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  • Marc Jacobs Accidentally Flashes His Penis To The WORLD

    Out fashion designer, Marc Jacobs has accidentally flashed his penis and bum to the world via Instagram.

    Whoops. The fashion designer uploaded a picture of his ass and butt to his 197,000 followers on Instagram before swiftly removing it. The picture was accompanied with the message, “Yours to try…”
    The picture, which is now doing the rounds, was quickly removed, but not before lightening quick responses of his fan base, some of whom screen grabbed it and shared it on Gawker. Because the picture is just a torso (and bum and penis) Gawker verified the picture by pointing out that Jacobs was wearing the same ring and holding the same picture has another selfie on Jacob’s timeline.
    You can see the uncut version, although (judging by the selfie, Mr Jacobs is indeed cut…) version over at Gawker
    Just days before the upload Marc had complained on Instagram that he was “always a bridesmaid never a bride”, so perhaps this is mating call? Word to the wise, this is what Grindr is for…

  • London Gay and Drag Pub Up For Sale

    After a spate of closures on London’s gay scene Molly Moggs is up for sale.

    The popular Molly Moggs pub on the corner of Old Compton Street and Charing Cross Road is apparently up for sale according to GayStarNews.
    The Alan Sugar owned pub’s leasehold is up for grabs for £275,000, however, the pub’s staff has not been told about the pub’s future.

    Molly Moggs is set in a listed building so only the leasehold is available to purchase and it is likely to remain a pub because of the licensing conditions, this is not a guarantee that it will remain a gay venue once new owners are found.

    According to GSN, the listing for the pub suggests, “An initial discreet viewing on a customer basis is required. Staff are unaware and should not be approached.”

    The London gay scene has seen a number of venues close. The Black Cap, The Joiners Arms, Barcode, The Green Carnation are just some of the businesses which have been shuttered in recent years.

  • Welsh Lib Dems Say Transgender Action Plan Does Not Go Far Enough

    The Welsh Liberal Democrats have welcomed the Welsh Government’s trans action plan, brought about by the party’s landmark debate, but says it falls short on many key issues.

    In November 2014, the Welsh Lib Dems led a landmark Assembly debate on issues faced by trans people in Wales – the first debate of its kind. The party’s motion, which was backed by the Welsh Government and all parties, called for action to improve the provision of public services for all Welsh trans people.

    The Transgender Action Plan, launched today for consultation by the Welsh Government, does not specifically mention provision for a gender identity clinic in Wales nor creation of LGBT+ safe housing – two key issued raised by Welsh Lib Dem AMs during the debate.
    Peter Black AM, the Welsh Liberal Democrat Shadow Equalities Minister, said:

    “I’m delighted that the Welsh Lib Dems’ landmark debate has resulted in positive action to improve the lives of trans people in Wales. However, there is much to be wanted from what’s been launched today.

    “During our debate, Welsh Lib Dem AMs raised specific concerns about the lack of a gender identity clinic and LGBT safe housing in Wales. Despite listening to these problems and promising to address them, there’s no specific mention of either issue in this document. We will be making our views on this clear as we respond to the consultation.

    “Labour Ministers seem more focused on ensuring inclusivity in the public services already provided, rather than addressing the gaps in trans-specific services where Wales falls short. While inclusivity is of course vital, I had hoped we’d see something a bit more ambitious from the Welsh Government.”

  • Out singer Duncan James Looks Hot In His Rainbow Glasses

    Former teen heartthrob and now fully-fledged man band god, Duncan James shows off his rainbow glasses at London’s gay pride.

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  • Non Observant Bigot Accuses NBC Of Turning Its Logo Gay

    NBC… You know the logo right? The brightly coloured peacock with its feathers, well one irate social media user blasted the corporation for changing its logo for pride.

    A Mr. Stair wrongly slammed NBC owned KARK 4, for changing its logo and argued that NBC’s integrity was in shatters after he assumed that they had changed their logo to the “colors of the gays”.

    He blasted the station saying,

    “Your changing your station logo with the colors of gays is a disgrace,”

    “Just stay out of it… Your integrity is ruined… ABC KATV is my choice in the future for all Little Rock station viewing… Shame on you!”

