Author: admin

Articles Culture GT40 News

At 40, GAY TIMES gets a facelift: the five artists reimagining our logo

admin, , , ,

From France to the Philippines, we tasked some of our favourite creatives with redesigning the GT masthead. Here’s what they came up with. WORDS BY MEGAN WALLACE INTERVIEWS BY JACK ROWE COVER IMAGE BY BORA In case you’ve somehow missed it, GAY TIMES is officially forty. As we look towards our next decade, we’ve called upon some of our fave artists to help us do so in style. Commissioned by Art Director Jack Rowe, creatives from France to the Philippines have radically transformed the GT masthead – teleporting our logo…

Read More
Amazon Prime Articles Casey McQuiston Culture Films LGBTQ+ Films Long Reads Matthew López News Nicholas Galitzine Originals Prime Video Taylor Zakhar Perez Uma Thurman

Red, White & Royal Blue: Here’s what we need to see in the sequel

admin, , , ,

From Alex and Henry’s love of Drag Race to the sex scenes, here’s what we need to see in Red, White & Royal Blue 2.  WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS HEADER BY YOSEF PHELAN Red, White & Royal Blue fans (and as you know by now, that includes us) collectively unleashed an earthquake-inducing shriek on the 10th May when a sequel was finally – we repeat, finally – let’s repeat it again, actually – FINALLY – confirmed. During a special screening for the lauded Prime Video rom-com, director Matthew Lopez announced that Taylor Zakhar…

Read More
Articles Culture News

New report: This is the worst social media platform for LGBTQ+ people

admin, , , ,

A new study from GLAAD gives a failing grade to five of the top six social platforms when it comes to queer safety. words by MIKELLE STREET photos by THE GENDER SPECTRUM COLLECTION Social media is often a dumpster fire. And while many of us can say that anecdotally, just reading the comment sections of posts, or scrolling through viral content, a new report from GLAAD has made the assertion more definitive. In its fourth annual Social Media Safety Index, GLAAD gave the lowest score to X (formerly known as…

Read More
Articles Culture LGBTQ+ Films News Nicholas Galitzine Prime Video Red White and Royal Blue Taylor Zakhar Perez Television

Red, White & Royal Blue’s Taylor Zakhar Perez defends Nicholas Galitzine from “rude” sexuality questions

admin, , , ,

Taylor Zakhar Perez has come to the defence of his Red, White & Royal Blue co-star Nicholas Galitzine from ‘rude and unprofessional’ questions about his sexuality. Earlier this month, Galitzine expressed “guilt” over taking on queer roles “as a straight man”. As well as his beloved performance in the Prime Video rom-com, the British actor has played queer in Legends (2015), Handsome Devil (2016), The Craft: Legacy (2020) and Mary & George (2024).  “I identify as a straight man, but I have been a part of some incredible queer stories,” he told British GQ.  “I felt a sense of uncertainty…

Read More
Articles BBC BBC iPlayer BBC Three Culture Dannii Minogue I Kissed a Boy I Kissed A Girl LGBTQ+ TV News Television

I Kissed a Boy renewed for season 2, with Dannii Minogue to return as Cupid

admin, , , ,

Good news alert: I Kissed a Boy will be back for a second season! On 21 May, the BBC confirmed that the groundbreaking series, which made history last year as the UK’s first-ever same-sex dating show, has been renewed for a second round – with Dannii Minogue to return to her role as Cupid. “I am so excited that I’ll be back in Italy to play cupid. I can’t wait to meet the next cast when the Masseria doors open… There are so many diverse and important stories yet to…

Read More
Articles dating Drive-Away Dolls Lesbian LGBTQIA+ Love & Sex News Originals Queer breakup Sapphic Sex Sex and relationships Sex toys Strap-On The L Word

Sapphic breakup etiquette 101: what should you do with the communal sex toy box?

admin, , , ,

For some corners of the queer community, getting dumped leads to one particularly divisive dilemma: deciding what to do with the strap-ons and vibrators you’ve used as a couple. WORDS BY KATIE BASKERVILLE HEADER DESIGN BY ANISA CLEAVER Throwing myself onto my bed and sobbing like Scarlett O’Hara has always been my post-break-up routine. I genuinely believe that this level of theatrics is a measured and proportionate response when your heart has been dashed against the rocks. I’m a romantic and a Scorpio – what can I say? I also…

Read More
Articles Author Books Brontez Purnell Culture Interview LGBTQ+ Community LGBTQIA+ community memoir News Originals Sex

Punk polymath Brontez Purnell on the cult of masculinity, trimming weed and the ‘McDonaldisation’ of identity

admin, , , ,

To mark the release of his poetic memoir Ten Bridges I’ve Burnt, the writer reflects on twenty years of writing and living queer life in candid conversation with Eli Cugini WORDS BY ELI CUGINI HEADER DESIGN BY YOSEF PHELAN Anyone who thinks that polymaths don’t exist anymore probably hasn’t met Brontez Purnell. The Oakland-based novelist, musician, dancer, filmmaker, zine maker — and overall ‘pretty Black boy’ extraordinaire (to quote his interview with Steve Lacy) — can now add ‘poet’ and ‘memoirist’ to the list. Ten Bridges I’ve Burnt follows Pernell’s…

Read More
Articles Bridgerton Culture Fellow Travelers Films Heartstopper Jonathan Bailey Just Like Us lgbtq charity Marathon News Television

Jonathan Bailey completes half-marathon for LGBTQ+ youth charity Just Like Us

admin, , , ,

Jonathan Bailey is in celebration mode after completing a fundraiser for Just Like Us.  On 18 May, the Bridgerton star announced that he was running the 2024 Wizz Air Hackney half-marathon in support of the UK-based LGBTQIA+ youth charity.  Ahead of the marathon, he told his Instagram followers that Just Like Us are “leading the fight to make them feel understood, accepted and celebrated. A fight we shouldn’t need to have. “But until we win it, and for the sake of my knees, please throw your love their way, donate to…

Read More
Articles Benedict Bridgerton Culture LGBTQ+ News LGBTQ+ TV series Luke Thompson Netflix News Television

Bridgerton season 3: Here’s why fans are convinced Benedict may be queer

admin, , , ,

Fans are holding out hope that Benedict will be Bridgerton‘s first queer lead.  Since 2020, viewers worldwide have been captivated by the Netflix drama due to its romantic storylines, scandalous twists and glamorous Regency-Era backdrop. The show has also received widespread acclaim from critics, with many lauding the series for its diversity and incredible performances from its talented cast. However, alongside the show’s positive praises, queer fans have criticised the series for its lack of LGBTQIA+ representation. Before the first season premiered, a trailer highlighted a gay sex scene between two…

Read More
Articles Culture Girls Aloud LGBTQ+ ally LGBTQ+ News Music News Sarah Harding The Girls Aloud Show

Girls Aloud pay emotional tribute to Sarah Harding during “epic” reunion tour

admin, , , ,

Fans have praised Girls Aloud for their heartwarming tributes to the late Sarah Harding.  Back in November 2023, the pop giants announced that they were going back on the road with The Girls Aloud Show arena tour.  In an interview with British Vogue, the foursome teased that the show would be a celebration of their discography and a tribute to the late, self-described “wild child” Harding, who sadly passed away from breast cancer in 2021. “Listen: it’s gonna be unreal. And it’s gonna be the nostalgia of your life,” Cheryl, Kimberley Walsh, Nadine…

Read More
Copyright © All Right Reserved Online Shop by Acme Themes
FREE SHIPPING Worldwide On All Orders! #QUEERKSRead our Shipping & Delivery FAQs for details.
+ +