The Little Britain star has slammed Michael Jackson, saying he “can rot” after watching the brand new documentary film, Leaving Neverland.
Matt Lucas has slammed Michael Jackson saying that he “can rot” after watching the damning documentary series, Leaving Neverland, which is due to transmit on Channel 4 at some point in the near future. The comedian said that the film was “a very tough watch” but added that the testimonies from Wade Robson and James Safechuck were “brave” and “vital”.
Leaving Neverland is a very tough watch indeed but the brave and vital testimonies of Wade Robson and James Safechuck and their families must be heard. After four heartbreaking hours, you don't doubt them for a moment. Michael Jackson can rot.
The four-hour film, which will be shown in two, two hour programmes, has already proved controversial with fans of the late Michael Jackson and his family. It is due to broadcast on Channel 4 in the near future. The decision to broadcast the series has proved problematic for the channel after being deluged with messages of disapproval from users on Twitter.
In the film, both Wade Robson and James Safechuck allege that Michael Jackson began a long-running relationship with them. The Jackson Estate released a statement denoucing the film as”yet another lurid production in an outrageous and pathetic attempt to exploit and cash in on Michael Jackson.”
Speaking ahead of the documentary, filmmaker Dan Reed said in a statement, “If there’s anything we’ve learned during this time in our history, it’s that sexual abuse is complicated, and survivors’ voices need to be listened to.
“It took great courage for these two men to tell their stories and I have no question about their validity.
In the last 30 years the public’s support of same-sex loving has rocketed, new stats today show that support for gay, lesbian and bisexual relationships are at their highest.
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Nearly 70 percent of people in the UK now say that they support same-sex relationships compared with just 11 percent back in 1987. The figures are also a stark improvement on 2012’s figures of under 50 percent (47%).
The youngest generation was the most welcoming – 80% of people age 18-24 thought there was nothing wrong with same sex-relations, compared to 29% of those age 75 and older.
Minister for Equalities, Baroness Susan Williams, said: “On Valentine’s Day everyone should be able to love who they love, and be free to show that love to the world.
“I am encouraged to see that people are changing their attitudes to be more accepting and more tolerant, but as government we still have work to do to make sure our society is truly fair, and truly free.
“That’s why we are working with charities, schools, GPs, and across government to make sure our Action Plan can bring about real, lasting change for LGBT people in the UK.”
What has the LGBT action plan promised?
The Government Equalities Office’s LGBT Action Plan, which was launched last July to make the lives of LGBT people better, includes a promise to test out innovative ways of tackling deep-seated prejudice in communities across the country.
As part of the Plan, 12 UK organisations who work to improve the lives of LGBT+ people have been awarded a total of £2.6 million government funding. The cash will support LGBT people in education, healthcare and the community.
Barnardo’s, Diversity Role Models, EqualiTeach, the National Children’s Bureau, Stonewall, and the Diana Award will split £1 million between them to continue their work in protecting children from anti-LGBT+ bullying. In addition, Advonet, the LGBT Foundation, London Friend, Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest, and the Royal College of General Practitioners have received £1 million to improve the lives of LGBT+ people in health and social care.
However, in 2018, crime figures showed that homophobic and transphobic hate crime was on the rise. In October we revealed, that twelve percent (11,638 crimes) of recorded hate crimes in England and Wales were directed at gay and bisexual people which was a 17 percent increase over the previous year. While, two percent of recorded hate crime (1651 crimes) were those against transgender people – up a staggering 32 percent.
Overall recorded hate crimes were up, with nearly 100,000 crimes reported which was double the amount in just five years. The majority of hate crime (75%, 71,251 crimes) were racially motivated. Religious-based hate crime accounted for 9 percent (8336 crimes) of recorded crimes.
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Without a doubt, Sam Smith looked great when he first came on to the scene back in 2013 and now in 2019, but he’s revealed that he’s not always been happy with his body image. In an emotional Instagram post, the singer revealed that in the past he’s “starved” himself for weeks before photoshoots – even if he was wearing just a t-shirt – only to usually take the picture down because he felt so unhappy with his image.
