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  • 5 gay date ideas in London this weekend 16-17 September

    Looking for something to do this weekend – check out our quick guide…

    London Queer Fashion show

    £10.50 – £26.25

    Okay, not quite the weekend, but on Wednesday 20th, in Hackney, the London Queer Fashion Show will be showcasing the most exciting designs and ideas from some of London’s brightest young stars. LQFS exhibits the greatest new talent, the people who know that gender exists beyond the binary, that clothing does not exist in male and female forms. The designers who are moving fashion forward to inspire and empower our city and society. LQFS gives visibility to the diversity within our community, helping to break down gender norms and show that the queer community follows no rules.

    From 6:00 PM at the Hackney Showroom – tickets are from £21.00 

    Drag Queen Brunch

    £££

    The Ivy Soho Brasserie will be hosting a Drag Queen Brunch on Sunday 17 September in celebration of London’s Fashion Week. Between 11 a.m. to 4 p.m, guests will be greeted and hosted by two fabulous drag queens – Tiffaney Wells and Adora Dix – to ignite their brunching experience.

    The Ivy Soho Brasserie’s brunch menu will feature an array of The Ivy Collection classic dishes such as chicken Milanese, hot buttermilk pancakes and the melting chocolate bombe. Tiffaney Wells and Adora Dix will be the Maître D’ for the day and will ensure an experience with vibrant entertainment to excite and engage guests throughout their meal.

    Consumers can book The Ivy Soho Brasserie’s Drag Queen Brunch online or over the phone at 0203 301 1166.

     

    Kardashian Dash

    Free 

    London, UK – 13 September 2017 – E! Entertainment Television – NBCUniversal International Network’s (NBCUIN) channel dedicated to pop culture – is celebrating 10 years of Keeping Up With The Kardashians by giving fans an immersive experience of the show with the launch of a FREE two day event – “E! Celebrates 10 Years of Keeping Up With The Kardashians.”
    Opening its doors at London’s iconic Saatchi Gallery on 22-23rd September, the event brings to life everything you know and love about television’s longest running docu-series, Keeping Up With The Kardashians, over two days of unmissable experiences including: ultimate selfie opportunities, make-up masterclasses and more, to ensure that ultimate E! fans are “Keeping Up With The Kardashians.”  The event is an absolute must for all super-fans of the show.  FREE tickets for the exclusive event are limited and available on a first-come-first-serve basis from www.seetickets.com/go/kuwtk

    King’s Head Theatre

    £22.50

    London is very fortunate to have a theatre like the King’s Head because of its repertoire of gay-themed shows. And now it’s in the middle of presenting its LGBT Festival with the showcase of a new play called Outlaws to In-Laws.

    Outlaws to In-Laws attempts, successfully, to depict the experiences of gay men over the last seven decades. And while it’s a subject that would be daunting for any theatre, or playwright, involved, the seven playwrights who wrote the seven shows that cover seven decades of gay life do their darnedest to both entertain and educate the audience.

    Outlaws to In-Laws is now playing at The King’s Head Theatre until September 23.

     

    Go shopping for Vintage Gear

    Free

    The famed retro market, Dusty Fingers Market is Hitting Dalston and is going canalside for one weekend. Make your way to Hertford Road, Haggerston to get your mitts on some vintage gear.

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  • Got into University? Here’s 17 things you need to know for FRESHERS WEEK

    With the new Uni year just a little over a month away, we asked our readers what they wished they had known before embarking on the emotional roller coaster FRESHERS WEEK can be.

    Got into University? Here's 17 things you need to know for FRESHERS WEEK

    1) Come out and get it over with right at the beginning – when I came out I expected thunder and lightening but no one acted surprised and were really supportive.

    – Grammie

    2) Take a large bag so you can put all those freebees in.

    – Graham

    3) Mature aged lesbians will change your life. Their wisdom knows no bounds

    – Andy

    4) Get a Sugar Daddy I presume you already have an adoring older dude for a BF who will love you through this thing called undergrad?

