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  • 55 of Pride In London’s YouTube videos have been restricted

    55 of Pride In London’s YouTube videos have been restricted

    Fifty-five of Pride In London’s videos on the Google-owned platform, YouTube have been restricted.

    London Pride and YouTube ban
    CREDIT: Pride In London/Twitter

    YouTube has been under fire since it came to light that it had restricted many viewers from watching content from LGBT+ content creators on its platform.

    Pride In London, the UK’s biggest pride festival, has had 55 of its 225 videos restricted.

    https://twitter.com/MattHemes/status/843809384102842368

    Last night the Hashtag #YouTubeIsOverParty trended worldwide as users and audiences blasted the move by the world’s biggest video platform.

    Taking to their official Twitter account, Pride In London displayed how their playlist had been affected by turning on and off a restricted and non-restricted view of their account. Fifty-five of their videos from their public playlist were restricted.

    Pride In London’s video content has no adult content on its channel.

    Restricted mode is turned off by default, but some users have found restriction has been automatically turned on, effectively making the video impossible to watch unless the viewer is logged on if the content is deemed “potentially inappropriate”.

    YouTube apologised for the action saying, but only hours after the hashtag had started trending,

    “LGBTQ+ voices … [were] a key part of what YouTube is all about”, it said that only “mature content” was supposed to be restricted.

    “The intention of Restricted Mode is to filter out mature content for the tiny subset of users who want a more limited experience. LGBTQ+ videos are available in Restricted Mode, but videos that discuss more sensitive issues may not be.”

    In a full explanation of the YouTube explained that they were looking into the concerns of its users and reiterated that it had a “passion” for making its platform inclusive, diverse and vibrant.

  • This guy totally nails Britney’s Toxic onboard a real jet

    This airline worker has totally nailed Britney’s iconic Toxic routine on board a real life jet.

    Assraf Nasir has pulled off the best version of Britney’s “Toxic” we’ve ever seen (although Craig Revel Horwood’s in Lip Sync Battle UK was pretty darn good). Assraf, however, has the extra added bonus of being a real-life worker for an airline.

    https://twitter.com/FarhanRzman/status/842405850673111040

    As in Britney’s original chart-topper, 2003’s “Toxic”, Assraf dances down the aisles, sings into the intercom and pushes a food trolley down the Airbus 330’s cabin – all in perfect precision – mimicking Britney’s very own dance moves for the hit.

    The 1-minute film starts with the airline worker singing into the aircraft’s intercom system. He perfectly manages to lipsync to the song’s words.

    Then he perfectly dances the exact routine to the 2003 Britney hit.

    Just as in the original video, a food trolley is used to run through the aeroplane’s main cabin. The video has already been retweeted over 4,000 times as Britney’s fanbase fall in love with the viral video.

  • What is the UK release date for When We Rise

    What is the UK release date for When We Rise

    When We Rise is the latest dramatic creation from Dustin Lance Black documenting the battle for equality for the LGBT community in the USA.

    When We Rise UK release date
    CREDIT: ABC/YouTube

    When We Rise was broadcast in the USA on the ABC network at the end of February 2017. It aired nightly, over 8 nights with the final broadcast on the 2nd March 2017. Dustin Lance Black directed the final two episodes. The other six were directed by Gus Van Sant, Dee Rees and Thomas Schalmme.

    As of yet, no broadcast date has been announced for the UK or other world-wide territories. We will keep you updated.

     

     

     

  • Physical homophobic attack on two men in Oxford

    Police investigators in Oxford are appealing to the general public for information after two men were verbally and physically attacked in Oxford in February.

    Thames Valley police are appealing for information following a verbal attack on two men in Oxford on the 15th February, at 3 AM in the morning, following Valentine’s day.

    On 15 February at around 3 AM, three people were driving along Park End Street when they began to shout homophobic abuse at a man and his friends who were out on the street.

    The car then stopped and an alleged physical altercation took place between two offenders and the victim before the offenders escaped in their vehicle.

    This is the second homophobic incident recorded for Valentine’s night. The first was a physical assault on two boyfriends on a London-bound train in Ealing.

    Fortunately, the victim, a 29-year-old man, did not sustain any injuries during the incident.

    Investigating officer, PC Barry Duplock, based at Cowley Police station, said,

    “We would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed this incident or recognises these people or the car as they may have information which is vital to the investigation.”

    If you have any information please contact PC Duplock via the Thames Valley Police Enquiry Centre on 101.

    If you have any information relating to this case, please call 101 quoting reference ‘43170045600’, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously.

  • Man fighting for his life after being punched outside gay bar in London

    Man fighting for his life after being punched outside gay bar in London

    A man is fighting for his life after an alleged “one punch” attack outside a gay bar in central London.