However, he’s now taking a stand and has uploaded a topless picture of himself standing on an idyllic beach as the sun sets, looking confident and proud.
But now the star has uploaded a topless picture saying that he was “fighting the f**k back” and “reclaiming” his body. He wrote, “Yesterday I decided to fight the fuck back. Reclaim my body and stop trying to change this chest and these hips and these curves that my mum and dad made and love so unconditionally”.
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He then revealed how much courage it took him to take the topless picture revealing that he had received so much “body trauma” as a kid.
He then thanked the photographer, Ryan Pfluger who took the image, saying, “thank you for helping me celebrate my body AS IT IS @ryanpfluger I have never felt safer than I did with you. I’ll always be at war with this bloody mirror but this shoot and this day was a step in the right fucking direction”
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A 15-year boy has been arrested after an alleged homophobic assault against another 15-year-old boy in Bury, north of Manchester in the UK. Shortly after 3:30PM on Monday, 11th Feb the victim, an unnamed student who is also 15-years-old was set upon by a number of males, according to a police report.
A confrontation then took place on Manchester Road Park, before the boy was assaulted by a number of males. The boy was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and has since been discharged.
A boy aged 15 has been arrested on suspicion of assault and remains in custody. Police are continuing to appeal for information in relation to the incident.
“Cowardly Attack”
Chief Inspector Phil Spurgeon of GMP’s Bury Division said, “This was a cowardly attack on a young man who was subjected to vile, homophobic abuse.
“After challenging his abusers, he was then assaulted by a number of offenders and had to be treated in hospital for his injuries. We are treating this offence with the utmost seriousness. We will not tolerate hate crime and will do everything in our power to apprehend offenders. While we have arrested one person, we are continuing to appeal for information on this crime and would ask that anyone if information contacts police immediately.”
Anyone with information should call police on 0161 856 8172 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Anyone who thinks they have experienced hate crime should call police on 101. In an emergency, always dial 999.
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The Internet star Chris Crocker has revealed that he’s got a lot of subscribers on his OnlyFans account.
The “Leave Britney Alone” star, Chris Crocker, has revealed that he has nearly 4000 subscribers on his OnlyFans account which he is charging $15 (£11.65) per month to access. By our calculations at 4000 subscribers, Chris could be clearing $60,000 (£46,602) a month – minus admin and processing fees and applicable taxes.
The star currently has 46 videos and 179 photos posted to his page. Chris posts videos of himself performing with other well-known adult stars including Cliff Jensen, Matthew Camp and Austin Wolf.
Chris first made the move into adult entertainment when he appeared in a Maverick Men film in 2012 and then in 2014 Lucas Entertainment released the film, Chris Crocker’s Raw Love.
Taking to Twitter to announce his milestone, the star said that he was “so grateful” and posted a quick video!
Fans were quick to congratulate him on the incredible numbers with one replying “That’s a lot of f**king money” while another added, “Daaaaamn! Now that’s a star”.
Making money from Porn
We recently ran a poll asking if people should be paying for porn, staggeringly, only 17 percent of those who answered said they’d be happy to pay for porn. 83 percent said that porn should be free. OnlyFans is one of the ways that stars, like Chris, who have large followings can turn their art into money.
Speaking to THEGAYUK about how performers were able to make money from porn Chris Crocker said, “I think because now Porn is so intimate: With sites like OnlyFans, where you can direct message, see your favorite performers Live Stream & interact with the audience: Porn used to be solely voyeurism for the audiences paying for it. Performers are seeing they’re making money again because now Porn is more personable. And as a result: It is Porn for THE PEOPLE. When audiences can interact: they pay”.
Porn stars’ self-esteem?
He also recently slammed critics who said that porn stars have low self-esteem. In a Tweet on the 10th Feb 2019, he wrote,
“If you think I have a lack of “self-worth” because I do Porn I want to know good & damn well what kind of worth your boyfriend or husband has when he’s watching it. All men do. You’re no better than the bitch on the other side of the screen he’s watching.”