    -Anon

    5) The very first day I met the guy who would become my very first boyfriend. Literally within the first hour – I met the guy who would be my first kiss, take my virginity, show me what love felt like and eventually break my heart. It lasted 2 and half years – in a total whirlwind relationship that was all consuming. I was a complete clamp on. Although I don’t regret it, I wish perhaps that I had been a little more open with myself and with other around us – and perhaps let our relationship be a little more open.

    – Jake

    6) Well, I think I knew how to be more gentle and aware of anyone around me. It was not too serious to be conscious all the time but some of them would have had noticed me if I had behaved different from them.

    – Neo Vi

    7) Leave your door open when you’re unpacking. It’s a great way to check out the talent as they start bringing in their stuff.

    – Paul

    8) Don’t fall for the straight cute guy. It will never work out.

    -AJ

    9) Bring cakes… Cakes make friends

    – John

    10)  Let the others know what you’re into – I put loads of musical theatre posters on my wall – it became quite the talking point.

    – Chris

    11) Get to know the popular girl in the dorm. She’ll be a hoot and she’ll stick up for you if you run into problems.

    – Sarah

    12) Don’t forget about the gay scene. Don’t always go straight… Get your friends to go to the nearest gay bar!

    – Mike

    13) Try not to have sex with the guys in your halls. It could get very awkward, very quickly.

    – Ben

    14) Don’t forget the lube and condoms…

    -Anon

    15) Join the LGBT+ society and get involved with student politics.

    -Mary

    16) Look out for LGBT subjects. If you can do a module on Queer history or studies, it’s really worth it.

    – Victor

    17) You will get FRESHERS’ COUGH. Stock up with medicines…

    – Pat

  • Obama leads touching tribute to Edith Windsor

    Obama Leads Tributes to Edith Windsor

    Former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton led tributes following the death of LGBT rights campaigner Edith Windsor, 88, whose lawsuit led to the federal recognition of equal rights for same-sex couples. “America’s long journey towards equality has been guided by countless small acts of persistence, and fuelled by the stubborn willingness of quiet heroes to… (more…)

  • Australia church ‘cancels wedding after Facebook gay marriage post’

    Australia church ‘cancels wedding after Facebook gay marriage post’

    Australia’s prime minister Friday defended a church’s right not to marry some couples following reports a woman’s wedding was cancelled after she posted support for same-sex marriage on Facebook ahead of a national vote. A voluntary postal ballot involving up to 15 million Australians on whether gay marriage should be legalised is underway, with the results… (more…)

  • “Pharma Bro” jailed after asking for a hair from Hillary Clinton’s head

    Martin Shkreli has been jailed, after asking fans for a strand of Hillary Clinton’s hair.

    Pharma Bro Martin Shkreli has been jailed after a US judge revoked his bail. The businessman who was convicted of securities fraud last month for mismanaging two investment funds was out on a $5 million bail, whilst awaiting sentencing, but a judge ruled that his request for a strand of the former Presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton was bail breaking.

    Shkreli is notorious in the US for jacking up the price of an HIV medication from $13.50 to $750 overnight in 2015 when he ran Turing Pharmaceuticals.

    Shkreli was questioned by US District Judge Kiyo Matsumoto over a Facebook post he published in which he asked for a strand of Clinton’s hair during her book tour, and would award anyone who managed to secure the hair with $5000.

    His lawyer Benjamin Brafman argued that the post was “poor judgment” and insisted that his client “never intended to cause alarm or promote any act of violence whatsoever.”

    The Judge disagreed and revoked bail and he was remanded to a detention facility saying, “The fact that he continues to remain unaware of the inappropriateness of his actions or words demonstrate to me he may well be an ongoing danger or risk to the community”.

    He will remain there until his sentencing hearing, slated for 16th January 2018.

  • Alan Carr looks almost unrecognisable as a HIPSTER

    The UK’s favourite chatty man – Alan Carr looks almost unrecognisable after revealing his brand new look – the Hipster.

    British comedian Alan Carr has just showcased his brand new look and he looks totally different. Many of his fans took to his Instagram profile to remark on how different the presenter looked, with some even going so far as to say the star looked “butch” whilst others questioned him on whether he had lost his job or had become homeless.