    Admiral Duncan
    CREDIT: TheGayUK

    A man has been hospitalised and reportedly fighting for his life after been knocked unconscious outside the Admiral Duncan gay pub in Soho, London. According to witnesses, a fight broke out before the 39-year-old man was allegedly punched, just once, before falling to the ground where he lay unconscious.

    The victim was drinking with friends inside the pub before the alleged attack. An ambulance was called and the victim was taken to a nearby hospital.

    His condition has been reported as critical but stable.

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    The Metropolitan Police are not treating this attack as a homophobic crime and arrested a 23-year-old in the early hours of this morning (16th March) on suspicion of GBH. They said, “He remains in custody at an east London police station”.

     

     

  • 17 officers called for interview over the Stephen Port murders

    17 officers called for interview over the Stephen Port murders

    Seventeen of the Metropolitan Police Service’s officers are due to be interviewed as part of the IPCC’s investigation into the service’s response to the deaths of 4 men murdered by Stephen Port.

    Stephen Port
    CREDIT: met police

    The IPCC is to undertake interviews with 17 Met Police officers as part of their investigation into the service’s response to the deaths of Anthony Walgate, Gabriel Kovari, Daniel Whitworth, and Jack Taylor – the victims of Stephen Port’s serial killings.

    Since the IPCC’s investigation, start over 200 statements and 700 individual documents have been collected as part of the inquiry.

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    PCC Commissioner Cindy Butts said,

    “Over the coming weeks our investigators will be undertaking interviews with the 17 officers who have been served with notices as part of the investigation. These interviews are an important milestone in the investigation as we continue to build the picture of the police response to the deaths. Misconduct notices are not judgemental in any way.

    “We are grateful for the information provided to us by the family and friends of Anthony, Daniel, Gabriel, and Jack, as well as members the LGBT community and the wider public, and MPS officers. In an investigation of this magnitude, centred upon the tragic murders of four dearly missed young men, every piece of information counts and we continue to wish to hear from anyone who can assist this important work.

    “My thoughts remain with everyone affected by Port’s horrific crimes, and they can be assured that we are committed to providing them with thorough conclusions as soon as we are able.”

    Following the interview process, which will take a number of weeks, investigators will be in a position to complete the analysis of the evidence at hand and begin preparing the IPCC’s final report.

  • Meet the totally hot body positive guys on Instagram

    So we’ve all been there – looking through Instagram’s hottest men and we enter the dreaded shame spiral.

    In a world of superhero movies and perfectly washboard abs plastered on billboards and in magazines, men are suffering from body image issues almost as much as women these days. But amidst the endless #gympics, #thirstythursdays and #flexfridays, there are a few brave and bold body positive men showing social media how it’s done. Men can struggle with body image just as much as women can, and so we need body-positive role models for men now more than ever.

    Tituss Burgess

    Titus Burgess is best known for his roles on 30 Rock and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and the cabaret star is using every ounce of flair and fame to give body positivity a fabulous new face. His Instagram is brimming with hilarious videos and celebrity selfies, not the least of which is this group shot with Tess Holliday herself.

    Matt Joseph Diaz

    Matt Diaz became an important – and loud – voice for the body positivity movement when he posted a very vulnerable shirtless video of himself in 2015. In it Matt explained how he had lost 270 pounds over 6 years, leaving him with a significant amount of excess skin. Now with 22.5k followers on Instagram, Matt remains a prominent male voice for body positivity, claiming to be equal parts cheerfulness and “f^&k you haters”.

    Steve Martin

    Steven Martin (Not to be confused with Steve Martin) is a male plus size model from Germany who is fond of taking selfies in the bathroom mirror.

    Less of a gym-rat these days, Steven is carving out a nice modelling career in Germany, the UK and France, and doing his part to promote body positivity and body confidence for men as well as women.

    Chubstr

    Founded by Bruce Sturgell, Chubstr is a website that is dedicated to plus size men who are looking for fashion that fits. Bruce also believes that fashion is a great way to introduce the ideas of body positivity to men, proclaiming that even those who don’t feel comfortable talking about body image issues can find support in the fashion community.

    Michael-Anthony Spearman

    Michael-Anthony Spearman describes himself as a “Detroit gent”, and believes that fashion is a “safe” way for men to gain visibility and work on issues around body image. His blog The Big Fashion Guy looks to inspire gentlemen of all sizes, and his Instagram is chock full of photos of him just being incredibly stylish and owning it.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BRpYWy8lASd/?taken-by=thebigfashionguy

    This article first appeared over at our friends – LifeSize magazine.

