The English pop rock band, The 1975 could face legal action after singer Matty Healy’s kiss with a male bandmate at Malaysia’s Good Vibes festival led to the event being cancelled.
The English pop rock band, The 1975 could face legal action after Matty Healy’s kiss with a male bandmate at Malaysia’s Good Vibes festival led to the event being cancelled.
The singer spoke out in protest against the country’s laws, where LGBTQ+ people can face up to 20 years in prison, reports ‘Mirror.co.uk’.
While on stage, he attacked the government and also said he was “furious” he had made “a mistake when we were booking shows”. Some have claimed the kiss and speech has been successful in highlighting the human rights issue around the world. But others fear a backlash in Malaysia. Local artistes and firms were left out of pocket after bosses were forced...
The English pop rock band, The 1975 could face legal action after Matty Healy’s kiss with a male bandmate at Malaysia’s Good Vibes festival led to the event being cancelled.
The singer spoke out in protest against the country’s laws, where LGBTQ+ people can face up to 20 years in prison, reports ‘Mirror.co.uk’.
While on stage, he attacked the government and also said he was “furious” he had made “a mistake when we were booking shows”. Some have claimed the kiss and speech has been successful in highlighting the human rights issue around the world. But others fear a backlash in Malaysia. Local artistes and firms were left out of pocket after bosses were forced...
- 7/26/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Participating in the Goes to Cannes initiative for the very first time, Australia’s Queer Screen Mardi Gras Film Festival has unveiled titles selected for its works-in-progress showcase: Four feature films and one documentary.
“It is the first time that Goes to Cannes has a partner from Australia and it’s also the first time when we have a festival dedicated to LGBTQ films and content. It’s also a part of our impACT initiative, which supports diversity, inclusion and sustainability in the film industry,” observes Guillaume Esmiol, executive director at Marché du Film.
Fawzia Mirza’s “The Queen of My Dreams” and Poppy Stockell’s dark comedy-drama “Triple Oh!” – “about a mismatched pair of queer ambulance paramedics who get hands-on with life, death, and each other,” teases the director – will be presented, as well as “Sunflower” by Gabriel Carrubba.
“For me, the mood of the film is sensual. It’s tender,...
“It is the first time that Goes to Cannes has a partner from Australia and it’s also the first time when we have a festival dedicated to LGBTQ films and content. It’s also a part of our impACT initiative, which supports diversity, inclusion and sustainability in the film industry,” observes Guillaume Esmiol, executive director at Marché du Film.
Fawzia Mirza’s “The Queen of My Dreams” and Poppy Stockell’s dark comedy-drama “Triple Oh!” – “about a mismatched pair of queer ambulance paramedics who get hands-on with life, death, and each other,” teases the director – will be presented, as well as “Sunflower” by Gabriel Carrubba.
“For me, the mood of the film is sensual. It’s tender,...
- 5/5/2023
- by Marta Balaga
- Variety Film + TV
Hundreds of mourners lined the streets of a Kent village on Thursday for the funeral of comedian and entertainer Paul O’Grady who was been laid to rest following a “moving” service that included a eulogy from actor Julian Clary and a reading from Lord Michael Cashman.
The presenter – known and loved for drag alter-ego Lily Savage – died on 29 March aged 67. While his cause of death is yet to be officially disclosed, he suffered numerous heart attacks over the years.
The service featured a series of personal tributes, including a bronze statue of his beloved late dog Buster that had been placed on a leopard-print throw.
A photograph of a smiling O’Grady was placed at the front of the Grade I listed parish church surrounded by arrangements of lilies.
While the service was private, attended by the entertainer’s family and friends, including Alan Carr and Jo Brand, the village of Aldington,...
The presenter – known and loved for drag alter-ego Lily Savage – died on 29 March aged 67. While his cause of death is yet to be officially disclosed, he suffered numerous heart attacks over the years.
The service featured a series of personal tributes, including a bronze statue of his beloved late dog Buster that had been placed on a leopard-print throw.
A photograph of a smiling O’Grady was placed at the front of the Grade I listed parish church surrounded by arrangements of lilies.
While the service was private, attended by the entertainer’s family and friends, including Alan Carr and Jo Brand, the village of Aldington,...
- 4/20/2023
- by Isobel Lewis and Nicole Vassell
- The Independent - TV
Paul O’Grady was laid to rest today (Thursday 20 April) at a private service in Aldington, Kent.
Though the funeral service was restricted to O’Grady’s closest friends and family members, fans and neighbours were invited to watch the procession as it travelled through the village of Aldington in Kent.
After the procession, several celebrities and influential figures were seen at the funeral service at St Rumwold’s Parish Church in the Kent village of Bonnington.
The Salvation Army Band played songs such as “Tomorrow” from the musical Annie. At the time of his death, O’Grady was starring in a touring production of the show as orphanage boss Miss Hannigan.
The Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood was among the mourners spotted at the private service.
LGBT-rights campaigner Peter Tatchell was seen wearing a purple shirt and black tie to the service. Tatchell was one of the first to pay tribute...
Though the funeral service was restricted to O’Grady’s closest friends and family members, fans and neighbours were invited to watch the procession as it travelled through the village of Aldington in Kent.
After the procession, several celebrities and influential figures were seen at the funeral service at St Rumwold’s Parish Church in the Kent village of Bonnington.
The Salvation Army Band played songs such as “Tomorrow” from the musical Annie. At the time of his death, O’Grady was starring in a touring production of the show as orphanage boss Miss Hannigan.
The Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood was among the mourners spotted at the private service.
