Category: Answers

  • Who is Derek Acorah? TV Psychic and CBB star

    He’s probably best known for hispsychic powers but now he’s entered the Celebrity Big Brother house – so who is Derek Acorah?

    Who is Derek Acorah? TV Psychic and CBB star

    Derek Francis Johnson, (67) professionally known as Derek Acorah, is a TV Psychic best known for appearing on paranormal television series, Most Haunted.

    The star describes himself as a spiritual medium, and says his first experience in the paranormal world came when he was just aged six, after seeing a ghost on his grandmother’s landing! Derek has been touring with his ‘Whispers from Heaven’ tour which helps connects people with their loved ones in the spirit world.

     

  • Who is Chad Johnson? Reality TV celeb and CBB star

    He’s probably best known for his villainy on The Bachelorette, but now he’s entered the Celebrity Big Brother house – so who is Chad Johnson?

    Who is Chad Johnson? Reality TV celeb and CBB star

    Chad Johnson (29) rose to fame in 2016 when he took part in the American series, The Bachelorette, as the show’s brand new villain.

    Chad has continued to shine in reality TV after being recognised as the franchise’s “most famous character”, starring in both Bachelor in Paradise 3 and Famously Single 2.

  • Who is Brandi Glanville? Reality TV celeb and CBB star

    She’s probably best known for her stint on The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills, but now she’s entered the Celebrity Big Brother house – so who is Brandi Glanville?

    Brandi Glanville (44)  is an American reality television personality, author and former model – best known for appearing on The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills.

    She moved to LA in the 90s and met her soon to-be husband, Ellie Cibrian. However, in 2009, her marriage hit the headlines amid claims that Eddie had been having an affair with his co-star, LeAnn Rimes.

  • Who is Amelia Lily? Former X Factor star and CBB star

    She’s probably best known for her stint on X Factor, but now she’s entered the Celebrity Big Brother house – so who is Amelia Lily?

    Amelia Lily (22) rose to fame in 2011 when she finished third on The X Factor UK.

    Straight off the back of her X Factor journey, her debut single “You Bring Me Joy” reached number two in the Official UK Singles Chart. During the results of the first live show on the X Factor, Kelly Rowland sent Amelia home. However, she was later given a lifeline and re-joined the finalists.

    She made it all the way to Wembley and finished the show in third place.

  • Who is in Celebrity Big Brother and when is it on?

    It’s back. The brand new series of Celebrity Big Brother hit our screens last night, but who is in this season of Celebrity Big Brother?

    Who is in Celebrity Big Brother and when is it on?

    So here are some other stats, there are 15 house mates this year, 8 females (53.3 percent) and 7 males. The average age of the celebs is 34.8 years old. In terms of demographics, there are two from the BAME community (13.55 percent), one from the LGBT community (6.6 percent) four Americans (26.6 percent)

    Amelia Lily (22) rose to fame in 2011 when she finished third on The X Factor UK.

    Straight off the back of her X Factor journey, her debut single “You Bring Me Joy” reached number two in the Official UK Singles Chart. During the results of the first live show on the X Factor, Kelly Rowland sent Amelia home. However, she was later given a lifeline and re-joined the finalists.

    She made it all the way to Wembley and finished the show in third place.

    Brandi Glanville (44)  is an American reality television personality, author and former model – best known for appearing on The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills.

    She moved to LA in the 90s and met her soon to-be husband, Ellie Cibrian. However, in 2009, her marriage hit the headlines amid claims that Eddie had been having an affair with his co-star, LeAnn Rimes.

    Chad Johnson (29) rose to fame in 2016 when he took part in the American series, The Bachelorette, as the show’s brand new villain.

    Chad has continued to shine in reality TV after being recognised as the franchise’s “most famous character”, starring in both Bachelor in Paradise 3 and Famously Single 2.

    Derek Francis Johnson, (67) professionally known as Derek Acorah, is a TV Psychic best known for appearing on paranormal television series, Most Haunted.

    The star describes himself as a spiritual medium, and says his first experience in the paranormal world came when he was just aged six, after seeing a ghost on his grandmother’s landing! Derek has been touring with his ‘Whispers from Heaven’ tour which helps connects people with their loved ones in the spirit world.

