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  • Which version of Band Aid’s Do They Know It’s Christmas is the best?

    Which version of Band Aid’s Do They Know It’s Christmas is the best?

    Did you know there’s four version of “Do They Know It’s Christmas” And they’ve all got to Number 1…

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    But which is the best?

    The 1984, 1989, 2004 or 2014 version? Altogether there have been (around) 138 vocalists involved with the single, which has sold over 11.7 million copies world. It raised £8million blasting the original hopes of Bob Geldof to raise £70,000. So which is your favourite version?

     

    1984

     

    1989

     

    2004

     

     

    2014

     

     

  • The Campest Christmas Songs

    The Campest Christmas Songs

    It’s that time of year…

    Time to get voting on your favourite campest Christmas classic

     

     

  • Top 10 Christmas gift tipples

    Top 10 Christmas gift tipples

    (c) House of Fraser – Biba Gold Ice Bucket & Tong Set £45.00

    1. Green & Pleasant Natural Cider – Amazon £9.00 (3 pack)

    1. Longmorn The Distiller’s Choice Whisky – TheWhiskyExchange.com £46.95

    1. Cotswolds Dry Gin – CotswoldsDistillery.com £34.95

    1. Merry Elf – StPetersBrewery.co.uk £24.50 (12x bottles)

    1. Giesen Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc – Majestic.co.uk £8.00

    1. La Marca Prosecco – Tesco.com £10.00

    1. Dark Matter Spiced Rum – Amazon £35.00

    1. J.J. Whitley Rhubarb Vodka – MasterOfMalt.com £24.54

    1. Christmas Cherry Star Brandy – Yumbles.com £20.00

    1. The Pogues Whisky – Amazon £30.00

    If you liked these then check out the rest of the Christmas Gift Guide including: Body | Drinks | Home | Luxury | Stocking Fillers | Tech

     

  • Top 10 Christmas gifts for the body

    Top 10 Christmas gifts for the body

    (c) Topman – Herschel Burgundy Beanie Hat £20.00

    TheGayUK Christmas Gift Guide is back and we’ve found some of the perfect gifts for treating the body of someone special this year.

    1.Winter Village Gift Bar Soap – TheEnglishSoapCompany.com  £5.95

    1. Highgrove Signature Shower Gel – HighgroveGardens.com £22.50

    1. 4711 Original Eau de Cologne – Amazon £16.95 (100ml)

    1. RemScar Eye Bags & Dark Circles – Boots.com £29.95

    1. Ruby Red Slippers Bubble Bath Bar – uk.Lush.com £3.95

    1. L’Or Des Pharaons Face & Body Mist – HealthRange.co.uk £40.00

    1. Lacura Revival Serum and Hydro Cream Set – Aldi.co.uk £12.99

    1. Fitness Genes DNA Kit – FitnessGenes.com £129.00

    1. Proto-col Moisturising Facial Gel – Proto-col.com £21.95

    1. Boost Oxygen – BoostOxygen.life £17.99

     

    If you liked these then check out the rest of the Christmas Gift Guide including: Body | Drinks | Home | Luxury | Stocking Fillers | Tech

  • Gay celebs show off their Christmas trees

    Gay celebs show off their Christmas trees

    Despite it only being the beginning of December some stars have been getting their Christmas trees up and we’re a bit in awe to be honest.

     

    X Factor star, Craig Colton

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    Former Apprentice star Sanjay

     

    Actor Matt Dallas

     

    Geordie Shore’s Nathan Henry

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    Award winning screen writer, Dustin Lance-Black

     

    YouTuber, Joey Graceffa

     

    Singer and TV Presenter Lance Bass

     

     

  • Is Cruz Beckham heading for a Christmas number 1 single?

    Is Cruz Beckham heading for a Christmas number 1 single?

    Is Cruz Beckham heading in a musical direction just like his Mumma?

    It’s been over a decade since a Beckham charted in the UK singles charts (Victoria’s last hit was “This Groove” / “Let Your Head Go” in 2003) but now it seems her son, Cruz is eyeing a Christmas number one and is vying for the top spot in the race for this Christmas number 1 and he’s doing it for charity… ahhh!

    The bookies are suggesting that David and Victoria’s third son, 11-year-old Cruz, could be in line for a Christmas hit after bookies slashed the odds of Cruz beating the X Factor winner’s single.

    William Hill spokesman Joe Crilly said,

    “We thought when we put Cruz in our Christmas betting at 25/1 that he would be a popular selection and so it has proved and we have had to slash his odds of bagging the Christmas number one after just a couple of hours”.

    Favourite to win this year tho is the Parliamentary Choir / Friends of Jo Cox who are releasing a single in memory of the slain MP. The X Factor winner, whoever that ends up being is third down the list.

     

    UK Christmas number one single: 1/1 Parliamentary choir; 3/1 UK X Factor winner; 4/1 London Hospices choir;  10/1 Clean Bandit; 10/1 Cruz Beckham; 12/1 Inspiral Carpets; 14/1 BAR

     

    Fancy buying it? Download from iTunes

     

  • Top 10 luxury Christmas gift ideas

    Top 10 luxury Christmas gift ideas

    © House of Fraser – Biba Empire 24 Piece Cutlery Set £140.00

    TheGayUK Christmas Gift Guide is back and we’ve found some of the perfect luxury gifts for that special someone you wish to spoil this year.

