Author: News Desk
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9 Things You Did Not Know About Brian Friedman
As he’s about to enter the jungle, we thought we’d take a look at who Brian Friedman is and uncover 9 things you didn’t know about the famed creative director.
Brian is engaged to his long-term boyfriend Daniel Brown, they plan to get married in the near future.
He’s choreographed music videos for Britney Spears– the latest was Hold It Against Me, but he’s also the mastermind behind her Slave 4 U, Me Against The Music and Toxic.
He was born in 1977, making him 38. He was raised in the United States in Illinois.
He was offered a contract to become X Factor’s creative director after appearing as a judge and choreographer on the show So You Think You Can Dance and on the X Factor series 4.
He’s been the creative director for X Factor for 9 years on and off.
He has admitted that he’s sad not to be involved in this year’s X Factor, but hopes that appearing in the Jungle that it will allow people to see him “in a more realistic light.”
In terms of what he’ll miss in the jungle Brian says, his fiancé, followed by his family and then luxuries. “My fiancé thinks I am absolutely crazy,” he says, roaring with laughter as he does. “He doesn’t get it at all. I am going to miss him, then my family, my bed, my dog, the food, the gym, my toiletries, my showers, fragrances… I have never done anything like this before and I am not used to living without the luxuries that I have been accustomed to now!
He’s a control freak and isn’t afraid of being honest. “It’s going to be a real challenge to take a step back and not be such a control freak,” reveals Brian. “I do everything at home. I cook and I am a very clean person by nature. I wouldn’t ever want the camp to be a mess.”
He’s got “no body fat” fat right now and he thinks this could be a problem, but he has been on a “regimented diet for the last three years and so I feel like I will have one up on the other contestants,”
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G-A-Y Club To Hold One Minute Silence For Paris Victims Before Show Tonight
One of the UK’s biggest gay clubs, G-A-Y at Heaven will hold a one minute’s silence before its show tonight.
G-A-Y boss, Jeremy Joseph tweeted that a decision had been made to show “respect” to victims of a terror attack in Paris yesterday by holding a minute’s silence before tonight’s show starring Fleur East and Seann Miley Moore.
The French capital of Paris was the scene of chaos last night as 8 reported terrorist members of ISIS killed scores of people and injuring at least 100.In a chilling statement where the Islamic State claimed responsibility for the atrocity, the Bataclan concert hall, where nearly 90 people were killed, was chosen specifically because “hundreds of idolaters were together in a party of perversity”.Islamic State have stepped up their executions of gay men, or men accused of being gay in 2015 in the regions in which they are in control. In the past ISIS has branded gay people ‘the worst of all creatures’.In a flash poll 43% of our readers said that the terror attacks on Paris made them worried about going out socially, raising questions about whether LGBT venues are safe from terror attacks both in Europe and in the UK.THEGAYUK reached out for comment from Mr Joseph on whether extra security measures would be taken.Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley, National Police Chiefs’ Council lead for counter terrorism, said:“We have been strengthening policing on the street. People may notice some changes at events at big cities across the country.
“We will constantly keep that under review in the forthcoming days and weeks but we can’t let the terrorists defeat us by becoming fearful and withdrawing from the streets.
“The term I would use is ‘to be alert, not alarmed’.
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128 People Killed In Cold Blood In French Capital of Paris
For the second time in 2015 a major terrorist attack has rocked the capital of France.
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Someone Just Made A Portrait Of Donald Trump Out Of 500 Penis Pics
Someone made a collage of Presidential hopeful Donald Trump from dick pics… and it’s slightly amazing.
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LGBT Helpline Distances Itself From Gossip Journalist Dan Wootton
The recently re-branded Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline has sought to distance itself from journalist Dan Wootton after “odious” Hollywood HIV article.
© ITV Photographer: Tony Ward The UK’s largest helpline for the LGBT community “mutually” ended Dan Wootton’s patronage of the charity back in June but after an article in which he alleges a Hollywood actor has HIV was heavily criticised for it’s “scaremongering” language and taking reportage of HIV back to the 80s, has sought to distance itself from the controversial writer.
Dan Wootton, 32, who writes for The Sun and is the showbiz reporter for Lorraine on ITV alleges that an unnamed Hollywood actor has HIV and insinuates that he has “a host of high-profile sexual partners”, which includes “an award-winning actress, a religious movie star, a top Hollywood personality with a controversial past, a TV star, a media personality and a glamour model.”
A statement released by the Helpline charity reads,“Switchboard brought Dan Wootton on as a Patron during our re-brand in June 2015 to provide media support. Following the re-brand we mutually agreed to end our relationship and Dan has had no involvement with Switchboard since that time.”
Daniel Browne, the founder of LGBT charity Push Projects, writing for THEGAYUK, called Wooton’s reportage “odious” and said,
“Let’s begin with the fact that regardless of this person’s fame, everybody has a right to privacy and confidentiality, particularly when it comes to something such as medical records. Running this story is an absolute invasion of privacy.”
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Man Dies After Becoming Ill In Newcastle Gay Sauna
A man has died in hospital after falling ill at a gay sauna in Newcastle.
