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  • House Of Cards production suspended

    Netflix has officially suspended production of the Kevin Spacey drama House Of Cards.

    Apparently, House Of Cards has been suspended “until further notice”

    In a statement, both the streaming service and production company behind the massive hit said they “decided to suspend production… to give us time to review the current situation and to address any concerns of our cast and crew.”

    Yesterday Star Trek Discovery actor, Anthony Rapp made allegations that the actor made “sexual advances” towards him when he a teenager. Reacting to the allegations, Spacey said, that he did not remember the encounter but owed Rapp a sincere apology.

    The allegation dates back to 1986 when Spacey allegedly befriended Rapp whilst the teenager was performing along with Ed Harris in the Broadway show, Precious Sons. Rapp revealed to Buzzfeed that he was 14 at the time Spacey was 26.

    Spacey responded to the allegations on Twitter, saying, “I’m beyond horrified to hear this story. I honestly do not remember the encounter, it would have been 30 years ago. But if I did behave then as he describes, I owe him the sincerest apology for what would have been deeply inappropriate drunken behavior and I am sorry for the feelings he describes having carried with him all these years.”

    It was also confirmed that season 6, the series that they are currently working on would be the last, but that decision had come months before the allegations levied at Spacey.

    Elsewhere, the theatre for which Spacey was the artistic director between 2004 and 2015, The Old Vic,  released their own statement saying they were “deeply dismayed” and had set up a confidential email for past employees to make reports of any “inappropriate behaviour”.

     

  • It’s official, Adam Lambert is officially Halloween King

    Singer Adam Lambert has been having a trip down Halloween memory lane.

    It’s fair to say that the former American Idol star, Adam Lambert is the king of Halloween – as proved by his Instagram postings over the last day.

    Wishing his fans a Happy Halloween, the singer uploaded some previous years’ looks to his Instagram page, and well they are totally amazing!

    Happy Halloween!

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    #halloween memories w Dad

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    #Halloween memories

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    Halloween 2013

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    Snake eyes

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    Halloween Dreams

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    So which is your favourite look?

  • Old Vic Theatre, where Kevin Spacey was Artistic Director releases statement: “deeply dismayed”

    Bosses at Old Vic Theatre are “deeply dismayed” on hearing the allegations against Kevin Spacey.

    The theatre for which Kevin Spacey was the artistic director from 2004 to 2015 has released a statement and is now offering support to anyone who might have been unable to come forward with their own allegations.

    Bosses at the theatre said they were “deeply dismayed to hear the allegations levied against Kevin Spacey”.

    They went on to affirm their position on “inappropriate behaviour” by saying,

    “Inappropriate behaviour by anyone working at The Old Vic is completely unacceptable. We aim to foster a safe and supportive environment without prejudice, harassment or bullying of any sort, at any level, as set out in our joint statement with the theatre industry on 23 October. We want our employees to feel confident, valued and proud to be part of The Old Vic family. Any behaviour we become aware of which contravenes these goals will not be tolerated”.

    Is it not clear whether there have been further allegations against Spacey whilst he was the theatre’s artistic director.

    A confidential email has been set up for anyone they say might not have felt able to raise complaints in the past. They added, “Any experience shared will be treated in the utmost confidence and with sensitivity. We have appointed external advisors to help us deal with any information received”.

    Since the allegations of “sexual advances” was revealed yesterday, Netflix has announced that its flagship programme, House Of Cards for which Spacey is both a star and exec producer, will end after its sixth season, which is currently in production.

  • 13 Reasons Why Actor, Tommy Dorfman reveals he was sexually abused as a teenager

    Tommy Dorfman just revealed he was sexually assaulted as a teenager.

    Taking to Twitter, 13 Reasons Why actor, Tommy Dorfman, 24,  revealed that he was a victim of sexual assault and abuse that happened to him a decade ago, when he was just 14. He said that his abuser was 27 years old.

    The star, who married his husband last year, stood in solidarity with Anthony Rapp who alleged that Kevin Spacey had made “sexual advances” towards him when he was also just 14, whilst he was performing in a Broadway show.

    Dorfman wrote on Twitter, “As a person who was sexually asulted [sic] and abused at 14 by a 27 year old, I applaud @albinokid for his courage. It’s scary to speak out.”

    Tommy Dorfman rose to aim in the Netflix teen-drama, 13 Reasons Why, which has been renewed for a second series. He joins a long list of stars who are now coming forward about their abuse from those in positions of power in the entertainment industry.

  • Netflix cancels House Of Cards – a decision apparently made months before

    Series 6 of House of Cards will be Netflix’s last offering of that show- but apparently, it has nothing to do with the recent allegations against its star, Kevin Spacey.