    I think being a hipster suits me ???

    A post shared by Alan Carr (@chattyman) on

    Alan remarked, that he thought the hipster look, complete with beard and moustache suited him.

    The 41-year-old entertainer posed in a black gown, captioning the unexpected pic: “I think being a hipster suits me ???”

    Some of his fans weren’t so sure about the look, with many demanding that he shave off the beard and return to his more usual baby-faced grooming.

  • Twitter has suspended popular gay accounts and people are not happy

    A number of popular Twitter accounts have been suspended, without warning from the site and people are not happy.

    Both the Common Gay Boy account and DCHomos account have been removed, without warning on Twitter, leaving people questioning the decision.

    CommonGayBoy, which was a satirical, comedy, pop culture account had nearly 240,000 followers before it was suspended last month. The account had been running from 2013.

    DCHomos is an award-winning account which has also been suspended. However the owners of the account, Instagrammed Twitter’s apparent reason for suspending the account at the end of August. The owners said, “Gawd damn it Despacito lol. Apparently, you can’t post a video where Despacito is playing in the background or @twitter will suspend you. Be back soon! ”

    The suspensions have left some fans frustrated, with some users questioning the motives behind the deletions.

    When users visit the respective accounts, they are advised that the pages have been suspended for breaking Twitter’s rules, which includes, spamming, an account which has been hacked, or one that has sent abusive tweets or behaviour.

    THEGAYUK.com reached out to Twitter and GayCommonBoy for comment.

  • Former Apprentice star is keeping our thirst real with super hot topless shot

    Remember Sam Curry from the Apprentice, well he’s been keeping getting his top off again…

    The cheeky minx Samuel Curry, from 2015’s The Apprentice, has been getting his kit off, even apologising to his mum for his semi naked appearance… Honey, she made you – so don’t apologise!

     

    He’s also been sunning himself on a mini break to Dubai – taking time to quench the thirst to his thousands of fans.

    Late big love to this Valentine’s bae ❤️? ? – – – – #valentines #late #dog #albus #love #shirtless #shamless #fitness #abs #twat #man #instagood

    A post shared by Samuel Curry (@samuelcurry) on

  • THEATRE REVIEW | Outlaws to In-Laws, King’s Head Theatre, London

    ★★★★ | Outlaws to In-Laws

    THEATRE REVIEW | Outlaws to In-Laws, King's Head Theatre, London

    London is very fortunate to have a theatre like the King’s Head because of its repertoire of gay-themed shows. And now it’s in the middle of presenting its LGBT Festival with the showcase of a new play called Outlaws to In-Laws.

    Outlaws to In-Laws attempts, successfully, to depict the experiences of gay men over the last seven decades. And while it’s a subject that would be daunting for any theatre, or playwright, involved, the seven playwrights who wrote the seven shows that cover seven decades of gay life do their darnedest to both entertain and educate the audience. Here are some of the highlights:

    Happy and Glorious – by Philip Meeks – is set in the 1950s on the day of Queen Elizabeth’s coronation where two men fall into a tryst and both their lives change forever.

    Mister Tuesday – by Jonathan Harvey (Beautiful Thing) – Peter and Jimmy have sex, on Tuesdays, but we soon realize that Jimmy is married with children while Peter threatens to blackmail him just so that he can keep the trysts, and possibly more, ongoing.

    Reward – by Jonathan Harvey – a riveting story where a rough and tough skinhead and a young black man meet at a bus stop and fall into a relationship, but it’s illicit one where both of them could be in real danger. Both actors, Jack Bence and Michael Duke, are excellent.

    1984 – by Patrick Wilde – where two men have an encounter, and one of them, a politico for Thatcher, realizes that all that he stands for is soon to change.

    Brothas – by Topher Campbell – where two black men, Dwayne and Remi, have fun cruising on a black dating site, slighting the unattractive ones while favouring the more ‘looking and acting straight’ ones. But it’s Dwayne who’s in it for more than just the sex.

