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  • Big Brother Star Mark Bryon Does Not Rate Kim Kardashian

    It seems as though Kim Kardashian may have broken the internet with her butt, but she’s not found a fan in out Big Brother star Mark Byron.

    The bubbly Big Brother 2014 star tweeted to his 57K followers, ‘I think Kim Kardashian is inappropriate and vulgar.’

    The reality star, who was one of the most talked about housemates in this year’s Big Brother on Channel 5, first came to fame during an X Factor audition.

    Kim Kardashian’s ass…ets have been displayed all over the internet after PAPER magazine opted for a rather controversial cover, showing Kim’s bountiful buttocks. She also showed full frontal in the editorial spread for the issue.

    Internet broken, eyes broken, mind broken… Calling in sick.

  • Official campaign started to save Benjy The Gay Bull

    THEGAYUK, along with Animal Rights Action Network (ARAN) in Ireland and Hillside Animal Sanctuary have forged a plan to save Benjy the gay bull, who is facing certain death after he failed to show interest in mating with the females in the herd.

    Benjy made headlines this week after reports that he faces certain death because he is gay. The farmer, and owner, of Benjy had originally bought him and hoped that he would mate with the females on his farm, however, Benjy has shown more interest in the other males of the herd and failed to impregnate any of the cows.

    TheGayUK has set up a Crowd Funding page to help save Benjy from slaughter. Donations can be made at: www.CrowdFunder.co.uk/Save-Benjy-The-Gay-Bull

    We hope to raise £5,000 to buy Benjy and have him re-homed within the Hillside Animal Sanctuary where he’ll be looked after till the natural end of his life. When we first heard about the story in the office we were quite shocked as poor Benjy isn’t being slaughtered because of illness, but instead because he was gay. Where’s the acceptance? Many LGBT people in the UK still fear judgment from others around them, so choose not to come out. We wanted to do something positive, to make a stand and say someone is on your side. Man or beast. We are offering certain rewards for your pledges, however, the main reason here is to save Benjy from slaughter.

    Homosexuality in nature is widely observed. In fact, same-sex attraction is noted in over 1,500 species. Most recently two male penguins became the talk of the town after the zoo in which they are housed called them the ‘best parents they had ever seen’.

    “The plight of little Benjy is hitting the hearts and households of Irish society with the reality of what will face this innocent boy if someone somewhere doesn’t step in,” says ARAN’s John Carmody. “As a gay man myself, I know only too well what it is like to be treated indifferently, that’s why I hope we can give Benjy a second chance in life whilst helping to bring attention to the problems facing all gay people everywhere around the world, and of course the many other Benjy’s that are brought to slaughter on a daily basis who are not so lucky.”

    Donations can be made here: www.CrowdFunder.co.uk/Save-Benjy-The-Gay-Bull

    Thank you for your support.

  • Julia Davis To Return With New C4 Comedy

    Channel 4’s Upfront 2015 event for the advertising industry today broke the news that Morning has Broken, a 6 x 30-minute comedy written by and starring Julia Davis, has been commissioned.

    Ordered by Head of Comedy Phil Clarke and Commissioning Editor Rachel Springett, the series will see Davis as Gail Sinclair, the ‘Queen of Daytime’ and star of Good Morning… with Gail Sinclair.

    After eight glorious years of high ratings and winning awards, things begin to go wrong for Sinclair when the programme begins to lose viewers and tensions break out within the production team.

    Made by Brown Eyed Boy, the series will be directed by How Not To Live Your Life star Dan Clark and produced by Gary Reich.

    Julia’s past shows like Nighty Night have become cult classics, and have earned her a reputation as a camp icon – a favourite with many in the gay community.

  • Icon John Waters: Ben Cumberbatch Too Classy For Me

    London Live, the capital’s TV channel interviewed cult filmmaker John Waters.

    The Evening Show caught up with the director of the musical Hairspray to talk about which other musicals he would love to work on, thinks Benedict Cumberbatch would be too classy to play his life story, hitchhiking and his famous moustache. John is currently on tour with his stand-up comedy show ‘Carsick: This Filthy World Volume Two Live Comedy. Monologue’.

