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Astonishing performance from Rosie Sheehy makes revival of Machinal a captivating watch – review

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We’ll say this right away – Machinal is not an easy watch. In fact, it’s one of the most unnerving plays we’ve seen. Ever. This is largely due to the subject matter: it’s loosely based on the trial of Ruth Snyder, who murdered her husband and was sentenced to death. A photo of her in the electric chair was published on front pages across the USA the morning after her execution, making her a household name at the time. Playwright Sophie Treadwell attended the trial in 1927 although did not…

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‘It’s time to stop speculating about the sexualities of celebrities’

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Just Like Us ambassador Phoebe Scholefield reflects on social media’s “dangerous” fixation of questioning celebrities’ sexual orientations.  Words by Phoebe Scholefield Header by Yosef Phelan The media places a lot of emphasis on celebrities coming out, whether that’s Kit Connor being forced to out himself due to relentless online criticism, or Billie Eilish being put on the spot on the red carpet, or “Gaylor Swift” fan theories. There seems to be a new trend of speculation about celebrities’ sexualities or identities, as if it is information we’re owed. This fascination…

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Interrupting politicians is an essential part of queer activism history

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For the GAY TIMES’ justice column, “Let’s Create Some Good In The World”: learn about activists past and present using this method called “birdogging.”  WORDS BY ELIEL CRUZ In 1992, ACT UP NY activist Bob Rafsky interrupted then-Presidential candidate Bill Clinton live on cable news at a campaign event in Midtown.  “We’re not dying of AIDS as much as we are dying of 11 years of government neglect,” Rafsky shouts. A visibly angry Clinton scolds him for being discourteous in a heated exchange. Two days later, the Clinton campaign met with ACT UP and agreed “to make a major…

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girl in red is here, queer and ready for world domination

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We talk to the Norwegian musician about her sophomore album I’M DOING IT AGAIN BABY!, her infamous Gen Z lore and what we can expect from her self-proclaimed “goofy era”.  WORDS BY ZOYA RAZA-SHEIKH PHOTOGRAPHY BY LYDIA GARNETT CREATIVE DIRECTION AND FASHION UMAR SARWAR ART DIRECTION JACK ROWE CREATIVE PRODUCER ANISA CLEAVER PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT SOPHIE WILLIAMS FASHION ASSISTANTS CAMERON GIBBISON AND CALLUM MCKENZIE “Maybe I killed someone!” Marie Ulven, aka girl in red, quips over Zoom, quoting her faux online apology video. It’s early afternoon in Oslo and the singer…

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In Beverly Glenn-Copeland’s vocabulary, love is always a verb

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The legendary musician and synth pioneer combines personal, philosophical and natural worlds in his intricate compositions. He reflects on love, queer legacy and inspiring the next generation. WORDS BY CHRISTINE KAKAIRE PHOTOGRAPHY BY WYNNE NEILLY Beverly Glenn-Copeland’s biography up to 2020 reads like the epic journey of an artist-hero. Born in Philadelphia, United States, at the tail end of WWII to music-loving Quaker parents, he grew into a musically precocious child then came of age in 1960s Montreal, Canada, with a scholarship to study classical music at McGill University. Glenn-Copeland…

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Nicholas Galitzine’s queer characters ranked, from Legends to Mary & George

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Who reigns supreme? Angelo, Connor, Timmy, Henry or George? WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS HEADER BY YOSEF PHELAN The maths are in: 31.25% of Nicholas Galtizine’s roles are of the limp-wrist nature. With five out of 16 of his characters (not including his trailblazing role as “barista” in After Louise) identifying as members of the LGBTQIA+ community, the British actor has become one of the most notable faces in queer storytelling over the past decade. (That number increases to 37.5% with the inclusion of Bottoms, the lesbian comedy in which he stars…

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All of Us Strangers: Andrew Scott ‘loves Paul Mescal dearly’

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Important news: Andrew Scott is, once again, gushing about his All of Us Strangers co-star Paul Mescal. In an interview with The Sunday Times, the actor reflected on the “wonderful” friendship that has formed between the duo as a result of their time on the lauded LGBTQIA+ fantasy drama. “I adore Paul. Obviously it’s been a tough time recently and he just continues to be a wonderful friend. It’s everything,” said Scott, whose mother tragically passed away in March following a “sudden illness”. “The more I work in the industry, I realise, you…

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Drag Race: Dawn clears up lip-sync smackdown confusion

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RuPaul’s Drag Race star Dawn has clarified her actions during last week’s Lip Sync LaLaPaRuza Smackdown. Ahead of the season 16 finale, the eliminated contestants returned to the competition to duke it out in nine lip-syncs for the title of ‘Queen of She Done Already Done Had Herses’ and a cash prize of $50,000. For a majority of the lip-syncs, the queens were chosen at random and tasked with selecting their opponent, who then had the privilege of deciding the song. In round one, Dawn made the decision to battle her…

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Grindr announces one of the biggest changes in the app’s history

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Grindr is releasing a brand new feature in their mission to deliver a “gayborhood in your pocket”. To mark their 15th anniversary, the app has launched Roam, a new core travel feature that allows users to “temporarily place your profile in a new location ahead of a trip”. Users will be able to change their geographic region for up to one hour, allowing the traveler to socialise with members of that community. This differs from Grindr’s current Explore feature, which allows users to check out other profiles in different regions…

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Drag Race All Stars 9: Here’s when the cast will be revealed

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The date for the RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 9 cast announcement has been ru-vealed. According to Sherri Shepherd, the new batch of queens returning to battle it out for a spot in the Drag Race Hall of Fame will make their first appearance on her self-titled talk show, Sherri, on 9 May. The actress and comedian made the announcement to coincide with the appearance of the stars of NBC sitcom Lopes Vs. Lopez, father-daughter duo George and Mayan Lopez. Mayan, a Drag Race superfan, memorably guest-starred on the show’s 16th season. She gushed about…

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