    Of course, Stair was neatly put back in his place after failing to notice that the NBC peacock logo and its brightly coloured feathers has been part of the network’s identity since 1957.

    Kark 4 News, a network owned by NBC wrote him back saying,

    “We didn’t change our logo Don. Same logo as always.”

    Of course many corporations change their logos and products to include the iconic rainbow flag for pride season. Some do it better than others…

  • Man Dies At Gay Sauna In South London

    A man was pronounced dead at one of London’s most popular gay saunas last weekend.

    The unnamed man was pronounced dead at the Waterloo branch of Chariots by paramedics and is being treated as “non-suspicious” the Evening Standard reports.

    The Chariots group of saunas, which operates a zero tolerance on drugs, has four venues across London and describes itself as the “the UK’s biggest gay and bi-sexual men sauna group”.

    A source at the sauna said, the man had died of natural causes, “from a heart attack”. The man’s death was not related to drug usage.

    In February three men were taken to casualty after falling ill at the Vauxhall branch.

  • UKIP Defies Gay Pride Ban And Jumps Barriers At London Pride

    Despite a ban on the political party by the organisers of London’s pride parade yesterday, members of UKIP’s LGBT group joined the parade.

    ◉ 20-25 UKIP LGBT Members jumped the barriers to join parade.

    ◉ UKIP LGBT deputy chair slams Peter Tatchell.

    ◉ The group was banned due to “safety” concerns

    Around 20 to 25 members of UKIP’s LGBT group jumped the barriers at London’s pride parade yesterday. Their actions were made despite being slapped with a “health and safety” ban by the Pride organisers.

    Concerns over safety forced Pride In London organisers to ban the political party. Over 250 organisations, including other political parties were allowed to march in the UK’s biggest gay pride parade.

    The ban on UKIP was slammed by many, including Katie Hopkins and openly gay Lib Dem Lord, Sir Brian Paddick, who said, “After years of campaigning to be acknowledged and accepted by society, the last thing LGBTI people should be doing is excluding a group gays and lesbians from Pride that has a legal right to exist.

    “The police and organisers should be facilitating their right to peacefully and safely participate, not using understandable hatred of UKIP as an excuse to ban them.”

    FREEDOM OF SPEECH?

    In a poll by TheGayUK readers, 71% thought that UKIP should have been allowed to march within the parade.

    Speaking to TheGayUK Nathan Garbutt, the deputy chairman for UKIP LGBT said,

    “There were about 20 to 25 of us in total from all parts of the UK. We were determined to be there despite the ban because we wanted to represent the 2 million people that voted UKIP and the 600 members of LGBT UKIP, who identify as gay and vote UKIP.

    “We had a really positive response, until the end.

    “The organisers and stewards along the route let us participate.

    This is a free democratic country… We have a right to be there.

    “People like Peter Tatchell and the people who got us banned, should be ashamed of themselves… He doesn’t have to agree with our politics, but he should have welcomed us.”

    UKIP LGBT plan to appear at other pride events across the UKIP, including Brighton and Manchester. Their next appearance will be at Leeds pride on the 2nd August.

  • June 2015

    June 2015

    YouTubers Magazine Cover
    CREDIT: Monty McKinnen / THEGAYUK

     

    Inside issue 12

    Tech Special with The YouTubers: Miles, RJ, Nicola, Ken, Will and Jake, ICON – Tab Hunter, Country Star – Sonia Leigh, Jonny McGovern, and the story of Jonny Benjamin searching for the man who saved his life. PLUS all your favourites – Reviews, Fashion, Lifestyle, Advice and Listings.

  • WHAT WE LEARNT | #AskBilliePiper

    Gays of a certain age will know Billie Piper as the 17-year-old pop starlet that racked up hit after hit in the late 90s and early 00s.

    Billie Piper
    CREDIT: S Bukley

     

    Pop smashes such as “Girlfriend”, “Because We Want To” and “Day and Night” filled the dance floors of G-A-Y et al. Then she retired from music and became a legit actress wowing people in The Secret Diary Of A Call Girl and then later as the Doctor’s assistant, Rose, in Doctor Who.Well here’s what we learnt from her latest #askBillie.

