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Getting “freaky and destructive” with Rita Ora

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Rita Ora speaks with GAY TIMES about her summer banger ‘Ask & Ye Shall Receive’, her “risky” new era and – very important – Taika Waititi’s stance on pop music. WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROSIE MATHESON Five UK chart-toppers, a black bob-assisted S&M film trilogy appearance and six seasons of speculating whether [insert kooky beast here] is [insert iconic singer here] later… Rita Ora is finally entering her ‘weird’ era. In the visual for her infectious summer banger ‘Ask & Ye Shall Receive’, the multi-hyphenate embraces her inner Harley…

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Mighty Hoopla 2024: The best photos from this year’s pop extravaganza

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With performances from Nelly Furtado, Jessie Ware, Rita Ora, Jojo Siwa and En Vogue, this year marked the most iconic Mighty Hoopla to date. WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS PHOTOS BY LUKE DYSON AND CORINNE CUMMING Mighty Hoopla, the UK’s ultimate pop music extravaganza, welcomed over 60,000 festival-goers for its seventh (and most iconic) year (so far!) of industry icons and queer trailblazers. Returning for another weekend at Brockwell Park, London (1-2 June), the inclusive and diverse spectacle witnessed killer sets from legendary pop acts such as Nelly Furtado, Jessie Ware,…

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Get to know Glaswegian hyperpop star Bobbi Arlo

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Hyper-pop hit artist Bobbi Arlo on finding self-expression between Dublin and Glasgow, nurturing her experimental sound and getting shortlisted for RTE’s Choice Music Awards. WORDS BY ZOYA RAZA-SHEIKH IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COKE STUDIO Coke Studio and GAY TIMES are collaborating for the second year running to celebrate upcoming queer talent as part of our new music Breakthrough campaign; an ongoing campaign that gives unsigned LGBTQIA+ musicians and allies, within the UK and Ireland, the opportunity to break into the industry. We all know it’s not easy to get into a new career…

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Drag Race star Jinkx Monsoon wants to put her “stamp” on this iconic musical role

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Jinkx Monsoon has revealed her dream musical role in a new interview. Over the last decade, the beloved performer has captivated fans worldwide with her incredible talent. From winning RuPaul’s Drag Race twice—including the franchise’s first-ever winners’ season of All Stars—to becoming the first drag queen to perform in a major Broadway musical, Jinkx hasn’t left a stone unturned.  With her career showing no signs of slowing down, the Seattle-based queen recently opened up to Paper Magazine about her journey, revealing that performing has always been her destiny. “I can’t…

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“Don’t be so f***ing ridiculous”: Adele slams audience member for being homophobic

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Adele kicked off Pride Month by effortlessly shutting down a homophobic audience member. For the last decade, the ‘Someone Like You’ singer has made massive waves within the music industry. From her four critically acclaimed albums to her numerous awards, the vocal powerhouse has cemented herself as a legend in the making. In addition to her expansive career as one of music’s most in-demand artists, Adele has earned a reputation for her unapologetic support of the LGBTQIA+ community. On 1 June, the beloved talent showcased her dedicated allyship during her…

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Articles Celebration Tour Culture LGBTQ Music LGBTQ+ News Madonna Music News Pornography

Madonna sued by fan for “subjecting them to pornography” during Celebration Tour

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A fan has sued Madonna for emotional distress and subjecting fans to explicit content at her Celebration Tour. Between October 2023 and May 2024, the ‘Like a Virgin’ singer treated fans to her highly anticipated world tour months after she was hospitalised with a severe bacterial infection.  Split into five acts, the immersive concert features sickening choreography, larger-than-life set pieces, a Beyoncé shout-out, Bob the Drag Queen and over 40 songs from her legendary catalogue. In addition to the high-energy numbers, Madonna’s show includes stripped-down moments, like her heartfelt rendition…

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Mighty Hoopla’s Queertopia acts celebrate “liberating” new stage

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Mighty Hoopla, the UK’s ultimate pop extravaganza, is back for a seventh year with its most insane line-up of pop icons and queer trailblazers. The event, which takes place annually in Brockwell Park, London, has previously featured industry legends such as Anastasia, Kelly Rowland, Natasha Bedingfield, Kelis, Sugababes and Sister Sledge. The line-up for this year’s pop spectacle is – once again – major, with performances from Jessie Ware, En Vogue, Slayyyter, Rita Ora, Eve, Rebecca Black, Alison Goldfrapp, Jojo Siwa, Rachel Stevens, Bambie Thug, The Veronicas, Bananarama, Cher Lloyd…

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Genre-shifting, boundary-breaking and free: Cassyette is under no influence

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As GAY TIMES’ latest Amplify digital cover star, the musician opens up about dance music, day oners and the grief that inspired her debut album INTERVIEW BY ZOYA RAZA-SHEIKH COVER DESIGN BY YOSEF PHELAN PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVE LUNT STYLING BY MATT KING GLAM BY CASSYETTE Whether it’s discussing her frustrations about online gatekeepers (“boring and really toxic”) or sharing her thoughts on dance music production (“fucking piss easy”) Cassyette is not someone who shies away from speaking her mind. It’s this candour and, let’s be real, no-fucks-given attitude, which has…

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Donnie Sunshine is bringing queer joy to club music

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East London DJ Donnie Sunshine talks getting selected for Coke Studio and GAY TIMES’ Breakthrough campaign and bringing brightness and joy to dance music WORDS BY ZOYA RAZA-SHEIKH IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COKE STUDIO Coke Studio and GAY TIMES  are collaborating for the second year running to celebrate upcoming queer talent as part of our new music Breakthrough campaign; an ongoing collaboration that gives unsigned LGBTQIA+ musicians and allies, within the UK and Ireland, the opportunity to break into the industry. We all know it’s not easy to get into a…

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“It means a lot to me”: Pedro Pascal gushes over close friendship with Omar Apollo

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Pedro Pascal has opened up about his friendship with Omar Apollo, and it’s incredibly wholesome.  Back in October, fans of The Last of Us star and the ‘Ivory’ singer went into a frenzy after the two were spotted in New York City.  While Pascal and Apollo kept quiet about the viral photo at the time, that didn’t stop pop culture enthusiasts from becoming obsessed with the pairing—with many wondering about the exact nature of their relationship.  Their enigmatic bond sparked even more interest when the Live for Me artist revealed that the Fantastic Four star would appear…

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