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  • Lord Cashman officially opens the UK’s Pride Media Centre

    Lord Cashman officially opens the UK’s Pride Media Centre

    A CELEBRATED LGBT+ campaigner has officially opened an innovative venture, which is set to transform lives and boost job prospects in the North East.

    Opening of the UK’s first LGBT+ Pride Business & Media Centre in Stonehills, Pelaw, Gateshead. Photo of Lord Michael Cashman.

    The Pride Media Centre, at Stonehills, Pelaw, is the UK’s first LGBT+ business and media hub.

    And, the complex, which is designed to support LGBT+ entrepreneurs through training, facilities and advice, was officially opened by Lord Michael Cashman CBE on Friday (31 May).

    A variety of businesses and organisations have made a home in the centre, including the not for profit organisation, Pride Community Network and multi-channel broadcaster Pride World Media, which includes Pride Radio 89.2fm and Pride World Radio, which broadcasts online to around 125 countries.

    One of the founders of national charity, Stonewall, and a former actor, Lord Cashman made history with the first gay male kiss on mainstream British television when he appeared as Colin in EastEnders.

    He has since become a leading campaigner and equality activist and in his speech to the 100 strong audience, he said: “When we set up Stonewall 30 years ago, I never thought we’d achieve equality in my lifetime and I certainly never thought I would be here in Gateshead opening the Pride Media Centre.

    “What we have got here is people who have got the guts to stand up not only for themselves but for others.”

    Opening of the UK’s first LGBT+ Pride Business & Media Centre in Stonehills, Pelaw, Gateshead. Lord Michael Cashman talks with Peter Darrent on Pride Radio

    The hub has been supported by Gateshead Council and Lord Cashman said: “I know it is ideas that change the world and I congratulate Gateshead Council for the idea and the support, which sends the signal that it’s not all about the bigger cities, it is about innovation and courage to put yourself at the front.”

    The hub is also the home of newly launched online television station, Out and Proud TV, and it will provide a range of support and opportunities to the LGBT+ community and their allies, including outreach programmes designed to reach isolated members of the LGBT+ community.

    “I am very proud that Gateshead has the first LGBT+ business and media centre in the UK and this is the place where we will start something big that will have repercussions all over the UK,” said Peter Darrant, CEO of Pride World Media.

    “In this strange world we live in, where we think we have all the rights, it is still very important to fly the LGBT+ flag outside.

    “There is an urgency to have something like this building and we have been waiting 50 years for it, so while we officially open the centre for the first time today, this is just the beginning.”

  • Matthew Mitcham just got engaged

    Matthew Mitcham just got engaged

    The Aussie Olympian just got engaged to his husband to be

    Matthew Mitcham is one happy guy this morning after getting engaged to his partner, Luke. His model boyfriend apparently got down on not just one, but both knees to ask the platinum blonde former Olympic diver to marry him, who yes YES!

    Last month the couple celebrated being together for six months, with Matthew commenting, “I’ve been with this funny, passionate, energetic, caring, fun-loving, handsome man for six months. The longest six months of my life, but mostly because of how much we’ve crammed into them. @lukeyluke8, thanks for being the Ricky Ricardo to my Lucy.”

    Today, taking to social media, Matthew and Luke who now live in the UK after relocating earlier this year, are beaming with joy.

    Matthew wrote, “He got down on both knees, I said yes, and now we’re engaged.” Luke responded by posting “Yay!!! We’re getting married!”.

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    Fans of the couple were quick to congratulate, with one saying, “Both knees! He must really love you, congratulations” another adding, “Congratulations! You two are adorable.”

  • TV star India Willoughby says she’s considering running as an MP

    India Willoughby has said that she’s considering entering the political arena.

    Celebrity Big Brother star and journalist  India Willoughby has suggested that she is considering entering politics saying that she is thinking about standing as an MP. Speaking to THEGAYUK.com the journalist said that she’d run as an MP for the newly formed Brexit Party.

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    India has become very vocal on politics on social media.

    Her fans have already lined up their support saying that she should and at least one mentioning her celebrity status, saying “Well at least you are well known! I haven’t heard of many of these MPs”.

    Who are the Brexit Party?

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    The Brexit Party is a new party to the UK and is headed up by former UKIP leader, Nigel Farage. The party calls Ann Widdecombe as one of its star voices. The party also has Doctor David Bull as one of its MEPs. During the latest EU elections, the party made a huge impact winning 29 seats out of the total of 73 available, which represents around 31.6 percent of the vote.

    The Liberal Democrats came second with 16 seats, around 20.3% of the vote.

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    India told THEGAYUK.com that she was a fan of Farage’s politics, saying, “(I’m) sure Nigel and I will get on fantastically. Plain talkers. It was a really simple choice between leave or stay. The majority voted leave. Let’s just do it”

     

  • Aaron Carter clarifies that “inappropriate” statement about Michael Jackson

    Aaron Carter clarifies that “inappropriate” statement about Michael Jackson

    Aaron Carter has made clarifications on his non-committal statement that Michael Jackson had done something “inappropriate” to him when he was younger – and apparently, it wasn’t sexual.

