Music giant Spotify has removed music from artists known as white supremacists.
In a statement, a spokeswoman for the world’s biggest streaming service explained that “illegal content or material that favours hatred or incites violence against race, religion, sexuality or the like is not tolerated by us.”
BRAVO.
The removal comes on the back of a post by Digital Music News titled “I Just Found 37 White Supremacist Hate Bands on Spotify.”
“Spotify takes immediate action to remove any such material as soon as it has been brought to our attention,
“We are glad to have been alerted to this content — and have already removed many of the bands identified today, whilst urgently reviewing the remainder.” Per Billboard, Spotify is “also reviewing the possibility of blocking this type of content from future music recommendations.”
A TV show which aimed to take a class of children and make them gender neutral in order to create gender equality later in life was not responded to well by some quarters on Twitter last night.
In this bold, engaging and provocative experiment, Doctor Javid Abdelmoneim aims to find out whether stripping away the pink and blue will change the way this class of seven-year-olds think.
Being gender neutral
Taking over one Year 3 class from Lanesend primary school in the Isle of Wight, Doctor Javid aims to remove all differences in the way boys and girls are treated to see if, after six weeks of gender neutral treatment, he can even out the gaps in their achievement across a range of important psychological measures from self-confidence to spatial awareness.
Meet Ben, he’s 16-year-old and just comes out to his mum during a car journey…
It melted our cold, frozen hearts
In this emotionally charged and heart-warming clip, Ben is speaking to his mum about coming out. Watch as you see his mum so proud and pleased for her son, finally being able to be himself.
Taxi of Mum & Dad features 8 families who’ve rigged their cars with multiple cameras, allowing us to eavesdrop on their every conversation. This brand new programme explores the joys and challenges of parenting teenagers today. It’s set in the one place where conversations still take place: the family car. At home parents have to compete with technology for their teens’ attention and rarely have the opportunity to catch up and connect. But offering a lift provides the perfect opportunity for parents to find out what’s really going on. Relationships, parties, holidays, drinking, work, school and home life are all explored in fresh and unfiltered conversations, over the course of a month of recorded journeys.
This is taken from Taxi of Mum and Dad which is on tomorrow (Thursday 17th) at 9pm on Channel 4.
OH NOOOOO… Karen’s faithful housemaid won’t be making a return to the iconic reboot of Will And Grace.
Shelley Morrison won’t be returning to Will And Grace as Karen Walker’s ever faithful maid Rosario. It seems that Shelley has retired. Her last role was in My Name Is Earl.
Speaking at a smaller presser last Thursday the show’s co-creator Max Mutchnick said,
“Shelley has decided to retire,
“It was with a heavy heart that she gave us that information and that we received it, but it is the way that it goes. It is a choice that she has made. We really wanted Shelley to be a part of this series, so we find ourselves having to figure that out moving forward. It was not an easy decision to make, but it’s one that she made.”
Tickets for Mamma Mia, The Musical at The Brighton Centre are available to buy today.
What is Mamma Mia About?
Sophie is determined to have her father walk her down the aisle at her forthcoming wedding. After finding out that there are three potential guys who may be her father, she invites them all to the forthcoming nuptials; but will she find out which one really is her father, and how will her mother react when three of her former lovers all turn up unexpectedly?
The real star of the show is the music, and with a soundtrack which plays out like your ABBA Gold CD, there are more than a few songs here that you will know every word to. There are some storming numbers, which work really well; “Money. Money, Money”, “Mamma Mia” and “Does Your Mother Know” are good ensemble pieces, and the collision of the stag and hen do’s to “Voulez Vous” was an enjoyable highlight; with this show reminding you of just how good ABBA really were. (Paul Szabo)
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Paul Burrell opens up about his sexuality and his life as Princess Diana’s personal butler in Channel 5’s In Therapy series.
Paul Burrell, who recently came out as gay, shares the ups and downs of life in Channel 5’s In Therapy and is one of the rare male participants of the show, which has seen Nikki Grahame, Colleen Nolan and Kerry Katona all talk honestly about their issues on camera.
Paul went from serving as Princess Diana’s personal butler and close confidant to one of the go-to faces of reality TV, having appeared on countless shows, including Celebrity Big Brother. In this show, he reveals to psychotherapist Mandy Saligari about how the events of his past have affected his mental health.
When did Paul Burrell come out as gay?
The UK’s most famous butler turned reality star and tell-all author, Paul Burrell came out as gay in March 2017. He married his partner, lawyer Graham Cooper in April 2017. They are both 58.
He divorced his wife of 32 years and they have two sons together, Alexander and Nicholas.
Paul’s episode will air on Monday the 21st August 2017 at 10 PM directly after Celebrity Big Brother.
In a bold experiment, Dr Javid is taking a class of school children and raising them gender free in a brand new show for BBC 2.
The BBC is set to broadcast a programme which aims to see if kids can go gender free.
Is the way we treat boys and girls the real reason we haven’t achieved equality between men and women?
In this bold, engaging and provocative experiment, Doctor Javid Abdelmoneim aims to find out whether stripping away the pink and blue will change the way this class of seven-year-olds think.
