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By Gordon Hopps Angelo represents a new direction for pop music. Taking lyrical inspiration from ancient mythology and transforming
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A couple of years ago UK porn company Eurocreme had the idea of forming their own boyband, clever named ‘Boy
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Travel – Hot in Ottawa!
It may be winter in the Canadian capital, but Ottawa’s history, culture and men leave Adrian Gillan all in a
Read moreKeeping a promise.
Samuel Kneen, or, Mr Gay UK as he is now known, has kept his promise to donate part of his
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Travel – Mykonos
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Read moreALBUMS – JAN 2012 by Adam Lowe
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American Connection by Randy Myer Moses is not afraid to turn conventional on its ear. In his new album, Predictions,
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AT SWIM TWO BOYS Earthfall’s award winning 2005 production of At Swim Two Boys, based on the novel of the
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I’m not sure about you but I’m starting to hate these new smart phones. I must confess that I’ve been
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You know… that place near Sitges! Adrian Gillan visits the Catalan capital of camp and cool and finds Barcelona still
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Beauty is a Pop/R&B solo artist from Liverpool with an ability to write catchy songs that instantly get stuck in
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By Edward Jonas Coleman and Jackson Vrana make up the controversial band, Elephant – the only white, twin
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This party’s not one for divas. This party’s just about one thing: sex! The Hustlaball in Berlin – the biggest
Read moreTerry George – Tellin’ Stories – NBF (New Best Friend)
These days I get invited to quite a lot of charity events and I’m often keen to accept the invitation
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By Adam Lowe Miss Thunderpussy is the Midlands’ last surviving “IT” girl and an international drag star. She performs all
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Because you’re too damn fabulous to be restrained by the range of clothes in the men’s section at H&M.
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It’s a good idea to own your own car – especially in the Czech Republic. I’m not talking about personal
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Read moreGLASGAY! 2011
Scotland’s annual celebration of queer culture. This year in a slightly more modest programme, we celebrate and question our
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Homotopia’s 8th festival brings audiences 5 new commissions and 4 world premieres amongst over 30 events across Liverpool throughout November.
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Photos: Grizz We at Bent are always up for a bit of a ‘do’… and when the particular ‘do’ on
Read moreIbiza Geezer! – By Adrian Gillan
Already mad about Mallorca and Menorca, Adrian Gillan samples that gayest of Balearics: Ibiza! It attracted artists in the 50s,
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After a 10 year hiatus, Dutch dance four-piece Vengaboys are venturing into the pop stratosphere once again, this time with
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Now female singers are only allowed a single name, let Bent introduce the latest US import, self-confessed drama queen and
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Gym…it’s a tonic At last, the sun is back again. No more snow! Instead, warm temperatures and guys wearing shorts
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For many the Birmingham Pride Ball signals the start of the year’s fundraising events around the UK and this year
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Yee Gods! Adrian Gillan visits Athens, the birthplace of homosexuality! Outside Egypt and the Middle East, perhaps no other city
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by Johan Volny. There is still lots of snow here in the Czech Republic, but I’m already preparing for the
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Role over Rhodes and make way Mykonos! Adrian Gillan hits Crete – birthplace of Zeus; and the Minotaur! By far
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Read moreBarcelona Circuit Festival 2009
The Spanish Matinee Group famous for its parties in Barcelona, Ibiza and around the world, now organise what has become
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Adrian Gillan grins wider than a Cheshire cat in historic, and surprisingly queer, Chester! Hugging the North Wales border, Chester
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Read moreJohan’s Blog – Summer fun and a dash of Pride
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Why is Gran Canaria such a popular Gay Destination ? This was the question that I was asked last week
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Advice for gay travellers The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), said: “This year, hundreds of Brits will be travelling to
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Spartacus International Gay Guide 2008 The classic gay travel planner is back and has been fully updated and aimed at
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TOP 10 by The BeatThiefs Over the past 2 years ‘The BeatThiefs’ have been steadily rising through the ranks, building
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More complex than you think! The Basement Studios are a collection of holiday apartments centred around a pool and a
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Moor, please! Adrian Gillan delights in the medieval Moroccan molly-Mecca of Marrakech! This ancient Southern Moroccan “Red City” (more salmony-pink)
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Magic Murcia! Adrian Gillan meets mucho machos in the emergent gay Mecca of Murcia, in South East Spain! You mightn’t
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Sex on the beach Red-hot supernatural Stateside TV hit – Dante’s Cove – finally comes to the UK this month.
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Think of Warsaw and you probably think of concrete, lots of concrete. But not any more – Warsaw is a
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NAKED AMBITION Paint A’Licious is a sumptuous collection of images by the famous body-painter, artist and photographer, Joanne Gair. Joanne creates
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