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  • Union J Currently At Number In The Midweeks

    According to the BBC Radio 1 Chart, Union J’s debut album is at number 3 in the Midweeks

    The debut album of X Factor Runner-ups 2012 Union J is currently fixed at number 3 in the midweek charts, with only Katy Perry’s Prism and Arcade Fire’s Reflecktor standing in its way to getting to the top spot.

    Katy Perry who’s album topped the chart last week has slipped down one place to number 2.

    Earlier in the week Union J boyband member Jaymi Hensley said that he was proactive in dealing with homophobia on Twitter.

  • Can Twitter predict the X Factor 2013 winner?

    Last year we ran a piece where we predicted the winners of X Factor 2012 by the number of Twitter followers they had, we call it the T.W.A.T.S system.

    It’s not an exact science, but by using the number of Twitter fans each contestant had as a barometer (science word) of potential success we managed to get quite an actuate picture of who was going to win.

    So going via the same formula we predict that this is how the X Factor Finals 2013 might look:

    1st Sam Callahan 175,185
    2nd Nicholas McDonald 138, 629
    3rd Kingsland Road 119,352
    4th Tamera Foster 114,081
    5th Luke Friend 113, 314
    6th Rough Copy 107,509
    7th Sam Bailey 89,811
    8th Abi Alton 66,422
    9th Hannah Barrett 58,239
    10th Miss Dynamix 37,001
    11th Shelley Smith 30,023
    12th Lorna Simpson 9,592

    Now as we said earlier we’re not scientists, and this barely constitutes as news, but if we were Hannah or Abi, we’d be shaping up our act – or at least faking some Twitter numbers!

  • BOOK REVIEW | The Magician’s Assistant, by Ann Patchett

    Pleasure & Pain are this month’s theme here at THEGAYUK and The Magician’s Assistant by Ann Patchett has got plenty of both. It is one of my favourite all-time books, one that I have read time and time again.

    The story is about Sabine who we meet when she looses her gay husband Parsifal unexpectedly. Sure she knew he had HIV, but expected it to be a few more years before his death.

    Parsifal was a great magician and Sabine his loyal assistant.

    Parsifal had been in love with Phan who just a short time ago had died from AIDS.

    Parsifal knowing that he was HIV positive and that he had no family decided to marry his life long friend Sabine. This was so that she would be entitled to his inheritance and because on a deep level he truly loved her.

    After Parsifal’s death the lawyer explains to Sabine that Parsifal has family in Alliance, Nebraska. Sabine is grieving and shocked at this revelation. Why didn´t she know about them? Why did he never talk about them and deny all knowledge of having a family?

    We join Sabine on an emotional journey as she meets this family and discovers more about Parsifal´s childhood. During the days Sabine learns more about Parsifal, and in the nights she dreams meeting first Phan and eventually Parsifal.

    Along the way Sabine learns more about herself and realises that Parsifal has given her a most precious gift, more precious than money and security she thought he´d left her.

    This book becomes an absolute page-turner as we connect with Sabine and need to know what will happen next.

    The Magician’s Assistant by Ann Patchett is available to purchase on Amazon and is essential reading for anyone who’s ever loved and lost and then found love again.

  • People Get Ready As Ja’ime Is Set To Land UK Side

    For those of you not in the know Ja’ime King is a force to be reckoned with. Originally starring in Summer Heights High the posh girl has landed her very own TV show, Private School Girl.

    It was announced earlier in the year that comic genius Chris Lilley was working on a new project, but he kept very secretive about what the project actually was.

    After the huge successes of Summer Heights High, We Can Be Heroes and Angry Boys, he returns with one of his most demanding of characters Ja’ime, the single most, hottest girl on the planet.

    Ja’ime the slut, well not slut, kinda semi-slut is set to land here in the UK on BBC 3 in the Spring 2014.

    We kinda wanna be besties with her.

    Are you ready for this Ja’imazinginess?