Being gender neutral
Taking over one Year 3 class from Lanesend primary school in the Isle of Wight, Doctor Javid aims to remove all differences in the way boys and girls are treated to see if, after six weeks of gender neutral treatment, he can even out the gaps in their achievement across a range of important psychological measures from self-confidence to spatial awareness.
As a doctor, he knows there are basic biological differences between the sexes, but he believes our biology can’t fully explain why men and women’s life chances – from pay, to careers are still so unequal in the UK. Even a quick shopping trip reveals just how much childhood has changed since Dr. Javid was growing up, with a tsunami of pink and blue clothes and toys aimed at different genders. A visit to Professor Gina Rippon at Aston University, one of the UK’s leading experts in brain imaging and neuroscience, reveals there is no such thing as a male or female brain type and instead the brain is a plastic organ, shaped and moulded by experiences, in which childhood is key.
Shocked by the children’s own polarised opinions on how boys and girls should live their lives, Doctor Javid commissions Dr Stella Mavroveli from the Psychometric Lab at University College London to assess between boys and girls behaviour and psychological traits from confidence to self-esteem, empathy and social skills. Upset by the results, Dr Javid sets out a series of interventions both in class and at home, to tackle these differences. Will Doctor Javid’s gender neutral mission produce meaningful change when he later repeats his tests at the end of term?
There are two episodes in this series, episode 1 will broadcast tonight at 9 PM the second programme will air on the 23rd August, both will be broadcast on BBC 2
No More Boys And Girls: Can Our Kids Go Gender Free? is produced by Outline Productions for BBC Two
Yesterday saw the third eviction from the Celebrity Big Brother house, but who was left to face the crowds and Emma Willis’s questioning?
Since yesterday, the public have been voting to save JEMMA, SAM, HELEN or JORDAN. During tonight’s Channel 5 show, EMMA WILLIS announced live to the house that the person with the fewest votes, and third to be evicted, was JORDAN.
Following the announcement, he said his goodbyes and immediately left the house, greeted by Emma and cheers from the crowd.
Emma asked Jordan how he’s feeling: “It’s weird, I am actually gutted but nice to see people! I am devastated to go, I am gutted…it was meant to be, it’s understandable.”
Jordan adds: “My image is so bad when it comes to women, I wanted to show there was more to me than just women!”
On Marissa: “I thought Marissa was totally into me…I thought she was being genuine but I couldn’t tell.” He adds: “I was gutted when Marissa left and she was ridiculously good looking! When she left I had no girl to flirt with. When she was flirting she was keeping it back a bit and I then thought she was playing a game.”
On Sam: “I had my boy Sam! He’s got Paul in there, he may struggle without me but he’s a strong lad he’ll be alright.”
On Jemma: “She says it how it is! She expected me to have her back, it was hard. She wouldn’t leave me and Sam alone!”
On Sarah: “She’s a nightmare! When she has a drink she’s a different person. I hate her. The Chad thing is bullish*t!”
Who else has been evicted from Celebrity Big Brother?
First out was Mob Wive Marissa Jade and she was followed by Apprentice star, Karthik Nagesan.
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.
Karthik Nagesan 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”!
Has anyone quit the show this year?
YouTuber and internet celebrity Trisha Paytas Celebrity Big Brother after just 11 days.
The blonde bombshell decided to quit just hours after being saved from eviction. She has been miserable over the last few days and even decided to spend much of her time in bed – so the public would think she was boring.
This summer’s TV bromance has come to a crashing end as Ibiza Weekender Jordan is evicted from Celebrity Big Brother.
Since yesterday, the public have been voting to save Jemma, Sam, Helen or Jordan. During tonight’s Channel 5 show, Emma Willis announced live to the house that the person with the fewest votes, and third to be evicted, wasJordan.
Following the announcement, he said his goodbyes and immediately left the house, greeted by Emma and cheers from the crowd.
Emma asked Jordan how he’s feeling: “It’s weird, I am actually gutted but nice to see people! I am devastated to go, I am gutted…it was meant to be, it’s understandable.”
Jordan adds: “My image is so bad when it comes to women, I wanted to show there was more to me than just women!”
On Marissa: “I thought Marissa was totally into me…I thought she was being genuine but I couldn’t tell.” He adds: “I was gutted when Marissa left and she was ridiculously good looking! When she left I had no girl to flirt with. When she was flirting she was keeping it back a bit and I then thought she was playing a game.”
On Sam: “I had my boy Sam! He’s got Paul in there, he may struggle without me but he’s a strong lad he’ll be alright.”
On Jemma: “She says it how it is! She expected me to have her back, it was hard. She wouldn’t leave me and Sam alone!”
On Sarah: “She’s a nightmare! When she has a drink she’s a different person. I hate her. The Chad thing is bullish*t!”
Sophie is determined to have her father walk her down the aisle at her forthcoming wedding. After finding out that there are three potential guys who may be her father, she invites them all to the forthcoming nuptials; but will she find out which one really is her father, and how will her mother react when three of her former lovers all turn up unexpectedly?
