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Kathleen Turner says she would now refuse role of trans parent on Friends

The character was the target of several transphobic jokes during the show’s run. Kathleen Turner has said that if she was offered the role of Chandler’s parent today, she would now turn it down. During the run of Friends, Kathleen played Helena Handbasket, Chandler Bing’s parent. The character was a trans woman, and was the butt of many transphobic jokes, with Chandler refusing to accept her gender identity, deadnaming her, and pretending to physically wretch when she performed as a drag queen on stage. In an episode of Watch What…

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Ryan Murphy teases ‘iconic’ cast reunion for American Horror Story season 10

“People will love because it’s about reuniting fan-favorite actors to come back.” Ryan Murphy has dropped some hints at who we can expect to return for American Horror Story season 10. In an interview with Deadline, the Emmy-winning creator of the acclaimed horror anthology series said he is currently “working on an idea for season 10” that he thinks fans will love, because it’s “about reuniting fan-favorite actors to come back”. “It’s the last season we have contracted,” he said. “So, I’ve been quietly reaching out to various people. Some…

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Elizabeth Banks says Kristen Stewart’s character in Charlie’s Angels is “definitely gay”

“It was important for Kristen to present herself as queer in the movie and I was all for it.” Kristen Stewart’s character in Charlie’s Angels is “definitely gay”, according to Elizabeth Banks. In an interview with Pride Source, the American actress – who wrote and directed the upcoming reboot – was questioned on Sabine’s sexuality, after previously telling Digital Spy that the characters wouldn’t be categorised into labels. Banks echoed that sentiment, by saying “ambiguity is kind of modern now,” but this time she confirmed: “Kristen’s character is definitely gay…

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Gay man’s salary cut in half to match his pay with “other females”

A gay man’s salary was slashed in half to level his pay with “other females” in the office, after his boss learned of his sexuality. Wesley Wernecke, 32, started working at Eventique – an event company that’s worked for Spotify, Amazon, Twitter, H&M and Nike – as a Senior Producer on 3 June, after he was “aggressively” recruited from Boston. One week into working at the company, Wernecke came out to his colleagues when asked about his “flashy” and “girly” wedding ring. The colleague reportedly continued to say: “So what…

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Stay Ready cream: A simpler way to stay hydrated and stay ready

Moisturizing your skin should be a key part of your daily skincare routine – no matter what skin type you have. Replenishing and hydrating your skin is essential whether you’re fresh out of the shower or facing dry winter air. To continually maintain healthy, radiant skin it must be hydrated to retain the moisture throughout your day.  There are endless benefits to keeping your skin hydrated, but there are two important practices to consider when maintaining a healthy skincare routine.  Reason 1: Regular hydration will better protect your skin against…

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Here’s why American Horror Story fans think Sarah Paulson will be back for 1984’s finale

Will Sarah Paulson come back for the American Horror Story: 1984 finale? Despite confirming that she wouldn’t be making an appearance in this year’s season of Ryan Murphy’s hit horror anthology series, some fans are convinced that Sarah will be making a cameo in the finale of 1984. In the teaser trailer for this week’s episode, titled Final Girl, eagle-eyed viewers spotted a brief scene where Brooke (Emma Roberts) appears to be recounting the horrors at Camp Redwood in an interview setting. Some fans are now convinced that the person…

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ALMA and L Devine are the latest acts confirmed for GAY TIMES Honours 500

You know we like to stan a pop girl here at GAY TIMES, so it’s only natural that we’ve added not one, but two to the growing lineup for our flagship event, GAY TIMES Honours 500. We’re thrilled to announce that ALMA and L Devine will perform at the event on 21 November, which takes place at the capital’s exciting new venue Magazine London. They join a line-up that already includes Pabllo Vittar and Honey Dijon, as well as our host, Benny Drama. What’s more, VINCINT, Jodie Harsh, Little Gay…

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Frankie Rodriguez on playing the first openly gay character in Disney’s High School Musical

Frankie Rodriguez is making queer Disney history. 13 years after the wildly successful first High School Musical movie debuted on the Disney Channel, a brand new TV series both continuing and paying homage to the legacy of the iconic musical has been released for the house of mouse’s new Disney+ streaming service. While the original movie featured a character most viewers assumed was gay (Lucas Grabeel’s Ryan Evans), this new show marks the first time the franchise has featured an out and proud LGBTQ character who’s allowed to be, and…

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Renault Clio’s new advert is a powerful lesbian love story set across three decades

We guarantee this will make you cry. Just days after Sprite’s beautiful new Pride-themed advert went viral and got us feeling teary-eyed, Renault Clio have released an advert featuring a queer love story that’s basically a short film, and it’s got everyone emotional. The advert celebrates 30 years of the Renault Clio, but also the progress that has been made for LGBTQ equality over the last three decades. It begins as two young girls meet and become friends, and as they get older that friendship blossoms into romance. However, one…

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Sam Smith just took down a homophobic troll in the best way

“Yes, Sam! Smack the hate with informative pride!” Sam Smith’s takedown of a homophobic troll is so perfect it needs to be turned into merchandising. In a now-deleted post, the Twitter user took the time out of their day to tweet the British singer-songwriter to call them a “batty boy”. Seriously, what goes through the minds of these people? Also, “batty boy”? Groundbreaking! Revolutionary! Sam – who came out as non-binary earlier this year – responded in the best way possible: “It’s batty them.” Their tweet has been liked over…

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