Sex Education dropped on Netflix in January and has already won a flurry of support from viewers and critics alike.
Sex Education is Netflix‘s popular comedy/drama about the son of a sex therapist who becomes incredibly popular at school when he starts dispensing sex advice to his classmate. The show was released on the platform in January and stars the likes of Gillian Anderson, Asa Butterfield and Ncuti Gatwa.
There are eight episodes of the hit show, which was created by Laurie Nunn, who has also written a number of shorts, namely, Pregnant Pause, Radiance, and Gone To Earth.
Laurie wrote six of the eight episodes of the TV Series Sex Education.
The episodes’ timing range from 46 minutes to 52 minutes long and all of them are available to binge on the streaming platform. Netflix recently announced that it had commissioned a second series of the show.
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Now BBC Three has confirmed that the Visage will be a judge on the show and that RuPaul will be the show’s host.
Speaking about her appointment Michelle said, “We’ve been working tirelessly to bring the magic of RuPaul’s Drag Race to my favourite city in the world: London! I know the UK has a wealth of talent to offer and I’m thrilled beyond belief to see these queens battle it out on the main stage, UK-style! GOD SAVE THE QUEENS!”
Visage has judged eight seasons of RuPaul’s Drag Race and four seasons of RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars in the US and is an integral part of the show’s continued success. Visage and RuPaul have over 20 years of working history on a variety of projects, from their successful What’s The Tee podcast, to their top-rated morning radio show, to 100+ episodes of their 90s talk show, The RuPaul Show.
As a new film about the life of Don Shirley documents the life of the extraordinary musician, here’s everything you need to know about his sexuality and marriage.
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Don Shirley is the subject of a brand new biopic film called Green Book and in it, the filmmakers’ touch on Don’s private and romantic life – including a scene where Don embarks on a fling with another man.
Don, who died in 2013, at the age of 86, was notoriously tight-lipped about his romantic life, but we do know that he was married to a woman called Jean C. Hill. However, they divorced. He said in an interview that he chose music and his career over his marriage, explaining, “I didn’t have the constitution to do a husband act as well as a concert pianist act because I was dead set on being what I had been trained all my life to be.”
In the film, it alludes to Don being gay, however, he never actually came out or confirmed any of the rumours. The film was co-written and produced by Nick Vallelonga, the son of Frank Anthony Vallelonga Sr., who is portrayed in the film.
It is worth noting that Don’s family have hit out at the film’s accuracy, calling it a “symphony of lies”. They say they were not consulted by the film makers during the making of the movie. Don’s nephew Edwin expressed that his uncle’s depiction was “very harmful” and “100 per cent wrong.”
Speaking about his brother’s sexuality, Edwin said, “He was as open about his sexuality as he thought it was anybody else’s right to know.” Edwin offered as an example, “If you were to ask him, ‘Dr. Shirley, are you gay?’ He might answer, ‘Why? Are you interested?’ If the answer was, ‘No,’ then he’d say, ‘Well, it’s none of your business,’”
However the truth is that Don may not have publicly acknowledged his sexuality, he may have been bisexual.
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We’re creating an online memory board for some of the UK’s lost venues.
We’d love for you to help us grow this historical archive of the UK’s lost gay scene. If you’ve got photos or memories of any of the venues you’d like to share please use the comment section below and we’ll add them right here.
Blackout
An Art Deco cocktail bar in Molton Street, London
Memory from George:
Lastly I had a art Deco style cocktail bar called Blackout in 46 St Molton Street above one of the shops in the 80’s. It was small but always packed every night with a gay mixed crowd, perfect stop for great cocktails music then after 11.00 off to the Embassy club in New Bond St. If they made it there after the cocktails!!
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Biograph Cinema
A cinema where gay men went, but not necessarily to watch films!
Memory from George:
There was a very well known Cinema called the Biograph in Victoria I think, lets say I really do not know anyone that went there to watch the film playing. I remember a friend taking me once and couldn’t believe how no one ever stayed in their own seats should we say! and forget trying to buy ice cream or popcorn!!
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Kensington Roof Gardens, Kensington, London
A roof garden bar that closed in 2016. Used to have a gay night on Sunday nights.
Memory from George:
The Kensington roof Gardens was a fantastic venue and only closed about 2 years ago. On the top of Derry & Toms old department store building then later the famous Biba.
