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British pop enigma La Roux is back and bolder than ever

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After a tumultuous six year hiatus that included (but was not limited to) getting dropped from her label, ending a decade-long relationship with her girlfriend and ultimately scrapping an entire album that had been three years in the making, Elly Jackson has finally returned to the spotlight with a brilliant new record, Supervision, and the confidence to talk openly about her sexuality, an aspect of her private life she’s previously hesitated on. It turns out having your life flipped upside down and going solo can actually be a good thing,…

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Jonica T. Gibbs is centring queer Black experiences in new series Twenties

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Jonica T. Gibbs is a star on the rise. Twenties, the latest creation from entertainment mastermind and queer trailblazer Lena Waithe, is groundbreaking for many reasons, but primarily because it’s the first scripted BET series to feature a queer female lead. The show follows Hattie (Jonica T Gibbs), a masculine-presenting lesbian trying to make it in TV, and her straight best friends Marie and Nia as they look for love and chase their dreams in modern-day Los Angeles. It’s loosely based on Lena’s own life. “We are so unique and…

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#undistanced: GAY TIMES launch a digital festival of LGBTQ+ activities during social distancing

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We need positive stories, connection and creativity – now more than ever – to support our community. Queer people know the power of unity better than most, so in this time of social distancing, we’re keeping things…#undistanced We’re responding to COVID-19 by launching #undistanced, a brand new online content initiative platforming, celebrating and connecting ideas and creative projects during this period of social distancing.  #undistanced includes a programme of curated virtual activities and digital events including Q&As, acoustic performances, tutorials, workshops, fitness sessions and live DJ sets. Global queer communities…

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A message from our CEO, Tag Warner – Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

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Only a few months ago, we could not have imagined the impact that Coronavirus would be having on our lives today. At this time, we are aware and thoughtful of our LGBTQ+ and queer friends around the world. Many of us continue to live through daily challenges and uncertainty surrounding our identity. This global crisis only adds to that pressure. We have been hard at work in response to the outbreak. Here are three areas where myself and the GAYTIMES team have responded quickly to ensure we continue to support…

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Here’s who sashayed away in RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 12’s first elimination

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And honey, she was not happy! High drama has already been set for this season of Drag Race, as the eliminated queen “stormed off” following her elimination. This week, the two groups of queens met for the first time, and while last week’s queens were open about their spats during their rehearsal, the other group tactically chose to conceal their arguments. The competition immediately heated up when RuPaul asked the two lip sync winners to rank the other competition from tops to bottoms, giving us Drag Race UK flashbacks. Both…

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LGBTQ people are more vulnerable to coronavirus for three reasons

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LGBTQ people are more vulnerable to coronavirus for three reasons. On 11 March, more than 100 LGBTQ organisations released a joint open letter to healthcare providers and mainstream media outlets to make them aware that queer people are at greater risk of contracting the coronavirus. Dr. Scout, Deputy Director for the National LGBT Cancer Network, states: “As the spread of the novel coronavirus a.k.a. COVID-19 increases, many LGBTQ+ people are understandably concerned about how this virus may affect us and our communities. “The undersigned want to remind all parties handling…

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Vanessa Williams on the legacy of Ugly Betty and living through the AIDS crisis

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The Tony, Emmy and Grammy-nominated star is making her West End debut. “I’m sure she’d probably vote for Trump just because she was probably at the wedding and he owes her a favour,” Vanessa Williams says of her iconic Ugly Betty character, Wilhelmina Slater, to a room full of disappointed Mode-obsessed gays. “She probably hooked Melania up with her inaugural outfit too!” We’ve just spent the past two hours on set watching the Tony, Emmy and Grammy-nominated icon prove why she made history as the first African-American woman to win…

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5 most gag-worthy moments from the Drag Race season 12 premiere

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This was one of the best premieres in years. The US version of RuPaul’s Drag Race (aka the original) had a lot to live up to after the high acclaim of its crass and deadpan British counterpart, which has been credited with reinvigorating the franchise and catapulting it to new heights. Did the season 12 premiere provide us with what we needed? Did it leave us… gagging (so)? If you’re reading this, then you read the above section in bold that clearly states this was one of the best premieres…

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Sadiq Khan vows to strengthen London Pride if re-elected as mayor

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“Rest assured – with me in City Hall, I will always be an ally.” Sadiq Khan has revealed his plans to strengthen London Pride if he’s re-elected as the city’s mayor later this year. Today (27 February), Khan said that if he’s re-elected on May 7 he will further strengthen London Pride’s links with community groups, unions, and grassroots organisations, many of whom gave birth to the Pride movement. He said in a statement: “I am so proud to be the Labour Mayor of the greatest city in the world, a…

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How to be a trans ally: tips to help you be the best advocate you can be

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Allies, assemble!⁣ Even though there have been massive steps forward in recent memory for the trans community, they are still disproportionately marginalised – even from within our community. Without trans people, the wider LGBTQ community would have NONE of the advancements in rights we now enjoy and it’s time for some payback.⁣⁣This is a (far from exhaustive) list on some ways to be a better ally to your trans friends, siblings and colleagues. Allies are an essential part of the journey towards the liberation of any oppressed group, and these…

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