    Her go to film is The Dictator, It never fails to get a laugh out of her.

    If she was stuck on a desert island and could only bring one thing she would use a Tardis to get off it. Right on brand message. (She’s in Doctor who in case you didn’t know!)

    She likes her ears most about herself. This is because she doesn’t have to see them.

    If she could be one age forever she’d be 26. Apparently it was a “brilliant age”.

    She’s a period dress fanatic. Working on Penny Dreadful turned her on to all those busty dresses.

    Her worst fear is Jelly fish. They can ruin holidays.

    If she could choose her own name it would be Vinny, because she knew someone who was amazing with that name.

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  • POLICE: “Appropriate And Proportional” Policing Plan Is In Place For Pride In London

    Police in London are on high alert today as up to 750,000 people are expected to turn out to take part and watch London’s Pride parade.

    London’s LGBT+ parade is due to take place just 24 hours after a number of terror attacks took place in Tunisia, Kuwait and France leaving question marks over the safety of the general public in crowded spaces in cities across the world.

    Extra security has been promised for Armed Forces day and the gay pride parade today in London, however spectators are being asked to be extra vigilant.

    The UK’s terror threat level is placed at Severe after ISIS claimed responsibility for the terror attack in Tunisia. The Sun newspaper is claiming that an Armed Forces Day parade in South London had been a target for ISIS. According to the paper a thwarted suicide blast was intended to strike at soldiers from Lee Rigby’s unit during today’s parade.

    According to The Mail, the Met Police’s Deputy Assistant Commissioner Helen Ball, said: “Our priority is to keep people safe and we continue to review our ability to prevent and respond to terrorist incidents and potential threats.

    “And as we approach a weekend of large public celebrations around the country, including Armed Forces Day events and Pride London, we will be putting in place additional security measures to help protect and reassure the public.’

    PARADE DETAILS
    The London LGBT parade will leave Baker Street at 1.00PM and end in Whitehall at 4:30PM.

    The Metropolitan Police report that they have been liaising with the organiser of this year’s Pride event for some months and that an appropriate and proportionate policing plan is in place.

    This year’s Parade is one of the biggest ever with over 250 groups registered to take part in the parade.

    Numerous worried members of the public have taken to social media to question the safety of London and the event.

    The Pride In London committee have commented that they have over 1000 stewards and have been working closely with the Met Police to ensure the safety of those attending the parade.

    Tweeting from their official Twitter account, they said, “All our usual precautions, and we work very closely with the @metpoliceuk to deliver a safe event.

    “Safety is our utmost priority, above all else.”

  • Government Offers New Online Tool To Deal With Online Anti-Gay Abuse

    A new website tackling online abuse aimed at women and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people is launched today.

    • Internet site aims to help people struggling with online abuse.
    • Women and Equalities Minister says the site is proof that the government is determined to tackle discrimination.

    A government funded, but created by Galop site is aimed at stopping online abuse was launched today with a view to help wipe out online trolling.

    Charities with a combined 161 years of experience in anti-violence work collaborated to provide answers for people struggling with online abuse. The news comes after it was announced in October 2014, that internet trolls could face up to two years behind bars for their crimes.

    The website aims to provide advice for anyone who is falling victim to online abuse. It aims to “empower people facing sexist, homophobic, biphobic or transphobic abuse online.”

    Nik Noone, Galop’s CEO said:
    “Evidence suggests that over one million people in the UK face online abuse each year. Whilst online abuse can affect anyone, women and LGBT people often experience abuse as a result of their sex, gender identity or sexual orientation.

    “We’ve all seen a growing number of high profile examples of online abuse in the news. Our casework here at Galop also evidences an increasing trend, the impact of which can have far reaching consequences. This project is about ensuring that protection from harassment and abuse against women and LGBT people in the real world exists in the online world too.”

    Women and Equalities Minister Nicky Morgan, who voted in opposition to the same-sex marriage bill in 2013, said:

    “This new site will provide practical advice for women and LGB&T people on how to recognise abuse, what steps to take to report it and how to get offensive content removed. It is another sign of our determination to tackle discrimination in all its forms and to creating a fairer society for everyone, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.”