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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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The Traitors: Wild season 3 cast includes Bob the Drag Queen and Chrishell Stause

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The cast for the new season of The Traitors US is a chaotic mix of queers, reality television veterans and… Zac Efron’s brother. On 5 June, host Alan Cumming announced the insane line-up for the third season of the US franchise, which differs from its UK counterpart with a cast of legendary contestants from across reality series such as Big Brother, Survivor, The Bachelor and The Real Housewives. As is the case with the first two seasons, which featured stars such as Brandi Glanville, Kate Chastain, Cirie Fields, Peppermint, Ekin-Su, Parvati…

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Frances Ruffelle delivers a captivating high-camp performance in revival of Closer to Heaven – review

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We’ve been keen to check out Closer to Heaven for some time, so when this revival was announced at the cosy Turbine Theatre down by Battersea Power Station, we knew we had to be there to check it out. For those unfamiliar, it’s a musical from 2001 with a book by Jonathan Harvey (best known for seminal gay play Beautiful Thing) and original songs by iconic queer pop duo Pet Shop Boys. The show has spawned a spin-off sequel called Musik which we’ve actually already seen – which is a…

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“Shut up after you’re 30”: John Waters bestows life advice on Search Party’s Charles Rogers

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In a decades-long pursuit of his #1 role model, the comedy auteur finally sits down with the Pope of Trash for an introspective profile. Words by Charles Rogers for A Great Gay Book (ABRAMS) Photography by Julian Buchan   Makeup by Ally McGillicuddy Makeup Assistance by Lawrence Mercado Styling by Orchid Satellite Styling Assistance by Sailor Gonzales Hair by Amy Marie Wilson Production design by Megan Mantia Lighting by Taylor Galloway Lighting Assistance by Rob Padillas “I know you don’t have a lot of time. So first . . . I’m going…

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GAY TIMES celebrates 40th birthday with exhibition at Outernet London

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For the first time ever, GAY TIMES’ 40-year archive of queer media will be exhibited for the general public. In partnership with Outernet London, 40 Years of GAY TIMES: The Exhibition will feature more than 540 covers of GAY TIMES Magazine in a decade-by-decade timeline of the LGBTQ+ brand’s history. It has been created to celebrate GAY TIMES’ 40th anniversary, starting with the first cover featuring the GAY TIMES masthead being produced in May 1984. From GAY TIMES’ coverage of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the 1980s, to pushing back against…

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Glee star Chris Colfer was told his career would be “ruined” if he came out

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Chris Colfer was warned not to come out as gay when he filmed the first season of Glee. The actor played Kurt Hummel on the musical comedy series between 2009 and 2015, for which he earned a Golden Globe Award, as well as nominations for two Primetime Emmys and a Grammy. During a recent appearance on The View, Colfer reflected on his Glee experience and his hesitation over playing an openly gay and effeminate character. “I grew up in a very conservative town where being openly gay was dangerous,” he said. “I remember…

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‘I’m a big old gay’: Baby Reindeer star Jessica Gunning comes out

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Baby Reindeer star Jessica Gunning has publicly come out as a “big old gay”. The British actress discussed her sexuality for the first time on the podcast Reign with Josh Smith, revealing that she initially came out to her friends and family in November 2022. “That was a mega, mega thing for me,” she explained. “I am surrounded by gays. Like, all my friends are gay. So, it wasn’t that I was repressing anything. It was just that I didn’t think that I could be… I still can’t articulate it in the…

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Grab your free tickets to an exclusive screening of ‘Monica’ and live Q+A with Trace Lysette

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 The ‘Pose’ actress will be interviewed virtually following an exclusive screening of her latest film ‘Monica’. WORDS BY MEGAN WALLACE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MUBI MUBI is a streaming service where you can find great, hand-picked films from across the world. In the ongoing series Through the Lens, we’ll be engaging with cinematic representation and queer interpretation via the films streaming on MUBI. Love queer film? Well listen up! To celebrate Pride, MUBI – the streaming platform dedicated to great, hand-picked films – and GAY TIMES have teamed up to host…

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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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