    Netflix announced yesterday that the sixth season, which is currently in production, will be it’s last, although it had apparently decided this before the “sexual advances” allegations against its star, Kevin Spacey.

    The show, which has been one of the main boosters for Netflix’s epic rise to the top of the on-demand streaming platforms, trended on Twitter with hundreds of thousands of mentions after the reports hit the headlines.

    The sixth season, which stars both Spacey and Robin Wright,  is due to air in 2018.

    A statement from the makers of House Of Cards for Netflix, Media Rights Capital,  said that the team were “deeply troubled” about the allegations made against Spacey, by Star Trek: Discovery actor, Anthony Rapp.

    The statement said,

    “In response to last night’s revelations, executives from both of our companies arrived in Baltimore this afternoon to meet with our cast and crew to ensure that they continue to feel safe and supported. As previously scheduled, Kevin Spacey is not working on set at this time”.

    The decision to end the show happened months earlier, according to the Guardian.

    Many, implored Netflix to continue making House of Cards, without Spacey,  just focusing on Robin Wright’s character, Claire Underwood, other demanded that the programme-makers immediately halt production.

  • Colton Haynes got married and the wedding photos are everything

    Colton Haynes just got married

    “Cyring happy tears” is the way that American Horror Story actor, Colton Haynes is describing his emotions are marrying his boyfriend, Jeff Leatham.

    It’s been a busy old time for Colton, who came out, revealed his boyfriend, announced his engagement and got married all in the space of a year and a half. Taking to social media, the star, revealed, that he “I married the man of my dreams. I’m still crying happy tears”.

    Last night I married the man of my dreams. I’m still crying happy tears. @jeffleatham …I love you & am excited to spend the rest of my life with you. #WhatMoviesAreMadeOf

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    The couple posed for a photo sitting in a bed of red flowers, whilst wearing matching white dinner jackets and matching black trousers.

    Jeff, his now-husband revealed the night before the wedding that he loves Colton “to the moon and back” and felt blessed to be able to call him husband.

    I have the honor and great pleasure of Marrying this Amazing Human Being tomorrow – I love him to the moon and back and I am Blessed to soon call him my #Husband – One more sleep baby ❤️❤️❤️?❤️❤️❤️-

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    Cheers ?- It’s Official – I Got You Babe, For the rest of my life – Husbands – Mr. and Mr. Haynes-Leatham #WhatMoviesAreMadeof – ???- thank you @louisvuitton – @tomford – for making look so sharp.

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    So cute guys!

     

  • Kevin Spacey comes out following historic ‘sexual advance’ allegation

    The Hollywood actor, Kevin Spacey has come out as gay in a social media post, following on from allegations of historic ‘sexual advances’ on a teenage actor.

    House Of Cards actor Kevin Spacey has come out following allegations from Star Trek Discovery actor, Anthony Rapp that the actor made “sexual advances” towards him when he a teenager. Reacting to the allegations, Spacey said, that he did not remember the encounter but owed Rapp a sincere apology.

    The allegation dates back to 1986 when Spacey allegedly befriended Rapp whilst the teenager was performing along with Ed Harris in the Broadway show, Precious Sons. Rapp revealed to Buzzfeed that he was 14 at the time Spacey was 26.

    Rapp who is now 46, told Buzzfeed that he joined Spacey for a party at his Manhattan apartment saying that he was the only non-adult at the party and soon got bored. After a while, Rapp said that he wandered into the bedroom, watched TV until well past midnight. He then alleges that Spacey was standing at the bedroom door and that everyone else had left the party.

    Rapp said, that Spacey picked him up “like a groom picks up the bride over the threshold”. He continues, “But I don’t, like, squirm away initially, because I’m like, ‘What’s going on?’ And then he lays down on top of me.”

    “Inappropriate drunken behaviour”

    Spacey, who has 4.92 million followers on Twitter,  responded to the report on Twitter saying,

    I’m beyond horrified to hear this story, I honestly do not remember the encounter, it would have been 30 years ago. But if I did behave then as he describes, I owe him the sincerest apology for what would have been deeply inappropriate drunken behavior and I am sorry for the feelings he describes having carried with him all these years.

    “This story has encouraged me to address other things about my life. I know that there are other stories out there about me and that some have been fueled by the fact that I have been so protective of my privacy,

    “As those closest to me know, in my life I have had relationships with both men and women. I have loved and had romantic encounters with men throughout my life and I choose now to live as a gay man,

    “I want to deal with this honestly and openly and that starts with examining my own behavior.”