Something to see with flamingos small rivers and different gardens to stroll around in from the club all from the 1920’s.
Gay only on Sundays and jeans were not allowed! the days of when we all dressed up in the 80’s
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A rainbow flag will be raised on Friday, 1 February outside Bradford’s City Hall, to mark the start of LGBT history month 2019. Events will be taking place throughout the month.
The flag will be raised at Bradford Council’s Centenary Square flagpoles. All are welcome to attend the ceremony, at 10am on 1 February.
LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans) history month is held in February each year to celebrate and recognise LGBT+ people and culture, past and present. This year’s theme is Peace, Activism and Reconciliation.
Bradford Council’s Youth Service will be marking LGBT history month with a series of youth group sessions throughout the month focussing on LGBT+ themes.
The Youth Service sessions during February will also include the Colours Youth Movement group, aimed at LGBT+ young people who are from black and minority ethnic groups.
Organisations are putting on events to celebrate LGBT history month.
Events going on in Bradford LGBT History Month
West Yorkshire Queer Stories, a collaboration between Brick Box Rooms and Leeds Queer Film Festival, is hosting a night of queer short films from 7pm on Thursday, 14 February at The Brick Box Rooms on Ivegate, Bradford.
At the same venue, Brick Box Rooms will be hosting their own ‘Strike a Pose’ night, with a film screening, vogue dance workshop and party. This will be from 7pm on Saturday, 16 February.
Bradford College is providing a programme of films, documentaries, exhibitions and workshops. A highlight will be a lunchtime screening on Wednesday, 13 February of the documentary Invisible Women, ‘the story of two LGBTQ revolutionaries’. This will be followed by questions with Angela Cooper, one of the extraordinary women featured in the 25 minute film.
Kala Sangam, working with the Peace Museum, will present a performance of Ice&Fire Theatre Company’s production This Is Who I Am, on Thursday, 21 February. The show offers first-hand accounts of LGBT+ people seeking asylum in the UK, read by members of the Actors for Human Rights Network. There will also be a post-show discussion.
The sexual health charity MESMAC will provide a number of information events, workshops and training throughout the month, at venues including Bradford Council, Bradford College and the University of Bradford.
Bradford Council will be supporting LGBT history month on social media, including on its Instagram account BradfordYouthVoice.
Coun Richard Dunbar, Bradford Council’s LGBT+ Champion, said: “In Bradford, yet again, we prove what an exciting, vibrant and welcoming district we are, with this programme for LGBT history month. There is something for everyone: film screenings, debates, plays and even a vogueing workshop!
“The golden thread which runs through our month of activities is an understanding of the struggles that the LGBT+ community has endured, but also a celebration of what we have achieved. That is why we place so much emphasis on support groups to ensure those who need the help have someone to turn to.
“Bradford Council is proud of the diversity of the people and organisations involved, including Equity Partnership, MESMAC, The Brick Box, Bradford Council’s Youth Service, Kala Sangam, The Peace Museum and Bradford College to name but a few. This is going to be a great month, do come and join us.”
Coun Abdul Jabar, Executive Member for Neighbourhoods and Community Safety, said: “LGBT history month is all about celebrating solidarity and difference. We are delighted to be raising the LGBT flag again to show our support for inclusivity and tolerance of all people.”
Kersten England, Bradford Council’s Chief Executive, said: “Raising the flag for LGBT history month shows our support for events happening locally across the district, and demonstrates nationally how we are backing the aims of LGBT equality. Thank you to our partners across the district who are providing a packed programme of fun and educational events.
“I’m particularly proud of the work our Youth Service is doing during LGBT history month and indeed all year round. Young people can feel very vulnerable as they start to grow as people and understand themselves. Providing much needed support, a safe space for young people to discuss their worries, and a place to meet friends can be life-changing.”
Bradford Council’s youth service groups provide peer support for young people to meet, socialise and get involved in activities and events. Anyone interested in the Youth Service’s activities can find out more by searching for Bradford Youth Service on the Council’s website.
Back in 2018 the showman showed off his new boyfriends introducing them as Daniel and Mike – and then proceeded to give the best part about being with each of the boys, for Daniel he said, “his d**k” and for Mike, it was his brains “Mike is also very smart”.
