

    “We are keen to trace anyone who may have information in connection with these incidents.

    “I would encourage anyone with information to come forward, no matter how insignificant you may think it is. If you have any reservations about speaking to the police, please rest assured that your call will be treated in the strictest confidence.”

     

    Anyone with information is asked to contact the incident room on 020 8358 0400 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

     

    The investigation team are working closely with LGBT independent advisors. If you don’t want to speak to police you can contact the charity Galop at www.Galop.org.ukor via their Shoutline on 020 7704 2040.

  • Amazon Removes “Lady Boy” Costume After Complaints About Transphobia

    Online retailing giant Amazon has removed a “Lady Boy” costume after a backlash over its offensiveness.

    A costume being sold on the Amazon store, which featured a man wearing a dress and wig with a fake penis poking out the front has been removed after reviews called the costume “repugnant” and numerous customers took offence.
    The dress, by Orion Costumes, was described as,

    A short sequin dress in silver with spaghetti straps. The back of the dress features a half elasticated waistline to create a tailored appearance when wearing.

    At the front of the dress are fabric male genitalia in a light skin tone colour hidden behind a fabric flap which fastens in place with velcro. The flap can be lifted to reveal yourself, or left down to protect your modesty.

    Within 30 minutes of the store being contacted by GayStarNews the costume had been removed.

    The costume follows a similiar line of the disgraced halloween costume which featured Caitlyn Jenner – however, when asked whether Jenner took offensive at the costume she said she was “in” on the joke.

    The costume had been for sale on Ebay but has since removed the product from its website.

  • 8 Ways To Queer Up Back To The Future

    In an attempt to shoe horn Back To The Future onto TheGayUK we’ve looked at ways to queer up the films. Here’s 8 moments we think would have worked better or had a significant, in our minds, queer sensibility.

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