The Aces: “We want to cultivate a community where women feel safe”
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Exclusive: Leona Lewis talks “unique” new drag series Queen of the Universe
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Read MoreExclusive: Walt Disco talk music and their top queer moment of the year
Speaking to GAY TIMES, Walt Disco opened about working with producer TAAHLIAH and discussed their favourite queer moment of the year. Walt Disco attended SKITTLES® GAY TIMES Honours delivered by Gorillas at Magazine London on 19 November. As they walked the event’s pink carpet, the Glaswegian band revealed that they were most excited about Rina Sawayama’s headline performance and hoped that she would perform XS which – spoiler alert – she did! The two then told GAY TIMES about their favourite queer moment of the year. “Elliot Page coming out,”…
Read MoreQueen’s Brian May apologises for criticising BRIT Awards gender-neutral categories
Queen’s lead guitarist Brian May has apologised for his comments over the Brit Awards new gender-neutral categories. Earlier this week, it was announced that the 2022 BRIT Awards wouldn’t feature gender-based categories in an effort to celebrate “artists solely for their music and work”. Shortly after the announcement was made, Queen member Brian May criticised the award show for its inclusive change. During his appearance at ITV’S Palooza event, May told The Mirror that the decision could have “long-term consequences.” “It’s a decision that has been made without enough thought.…
Read MoreMother praises daughter for coming out at Harry Styles concert: “I’m very proud”
Harry Styles fan McKinley McConnell and her mother Lisa have opened up about their infamous coming out moment in a new interview. Earlier this month, McKinley and her mother attended Styles’ Love On Tour show in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. While at the concert, the 23-year old held up a sign that said: “ My mom is in Section 201. Help me come out.” After seeing the sign, the One Direction star ran to the girl’s section and held up the microphone to her so she could make the announcement. After expressing…
Read MorePremiere: Keanan releases inspiring LGBTQ+ anthem Obstacle
Keanan’s brand new song, Obstacle, sees the artist reflect on coming to terms with his sexuality as he first tried to break into rap music. The up and coming musician’s new track is made up of a piano overlaid with a fierce beat that Keanan raps over. “I’m known as ‘obstacle’ to my ops,” Keanan says on the song, “tried to pull me down but I blocked.” In the music video, Keanan is seen rapping at a brightly lit running track which is intertwined with more intimate moments of the…
Read More“It’s a second family” – the London Gay Men’s Chorus share memories ahead of their 30th birthday
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Read MoreBRIT Awards ditch gendered categories to be “inclusive” of all artists
The 2022 BRIT Awards will not feature gendered categories for the first time to celebrate “artists solely for their music and work”. The ceremony will launch new awards for Artist of the Year and International Artist of the Year, as opposed to featuring Male and Female awards. Tom March, BRIT Chair and Co-President of Polydor Records, said: “It is important that The BRITs continue to evolve and aim to be as inclusive as possible. “It feels completely the right time to celebrate the achievements of artists for the music that…
Read MoreExclusive: Jodie Harsh teases new music: “We’re going to be dancing next year!”
Speaking to GAY TIMES, Jodie Harsh teased the fierce new music we can expect from her in the very near future. Jodie attended SKITTLES® GAY TIMES Honours delivered by Gorillas at Magazine London on 19 November. As she walked the event’s pink carpet, Jodie opened up about how much she has “missed” seeing people in person after the stream of lockdowns and COVID-19 restrictions the UK faced. “It’s so good to be back to real life, I missed it so much,” she told GAY TIMES. “There’s nothing like it. I…
Read MoreAdele’s new album sparks change in Spotify’s user interface
Pop icon Adele and her brand new critically acclaimed album 30 has influenced a massive change on Spotify. On Friday (19 November), the pop powerhouse released her highly anticipated fourth studio album 30. Since its release, the record has been praised by music critics and fans as her most emotive and heartwrenching project yet. Shortly after the release of 30, the streaming service removed its default shuffle play button at the request of Adele. Taking to Twitter, the 33-year-old gave further insight into her request and the importance of an…
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