Brent Corrigan is the subject of the film King Cobra, which is now streaming on Netflix.
The biopic, which is now available to stream on Netflix, follows the life and times of Brent Corrigan (who was played by Garrett Clayton) and his rise within the gay porn industry along with the plotting and eventual murder of his studio’s boss, Bryan Kocis. However, when the film was originally released, Brent himself refused to support the film – even going as far as denouncing it on social media, for taking liberties with his life story and for showing the gay porn industry, which Brent is a big supporter of, in a very bad light.
The film directed by Justin Kelly is based on the successful book Cobra Killer written by Andrew E Stoner and Peter A Conway. It centres on the 2007 murder of gay porn producer Bryan Kocis (played in the film by Christian Slater) by two aspiring producers (James Franco as Joe and Keegan Allen as Harlow) who wanted to buy out Corrigan’s performing contract.
So is Brent Corrigan still appearing in porn?
Brent Corrigan has worked for many of the major gay porn studios, including Falcon.
Well, the star was born in October 1986, which makes him 33/34 in 2020.
Does Brent still work for Cobra Video?
Although the star is still promoted by Cobra Video the last movie shot by Brent for Cobra was in 2006 with a further film, Beautiful Boy being released in 2011.
A doctor who was instrumental in making PrEP accessible in the UK has died at the age of just 44.
Doctor Mags Portman was just 44 when she died from a rare form of cancer, according to Buzzfeed News. The doctor became a hero of the gay and bisexual community by making access to the HIV-preventative drug, PrEP easier for those who needed it. She was an HIV consultant at London’s Mortimer Market Centre, one of the capital’s busiest sexual health clinics.
She leaves behind a husband and two young children. She died in the early hours of Wednesday morning in her hometown of Leeds, at a hospice. She had been receiving treatment for mesothelioma, a cancer which affects the lining of the lungs.
The Terrence Higgin’s Trust, the UK’s leading HIV charity called the doctor a pioneer, saying “All of us at Terrence Higgins Trust are deeply saddened by the passing of the brilliant Dr Mags Portman.
Before adding that they pledge to “continue the fight for PrEP in her memory”.
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In October 2018 Mags took to her blog to write about her life with cancer and the treatment she received, in a post she titled, “Dancing With Death and Depression”. In the emotional post, the doctor documented how she lived with anxiety and unbearable pain. About anxiety, she wrote, “It reared it’s ugly head so quickly. I was taken completely unawares until was right in the middle of its grip, smothered by it. Rendered completely incapable. The “I can’t” voice in my head persisted, became louder and more repetitive. I would sit and wring my hands, rub my face and head, stand up and then sit down again over and over.”
She revealed that she managed to get help for her anxiety, writing “Thankfully, one of the GPs rang back within an hour and was absolutely great with me. He suggested starting medication (which I was glad about and ready to accept). He suggested Mirtazepine (which I was glad about too, because it also helps with sleep and appetite, and I was hoping for this). He also referred me to the Young Persons Support Team at St Gemma’s Hospice as a lot of my anxiety was around the boys and how we would get through the summer holidays with my deteriorating health.”
Tab Hunter was the ultimate clean-cut, all-American boy and seemingly butter would not melt in his mouth teen idol in the 1950s. He was Warner Brothers Studio’s biggest box office film star for at least three years of his tenure there. Surprisingly, we learn from the documentary, that Tab’s sexuality didn’t play a part in the ending of his Hollywood career. It was the actor’s own desire to buy himself out of his studio contract. Even though he was a dominant star, Hunter was extremely miserable with the lightweight fluffy movies that he was always having to make.
Tab Hunter Confidential is based on the memoir that Hunter penned with film historian Eddie Muller in 2005. It is a lively account of how this handsome matinee idol, with a rigid set of principles, coped with his dramatic professional and personal life. His sexuality, although hidden from the public in the early days, was no deterrent for studio mogul Jack Warner who never raised the subject. He was simply happy that Hunter was such a moneymaker for him.