    Taking to Twitter, Rapp said,

    “I came forward with my story, standing on the shoulders of the many courageous women and men who have been speaking out to shine a light and hopefully make a difference, as they have done for me.

    “Everything I wanted to say about my experience is in that article, and I have no further comment about it at this time”.

    Both Rapp and Spacey now star in Netflix shows, Star Trek: Discovery and House Of Cards, respectively. It is unclear what, if any actions Netflix will take on either of their shows.

  • George Michael back at number 1

    George Michael has returned to the UK charts with a number 1 record

    George Michael has outsold both P!nk and former One Directioner Niall Horan. The late singer’s release of Listen Without Prejudice, Vol. 1 was announced as the number 1 record, shifting 56,000 copies in its first week. In contrast, when the record was first released 27 years ago, it sold nearly 450,000 copies in its first week. His record outsold P!nk’s album by 30,000 copies, according to the BBC.

    George Michael’s latest release comes 10 months after the singer’s tragic death on Christmas day in 2016.

  • Investigation begins after alleged hate crime against transgender woman in Cumbria

    Police in Cumbria are investigating an alleged hate crime against a transgender woman on a bus.

    Investigators have released a CCTV still of a person they would like to speak to in connection with alleged verbal abuse hurled at a woman at a bus stop in Barrow in Furness, Cumbria.

    According to a statement from the police at around 6:20 PM on Saturday 23 September 2017 a 43-year-old woman from Barrow was sat at a bus stop when she was approached by a man who has been verbally abusive towards her.

    The man officers would like to speak with is described as a white, aged in his 60s and around 5ft 6ins tall. He is of medium build with balding hair to the back of his scalp.

    At the time of the incident, he was wearing a white shirt and grey or brown trousers.

    It is believed that the man has got onto a bus heading towards Holbeck.

    Police are appealing for witnesses to this incident and anyone who may be able to identify the man pictured to come forward.

    Email: 101@cumbria.police.uk
    Call:  PC Josh Jones on 101
    Or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111

  • There’s a new position and we’re interested… very interested

    It’s called the “68”…

    So we were reading Cosmo, as you do, and we found out about a new sex position and well we were naturally interested. It’s called the “68”.

    It’s similar to its slightly older brother the very famous “69”, but instead of giving both of you pleasure, it focuses more on just one of you. Brilliant!

    So what do you need to do?

    Well, apparently the “bottom” lies on their back with their legs slightly open with their knees bent and feet flat on the floor or bed. The “top” lies on top of the “bottom” facing up with their head on the “bottom’s” thighs. It’s like a natural resting place.

    Your junk should be right in your partner’s face.

    Now, this could be great as a rimming position or oral sex position… Although be careful as your penis might not bend fully that way… and you don’t want to break it.

    Don’t forget if you’re the top to take some of the weight off your partner’s chest, by using your elbows to take some of the strain.

    Discuss this in on our very own social network, it’s free and simple to join.

  • Massive changes at Gay Times as both Editor and Deputy Editor “step down”

    And replaced by the previous marketing manager, Josh Rivers.

    Massive changes are afoot at the UK’s oldest gay magazine Gay Times. Both the Editor and Deputy Editor have been replaced by newbie editor, Josh Rivers, who was previously the magazine’s marketing manager. He is also the co-founder of Series Q, a network for mentorship, support and empowering LGBT entrepreneurs.

    The magazine is due to be relaunched for its next issue with a complete overhaul – which will see an “a shift in content to build a relevant journal that will inspire the modern man”.  A statement from Gay Times also notes that Josh us the ” first gay man of colour to lead a major UK gay publication”.

    The shake-up follows on from the magazine’s purchase by the new owner, James Frost, from Millivres Prowler.

    This is the second time that Gay Times has rebranded in as many years. The first came in 2015 when the magazine changed its name from GT to Gay Times.

    Speaking about the forthcoming changes the company’s CEO, Mr Frost said, “Since we met in 2016, I’ve been very impressed with Josh’s passion, enthusiasm and dedication to serving the LGBT+ community. It’s Josh’s consistently inclusive and expansive view of our community, and his fresh ideas and enthusiasm that make him the perfect person to lead Gay Times. I am thrilled he’s accepted the challenge; we share the belief that contemporary men are looking for something more from LGBT+ media, and together with the team at Visual Talent, we are going to deliver exactly that!”

    Taking to Twitter, Darren Scott, tweeted the cover of his final issue, saying, “A true labour of love, this is my 107th and final issue of Gay Times”.

    Ryan Butcher added, “Hello yes hi quick announcement but after four years and 50 issues I have decided to step away from Gay Times and Gay Media in general”.

    Taking to Twitter, the new editor of Gay Times, Josh wrote,