  • 9 of the best films for Halloween

    * Contains descriptions and images which some readers may find upsetting *

    Now the clocks have gone back, there’s only one day left till Halloween. As the leaves are blown from the trees and dance across the road in the breeze, rain pelts against your windows and the wind howls, it’s the perfect time to settle in, open a bottle of red and creep yourself out with a good horror film. So in this special extended edition of Six of the Best, we have a few suggestions for something you can watch from behind the cushions…

    Halloween

    Let’s start with an absolute classic. Malevolent monster Michael Myers has become a horror icon, but it all started with this low budget slasher. Laurie Strode (played by Jamie Lee Curtis) is stalked by a seemingly unstoppable man who lurks in the shadows before attacking her and her friends on Halloween night. This film slowly winds up the tension by crafting a feeling of paranoia before culminating in a memorable ending. What makes this film so good is its urban setting and it’s “this really could happen” this story. Forget the inferior remake and stick with the original and best.
    Buy it here

    Maniac

    Elijah Wood gives a brilliant performance in this exceptional remake of an 80’s slasher flick. A young man struggles with his mental health which leads him to stalk and murder women on the streets of LA. But he falls in love with a beautiful young photographer, which slowly develops into an obsession. This excellent film is shot entirely from the point of view of the murderer and has an outstanding soundtrack, graphic violence and is beautifully filmed. This hidden gem is a more cerebral horror which plays on primal fears.
    Buy it here

    The Strangers

    A young couple (played by Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman) find themselves trapped in a nightmare when their home is invaded by a group of strangers in masks. Who they are and why they are terrorising the couple is unknown, but this film proves that you are not even safe in your own home. This tense film is full of suspense and will make you check you have locked the door before you go to bed.
    Buy it here

    The Descent

    In this claustrophobic British horror, a group of friends go caving and discover more than they could ever have imagined when they find themselves trapped following a tunnel collapsing. As they head deeper and deeper into the cave system, they are clearly not alone as they are set upon by something in the dark.
    Buy it here

    Trick ‘r’ Treat

    Four tales of Halloween are intertwined in one night of horror. A group of children play a trick on a young girl based on a local legend which goes horribly wrong, some teenage girls are stalked by a masked man through a Halloween street carnival, a school principal has a secret life and a man is terrorised by a very special Trick-or-Treater. The stories all combine in this enjoyable anthology horror.
    Buy it here

    Hocus Pocus

    In this camp classic, three witches are accidentally resurrected on Halloween by a group of teenagers. With the help of a talking cat called Binx, the friends battle the witches in an attempt to save the town. With the entire cast camping it up and Bette Midler singing “I Put a Spell on You”, this family film is great fun.
    Buy it here

    Frankenweenie

    When Sparky, a young boy’s beloved dog, dies, his grief stricken owner bring him back to life in his makeshift attic laboratory. But when his friends find out, the young boy is blackmailed into bringing other pets to life, which escape and cause havoc. Using beautiful stop motion animation, this gentle Tim Burton animation is both touching and funny. If you loved The Nightmare before Christmas, then you’ll love this too.
    Buy it here

    La Horde

    In this French new wave horror, a group of people are trapped at the top of a high rise building which is besieged by the living dead. Making their way down the levels, they are relentlessly attacked by the fast moving monsters. This film is like “28 Days Later” on speed and is full of gore, fast paced action and terrific set pieces.
    Buy it here

    The Hills Have Eyes (2006)

    In this modern remake of the 1970’s shocker, a family on a road trip across the dessert find themselves besieged by a group of cannibals. When their baby is stolen by the cannibals the family revert back to their own tribal instincts to fight back. This graphic and violent film is one of the better remakes of the last few years and has blood, guts and shocks aplenty.
    Buy it here

  • 15 Ways To Spend A Pleasurable Evening

    With the dark nights closing in, the routine this time of year can feel a bit monotonous. So we’ve come up with 15 pleasurable ways to spend an evening.

    Depending on your own personal preferences some of these activities might be your idea of absolute pleasure or excruciating pain. Still, hopefully, this list will inspire you to do something different and fun that will break up the routine.

    15. Spending Time with your Family
    Whether it’s seeing my mum, catching up with my brothers, sister, or my nephews it’s always great to spend time with the family. With life being so busy an unexpected catch up is always welcome. So why don’t you text or call your family and see what they’re up to tonight?

    14. Getting on the Consoles
    Dust off and switch on your Xbox, PS3 or even the Wii and rediscover an old game. Spend the night shooting zombies, being a manager of your own football team and playing online with people from across the world. You never know, you might even make a few new online friends.

    13. Ordering A Takeaway
    Treat yourself to some delicious food from your local take away. Best of all – don’t stress about the calorie intake, just enjoy.