    Helen Lederer (62) is an English actress and comedian, best known for her role in the comedy series, Absolutely Fabulous.

    In the show, she played dippy Catriona, an employee at Patsy’s magazine.

    She most recently appeared in Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie that took $37 million at the box office. Helen has also dipped her toes into the dazzling world of theatre, starring in The Vagina Monologues and Calendar Girls. She recently returned to the world of television, appearing in Hollyoaks, Doctors, as well Celebrity Masterchef and Splash!

    Jemma Lucy (29) is an MTV reality star, best known for taking part in two seasons of Ex on the Beach. She also works as a tattoo model.

    Jemma reportedly had a short-lived relationship with 2016’s CBB winner, Stephen Bear and also hooked up with Kirk Norcross on season three of EOTB. She has set up her own dating app, Dating Ink, an app which brings tattooed lovers together

    Jordan Davies (25) is a Welsh television personality, best known for appearing in Ibiza Weekender.

    He also appeared on MTV’s Ex On The Beach, where he found love with fellow ex CBB housemate, Megan McKenna.

    The lothario has admitted: “I’ve slept with about 750 girls, I wouldn’t care if a girl had slept with the same amount.” Jordan says he is a ‘nightmare’ when single and has been linked to many well-known women including Stephanie Davies and Marnie Simpson.

    Karthik Nagesan (35) is best known for appearing on The Apprentice.

    He was fired on the spot by Lord Sugar after one of the worst results the show has ever seen, selling just £188 compared to his rival’s £40,000 plus! Karthik quickly became a fan favourite on the show due to his entertaining personality, and above all, his love for the monobrow. He describes himself as “the next billion dollar unicorn”!

    Marissa Jade (32) is an American model and actress, best known for appearing in the series Mob Wives.

    Born and raised in New York, her impressive modelling credits include Ralph Lauren, Tahari, Nine West and Brian Atwood. She has also appeared in Gossip Girl, The Good Wife and Law & Order. Known for her no nonsense attitude and role of one of the most memorable altercations in Mob Wives history, Marissa is a devoted mum to her eight-year-old son whom she raises on her own.

    Paul Danan (38) began his career as an actor on Hollyoaks, where he played the role of Sol Patrick.

    However, he is best known for his appearance in two series of Celebrity Love Island. During the show, Paul was remembered for his meltdowns and screaming matches.
    Paul went on to appear in his own reality show on ITV; Callum, Fran and Dangerous Danan.

    Sandi Bogle (51) is best known for her appearance in Gogglebox.

    She is the mum of four children, has several grandchildren and is Naomi Campbell’s cousin!

    In 2016, she kicked off her music career, releasing her first solo single, “Casanova”. Well known for her ‘Celebrity Selfies’ on social media, Sandi has snapped pictures with the likes of Sir David Jason, Sam Smith, Whoopi Goldberg and all four Britain’s Got Talent judges.

    Sam Thompson (24) is a British reality star. He is best known for appearing in Made In Chelsea, alongside his sister, Louise.


    Since appearing in the show, Sam has been linked with many of his co-stars, including Olivia Bentley, Riley Uggla and Tiffany Watson. Tiffany joined the Made In Chelsea cast in 2014, and she and Sam quickly became the leading “power couple”. However, they called time on their relationship in May this year, making Sam newly single!

    Sam is also a highly watched vlogger, uploading hilarious videos and mocking clips of his sister to his YouTube and Instagram accounts.

    Sarah Harding (35) is an English recording artist, dancer, model, and actress who rose to fame as one fifth of Girls Aloud.

    Sarah made her debut appearance on 2002’s PopStar: The Rivals, securing her place in the hit girl band.

    The band went on to have massive chart success, scoring twenty-one UK top ten singles and four UK number one singles. The Guinness World Records lists the band as “Most Successful Reality TV Group” in their 2007 edition.

    Following the band’s split, Sarah embarked on a solo career and most recently finished a stint in the West End as the leading lady in Ghost the musical.

    Shaun Williamson (52) is a British actor, best known for playing Barry Evans in the soap, EastEnders.

    In 2004, more than 14 million viewers watched on as his character Barry was pushed to his death.