    Aaron Carter is amending his statement that Michael Jackson did something “inappropriate” to him when he was young, reconfirming his stance that Michael was “an amazing guy”.

    Taking to Twitter the singer said,

    “Everyone having my back I appreciate you,” he wrote.

    “My reasoning for even speaking on this subject is to tell my truth, be real and to also have his back based on my experiences with Michael. He was an amazing guy, I stand by that. So I ask u not to turn this into something it isn’t.”

    In response to a question he wrote,  “In my opinion, it WAS a Little inappropriate what’s the problem with that? What I achieved? I’m not trying to achieve anything except telling my story to validate he didn’t f—ing do anything sexual! Are you all this stupid? Honestly?”

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    During an interview in a new show, Marriage Bootcamp, Reality Stars Family Edition Aaron Carter revealed that Michael Jackson did do something inappropriate with him. After the show’s filming, he said that the counselling in the show had helped him work out some of his feelings towards the late, now disgraced singer.

    Aaron said, “Michael was a really good guy, as far as I know, He never did anything that was inappropriate except for one time. There was one thing that he did that was a little bit inappropriate.”

    He continued, “I in no way shape or form accused him of being a child molester,” he added, writing another tweet, “I’m sorry but where in the definition ‘inappropriate’ does it mention sexual misconduct?”

    “My story VALIDATES in MY OPINION that Michael didn’t do anything sexual to others,” the singer continued.

    Aaron finished by writing, “I’m not worried. Just had to set everyone straight and I’m not done either.”

  • The Spice Girls reveal their EPIC staging for the upcoming tour

    The Spice Girls reveal their EPIC staging for the upcoming tour

    Baby, Scary, Sporty and Ginger have revealed what the staging of their upcoming tour looks like and its EPIC.

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    With just days until their tour is set to begin the Spice Girls have unveiled what their staging looks like. They also released some pictures of them in rehersal.

    The band are joined in rehearsals with their own ‘House’ of dancers. Each house is made up of five dancers dressed in their correlating house colours – ‘House of Baby’, ‘House of Sporty’, ‘House of Ginger’ and ‘House of Scary’. The dancers were unveiled on Instagram and picked from 5000 applicants from across the world. The dancers are choreographed by Paul Roberts.

    However the most impressive sight has to be the staging.

    The graphics for the tour are designed by Kate Moross who has also designed the band’s 90’s inspired new merchandise as seen on Melanie C (in the photo)

    See an interview with Kate Moross on her involvement in the Spice World tour here.

     

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  • Aaron Carter admits that Michael Jackson did do something inappropriate

    Aaron Carter admits that Michael Jackson did do something inappropriate

    In an interview, Aaron Carter admitted that Michael Jackson once did something inappropriate with him.

    During an interview in a new show, Marriage Bootcamp, Reality Stars Family Edition Aaron Carter revealed that Michael Jackson did do something inappropriate with him. After the show’s filming, he said that the counselling in the show had helped him work out some of his feelings towards the late, now disgraced singer.

    Aaron said, “Michael was a really good guy as far as I know,

    “He never did anything that was inappropriate except for one time. There was one thing that he did that was a little bit inappropriate.”

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    Aaron Carter who first met Michael Jackson when he was just 14. He asked the young singer to appear on the charity single, “What More Can I Give”.

    However, the 31-year-old didn’t elaborate further. Whether he’ll continue with his story or if more details will come out after the airing of the show remains to be seen.

    The statement seems at odds with Aaron’s unwavering support of Michael Jackson’s behaviour over the years, particularly over the child abuse revelations from the documentary film, Leaving Neverland.

  • Big Brother star Hughie Maughan got a Brazilian bum lift

    Big Brother star Hughie Maughan got a Brazilian bum lift

    Big Brother star Hughie Maughan is recovering after having a slew of procedures including lipo on his tummy, sides and chin and a bum lift.

    Big Brother star Hughie Maughan is in full recovery mode after undertaking a slew of procedures including lipo on three parts of his body and bum lift at the Serene Cosmetic clinic in Marbella.

    According to the star, his swelling is going down and is starting to see the results after just three weeks. Taking to social media the reality star showcased some of the incredible results, including a much slimmed down stomach, a flat chest and a perky looking butt from his Brazillian bum lift.

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    Hughie explained in the video, that there was still a little bit of tenderness in his torso area, where he had liposuction, but this was to be expected after just three weeks after his procedures.

    He went to say that there was still a bit of swelling left, but he is “so so so pleased” with the results and can’t wait to show off his new body with his fans.

    He went to show his bum, looking “much perkier” in his undies.

    He said, “I had a belly, I had man boobs, I had everything, and it does (now) look so much better. My bum sticks out now, it’s not flat. I’m just so much happier with my overall results.

    He added that he felt that he was a lot more confident after his body makeover.

