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Pissy Pussy: Meet the NYC designer who is a walking talking piece of art

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“My main goal in life is to pop up on Google before porn.” The first thing that one notices about Pissy Pussy is… EVERYTHING. The New York-based designer is the antithesis of understatement, towering high above crowds in sky-scraping shoes, headpieces and alien couture. Pissy was birthed in the NYC club scene by Robert Reed, the brains behind the brand, following in the footsteps of the long lineage of queer royalty to emerge from the city’s electric nightlife. Reed is a self-identified ‘outlaw in the fashion scene’, refusing to play…

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Jillian Mercado won’t stop until queer and disabled people get the representation they deserve

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The trailblazing model is making history (again). “My whole career path is essentially about representing us in the correct way, in the way that we see ourselves, whether it’s any form of media, TV, magazines, editorial, movies, I’m in,” Jillian Mercado tells us minutes before her photoshoot, and just a couple of hours after it was announced that the sequel series to groundbreaking queer drama The L Word, Generation Q, has just been renewed for a second season. The actress and model, who was one of the first with a…

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Courtney Act to make history at Sydney’s Mardi Gras 2020 celebrations

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“I can’t wait to kick off celebrations in style for my favourite time of the year.” Global LGBTQ icon Courtney Act will be kicking off Sydney’s world famous Mardi Gras celebrations by performing on top of Sydney Harbour Bridge in February. The Celebrity Big Brother UK winner and Drag Race alumni will be the first drag artist to perform on the famous Australian structure on 6 February.  “I’m honoured to be performing” said the star, “I can’t wait to kick off celebrations in style for my favourite time of the…

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LGBTQ nightclub Heaven granted special status as a ‘historic gay venue’

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LGBTQ nightclub Heaven has been granted special status by Westminster City Council. Heaven has been given Asset Of Community Value (ACV) status, which means the local community – including the local LGBTQ community – will have a say in what happens to the club if it’s ever put up for sale. “Granting Heaven special status gives the local LGBT+ community a say in the future of this historic venue, as we know how important it is to protect the character of Soho and the wider West End,” said Ian Adams, Westminster City…

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Billy Porter’s mechanical Grammys hat sparks hilarious memes

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Billy Porter has become the next big meme. The Emmy and Tony-winning icon blessed the world with his presence at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday (26 January) and as per, became the most talked about celebrity on the red carpet thanks to his futuristic, disco-glam ensemble. Porter wore a custom Baja East crystal-encrusted blue outfit with an opulent fringe Sarah Sokol hat, in collaboration with Brooklyn-based company Smooth Technology, which includes motorised crystal curtains that open and close. The hat was designed by Porter, his stylist Sam Ratelle…

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Sasha Velour says more diverse casting is ‘necessary for the future of Drag Race’

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“The casting… I’m excited to see some shifts there.” Sasha Velour has spoken out at the lack of trans, non-binary, AFAB and drag king performers on RuPaul’s Drag Race. The performer, who won the ninth season of the Emmy-winning competition series, told GAY TIMES: “It would be positive and exciting for the competition, good for the television drama. There’s no reason not to expand the cast a little bit more. “There are no limitations on who can audition for Drag Race, but the casting… I’m excited to see some shifts…

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Naomi Campbell stars in Vivienne Westwood’s new SS20 Campaign

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Everyone’s favourite rebellious fashion house looks to mythology with their new striking campaign: shot by the brilliant Juergen Teller and styled by Sabina Schreder. Taken in the 18th Arrondissement of Paris, the Vivienne Westwood SS20 campaign features model and activist Naomi Campbell and model Kandioura Fissourou shot against a neon lit white space and on the backstreets of the city. “It’s taken 33 years to do a Westwood Campaign and I’m so happy to be doing it in my 49th year. It’s meant to be when its meant to be…” Naomi Campbell. Vivienne Westwood and…

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We asked 8 queens what they think is the most shocking moment in Drag Race herstory

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“It’s iconically the worst outfit on Drag Race and I love it.” If there’s one thing we can rely on RuPaul’s Drag Race for, it’s moments that leave the viewers truly gooped and gagged – from double eliminations, to contestants being disqualified, to a certain queen wanting to ‘keep it on, please’ during a lip sync. At the first ever DragCon UK, we asked 8 of our favourite queens to share what they think is the most shocking moment in Drag Race herstory. Ongina “Willam getting eliminated. That was shocking. Oh…

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Jaden Smith congratulates “boyfriend” Tyler, the Creator for Grammy win

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“My Boyfriend Just Won A Grammy.” Jaden Smith has congratulated his “boyfriend” Tyler, the Creator following his win at the 2020 Grammy Awards. On Sunday (26 January), the rapper, singer and songwriter took home the award for Best Rap Album at the ceremony for his critically-acclaimed fifth studio album Igor, making it his first ever win at the Grammy Awards. Shortly after, Jaden took to Twitter to praise Tyler, writing: “My Boyfriend Just Won A Grammy.” The two singers made headlines in 2018 when Jaden announced during a concert that…

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Last year was the deadliest year on record on for the LGBTQ community in Ecuador

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There were 16 LGBTQ-related murders or violent deaths last year. 2019 was the deadliest year on record for Ecuador’s LGBTQ community, with 16 LGBTQ-related murders or violent deaths. In 2018, there were only two murders or violent deaths that targeted the LGBTQ community. The figures were released by the LGBTQ group Silueta X Association, and they said most of the victims were trans women. Although it’s unknown why there was a spike in attacks, some have speculated it’s to do with the LGBTQ community gaining more rights, same-sex marriage was…

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