    1.Oris Men’s Big Crown Propilot Altimeter Watch – WatchShop.com  £2,550.00

    1. The Krug Joseph Sharing Set – ChampagneDirect.co.uk £170.00

    1. Forest Green Picnic Rug – TollyMcRae.co.uk £119.00

    1. Bat & Ball – CharlieNoble.co.uk £95.00

    1. Lalique L’Insoumis Eau de Toilette – Lalique.com £70.00 (100ml)

    1. Baby Beach Aviator Sunglasses – uk.MauiJim.com £220.00

    1. Johnnie Walker Blue Label – WhiskyShop.com £175.00

    1. Bodo Dog Bowl – CuriousEgg.com £125.00

    1. L.G.R. Weekender Green Bag – Waremakers.com £473.00

    1. Hyde & Sleep Pillows – HydeandSleep.com £79.00 each

     

    If you liked these then check out the rest of the Christmas Gift Guide including: Body | Drinks | Home | Luxury | Stocking Fillers | Tech

  • Top 10 Christmas gifts for the home

    Top 10 Christmas gifts for the home

    © Matalan – Penguin Light Up Christmas Cushion £12.00

    TheGayUK Christmas Gift Guide is back and we’ve found some of the perfect gifts for home makers.

     

    1. Mediterranea Floor Lamp – PetiteFritter.com  £751.00

    1. Cast Iron Dog Tail Hooks – PDSA-shop.co.uk £14.99

    1. Pink Flamingo – OutThereInteriors.com £65.00

    1. Four Candles Screenprint – SgtSmith.com £10.00

    1. Luxury Reed Diffuser, Lemon Leaf & Amber – Willowandhoney.co.uk £40.00

    1. Marigold Magic Teapot – T2tea.com £36.00

    1. Pineapple Rug – PrezzyBox.com £13.00

    1. Pyro Pet Dari Candle – PrezzyBox.com £24.95

    1. SensorWake Alarm Clock – TheFoundry.com £99.99

    1. Opies Pickled Walnuts – Amazon £2.49

    If you liked these then check out the rest of the Christmas Gift Guide including: Body | Drinks | Home | Luxury | Stocking Fillers | Tech

  • Top 10 Christmas tech gifts

    Top 10 Christmas tech gifts

    (c) Amara.com - Silver + Gold Tree Decorations From £18.00
    (c) Amara.com – Silver + Gold Tree Decorations From £18.00

    TheGayUK Christmas Gift Guide is back and we’ve found some of the perfect gifts for Tech lovers in your family.

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    1. VibroStation Exercise Plate – Vibrostation.co.uk £399.00 (Save 50% with Code: SAVENOW)

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    1. JAM Rhythm Multi Room Speaker – uk.JamAudio.com £69.99

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    1. Tile Slim Bluetooth Tracker – Amazon £29.99

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    1. Sony Xperia XCompact Smartphone – Amazon £379.00

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    1. BioLite Camp Stove + Charger – Whitbyandco.co.uk £124.95

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    1. Litelok Gold Bike Lock – Litelok.com £85.00

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    1. The AlcoSense Excel Breathalyser – AlcoSense.co.uk £99.99

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    1. Leef iBridge 3 Storage – Amazon £49.99 (16GB)

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    1. House of Marley Nesta Headphones – Houseofmarley.co.uk £39.99

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    1. Infinity Virtual Reality Headset – Firebox £29.99

     

    If you liked these then check out the rest of the Christmas Gift Guide including: Body | Drinks | Home | Luxury | Stocking Fillers | Tech

  • Top 10 Christmas stocking fillers

    Top 10 Christmas stocking fillers

    (c) WhiteStuff.com - Felt Bobble Stocking £22.50
    (c) WhiteStuff.com – Felt Bobble Stocking £22.50

    TheGayUK Christmas Gift Guide is back and we’ve found some of the perfect Stocking Fillers for your loved ones.

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    1. Cats On Instagram – Amazon £10.99

     

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    1. El Camino Bracelet – ElCaminoBracelets From £21.99

     

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    1. Rainbow Ring – TheGayShop £4.99

     

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    1. Flower Power Edible Flowers – Yumbles £14.00

     

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    1. Exploding Kittens Card Game – Amazon £20.00

     

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    1. Chocolate Marshmallow Boxes – Baru From £2.99

     

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    1. Elfie Selfie Kit – Amazon £6.60

     

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    1. LouLou The Pug Book – Amazon £8.99

     

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    1. Deer Old Santa Christmas Tie – Swagger & Swoon £19.99

     

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    1. A Reindeer Stocking Packed With Nostalgia – A Quarter Of… £19.97

     

    If you liked these then check out the rest of the Christmas Gift Guide including: Body | Drinks | Home | Luxury | Stocking Fillers | Tech

  • 10 of the greatest campest Christmas jumpers

    10 of the greatest campest Christmas jumpers

    Keeping toasty this winter doesn’t have to be a drab affair.

    Top 10 campest Christmas Jumpers
    CREDIT: various

    It’s that time where the Christmas Jumper gets its time to shine and we wholly-heartedly endorse your right to look fabulous in a camper-than-Christmas jumper. To help you navigate between the crap, the crude and the camp here’s our favourite 10 gayest Christmas jumpers.

    Ab Fab Christmas Jumper
    CREDIT: Facebook

     

    Topman
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    If you’re not used to wearing Crimbo jumpers this is a safe option to start with.

    Topman
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    You too can pretend to be Kevin

     

    Sainsbury’s
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    Traditionalist much?

    River Island
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    It’s okay, go on enjoy yourself, we won’t tell anyone…

    Primark
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    Rude, but totally acceptable

    TK MAXX
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    Poodles aren’t just for Christmas

    George
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    Oh yes it is…

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    Cardi’s can be cool. Honestly

    Burton
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    Go on, be a bit traditional with this Royal blue polar bear treat.

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    We love this graphic take on Rudolph.