Currently, on its first ever UK tour, Mamma Mia is a show which needs little introduction. Based around the hit songs of Abba, the show has been a phenomenon for many years and continues to pack out theatres with its sunny setting, perfect pop and feel-good factor.
The show feels as warm as the weather in the Greek setting to the story, with a set made up of a backdrop of brilliant blues and two moveable parts to the set which transforms the locations of the story very well. The lighting design is well conceived, the costumes include some spandex and stomping platform boots, and the whole thing is fairly seamless in its presentation.
Sadly, for such a slick and polished production, the lead cast was disappointing; with both the acting and singing not being of a standard one would expect from such a huge show. Someone in the foyer joked “at least we won’t have to listen to Pierce Bronson sing tonight” (referring to his much-maligned performance in the film version of the show); but at times, his dulcet tones may have been a blessing. It is the ensemble cast who really shone in terms of their enthusiasm, singing and dancing; with more gorgeous gals and hunks in trunks than you can shake a stick at; and an abundance of muscular and ridiculously attractive young men in the ensemble with vast amounts of six packs, biceps and perfect pecs on display.
But the real star of the show is the music, and with a soundtrack which plays out like your ABBA Gold CD, there are more than a few songs here that you will know every word to. There are some storming numbers, which work really well; “Money. Money, Money”, “Mamma Mia” and “Does Your Mother Know” are good ensemble pieces, and the collision of the stag and hen do’s to “Voulez Vous” was an enjoyable highlight; with this show reminding you of just how good ABBA really were.
But where the show really succeeds is in the fact that it remains an absolute crowd-pleaser and presents itself with a real sense of fun. It’s a show which cranks up the camp, ditches the story and plot and goes all out to enjoy itself. It’s not perfect by any stretch, but by the time the crowd are on their feet singing and dancing at the end, you know that you have had a good couple of hours of escapism and managed to kick-start your summer.
Mamma Mia plays at the Brighton Centre until 3rd September 2017
Review is taken from the Sheffield Theatres production.
Channel 4’s ALL 4 has a huge library of LGBT focussed programmes and titles on it. We’ve listed the most current list of LGBT content available to stream for free from Channel 4.
Homosexuality was only partially decriminalised in England and Wales in 1967. This documentary meets four of the many men who suffered criminal or medical discrimination in the last 50 years.
It’s the 50th anniversary of the Sexual Offences Act 1967 which legalised male homosexuality. Broadcaster and gay rights activist Simon Fanshawe examines this landmark change in the law and reveals the extraordinary story of the fight for equality through the colourful history of his hometown of Brighton
VICE sends Ellen and Ian to Japan, on a journey which includes getting friend-married at a Buddhist temple, working at a rent-a-friend agency, and partying in the world’s smallest gay bar
This episode looks at young people looking for love, being in love and experiencing relationships. It shows different ways of meeting partners, ranging from the traditional to potentially dangerous.
Harry is 19, gay and single. Everyone he knows seems to be using apps such as Grindr, Scruff and VGL. Harry’s not convinced. Watch as he gets to grips with the apps and finds out if they’re for him. Read Harry’s exclusive article for THEGAYUK.com
Grayson meets Roch, who has motor neurone disease, and Alison and Kevin, whose son Jordan was killed by a drink-driver, and helps them to devise personalised rituals that fit their situations
Documentary following five teenagers as they launch the UK’s first-ever gay prom. In the first programme, they visit the largest gay teen prom in the USA on a fact-finding mission.
Our First Gay Summer: Mykonos follows young gay Brits Lewis (22), Ashley (18) and Curtis (21) in one of the most gay-friendly destinations in the world. They go to Mykonos to live, work and party over the summer. Mykonos offers an exhilarating mix of acceptance, community and pleasure and it’s been hugely enjoyable to see Lewis, Ashley and Curtis go on this journey of self-discovery. All 8 episodes are available to watch through the below link:
Stella O’Malley considers the huge rise in numbers of young people embarking on gender transition, through the prism of the gender identity issues that she experienced when she was a child
The inspirational true story of Jonny Benjamin’s global search to find the stranger who talked him out of jumping off Waterloo Bridge in 2008. Read our exclusive interview with Jonny Benjamin.
(2017) Ross Lynch portrays serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer at high school, in this biographical drama based on the graphic novel by John ‘Derf’ Backderf, who knew Dahmer in high school.
Set in and around the Manchester ‘scene’, this groundbreaking Channel 4 drama written by Russell T Davies, documents the lives and loves of young gay men Stuart, Vince and Nathan.
Drama series based on the novel by Julie Burchill. Teenager Kim has moved to Brighton and developed an earth-shattering, hormone-surging crush on her new best friend, Sugar.
Anna Madrigal is the bohemian landlady with a mysterious secret. Mary Ann Singleton is the newcomer, a naïve young girl from Ohio eager to embrace SF and all it has to offer.
Do you know if you’re good in bed? The British public, and casts of Cucumber and Banana, talk openly about the importance of cumming, whether size matters, and their most explosive sexual encounters.