But now despite “growing so much” from the relationship Frankie revealed that that the dymamic wasn’t working for him anymore with double the highs and double the lows.
“Double the highs and Double the lows”
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He said,
“I’m super grateful for my last relationship. I grew so much in it, [but] at the same time, it wasn’t working out anymore
“You have double the highs, double the excitement… but also double the lows, double the drama,’
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Well, it’s a brand new game which involves timing how long it takes you to climax from the first touch, without using any visual stimulants or a “fluffer” but by just using the “filth stored in your w**kbank”.
We were alerted to the game by porn star, Jack Wilson, who demonstrated the concept with an astonishing game time of just 1 minute and 21 seconds.
Yes, basically it’s seeing how long it takes you to cum by masturbation without watching porn or having someone else helping you out.
Writing on Twitter Jack said, “THE GAME. Without using any porn or a fluffer how fast can you cum from flop to drop just by using the filth stored in your wankbank? #floptodropchallenge”
A ruthless teenager has been jailed for life after being found guilty of the brutal murder of another man, in his own home.
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19-year-old Daniel Kurmelovs (22/05/2000) of Dalton Road, Middleton was sentenced to life with a minimum of 25 years after being found guilty of the murder of a fifty-three-year-old man, Frank Lennon, at Manchester Crown Court, Crown Square.
Kurmelovs had strangled his victim to death and try to cover his tracks by splashing the body with toothpaste and cleaning products in an attempt to cover his tracks. After murdering Frank, Kurmelovs ransacked his victim’s home and stole cash, jewellery and other items.
Frank’s body was discovered by his siblings after they failed to hear back from him over the weekend. They went to his flat where they sadly discovered his body.
Strangled, fractured ribs and cuts to his ears
A post mortem determined that Frank had been killed by a compression to the neck. He also suffered fractured ribs and other injuries including cuts to his ear, which Kurmelovs had done with scissors in a bid to see whether Frank was still alive.
During the trial, the court heard how on the evening of Friday 20 July 2018, Frank had met Kurmelovs in a chance meeting in Manchester’s gay village.
The pair walked towards Chorlton Street bus station before catching a taxi to Frank’s home where they were intimate. They then walked inside his flat on Hamerton Road, Collyhurst shortly before 10 pm.
Six days later – having dramatically altered his appearance by shaving his head – Kurmelovs visited a friend in Middleton where he admitted to murdering a man for his cigarettes which he then attempted to sell.
Officers were alerted and Kurmelovs was arrested.
Senior Investigating Officer Bob Tonge, of GMP’s Major Incident Team, said, “Kurmelovs brutally murdered Frank in his own home. Not satisfied that he was dead, he even took some scissors and cut Frank’s ear – an attempt, he claimed, to see if he was alive.
“Frank also suffered fractured ribs at the hands of Kurmelovs who undeterred by his actions, set about ransacking his flat and stealing his possessions which he brazenly tried to sell just days later.
“Kurmelovs tried to suggest that his actions were accidental and eventually pleaded guilty to manslaughter but thankfully the jury were able to see through that excuse and today convicted him of murder.
“My thoughts remain with Frank’s family who have had to sit through the agony of a trial and the suffering of Kurmelovs’ excuses but I hope today can provide them with some comfort, knowing the man responsible is locked away where he can’t harm anyone else.”
“Loved by all”
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Paying tribute to Frank, his family said, “Frank was much loved by all his family and friends and had much life ahead of him.
“Frank was taken from us in July in completely unnecessary circumstances. We cannot express how devastated we are that his life has been stolen from him.
“Frank is missed every minute of every day.
“Today his killer has been sentenced, and justice has been served.
“We can try to repair our heartache although no matter how long the sentence is, it will not bring Frank back or make our loss any easier.
“We need to attempt to move on and hopefully today will now provide closure for our pain over the last few months, however, we will never forget Frank or the many memories he has given us.
“We would like to thank everyone who has supported us over the past few months.”
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Have you detected an accent from Dan Wootton? Since becoming a radio presenter on Talk Radio every afternoon from four, many more people have had the chance to listen to his voice and his accent have left them wondering where abouts in the world he’s from. That soft lilt in his voice is a New Zealand accent, not Austrailian as some people mistake.
He was born in Lower Hutt, which is a city in the Wellington Region of the Northern Island. He moved to the UK when he was 21.
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