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RECIPE: Tuna Gruyère Tomatoes
Tuna Gruyère Tomatoes
Serves 2 | Prep 5 mins | Cook 20 mins
A simple but triumphant mid-week meal. Tuna, melted Gruyère and rosemary fuse together cased in beef tomatoes for a light, tasty dish. The red onion in the filling also gives you a nice crunchy texture against the tuna, cheese, and supple tomato.
Serving Suggestion:
If you take my serving suggestion of having black rice with carrots, green beans, and red cabbage alongside- you are about to chow down on some serious anti-oxidant action. A tablespoon of black rice has more antioxidants in it than that of blueberries. Carrots rich in Vitamin A is great for our skin and helping the liver flush out toxins.
CARROTS
also have studies showing reduced risk in lung, breast, and colon cancer when consumed regularly. We will also get antioxidants from green beans, rich in vitamin C, and beta-carotene, and the antioxidant mineral, manganese. 150g of cooked red cabbage will give you 79% vitamin K & 68% vitamin C of your daily requirements.
TOMATOES
Tomatoes are full of beta carotenes which is really beneficial to our skin.
Tomatoes contain high vitamin C, and also vitamins A & K. They are helpful when needing to boost your immune system and also have anti-cancer properties. They also have a good supply of copper (good for immune system), and potassium (protects heart, blood pressure, and brain).
RED ONION
Any dark fruit or vegetable is going to be anti-oxidant rich, but with the red onion, it also contains a bioflavanoid called Quercetin. Quercetin has been found to contain anti : fungal / bacterial / inflammatory, and cancer fighting properties. One study suggests that half an onion a day could reduce the risk of stomach cancer by 50%. (SOURCE: http://www.healwithfood.org/health-benefits/eating-red-onions.php)
Ingredients.
4 Beef tomatoes, tops removed and insides scooped out and discarded
1 Tin tuna in spring water
1 red onion, finely chopped
1 large sprig rosemary, finely chopped
60g Gruyère, grated
20g light mayo
Pinch of pepper
Method.
Heat your grill to a medium heat
1. Combine all the ingredients (except the tomatoes), in a bowl and mix well.
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Stuff the de-seeded tomatoes with even amounts of filling.
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Wrap each tomato loosely in an individual piece of foil. You want the top to still be exposed for when you put it under the grill.
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Gorgeous George Set For The Jungle
Union J’s George Shelley is set to enter the Celebrity Jungle so we’ve been taking a look (read stalking) his social media.
The former X Factor star turned full-time boy bander George, 22, is the youngest member of the group and originally auditioned for the show as a solo act. He sang Britney’s Toxic but didn’t get survive Bootcamp. He was then called – and asked if he wanted to join Union J.
George is set to enter the jungle with a raft other celebrities this Sunday including X Factor’s former Creative Director Brian Freidman.
He recently showed off his body and a new hair style in a super hot photoshoot which he shared on Instagram.
I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here begins on 15th November 2015 on ITV 1
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Dustin Lance Black And Tom Daley Want To Save The George Tavern
Tom Daley and his fiancé Dustin Lance Black have added their voices to the Save the George Tavern campaign.
Celeb couple Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black have been photographed in an embrace wearing a “save the George Tavern” t-shirt.
The iconic landmark music venue has come under threat after developers bought the surrounding buildings and has lodged plans to convert them into luxury homes. The proximity of the flats to the music venue will mean that the George Tavern will not be able to host music events, described as it’s “bread and butter”
The pub’s website describes their plight as,
“The Grade II listed pub and venue on Commercial Road, Stepney, London is under threat from developers who have purchased the adjoining site. They have submitted a number of different plans to build luxury apartments next to the pub. If the flats are built, the venue will most probably be forced to stop live music events – its bread and butter.”
Nearly 3,000 fans of the venue have signed a petition which was sent to the Planning Inspector.
The petition was signed by a host of celebrities including Sir Ian McKellen, Plan B, Jo Whiley, Ricky Wilson of the Kaiser Chiefs.
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Passion Pit Singer Michael Angelakos Comes Out As Gay
American singer Michael Angelakos, front man of Passion Pit has come out as gay on a podcast.
Michael Angelakos, frontman of Passion Pit has come out as gay on a podcast produced by writer Brett Easton Ellis.
Angelakos, 28 who has released 3 albums in the UK divorced his wife Kristy Mucci earlier in 2015.
They were married for two years.
The singer decided to come out to Brett because he “admires” him. He admitted that the most difficult thing about coming out was admitting he was gay to himself.
After the podcast was released Angelakos took to Twitter to write,
“everything’s going to be okay”
https://twitter.com/passionpit/status/663848760318033924?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
and then went on to thank his fans saying,
“i’ve received so many kind and supportive messages today. thank you for reaching out and being so kind to me.”
https://twitter.com/passionpit/status/663912575453761536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
He said that his ex-wife was extremely supportive on hearing the news. He remarked,
“I just wanted so badly to be straight, because I love her so much,
“I think that was one of the most painful things when we decided to separate.
“When I decided to really deal with it head on – which was, I don’t know, in June – she was the one that kind of spearheaded it in a way.
“She said, ‘You need to figure out what’s going on with your sexuality, you can’t hate yourself any more.’”