  • People thought this was Gino D’Acampo’s husband

    People thought this was Gino D’Acampo’s husband

    Well, this is awkward.

    It appears that many people thought that the chap that Gino D’Acampo was standing next to in a red carpet photo at the British Academy Television Awards was his husband, but it turns out the guy is actually the TV chef’s 17-year-old son, Luciano.

    The Chef was forced to clear up the misunderstanding in Tweet, days after the BAFTAs, as rumours that Luciano was in fact the star’s husband, started to circulate over a picture Gino had posted on the evening of the BAFTAs.

    In a tweet, the Celebrity Juice favourite, said he was standing with his older son and not his husband, “With my older son last week, not my husband as many of you asked”.

    Gino has three children with his wife, Jessica. They married in 2002. The couple have three children together Luciano born 2002, Rocco born in 2005 and his only daughter, Mia.

  • Elton John responds to his biopic, Rocket Man

    Elton John responds to his biopic, Rocket Man

    Elton John and his writing partner Bernie Taupin have responded to the brand new film.

    The legendary 72-year-old singer was apparently very emotional watching the film about his life. Speaking about watching the film, Elton John said, “I was blown away. I was very moved, I cried the first time I saw it… I cried a lot this time”.

    Bernie Taupin, Elton’s long-time co-songwriter echoed Elton’s reaction, adding it was “very emotional”.

    Speaking about Taron Egerton‘s acting and singing ability, Elton was shocked at how good Taron actually was saying, “I knew Taron could sing and soon as I met him, I felt that there was something special there. And when I first heard him sing, don’t let the sun go down on me, I was flabbergasted. This is as good as my version really!”

    He continued, “There are very dark moments in the movie, but the music lifts it out of the dark moments. Not only did he have to perform my life but he had to sing my life and that’s a double whammy. I’m am looking at me. This is me here”.

    Elton ended by saying that he was “very proud of this movie” and that he was very proud of Bernie.

    Rocket Man opens nationwide 22nd May 2019

  • Piers Morgan’s “trans slender” Tweet was GMB’s most popular post

    Piers Morgan’s “trans slender” Tweet was GMB’s most popular post

    ITV digital bosses admitted that Piers Morgan identifying as skinny was its most successful post in April, with over 1.6 million engagements.

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    Back in April Piers Morgan said that he identified as skinny and apparently the accompanying social media post on Twitter sent users into a “frenzy” according to ITV’s digital team for Good Morning Britain, which sent an all staffer email to highlight the digital engagement.

    Piers posted a Tweet in which he called himself “trans slender”, whilst announcing during a live broadcast, on Good Morning Britain saying that he was identifying as a skinny person.

    GMB tweeted the news, highlighting it as an “exclusive announcement”.

    According to the email, over 1.6 million people engaged with the post generating over 10,000 comments, shares and retweets. Digital bosses highlighted the engagement in bold red, to show off how significant the digital reach was for the programme.

    Piers celebrated the news by tweeting “Trans-slender power”.

    At the time, Piers was criticised for saying that he identified as skinny, with TV’s Doctor Ranj calling him out saying that the jokes said by Piers could be harmful to vulnerable people. The Strictly Come Dancing star implored Piers, as a medical professional to stop doing it – a request that didn’t go down too well with the ever outspoken Piers.

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    In his response to Dr Ranj, Piers wrote, “Hi Ranj, I am getting a little tired of humourless ‘woke’ berks like you telling me what gender-related jokes I can & can’t make on TV for entertainment… I implore you: PLEASE don’t do it.”

  • X Factor’s Lucy Spraggan speaks out against ITV’s reality TV aftercare

    X Factor’s Lucy Spraggan speaks out against ITV’s reality TV aftercare

    Lucy Spraggan claims “suicides won’t stop” after ITV cancels the Jeremy Kyle show.

    Lucy Spraggan took to social media to put ITV on blast following on from the broadcaster’s decision to cancel the Jeremy Kyle show following on from the suspected suicide of one of its guests.

    Lucy who starred in another ITV reality show, the X Factor, the singer wrote, “It’s not about axing shows. Love Island is about to start again. It’s about ITV actually caring about guests/contestants/reality TV stars”.

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    Adding insight into aftercare for reality stars, Lucy continued, “As soon as the show is finished, that’s it. Why isn’t there support? Does it cost too much? More than a life? The suicides won’t stop.”

    “Lonely”

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    Speaking out on her own reality show experience, she added “ITV, change the way you see your responsibility to the people on your shows. Start/improve aftercare, accept responsibility, give them HELP.

    “As one show is axed another will begin and the perpetual process will start again. I’ve been there, it’s f***ing lonely.

    “And believe me, I have a lot more to say about it. Which I will. It’s a f***ing tragedy and seemingly ITV will not learn. They have had plenty of opportunities to.”

    Love Island, which is due to air a new series has had under 100 contestants over its 4 series, two of whom have died, by suspected suicide.