    He also starred alongside Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant in the award winning comedy sitcom, Extras!
    Aside from his television career, Shaun has carved a successful career on stage.

    Trisha Paytas (29) is an American internet sensation, actress and singer-songwriter.


    She rose to fame in 2006 after launching her YouTube channel ‘blndsundoll4mj’, uploading videos about her idol Quentin Tarantino. Trisha is an open book; vlogging and sharing all her life’s trials and tribulations to her 2.8 million subscribers. One of her videos, ‘Our Sex Life’, has over 80 million views!

    In 2009, she portrayed Jessica Simpson in the Eminem music video, “We Made You”. She has also appeared in videos for Amy Winehouse and The All America Rejects.

    Trisha auditioned for season 7 of America’s Got Talent, however, she only lasted for 14 seconds when all three judges pressed their ‘X’ buttons.

  • What time is Man In the Orange Shirt on BBC 2

    In his first screen drama, best-selling British novelist Patrick Gale tells two gay love stories, 60 years apart – stories linked by family, and by a painting that holds a secret that echoes down the generations.

    What time is Man In the Orange Shirt on BBC 2

    As part of the BBC’s Gay Britannia season, it will be showing the mini series Man In The Orange Shirt on BBC 2. The show features a cast which includes Oscar-winning actress Vanessa Redgrave, David Gyasi, Oliver Jackson-Cohen and James McArdle.

    It will be shown tonight at 9 PM on BBC 2

    What is Man In An Orange About?

    Man in an Orange Shirt charts the challenges and huge changes to gay lives from the Second World War to the present: In 1944, British Army Captain Michael Berryman (Oliver Jackson-Cohen) meets war artist Thomas March (James McArdle) in Southern Italy while chaos reigns all around them. Despite having a young fiancé, Flora (Joanna Vanderham), waiting at home for him, straight-laced Michael finds himself falling for Thomas’ bohemian charms. In 2017, an ageing Flora (Redgrave) looks on as her grandson, Adam (Julian Morris), tentatively forms a relationship with his client Steve (David Gyasi) in a more accepting world. But while the external obstacles have fallen away, a minefield of internalised issues and dangerous temptations still line the road to happiness.

    When will Man In An Orange show on BBC 2?

    The first of two episodes of Man In An Orange Shirt will be broadcast on BBC 2 on July 31 at 9 pm. It will be available shortly after on BBC’s iPlayer.

    The show was commissioned by the BBC to mark the 50th anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexuality in England and Wales.

     

  • When does the new series of American Horror Story start and who is in it?

    The brand new season of American Horror Story has been announced and fans won’t have to wait too long to get their fix!

    When does the new series of American Horror Story start and who is in it?

    FOX has revealed the premiere date for American Horror Story: Cult, the seventh instalment of the groundbreaking and award-winning anthology series from Co-Creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk. The Emmy, Golden Globe and AFI Award winning series will return to FOX on Friday 8th September at 10 pm in the UK.

    Who stars in American Horror Story?

    The first clues to the seventh instalment were unveiled at San Diego Comic-Con. Series veterans Sarah Paulson and Evan Peters have been confirmed to return alongside newcomers and out actor Colton Haynes (Teen Wolf), Leslie Grossman (Popular) and Lena Dunham (Girls).  Although series details remain closely under wraps, it has been revealed that the new season will take place on election night and Ryan Murphy has released a cryptic teaser video featuring a crowd of menacing clowns.

     

    Seventh Instalment of Groundbreaking Anthology Series Premieres Friday 8th September at 10pm on FOX

     

  • How did Vince Cable vote on gay rights issues?

    The new leader of the Liberal Democrats has been announced as Sir Vince Cable after no challengers stepped forward. So how gay-friendly is the new leader of the Lib Dems?

    How did Vince Cable vote on gay rights issues?

    Votes on gay rights issues?

    Generally speaking, Sir Vince Cable has voted positively on all laws that affect the LGBT+ community in the UK. He has a good history when it comes to his pro-gay rights voting history and has always voted in the positive – including reducing the age of consent and on the repeal of Section 28. He has never negatively voted on an LGBT+ rights issue.

    Does Vince Cable have hang ups about gay sex like Tim Farron did?