    Speaking about the choices of actors who could play the iconic director, Waters said that Benedict Cumberbatch was a maybe, ‘But I think he’s too classy to play me’ He settles on Steve Buscemi to play him in a movie of his life.

    In the interview he is asked what turned him on to musicals, he replied, ‘”Well I was one of the first ones to do it with ‘Hairspray’. I am waiting for ‘Ice Castles’ to be turned into a musical, the early bad films. The failures, not the hits. I would love to work on ‘Mahogany’, the one with Tony Perkins and Diana Ross where she’s fashion designer. That one would be a good musical, yeah. Or ‘Salo’ as a musical. But I like to direct movies. I don’t know if I’m a theatre director. I learnt a lot when we went through Hairspray on stage in New York. It’s just one master shot with no cutaways and it’s a completely different style of acting.’

    And which one of his film is his favourite? He replied, ‘I love all of them because somehow I got them made. How I got any of them made is a miracle. I guess ‘Hairspray’ because that’s the one that did the very best although ‘Cry Baby’ may have been seen by more people because Johnny Depp was on TV all over the world. I like them all so maybe I root for the ones that didn’t do so well at the box office like ‘A Dirty Shame’ that was about sex addiction and starred Johnny Knoxville and Tracy Ullman.’

    So what offends the director?

    ‘Bad romantic comedies, stupid racism, lots of things shock me. But dumbness shocks me. But people can be uneducated and be smart and really funny… more funny actually. They’re more fun. Over education can make you really dull.’

    And his thoughts on pubic hair?
    ‘I’m sad that young people don’t have pubic hair anymore. There’s no crabs anymore. I hope it’s coming back otherwise they look like adult babies and that’s not a look I like.’

    The Evening Show, every weekday at 6.30 – 7.30pm on London Live – Freeview 8, YouView 8, Sky 117 and Virgin 159

  • EastEnders: Explosive Story Between Ben And Johnny Carter

    It’s all hotting up between Johnny Carter and Ben Mitchell after Ben tries to sneak a kiss.

    But it doesn’t seem all ends well for the pair who have been flirting in an awkward off and on again away. Earlier at a Halloween party, Ben (Harry Reid) told Johnny that he wasn’t gay, but perhaps he’s not quite sure…

    The pair seen are sitting quietly on the stairs and Ben tries to steal a little kiss from Johnny, however, Ben becomes aware that the pair are being watched by Abi and they make up a story for their actions.

    However explosive action takes place later on as Ben insults Johnny at Lee’s 22nd birthday at The Albert, which leads to a fight between Lee Carter (Danny-Boy Latchard) who defends his brother, using fists first. The on-street brawl leaves Ben bloody and shaken.

    Abi leads Ben back to her house, but not before telling Johnny to stay well clear of Ben.

    Episode airs 18th November 2014 on BBC1

  • Britains Got Talent Drag Star La Voix In Panto

    Oh yes she is…

    Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist La Voix will star as Widow Twankey alongside Ben Richards as Abanazar in Aladdin, one of the only traditional pantomimes in central London, playing at the Shaw Theatre in Kings Cross from Thursday 11 December. On sale now.
    Aladdin is a traditional pantomime for the whole family, featuring a live band, stunning sets, glittering costumes, and plenty of audience participation. Aladdin promises to be a truly spectacular pantomime, and one of the only traditional pantomimes in central London. So get ready to take a magical carpet ride on an enchanting journey you’ll remember forever!

    La Voix will star as Widow Twankey. La Voix is a 2014 Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist, whose accolades include Best Drag Act at this year’s London Cabaret Awards. A vivacious performer with live spine-tingling vocals, La Voix’s uncanny ability to switch between the vocal styles of Tina Turner, Shirley Bassey, Liza Minnelli, Judy Garland or Cher with the click of a finger leaves audiences mesmerised.