    12. Cinemas or A Night in Watching Films
    Venture out of the house to the Cinemas for the latest flick. Alternatively pop in your favourite DVD’s at home for a cosy night in.

    11. Hitting The Gym
    We all know the gym is good for you, but many of us don’t go often enough. Burning off that excess energy at the gym has two main benefits. First, exercise releases endorphins that make you feel amazing. Second, you’re guaranteed to sleep well.

    If you make it a regular thing, you only add to the benefits. Think: loosing weight, tighter body, more muscle mass and more stamina.

    Plus there’s an opportunity to see that fitty that frequents the gym. You never know, you may even get talking to him and he may end up becoming your workout buddy.

    10. Reading A Good Book
    Reading a good book is like being transported into a whole different world; your imagination is ignited and you become totally absorbed.

    9. A Romantic Meal Out, or A Meal Out with Friends
    If you’re in a relationship, take the time out to have a romantic meal for two out at your favourite restaurant. If you’re single, drag one or three of your friends along to try a new restaurant.

    8. Ten-pin Bowling, Laser Quest or Both
    Find your local bowling, laser quest or both and book a night out of competitive gaming for you and your mates. Choose your team carefully, though – as the losing team is buying the drinks!

    7. Taking A Dance Class
    My friend and I took up Salsa Dancing a few winters ago and we were useless at it. I honestly haven’t laughed that much in ages; we both came out with bellyache from laughing so much at each other.

    So take a dance class, even if you’ve got two left feet like me. You can also find some same-sex dance classes that cater for gay people.

    6. Meditation
    Meditation may not be the first thing that springs to mind when you think of a pleasurable evening but bare with me here. Imagine low lighting, a scented candle (or three) and a guided meditation CD that makes you feel completely relaxed and slightly giddy from the visualisation.

    I think relaxation can be pleasurable in itself, especially with the amount of stress we all have in our lives. I’ve spent many evenings doing mediation because I finish feeling absolutely blissful and if that feeling of bliss isn’t pleasurable, then I don’t know what is.

    5. Having Sex
    Spend an evening having sex! But rather than the usual quickie, make a night of it and take it slow.

    Light some candles, sprinkle some rose petals and get the baby oil out. Give your partner a naked massage using the oil and resist the urge to step things up a gear.

    Take the time to get to know every part of his body and let the tension slowly build, until climax.

    4. A Few Social Drinks
    Find out all the latest gossip by having a good chinwag with friends over a few social drinks. Just make sure that you know your limit if it’s a work night.

    3. Visit the Roller Ring or go Ice-Skating
    Visiting your local roller ring or ice skating may bring back memories of falling on the floor or on to solid ice, but you’ll enjoy it once your there. They usually have flashing disco lights and great music for you to skate to!

    2. The Theatre
    Book tickets and go and see a production at a theatre. It gives you something to look forward to and there are some absolutely fantastic shows on.

    1. Being Creative
    There’s nothing better than creating something. Whether you’re into making music, creating collages, painting, writing, do whatever takes your fancy. Even if you don’t think you’re that good at it, just do it for the love of it.

  • FILM REVIEW | Bridegroom

    FILM REVIEW | Bridegroom

    Inspired by Shane Bitney Crone’s viral YouTube video, It Could Happen To You; a young and in love gay couple’s story has been turned into a full-length documentary film, written and directed by Linda Bloodworth-Thomason.

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  • Union J’s Jaymi Hensley Will Challenge Twitter Homophobia

    Speaking in today’s Metro Union J boyband member Jaymi Hensley said he actively challenges homophobic language on social media.

    He may only be 23, but Union J boyband member certainly knows where he stands on dealing with homophobia in a move that puts many other gay celebrities to shame.

    Speaking to Metro, he said:

    ‘If someone calls me a derogatory name on Twitter, I challenge it. If I let people call me a ‘fag’, how am I helping fans feel empowered?

    ‘When I was younger, I used to be called ‘poof’ and ‘fag’ and it made me feel awful – it’s not nice to have abusive words used against you.

    ‘I’m now in a place where you can call me whatever, it doesn’t annoy me but I will stick up for people. Don’t let people give you s*** – that’s what I stand for. Don’t let people bully you.’

    We love you a little bit more Mr Hensley.

