No closet for Joe
Joe Worricker was eight when it dawned on him that there was something remarkable about his voice. “It was my
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Simon Says December 2010
Dear Simon I’m not sure this ‘gay thing’ is all it’s cracked up to be. I came out a few
Read moreCivil partnerships – the issues should a partner pass away
Some 6,000 gay and lesbian men and women tied the knot last year in the UK – this still means many
Read moreSingles: January 2011
JESSIE J Do It Like A Dude 3rd January This urban pop-tune opens with the boisterous first line ‘Stomp, stomp,
Read moreRugby Star
Word is out that Hollywood star Mickey Rourke is planning a movie based on the life of out and proud
Read moreEditors Words: January 2011
I was trying to find something warm, cozy, inspiring and heart-warming to start 2011 but alas, it seems to be
Read moreBarbarellas
Back in the late 90s a band of four denim-clad girls from Ireland took the UK charts by storm. Wracking
Read moreBalletboyz – the Talent
Ten remarkable dancers, handpicked from open auditions by artistic directors Michael Nunn and William Trevitt, star in this explosive feast
Read moreTEN FROM 2010
Has the past 12 months been a blur? Can’t quite remember your last snog, let alone who the Prime Minister
Read moreDaniel Brocklebank
From the acclaimed team that brought you the hit gay thriller Shank, ‘Release’ is an explosive drama about violence, abuse
Read moreWHO’S THAT BOY?
Decisions, decisions, decisions, life’s full of them and they’re never easy. Do you go with the crowd and declare your
Read moreA prisoner – an open plea for assistance
Hi, My name is Richard and I’m currently serving time at Her Majesty’s Pleasure at HMP Armley in Leeds. But
Read moreTEN THINGS YOU NEVER KNEW ABOUT JOHNNY DEPP
1 Arrested for being in a fight with the paparazzi in front of a restaurant in London in 1999. 2
Read moreTogether we can stop the spread of HIV
Together we can stop the spread of HIV Matthew Hodson, Head of Programmes, GMFA Campaigns highlighting the risks of unprotected
Read moreTHT Fundraiser
HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust raised a record £95,000 at recent Supper Club in central London. High
Read moreRyan Reynolds: Green Lantern
Sexiest Man On Earth Released in 2011 DC Comic’s latest character to be committed to the screen is Green Lantern,
Read moreTHE BENT SHOP CHRISTMAS TOP 10 BEST SELLERS
View the Bent Shop top ten best sellers this Christmas.
Read moreBooks – Quaintance
This months latest books
Read moreWe answer to Nick and Steve
We answer to Nick and Steve by Jason Guy Nick Tcherniak & Steve Thomas are two of the most in
Read moreThe World According to “MISS ORRY”
I’ve just recovered from Drag Idol 2010 & I just want to congratulate this year’s winner Cherry Pops & thank
Read moreEDITORS WORDS: DECEMBER 2010
Editor’s Words We’ve had a great response to last month’s issue of Bent where we featured bullying and the release
Read morePride Money
Manchester Pride 2010 raised £115,000 for charity, bringing the total generated since 2003 to £895,000. Headline acts such as Kelis,
Read moreBurlesque: The Album
Burlesque A film and a soundtrack album featuring two of our favourite women – the young and ballsy Ms Aguilera
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