    It doesn’t seem that he does. He voted positively on reducing the age of consent for homosexual sex. He also voted on repealing the prohibitive Section 28. He also voted positively on allowing same-sex marriages and civil partnerships.

    Has Vince Cable ever voted against gay rights?

    According to TheyWorkForYou.com Vince Cable has never voted against LGBT+ rights, however, he has been absent from a number “less important votes. This means that he was present for all the big votes like the age of consent, the repeal of Section 28, Civil Partnerships and Same-sex marriage. He was absent for the following votes:

    1. On 10 Feb 1999: Vincent Cable was absent for a vote on Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill — Clause 1 — Age of Consent for Homosexual Acts Show vote
    2. On 1 Mar 1999: Vincent Cable was absent for a vote on Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill — Third Reading Show vote
    3. On 10 Feb 2000: Vincent Cable was absent for a vote on Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill Show vote
    4. On 9 Nov 2004: Vincent Cable was absent for a vote on Categories of civil partners other than same sex couples Show vote
    5. On 9 Nov 2004: Vincent Cable was absent for a vote on Civil Partnerships Bill [Lords] — Third Reading
    6. On 20 May 2008: Vincent Cable was absent for a vote on Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill — Fertility treatment requires father and mother — rejected Show vote
    7. On 20 May 2008: Vincent Cable was absent for a vote on Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill — Fertility treatment requires male role model — rejected
    8. On 5 Feb 2013: incent Cable was absent for a vote on Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill — (Carry-over)
    9. On 5 Mar 2014: Vincent Cable was absent for a vote on Amendments to Acts of Parliament in Light of the Introduction of Same Sex Marriage in Parts of the UK

    Keeping Sir Vince on Track on LGBT+ issues

    Speaking to THEGAYUK the LGBT+ Lib Dem group said that Sir Vince would keep the Liberal Democrats at the “forefront of LGBT+ equality”. They also said they would work with him to work on PrEP availability, transgender rights and the situation in Chechnya.

     

  • What does trans health care cost the US Military and is it “tremendously” expensive?

    With the news that President Donald Trump has banned transgender people from working for the US military, we look into what medical health care for transgender employees actually costs.

    What does trans health care cost the US Military and is it "tremendously" expensive?

    In a series of tweets, Mr Trump wrote,

    “After consultation with my Generals and military experts, please be advised that the United States Government will not accept or allow transgender individuals to serve in any capacity in the U.S. Military.

    “Our military must be focused on decisive and overwhelming victory and cannot be burdened with the tremendous medical costs and disruption that transgender in the military would entail.”

    Political editor for THEGAYUK, Skylar Baker-Jordan notes,

    Thousands of trans people are already serving – many of them openly – in the US armed forces, and the Department of Defense has found no evidence that they undermine unit cohesion. Additionally, a 2016 study commissioned by the Department of Defense to study this very issue found that an “exceedingly small portion of active-component health care expenditures” was spent on trans people, with trans healthcare representing only a .0005 to .017 per cent total increase on defence spending.

    So in total medical spend is transgender health care tremendously expensive. In a word… No.

  • Why Trump banned trans people from serving in the US military and what it means for trans service members

    Earlier today, US President Donald Trump announced – via a series of tweets – that transgender Americans will no longer be allowed to serve in the US armed forces. This reverses a policy implemented by former President Barack Obama last year and was, according to sources close to the Pentagon, completely unexpected.

    Why Trump banned trans people from serving in the US military and what it means for trans service members

    The move has caused a wave of controversy throughout the country and reignited a social war many Americans thought was behind them. It has also baffled many people, who fail to see exactly what this is supposed to accomplish. Trump mentions the “tremendous medical costs and disruption” that transgender troops entail.

    Yet thousands of trans people are already serving – many of them openly – in the US armed forces, and the Department of Defense has found no evidence that they undermine unit cohesion. Additionally, a 2016 study commissioned by the Department of Defense to study this very issue found that an “exceedingly small portion of active-component health care expenditures” was spent on trans people, with trans healthcare representing only a .0005 to .017 per cent total increase on defence spending.

