THEGAYUK

Day: 15 February 2019

  • This T-shirt company is aiming to destroy gay derogatory terms

    This T-shirt company is aiming to destroy gay derogatory terms

    It’s time to reclaim the slurs Bum Bandit, Butt Pirate and Knob Jockey.

    And these t-shirts might just be the visual aid you need to do it.

    T-shirt company Tooshly have come up with an amazing range of t-shirts which aims to disarm bullying terms such as bum bandit, butt pirate and knob jockey by allowing the wearer to reclaim the slurs.

    The T-shirt’s designer, Cedric Amoyal told THEGAYUK “The Tooshly vision is simple: disarm these bullying terms. Reverse them. Squash them flat. And do it now. And how better to do that than to flip them from tools of hate into weapons of love, laughter and compassion”

    So far there are 30 designs on the drawing board from the knob jockey to the muff diver, turd burglar to the butt pirate, all come with the cute bum mascot.

    The cute characters include Butt Pirate, Turd Burglar, Bum Robber, Pooh Jabber, Knob Jockey, Muff Diver, Pussy Puncher, Ass Bandit, Bean Flicker and Pillow Biter.

    The t-shirts go on sale from 22nd Feb with 10 percent of the profits going to the US charity, Glaad.

     

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  • Jedward pay tribute to their mammy after she sadly passes away

    Jedward pay tribute to their mammy after she sadly passes away

    Jedward have paid a heartbreaking tribute to their mum after she died from cancer she had been living with for years.

    Taking to social media, brothers John and Edward shared with their fanbase that their mother, Susanna Condron had died from cancer that she had been living with over many years.

    In the heartbreaking Tweet sent from their official account, the singers vowed that their mum would always be alive in their hearts and paid tribute to how “full of life” she was despite living with cancer for many years.

    The twins wrote about how much they would miss their mum as well as how she shaped their character into who they became.

    They wrote,

    Rest In Peace Mammy You live on through us We will miss you and your smile You shaped the character of who we are. Mammy lived with cancer for many years but was always full of life! You live on in our Memories and will always be alive in our Hearts

    “She was so proud”

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    Susanna was well-loved by fans of the brothers who were quick to send their well-wishes and support to the former X Factor stars with one saying, “I am at a complete loss. You know how much your Mum meant to me. You are certainly a credit to your wonderful mother. Susanna was someone I called a friend and loved and will always love very much. She had such a profound effect on my life.

    Another added, “In my heart and thinking of you, she was so amazing and was so proud of you”.

    Another replied, “I’m so heartbroken, she was such a beautiful and kind women! Sending so much love your way always here for you! Thank you for letting us all get to know her she will be greatly missed always here for you if you ever need anything sending so much love and prayers your way”.

  • Drag Race UK: When does the first season start, who are the judges and what channel?

    Drag Race UK: When does the first season start, who are the judges and what channel?

    Drag Race UK pre-production is in full swing: but who are the judges, what channel will it air and who are the judges?

    when does Drag Race UK start

    Ever since it was announced that Drag Race was coming to the UK in late 2018, there was much speculation about who would be the judges. Well now all the judges have been announced and they are RuPaul, Michelle Visage, Graham Norton and Alan Carr.

    Drag Race UK was announced by the BBC and will be playing on BBC Three, which is only available online through the BBC iPlayer. BBC Three have revealed that there will be just eight, 60-minute episodes of the favourite reality TV show.

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    When will Drag Race UK be available to stream?

    The BBC has not yet announced the streaming date for Drag Race but we’re expected it to be either Autumn/ Winter 2019.

    Can I watch Drag for Free?

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    Unfortunately, Drag Race UK won’t be available on terrestrial TV and only available on the BBC’s iPlayer, which you need an up-to-date TV License and registered account to watch.

    What is Drag Race all about?

    Contestants will compete in individual or team challenges that test a specific drag queen skill before taking on the Maxi Challenge, the headline moment of each show where they may be required to perform, model in a photo shoot, prepare a runway look for a themed challenge before having to face the judges, with one contestant each week eliminated and asked to “Sashay Away”.

    Who are the confirmed judges for Drag Race UK?

    Who are the confirmed judges for Drag Race UK?

    Alan Carr and Graham Norton will be joining Michelle Visage and RuPaul for the first ever Drag Race UK as judges when it airs later this year. BBC Three confirmed the news today, while Michelle Visage was confirmed at the beginning of Feb 2019.

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  • Drag Race UK announces TWO new judges

    Drag Race UK announces TWO new judges

    RuPaul and Michelle Visage will be joined by two stalwarts of British TV.

    Alan Carr and Graham Norton will be joining Michelle Visage and RuPaul for the first ever Drag Race UK as judges when it airs later this year. BBC Three confirmed the news today, while Michelle Visage was confirmed earlier this month.

    Alan Carr is no stranger to drag having dressed up as various female stars for Heat magazine particularly when he dragged up as Madonna to recreate her infamous “cape” moment at the MTV Awards.

    BBC Three has confirmed two of TV’s best loved presenters and personalities, Graham Norton and Alan Carr, will be joining RuPaul and Michelle Visage on the judging panel for RuPaul’s Drag Race UK.

    Eight-time Bafta TV award-winner Graham Norton is no stranger to RuPaul’s Drag Race, having already appeared on RuPaul’s Drag Race: All Stars season two in the US as a guest judge in 2016. Whilst comedian Alan Carr is a long-time fan of RuPaul, having made his acquaintance when Ru appeared on his chat show Alan Carr’s Chatty Man.

    Both Graham and Alan share a passion for the drag scene and RuPaul’s Drag Race.

    The first UK adaption of the global hit will showcase the most fabulous drag queens that the UK has to offer, and Graham and Alan will appear as rotating resident judges. Each week, they will join RuPaul, Michelle Visage and a celebrity guest judge.

    For the grand finale, Graham and Alan will both appear on the judging panel alongside previously announced judge Michelle Visage, where together they will assist host RuPaul in crowning the UK’s Next Drag Superstar.

    Graham Norton says: “Becoming part of the drag race family makes me ridiculously happy! I can’t wait to see what the UK drag queens bring to the party, but they better weeeeerk!!!”

    Alan Carr, says: “Wow! To be sat next to Michelle Visage and Mama Ru as a guest judge on possibly one of my all-time favourite shows EVER is a dream come true. I can’t wait to see what the UK Queens have got in store – it’s going to be sickening! does death drop”

    RuPaul, says: “I was both shocked and delighted when Graham and Alan told me they’d be wearing tucking panties when sitting at the judges’ table. I told them it was not necessary, but they insisted. Now that’s what I call dedication!”

    Kate Phillips, Controller, Entertainment Commissioning, says: “I am so excited that self-confessed Drag Race fans Graham and Alan have agreed to join Ru and Michelle on our judging panel. Their immense wit and wisdom will be invaluable in ensuring the most deserving Queen sashays away with the title.”

    RuPaul’s Drag Race UK is an 8×60′ World of Wonder production for BBC Three. It was commissioned by Damian Kavanagh, Former Controller BBC Three and Kate Phillips, Controller, Entertainment Commissioning at the BBC. The Executive Producers are RuPaul Charles, Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Tom Campbell, Sally Miles and Bruce McCoy, and the BBC Commissioning Editor is Ruby Kuraishe.