    While most of the stories are very good, what is best about this production are the performances. All seven actors give it their best, but it’s a few of them who really stand out. Bence, as previously mentioned, is highly memorable as the skinhead in Reward and as Peter in Mister Tuesday – both roles require high stakes drama and passion, and Bence delivers, while both Myles Devonté and Duke look very comfortable in their roles in Brothas – they are both naturals in front of the audience.

    Outlaws to In-laws is two hours of theatre that, while a bit cobbled together, is still a very good journey that takes us from decade to decade of gay life linked together very cleverly and showcasing the talent of the playwrights and especially the actors.

    Outlaws to In-Laws is now playing at The King’s Head Theatre until September 23.

    For details of The King’s Head’s other gay production, “Gypsy Queen,” please go here:

    https://kingsheadtheatre.ticketsolve.com/shows/873576764

  • Where are the cast of Queer As Folk UK now?

    Where are the cast of Queer As Folk UK now?

    It’s fair to say that Queer As Folk was a game changer for British television. It broke boundaries and totally f**ked with the heads of the readerships of several right-wing newspapers, but 18 years on, where are the cast now?

    where are the cast of Queer As Folk now
    CREDIT: Channel 4

    The show, which followed the lives of three gay men in Manchester, became a classic in the LGBT hall of fame. Those of us, old enough to remember, can recall how the show courted acclaim and controversy in equal measure – but unlike the US version the UK’s QAF was gone as quickly as it arrived after 10 episodes over two series, QAF was put to bed never to return to British screens again.

    So in the 20 years since the show’s end, what’s happened to the cast?

    Charlie Hunnam

    Since the heady days of “I’m doing it, I’m really doing” Charlie has cemented himself a career in Hollywood starring in major blockbusters like Pacific Rim, The Lost City of Z and the newly-released King Arthur: Legend of the Sword.

    Apparently, he even turned down the starring role, eventually filled by Jamie Dornan, in the mega-hit, Fifty Shades Of Grey.

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  • Two men wanted over a homophobic assault in London

    Police in London have released efits of two men they wish to speak to following a homophobic assault on two men in Lambeth.

    Two men wanted over a homophobic assault in London
    Police have released these e fits of two men they would like to question in connection to homophobic assaults on two men in Lambert, London.

    Detectives are appealing for witnesses after two men were assaulted in Lambeth in what detectives are treating as a homophobic hate crime.

    Officers have today released E-fits of two men they wish to identify and speak with.

    Police were called by the London Ambulance Service at around 00:50hrs on Sunday, 30 July to Windmill Walk, SE1 to a report of two men injured following an assault.

    The victims, aged 53 and 49, suffered facial injuries and were taken to a south London hospital for treatment. They have since been discharged.

    “Motivated by homophobia”

    The men told police that they were approached by a group of four males who launched an unprovoked attack which appeared to be motivated by homophobia. The suspects were all described as white and wearing hooded tops. One of them spoke with a strong Northern Irish accent.

    The assaults, in which one of the victims lost some teeth, are being treated as a suspected hate crime.

    An ambulance was called at 12.50 AM on Sunday, 30 July to Windmill Walk, SE1 to a report of two men injured following an assault.

    Detective Constable Matt Cockroft, from Lambeth CID, said, “This was a shocking attack on two men who were simply walking along the road.

    “I would urge anyone who recognises either of these men to contact us. I would also like to speak with anyone who witnessed the assault but has not yet to come forward.”

    No arrest made

    There have been no arrests and enquiries continue.

    Any witnesses and anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or Tweet via @MetCC.

    The Met have long since recognised the impact of hate crime on communities and the hidden nature of this crime, which remains largely under-reported. The MPS stands together with policing partners, colleagues and groups to investigate all hate crime allegations, support victims and their families, and bring perpetrators to justice.

    We would appeal to anyone who witnesses or suffers hate crime of any type to immediately report it so that action can quickly be taken and catch those responsible.

    Hate crime can be reported through 999 in an emergency, by dialling 101 in a non-emergency, directly at a police station, through the MOPAC Hate Crime app or through community reporting methods such as Tell MAMA, Galop, or the Community Security Trust [CST].

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