    These facts are leading many in Washington to speculate that the ban is actually intended for political reasons. Whether to distract from the investigation into possible collusion between his campaign and Russia to sway the 2016 election or from the Republicans’ shambolic attempts to repeal Obamacare, people are being left baffled by what exactly this ban is meant to accomplish.

    Why now? What does this ban mean politically?

    A Trump administration official may have cleared it up though, telling Axios reporter Jonathan Swan that this was designed to be a wedge issue between Democrats and Rust Belt voters in the 2018 midterms. Indeed, the move may well help rally his base – which sees what they call “identity politics” issues as distractions from the economic concerns (though largely remain oblivious to the fact that by making this an issue they are the ones playing “identity politics”) – and win him some votes if he is able to use this as a distraction from other issues.

    This strategy worked for former president George W Bush in 2004, when he successfully used a proposed amendment to the US Constitution that would ban same-sex marriage to turn out evangelical voters. Of course, that year Mr Bush had several referendums on whether to ban same-sex marriage at the state level, and Mr Trump is unlikely to have anything similar to draw attention to this particular issue, especially given the gravity of the Russia investigation and the gridlock his party has perpetuated in Washington, where the Republicans hold the Oval Office and both houses of Congress. And the 2018 midterms are a long way away, politically speaking, so whether this will pay off the way Trump hopes is unknowable right now.

    Activists at the ready to rally against the trans ban

    Still, the move has mobilised LGBT activists, who have roundly condemned Mr Trump’s announcement. “Trolling at tis finest from a man who’s never served & shown up the way trans servicefolk have & are,” trans activist and author Janet Mock tweeted. Meanwhile, disabled retired army Sargent Shane Ortega told MSNBC that Trump is using trans service members “to invoke some sort of emotional reaction from the public to circumvent his own investigations that are going right now towards his impeachment.”

    Along with the questions about why the president did this, some people are raising a very real concern about what happens to the trans troops already serving openly. “The DoD has released many videos this year of trans service members telling their story,” Gizmodo’s Matt Novak tweeted. “What happens to these people now?” It’s a question that the thousands of trans people who are already serving will want answered, and quickly. Whether they will be discharged or not remains to be seen.

    Another question we don’t yet have answered is how this ban is going to take shape. Trump has announced it on Twitter, but that does not an executive order or bill make. Defense Secretary James Mattis is on vacation and the Senate Armed Services Committee and Pentagon were both blindsided, the latter referring questions on the policy to the White House. We don’t yet know the exact terms of this ban or whether a court would uphold it when its constitutionality is invariably challenged.

    Whatever the final outcome, Mr Trump can no longer pretend to be an ally of the LGBT community – something he has routinely claimed to be since his days on the campaign trail – nor can Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump pretend they are “moderating forces,” as they decided the president wouldn’t listen to them on LGBT rights and their “political capital” was best spent elsewhere. It is clear that the social conservative wing of the Trump administration, led by Vice President Mike Pence, has won out.

    What this means for the LGBT community going forward is unknowable at this time, but undoubtedly has many trans service members and activists on edge as they wait to see if the president follows through with his tweets and turns bigotry into policy.

  • Who is Mark Gatiss who stars in Against The Law on BBC 2

    Mark Gatiss is starring in the show, Against The Law on BBC 2, what do we know about the actor?

    Who is Mark Gatiss who stars in Against The Law on BBC 2

    Mark Gatiss became a household name in the UK during his stint with the late 90s/00s comedy troupe League of Gentlemen, where he and Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith created a three series hit comedy for the BBC. He has also starred in Doctor Who and Sherlock.

    Is Mark Gatiss Married?

    Mark Gatiss is openly gay and has appeared in the Independents Pink List / Rainbow List of the most influential LGBT people in the UK. He married his partner, a fellow actor, Ian Hallard in 2008. They married and now live in London together.

    What is Mark most famous for?

    In 1999 he, Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith and Jeremy Dyson created the League of Gentlemen which became a hit comedy on the BBC. The show was commissioned for three series. He also starred in the 2005 film of the same name. More recently Gatiss was praised for his appearances in Doctor Who, Sherlock, Pyschoville and the critically acclaimed London Spy.

    He is also a prolific writer for television and has penned episodes of Doctor Who, Sherlock and Agatha Christie’s Poirot.