Unfortunately Tab died at the age of 86 in July 2018.
The 1950/60’s heartthrob Tab Hunter died from heart failure. His death certificate, published by TMZ also shows that the actor was also living with prostate cancer.
According to the document, Tab Hunter died cardiogenic shock, which is where the blood can’t be pumped fast enough to deal with the body’s requirements.
Was Tab Hunter married?
Tab Hunter was married to his husband, Allan Glaser, they married in 2013 and were together until Tab’s death in 2018.
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Disney has always been a little bit, gay, but now one character is proudly out and has actually said it.
Times are changing at Disney as a character formerly comes out and announces “I’m gay!” No more closeted nods to the LGBT+ community, nope we have a fully fledged gayer in Disneyverse.
Now, the likelihood of you knowing the character in question is pretty unlikely unless you spend time watching the Disney channel show, Andi Mack, but the character Cyrus Goodman became the very first Disney character to utter the words, I’m Gay.
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Valentine’s day is fast approaching (yes it is on Thursday!) and unless you’re the person who does their Christmas shopping in July, then you probably still haven’t bought that special someone a gift… This is where we come in!
Our Style and Grooming team at THEGAYUK, have curated a list of our top 5 valentine’s day gifts for that special man in your life (or men… we ain’t judging!).
1. For the City Boy: Tailored Athlete’s Essential Dress Shirt in White (£60)
Perfect for those midweek meetings and more importantly for taking you out for dinner! The Essential Dress Shirt from Tailored Athlete is a sure fire away to put a smile on his face while making him look like a 007 doppelganger. Made from microfibre, cotton and elastane, the shirt is wrinkle resistant, breathable, quick drying and even a little stain resistant! Just in case he’s prone to spilling coffee on himself or red wine, should your dinner date get a little out of hand.
2. For the Underwear Lover: Cocksox’s Sheer Trunk ($36)/Sports Brief ($34)
So we’ve had him all suited and booted, now it’s time to get him kitted out below the belt too! The brand Cocksox is renowned worldwide for creating high quality and sexy AF underwear and they never fail to disappoint! Their new sheer collection for valentine’s day is aimed at those who like to tease and please! Our personal favourites are the Sheer Trunk and Sports Brief. Both leave just enough to the imagination, that is unless cupid pokes you with his arrow!
3. For the Gym Bunny: Garcon Model’s KINETIC Swim Brief (£30)
If your man has kept up his new year, new gym bunny resolution, then this next item is definitely for you! Garcon Model’s KINETIC Swim Brief, will not only keep your man fit but it will help him show off all those gym gains while doing so. Exquisitely cut to show off that bubble butt and draw all attention to his package, this is a gift you both can enjoy! After all, he doesn’t have to just wear it when he works out…
4. For the Coffee Lover: Conker Spirit’s Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur 70cl (£31)
Now buying your beau a cup of coffee on valentine’s day sounds a bit lame, let’s be honest. Even if he is the king of the Nespresso machine, a flat white from your local independent coffee roastery won’t cut it! Rest assured though we know just the thing to make him smile this valentine’s day. Conker Spirit’s Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur is more than your average coffee liqueur, your man is worth more than that Starbuck’s grade bulls**t! He deserves a coffee liqueur that doesn’t just imitate the taste of coffee but actually is coffee. Admittedly with a bit of demerara sugar and Conker’s trademark distilled British wheat spirit. It is basically an espresso shot, that carries that extra punch! We guarantee it will put a smile on his face, just make sure he doesn’t chug the entire bottle like his morning americano!
5. For the Craft Beer Junkie: Gosnells’ Mead x12 (£80.00)
Dating a craft beer junkie? Then this one is for you! Gosnells’ Mead is a unique modern-day take on a medieval classic. Crafted from orange blossom honey, this lightly sparkling and refreshing drink will take you on a journey to an orange grove in full bloom. Perfect to put a smile on your man’s face and add another notch on his craft beer belt. We recommend the 12 pack because let’s face it, he’s going to want more than one!