    Ben Richards will star as Abanazar. Ben recently starred in the UK Tour of Rock of Ages, with other recent theatre including leading roles in Oliver! at Sheffield Crucible, the UK Tour of 9 to 5, Priscilla Queen of the Desert at The Palace Theatre, Guys And Dolls at the Piccadilly Theatre, Grease at the Victoria Palace Theatre and Saturday Night Fever at the London Palladium. Ben is well known for TV roles including PC Nate Roberts in The Bill, Justin in Holby City and Bruno Milligan in Footballers’ Wives.
    The cast also features Justin Thomas (Wicked, Dirty Dancing) as Aladdin, Helen Kurup (CBBC’s I Dream) as Princess Jasmine, Matthew Wesley (From Here to Eternity, Cabaret) as Genie of the Lamp, Lauren Storer as Genie of the Ring, Paul Lawrence Thomas as Wishee Washee, Oliver Broad as PC Pongo and Mark Lyminster as Emperor of China.

    LISTINGS
    THURSDAY 11 DECEMBER 2014 TO SATURDAY 3 JANUARY 2015
    SHAW THEATRE
    100-110 Euston Rd, London NW1 2AJ
    Press Performances: Saturday 13 December at 2.00pm and 5.30pm, Tuesday 16 December at 7.00pm
    Tickets: £10.50-21.50 (£68.00 Family of 4)
    Box office 0844 248 5075 | www.shaw-theatre.com
    ON SALE NOW

  • Andrea Faustini Overwhelmed To Be On X Factor Tour

    It’s that time of year again, when the X Factor announces its springtime tour and is set to feature bookies favourite Andrea Faustini as its headliner.

    You’ve joined them on the journey from the judges’ room to the arena, been on the edge of your sofa during the dramatic six-chair challenge at Bootcamp, travelled to Judges’ Houses, tuned in to see the starlets transform in the live studio shows…and now is your chance to see your favourite acts live in person as they embark on The X Factor 2015 Live Tour.

    On hearing the news Andrea said, ‘I feel overwhelmed. It’s an amazing chance for me to show everyone who I am. It’s going to be a massive experience for me.’

    Joining him on the tour will be, Ben Haenow, Fleur East, Jay James, Lauren Platt, Only The Young, Stevi Ritchie and Stereo Kicks.

    Tour Dates:
    February
    Friday February 13th Belfast Odyssey Arena
    Sunday February 15th 3 Arena Dublin
    Wednesday February 18th Bournemouth BIC
    Thursday February 19th Bournemouth BIC
    Friday February 20th Manchester Arena
    Sunday February 22nd Nottingham Capital FM Arena
    Thursday February 26th Newcastle Metro Arena
    Friday February 27th Glasgow The SSE Hydro

    March
    Sunday March 1st Aberdeen GE Arena (AECC)
    Thursday 5th March Sheffield Motorpoint Arena
    Saturday March 7th Leeds First Direct Arena
    Sunday March 8th Liverpool Echo Arena
    Monday March 9th Cardiff Motorpoint Arena
    Tuesday March 10th Cardiff Motorpoint Arena
    Thursday March 12th London The SSE Arena, Wembley
    Saturday March 14th Birmingham LG Arena
    Monday March 16th Brighton Centre
    Tuesday March 17th Brighton Centre
    Friday March 20th London The O2
    Saturday March 21st London The O2 Matinee show

  • The Sun features naked men on Page 3 for the first time

    The Sun, the UK’s most read tabloid has made history today after putting naked men on its infamous page three. West Ham donated 9 of its players for the stunt.

    Usually, the haunt of female glamour models, like Katie Price, The Sun has devoted today’s Page 3 to naked men for the Feel ‘Em Friday campaign, which aims to encourage men to check their balls for testicular cancer.

    Nine West Ham players have gotten completely naked for the campaign. The paper said that the campaign was inspired by the Feel Em Tuesday campaign which encouraged women to check their breasts for early signs of cancer. West Ham players supported the appeal after one of the club’s former players Dylan Tombides died in April of cancer.

    The paper has teamed up with Movember. Speaking on the partnership Sun editor David Dinsmore said: ‘Movember is a great campaign with a sense of fun and innovation that chimes perfectly with The Sun’s values.

    ‘We’re very happy to be partnering with the Movember Foundation to spread the word about checking for testicular cancer in the way we have done with breast cancer and Coppafeel! to great success’

    if you’d like to know how to check your balls watch our video.