  • 50 days on and Donald Trump’s White House still has no LGBT policy in place

    50 days on and Donald Trump’s White House still has no LGBT policy in place

    Fifty-two days on and President Donald Trump’s administration still hasn’t put forward a coherent LGBT policy after removing the LGBT section on the official White House website.

    CREDIT: Whitehouse Photographer

    Critics were dismayed when in January, the same day as Donald Trump’s inauguration the White House removed its LGBT policy page on the official White House website. The removal of key pages caused widespread concern about how America’s LGBT community would be treated by Donald Trump’s adminstration.

    Fifty-two days on and the White House website still has no LGBT policy or information on its server. The administration has failed to put forward any coherent policies concerning the rights of LGBTs in the USA.

    When users type in www.whitehouse.gov/lgbt they are greeted with a generic message thanking them for their “interest in this subject”. The page informs users to “stay tuned” as the website is updated.

    Whitehouse LGBT

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    The former site which was maintained during President Obama’s presidency outlined the administration’s position on equal rights, including ‘eliminating barriers to equality, fighting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and engaging LGBT communities across the country.”

    The page also provided links to anti-bullying and sexual health resources.

    The site is just in transition as Trump’s own team looks to update information and bring forth their own policies. As with each new administration, the official White House website, Twitter and other social media accounts are all archived for history.

    So far the current administration has uploaded policies on energy, jobs and growth, making the military strong, standing up for law enforcement and trade deals.

  • New video shows rugby is a game for all

    The Manchester Village Spartans have just released a video following one of their new players who talks about his worries of joining a gay rugby team and if he’ll fit in not being of ‘typical’ rugby build.

    Think rugby isn’t for you? Think again.

    If you’d like to join a rugby team then check out: FindRugby.com

  • Why is Gareth Gates walking in heels?

    Why is Gareth Gates walking in heels?

    Ah… Gareth…

    is Gareth Gates gay
    CREDIT: Gareth Gates / Instagram

    Remember him, the guy who gave Will Young a run for his money in the first series of the UK version of Pop Idol? The singer has been adopting a slightly different look recently… and he’s been practicing walking in heels. Well, it’s all because he’s playing Cheryl from Girls Aloud in a Comic Relief skit this weekend.

    Gareth Gates in heels
    CREDIT: Gareth Gates / Instagram

    He gave his fans a quick demonstration of his strut before joking “I don’t know what you girls are talking about it’s pretty easy”.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BRYhDz3FOJh/?taken-by=gareth_gates&hl=en

     

  • Top 5 condom brands for more pleasurable sex

    Condoms have had a lot of negativity thrown at them, for destroying the moment of passion whilst you fiddle around with lubed fingers trying to put one on, to wondering why you bothered getting excited in the first place because it now feels like you’re wearing a mini Michelin Man down there.

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    However, condoms are still one of the most effective ways of preventing STI infections spreading and the makers themselves have researched and invested in new technologies to make you get the most out of your sexual experiences whilst still being protected. We’ve taken a look at 5 of the newest brands out there to make you fall in love with the condom again without losing that moment of passion.

    No.1 – The Handy One – Wingman Condoms

    We all love a helping hand in the bedroom and these Wingman condoms feature a clever plastic handle so you can slip it on with just one hand, perfectly, every time. This leaves the other hand free to continue the action whilst you seamlessly protect yourself ready for the main event. Available Here – £9.99 (12 pack)

    No.2 – The Thin One – Durex Invisible 

    Durex is one of the most well-known brands out there and their new Invisible Extra Thin condoms are both strong and offer a feeling of wearing nothing at all, letting you get as close as possible to your partner whilst still being protected. Available Here – £14.99 (12 pack)

    No.3 – Bee Inspired – LELO Hex Condoms

    Drop everything… literally. The condom really has been re-invented here by the clever team behind LELO Hex. Made up of 350 connecting hexagons, the structure gives a more sensitive and intimate sensation with a secure grip. Smooth on the outside and textured on the inside for an enhanced pleasure.

    No.4 – Fancy A Snack? – Skins Flavoured condoms

    Skins flavoured condoms are here for those who like a nibble in the bedroom. This multi-pack comes with Banana, Strawberry, Bubblegum, and Mint flavoured condoms for those who enjoy a fruity mouthful. Available Here – RRP £8.99 (12 pack)

    No.5 – Size Queen – My.Size Condoms

    If you’ve had problems fitting in then it may be because you’re using the wrong size condom. My.Size condoms are available in 7 sizes depending on the girth of your member.  Simply measure your width in centimetres, or get someone else to, and find your perfect fit. No more squeezing into a regular for you! RRP £8.99 (10 pack)

    Available Here: 47 – (9.5-10cm) 49 – (10-11cm) 53 – (11-11.5cm) 57 – (11.5-12cm) 60 – (12-13cm) 64 – (13-14cm)