    Last week Jaymi said he and his partner Olly Marmon were planning to marry in 2015.

    Last year during the 2012 X Factor Live Shows THEGAYUK asked Twitter to comment on the homophobia that Rylan Clark was receiving, and asked what they were doing about the on-going anti-gay slurs that happening.

    A Spokesperson for Twitter said: ‘We can’t comment on individual accounts, however we have a clear policy on our site and a process for users who want to report abuse.’

    Last week alone the word ‘Faggot’ was used 237,907 times on Twitter, in a worrying upward trend as seen on Nohomophobes.com

  • Nottingham Pride Faces Closure After Racking Up Debts

    The charity that runs Nottingham Pride has announced plans to close the pride, unless a generous benefactor helps raise the cash needed to continue.

    The annual pride event which was created in 2003 has announced that it is to close its doors after failing to raise enough money to keep it going.

    The BBC report that the acting chairman Ben Holmes said that ‘the charity has been in financial trouble for the last three years but tried scaling down the event to save money.’

    ‘I have invested many years of my life into making sure the event happened and unfortunately it has come to a point where we have to look at where it is going in the future,’ said Mr Holmes.

    ‘We are losing sponsors and we lost an awful lot of money from companies that are no longer going. We are not generating enough funds.

    ‘We hope something can happen. The charity could be saved if money comes in but unfortunately that doesn’t look likely.’

    The Pride event which was in its 10th year costs £30,000 to host and they asked each visitor to donate just £1, however this year only one third of the estimated 14,000 attendees made a contribution.

    On a statement on their website Nottingham Pride said,

    ‘We have now had time to count the donations received from the community who attended Nottinghamshire Pride and can announce that we raised a total of £4279.86 on the day.

    ‘We would like to say thank to those who donated, but regret to inform that this is somewhat short of the £12,000 we needed to raise on the day.

    ‘This means that unless an anonymous benefactor would like to make up the difference, we will have no choice but to explore options for charging at next year’s event. This is not a move we as a committee want to make, but following feedback from the community last year, we made 2013 donation entry and haven’t raised enough – this has somewhat forced our hand.’

    The charity has amassed £17,000 worth of debt.

  • Chris Brown arrested

    Chris Brown allegedly punches and hurls a gay slur at man in Washington DC.

    The singer Chris Brown has been arrested, after a man was punched in the face in an attacked that the victim is calling ‘homophobic’.

    Entertainment website TMZ reports that both Brown and a bodyguard were arrested and charged with assault.

    The alleged incident happened outside the W hotel in Washington DC as Brown was having his picture taken with two women, when two men tried to get in on the act.

    The victim reports that Brown said:

    ‘I’m not into this gay sh*t, I’m into boxing,’

    Brown then apparently punched the man in the face who was taken to hospital for his injuries that included a broken nose, which he may need surgery for.

    TMZ reports that the alleged victim didn’t understand why Brown was ‘so homophobic’. The unnamed man has already hired a lawyer.

    The singer’s team has denied the allegations, suggesting that the man was trying to board Brown’s bus and that the singer was trying to stop him.

    In a ‘worst case scenario’ TMZ reports that because Brown is still on probation for beating Rhianna in 2009, this latest incident could see him behind bars for up to 4 years for ‘violating his probation’

  • The 6 Weirdest Things You Looked For On TheGayUK Last Week

    We love searching through our analytical pages to see what you lovely lot are searching for on THEGAYUK, so here’s this week’s 6 weirdest things you searched for…

    Who is Rylan? Uk

    Well exactly dear… Who isssssss heeeeee? Oh no wait that’s Nikki Grahame’s line.

    How to give the taste of sperm to our gay boyfriend

    Wonderful English, but we get the picture – I think you’re looking for 10 ways to make your man mayo taste better… here you go!

    Gary Barlow naked

    dear god why…
    But perhaps you were looking for our 8 Naked Boyband photos?

    What is adversarial procedure?

    That has flummoxed us. Checking dictionary… Not sure why you ended up on a gay website dear… All things bright and fluffy here.

    Who is gay today

    Who me dear, gay dear, How very dare you.

    131 separate search items for Sam Callahan most of them involving nude, penis or ass…

    So if you wanna see Sam Callahan from X Factor naked click here.

    If you want read our exclusive interview with him click here.

    Wonder which link will be more popular.

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