  • Second Man Arrested After Homophobic Attack In London

    Second Man Arrested After Homophobic Attack In London

    Police have confirmed that a second man has now been arrested in connection to an assault in London on two gay men.

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  • Rumoured Jungle Celeb Tom Daley Already Bookies Fave To Win

    So Tom Daley is rumoured to be heading into the Australian jungle for the new serious of I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here after leaving a heavy hint on Instagram this morning.

    Well, the champion diver is already, in fact, the favourite to WIN according to Ladbrokes.

    He is already the favourite to be crowned king of the jungle with odds at 7/2 to win!

    Tom Daley himself 2 hours ago Instagrammed this pic of himself… is it a slight hint?

    A number of celebrities have already been hinted at to join ITV flagship programme including Jake Quickenden, who was recently axed from XFACTOR. TOWIE’s Gemma Collins and Melanie Sykes have confirmed their participation in the show.

    EARLY WINNER

    The bushtucker trials await this year’s I’m A Celebrity contestants and the bookies make Tom Daley the early 7/2 favourite for glory, or it’s a 7/1 shot fellow Olympian Nicola Adams lands the knockout blow.

    X Factor reject Jake Quickenden could soon be back on ITV screens and it’s 10/1 he wins, or odds of 16/1 are on offer that Melanie Sykes lasts the longest in the jungle.

    TOWIE babe Jessica Wright could fancy heading Down Under to get over her break-up and it’s a 25/1 shot she finds happiness again and is crowned the 2014 winner.

    Jessica Bridge of Ladbrokes said: “There’s still a fortnight to go but Tom’s already been backed by punters and he’s clearly the one to beat this year. Unfortunately with heavy rain showers predicted it looks like the bikini babes are going to struggle to pick up votes without the infamous shower scenes.”

    Ladbrokes latest betting I’m A Celeb winner 2014

     

    7/2 Tom Daley

    6/1 Jim Davidson

    6/1 Robbie Savage

    6/1 Tulisa Contostavios

    7/1 Nicola Adams

    8/1 Vicky Pattison

    8/1 Max George

    8/1 Michelle Keegan

    10/1 Jake Quickenden

    12/1 Dynamo

    14/1 Gemma Merna

    14/1 Alex Reid

    14/1 Gemma Collins

    16/1 Chloe Jasmine

    16/1 Teri Hatcher

    16/1 Melanie Sykes

    16/1 Lucy Watson

    20/1 Rustie Lee

    20/1 Hulk Hogan

    20/1 Brianne Delcourt

    20/1 Chloe Sims

    20/1 Roy Keane

    25/1 Pascal Craymer

    25/1 Jessica Wright

    25/1 Nik Speakman

    33/1 Kellie Maloney

    33/1 Josie Cunningham

     

    The new series of I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here starts this weekend on the 16th November.

  • Harry Styles In Sexuality Speculation Overdrive

    Harry Styles In Sexuality Speculation Overdrive

    The rumour mill is in overdrive after an interview with the One Direction star casts speculation on the star’s sexuality.

     

    Harry Styles

    During an interview with Harry and Liam from the World’s most successful boyband, Harry dropped a rather heavy hint that perhaps his sexuality maybe isn’t just that of heterosexual.

    When the pair were asked what they looked for in a partner, Liam answered,

    ‘Female, that’s a good trait.’

    However Harry said, with an awkward giggle:

    ‘Not that important’.

    ‘I would say sense of humour, and like natural”.

    Later he added,

    “Someone who’s nice, you know’

     

    So apparently gender is not important to Styles. Whatever or whoever he is, TheGayUK wish him well.

    In 2013 Boy George caused a stir when he said,

    ‘Odds Are One Of One Direction Are Gay.’

    ‘I wouldn’t know who One Direction were if they fell on my head,’ he joked. ‘I’m older than them, they should treat me with respect. I blocked all the band, I couldn’t be bothered to hear anything they said but I couldn’t help winding up their fans.’

    ‘The odds are one of One Direction must be gay. I think everyone is a bit bisexual deep down, so the odds are they are probably all bisexual. They’re rock stars so it’s what you’d expect, isn’t it? I’d be disappointed if they weren’t.’