Issue 502

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Amplifying Queer Voices.

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A Note From Us.
“What’s changed or is different about the magazine then?” A question asked more than you’d expect. It’s one I’ve had posed almost every week since becoming Editor of Gay Times Magazine last year. And actually, it’s a funny one because the complete an
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Upgrade U
The original Beoplay H4 wireless headphones from Bang & Olufsen were stylish and sturdy, giving great sound quality while encased in a simple and effortlessly chic design. The all-new Beoplay H4 headphones come with all of that along with some very w
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Gay Times Honours 500
On 21 November, GAY TIMES Honours 500 took over Magazine London in the British capital to celebrate queer culture, community and entertainment. Hosted by Benny Drama, the evening played host to worldfamous queer talent, inspirational community leader
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Ryan Russell
As queer people, we have no choice but to be brave. In a world that challenges LGBTQ identities and narratives, just being ourselves openly and honestly can come with a certain amount of risk compared to our heterosexual counterparts. But imagine tha
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The Love List.
(released on Nintendo Switch on 3 JanuarY) Dr Kawashima’s Brain Training series was a worldwide phenomenon when it was released for the Nintendo DS in the 2000s, uniting young and old into the world of video games with easy to pick up but hard to mas
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Johannes Radebe.
“How is this all happening because of me wearing a pair of heels?” questions Johannes Radebe, the Strictly Come Dancing pro and favourite that’s become news headlines across the globe. The South African-born dancer might have left the BBC One show th
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Carlie Hanson.
In just over two years, Carlie Hanson has become - cliche statement alert! - one to watch in the pop landscape. At just 19-years-old, the American singer-songwriter and skateboarder has toured with queer megastars such as Troye Sivan, Kim Petras and
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Honey Dijon
There’s been an important cultural intersection between music and fashion for decades, but right now, no one is navigating it in a more interesting way than Honey Dijon. Or, to reference the title of her chic new collection of T-shirts, travel bags a
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James B. Whiteside.
James B. Whiteside was 16 he saw Matthew Bourne’s gender-swap version of Swan Lake in London. “And it opened my eyes to a whole new world of possibility,” recalls the then-budding ballet dancer. “I was fairly comfortable with myself at that point so
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The DuPont Twins.
Identical twins Jake and Joseph Dupont are taking the modelling world by storm. As well as providing authentic representation for the queer community, they were recently invited by none other than LGBTQ icon Lady Gaga to be part of the singer’s new H
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Jodie Harsh
She might be Harsh by name, but she’s anything but harsh by nature. British DJ and fashion lover Jodie Harsh has risen from the narrow streets of her native Kent to hanging with Madonna and Lady Gaga, and most recently opening for the Spice Girls at
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Empty Pools.
Boasting over 100,000 followers on Instagram, and having a jewellery and clothing line which has had the likes of Lady Gaga and Halsey as clients, things are certainly going well for the artist known as Empty Pools. The artist thrills in creating pie
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Round Hill, Jamaica.
“We’re homophobic,” says the handsome Jamaican man eating opposite me with a grin. “But not as homophobic as everyone says. Isn’t that right?” and he turns to his husband for confirmation. The husband agrees. “They like to exaggerate about Jamaica,”
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Queer Me Out.
If we all sat down to discuss issues each of us face, listened to one another more often, and had a greater understanding and empathy of diverse identities and life experiences, the world would be a much better place. That’s why back in 2017, W Hotel
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Jason A. Rodriguez.
“If you’re a queer person of colour, if you’re a voguer, if you’re in the ballroom scene, you want to be part of this story,” Jason A. Rodriguez says of FX’s groundbreaking LGBTQ drama Pose. The series - helmed by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Stephe
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Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa, France.
Au revoir corner shop Prosecco, austerity and Brexit - we’re in Champagne! Not like Dita Von Teese of course, rolling around in an outsize glass of it in her bra and panties, but the French region just outside Paris responsible for the good stuff. An
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Market Street Hotel, Edinburgh.
It’s a greige day as we emerge from Waverley Station to that familiar whiff of yeast in the air, a result of the local brewing scene, pumped up by down-winds, and as much a part of Auld Reekie’s fabric as the Scott Monument and that massive castle lo
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The Beekman, New York City.
Where is it? Lower Manhattan. Not an area we would usually recommend being near Wall Street and all that boring stuff, but it’s handy for the 9/11 Memorial and Museum and One World Trade Centre, the highest building in New York, if you can be arsed t
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Check In.
If we had a quid for every time we walked past the (former) St George hotel just opposite Her Majesty’s BBC up the top end of Regent Street and said, ‘They should totally do something nice with that building!’, we’d have approximately thirteen quid.
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La Plagne, France.
Ah, winter. I’ve always thought that winter is extremely underrated - growing up in Australia we rarely saw the temperature drop below zero, and don’t even get me started on the dreams I used to have about snow. Fast-forward to living in London, and
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Stay… or Away?
A festive season fit for nothing but a king. This is the expectation of any traveller venturing up North and beyond the stone walls of Yorkshire for a traditional Christmas celebration. A historical spin on the holiday feast awaits, as Lendal Tower’s
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Artschool.
Eden Loweth and Tom Barrett are the unstoppable creative forces behind ART SCHOOL. Pushing non-binary representation and queer celebration to the forefront, the duo reflect on their whirlwind fashion journey, which has seen them rise like fluid phoen
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British Fashion Council New Wave: Creatives
We approached 5 of the breakout creatives to interpret and express what modern queerness meant to them through their respective artforms. Photographer & Director Keziah is a Photographer and Filmmaker with a passion for empowering everyday people thr

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