Donna Summer – RIP
There have been many ‘diva’ disco singers – some worthy of the name, others mere pretenders. Donna Summer was
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Author: Mark Phillips
Pout Festival
Romeos Taking over from the BFI’s cancelling of the London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival Tour in 2011, Peccadillo Pictures
Read moreJohan’s Blog – Twinky, twinky… little star.
Our STAXUS-ON-TOUR shows are always lots of fun. What’s more, they’re always different – depending on the city, the
Read moreRyan Jagger
The lad from Cleethorpes has changed his image and style of music a couple of times now but he’s
Read moreSavidge Opinions: The Arrogance of Youth
In the second of his new opinion pieces for Bent, Simon Savidge looks at who the real predators on
Read moreGirls with attitude by Ryan Houston
Utterly uninterested in following the formula, Stooshe, the London-based three-piece have not only disregarded the girl band code of conduct;
Read moreTravel – Hello Sailor: Gay Portsmouth & Isle of Wight!
Ahoy me boys! Manly mariner Adrian Gillan drifts into dock for a naval binge in Portsmouth – plus the neighbouring
Read moreTravel – Stratford-upon-Avon: Shakesqueer?
Adrian Gillan visits Stratford-upon-Avon and asks: was Shakespeare bi, or even full-on gay? Plus: Nearby Warwick! Amidst gorgeous Warwickshire countryside,
Read moreLIFE IS A CABARET FOR WILL
Rufus Norris’ much anticipated re-imagining of his double Olivier-award winning production of CABARET is to star internationally renowned singer/songwriter
Read moreGay Superhero Marries
Marvel Comics first gay marriage is between longtime X-Man Northstar and his civilian boyfriend, Kyle… and all the excitement
Read moreYorkshire Know Your HIV Status
A quarter of people living with HIV do not know that they have the virus. Knowing if you are
Read moreGay Photographers
f20-12 is an exciting exhibition of new photography from the Gay Photographers Network. Following the success of last year’s
Read moreObama joins global trend to gay marriage
“President Obama joins the British Prime Minister and the new French President in backing same-sex marriage. It’s an unstoppable
Read morePride Updates
YORK ‘NORTHERN’ PRIDE York’s gay Pride event takes a major leap forward in 2012 with many advances, including main sponsorship
Read moreThe Community Campaign launches a new era in advertising
56 Dean Street is offering members of the gay community the chance to design an innovative HIV or
Read more“TEXTING ON THE DANCE FLOOR”
Jonny “The Gay Pimp” McGovern’s career began in 2003 with DIRTY GAY HITS, a collection of hilarious gay themed
Read moreTHE SECRET GIRL
Nikki Exotika’s “Secret Girl” is an empowering coming-out club track. Nikki Exotika reveals herself as a proud transwoman and
Read moreBent Bites – International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
IDAHO DAY The 17th May is IDAHO Day, so what does that mean? It is the International Day Against Homophobia
Read moreBoogaloo Stu
From a man who Gay Times called “ingenious and artistically brilliant…” comes a piece of pop magic. Devised and
Read moreBooks – FOR THE LOVE OF BALI
FOR THE LOVE OF BALI By Howard Roffman Never change a winning team — that’s obviously the motto of
Read moreUnited Colours of Brighton Pride
For the first time in its history the theme for Pride in Brighton and Hove, to be held on
Read moreMan Up – THT Game
HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust has launched an addictive platform game with an important message for
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FASHION – Swimwear
Swimwear EaSy on the eye. The Spanish company es has become a by word in well -made fashionable underwear and
Read moreOXFORD PRIDE
Oxford Pride’s 10-day festival starts on 8th June with events including art exhibitions, panel talks, karaoke, a dog show, quizzes
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