LGBT-rights campaigner Peter Tatchell was seen wearing a purple shirt and black tie to the service. Tatchell was one of the first to pay tribute...
- 4/20/2023
- by Nicole Vassell
- The Independent - TV
Paul O’Grady was planning to lead a campaign calling on the police to apologise for historic persecution of the LGBT+ community, one of his friends has said.
The TV presenter and comedian died “unexpectedly but peacefully” on Tuesday (28 March) night, his partner Andre Portasio announced.
The news prompted an outpouring of support as fans remembered O’Grady, also known as his drag queen persona Lily Savage, for his work as both an entertainer and an activist.
Appearing on Radio 4 on Wednesday (29 March) campaigner Peter Tatchell, of whose foundation O’Grady was a patron, said that O’Grady was going to lead a forthcoming campaign asking for an apology from the police.
“He was a fierce opponent of the Thatcher government over its attacks upon the LGBT+ community, particularly Section 28, and he was appalled by the levels of police harassment that were still going on right through the 1990s,” he said...
The TV presenter and comedian died “unexpectedly but peacefully” on Tuesday (28 March) night, his partner Andre Portasio announced.
The news prompted an outpouring of support as fans remembered O’Grady, also known as his drag queen persona Lily Savage, for his work as both an entertainer and an activist.
Appearing on Radio 4 on Wednesday (29 March) campaigner Peter Tatchell, of whose foundation O’Grady was a patron, said that O’Grady was going to lead a forthcoming campaign asking for an apology from the police.
“He was a fierce opponent of the Thatcher government over its attacks upon the LGBT+ community, particularly Section 28, and he was appalled by the levels of police harassment that were still going on right through the 1990s,” he said...
- 3/30/2023
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
Entertainer Paul O’Grady, who achieved fame as drag queen Lily Savage before becoming a much-loved comedian and host on British television, has died. He was 67.
Britain’s queen consort, who worked with O’Grady to support animal charities, led tributes to a performer who emerged from the alternative gay comedy scene and became a national treasure.
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O’Grady’s partner Andre Portasio said he died “unexpectedly but peacefully” on Tuesday evening.
“He will be greatly missed by his loved ones, friends, family, animals and all those who enjoyed his humor, wit and compassion,” Portasio said in a statement.
Born in Birkenhead, near Liverpool, in 1955, O’Grady was working as a local-authority care worker when he began performing as Savage, a tart-tongued Liverpudlian drag queen.
Savage became a fixture as a standup and talent-show host at London’s Royal Vauxhall Tavern,...
Britain’s queen consort, who worked with O’Grady to support animal charities, led tributes to a performer who emerged from the alternative gay comedy scene and became a national treasure.
Read More: Lance Reddick, ‘The Wire’ And ‘John Wick’ Star, Dead At 60
O’Grady’s partner Andre Portasio said he died “unexpectedly but peacefully” on Tuesday evening.
“He will be greatly missed by his loved ones, friends, family, animals and all those who enjoyed his humor, wit and compassion,” Portasio said in a statement.
Born in Birkenhead, near Liverpool, in 1955, O’Grady was working as a local-authority care worker when he began performing as Savage, a tart-tongued Liverpudlian drag queen.
Savage became a fixture as a standup and talent-show host at London’s Royal Vauxhall Tavern,...
- 3/29/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
The life of Justin Fashanu, the first footballer to come out as gay, and his brother John Fashanu, is to be turned into an ITV drama from BAFTA-nominated writer Kwame Kwei-Armah.
Justin Fashanu was an extremely talented footballer who became the first black British footballer to be sold for £1M (1.2M) at the age of just 20, becoming one of the most celebrated people in British sport. In 1990, he came out as gay and by 1998, with his football career in tatters and ostracized by his family, he committed suicide.
The drama will weave together the lives of Justin Fashanu and his brother John Fashanu, who also played football and was estranged from his brother at the time of his death.
ITV said the drama is being put together with the support of Fashanu’s brother and other contributors include LGBTQ+ campaigner Peter Tatchell. Dominic Treadwell Collins’ ITV Studios label Happy Prince is producing,...
Justin Fashanu was an extremely talented footballer who became the first black British footballer to be sold for £1M (1.2M) at the age of just 20, becoming one of the most celebrated people in British sport. In 1990, he came out as gay and by 1998, with his football career in tatters and ostracized by his family, he committed suicide.
The drama will weave together the lives of Justin Fashanu and his brother John Fashanu, who also played football and was estranged from his brother at the time of his death.
ITV said the drama is being put together with the support of Fashanu’s brother and other contributors include LGBTQ+ campaigner Peter Tatchell. Dominic Treadwell Collins’ ITV Studios label Happy Prince is producing,...
- 12/2/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Scottish DJ Calvin Harris is receiving a slew of warnings ahead of his upcoming performance at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The Scottish DJ is urged by LGBTQ activists to pull out of his gig in Qatar, where same-sex relationships are illegal, reports aceshowbiz.com. The 38-year-old DJ is scheduled to perform on Saturday, December 10 as the headline act at the FIFA Fan Fest.
The event will kick off on Tuesday, November 22 at Doha’s Al Bidda Park and will feature other musicians, including Diplo, Canadian/Morroccan singer Nora Fatehi, Trinidad Cardona and Nigerian singer/songwriter Kizz Daniel.
Of his upcoming gig, Harris, who will close out the event, said in a statement: “I’m so excited to be playing for football fans from all over the world at this year’s FIFA Fan Festival.”
In the meantime, Diplo, who’s set to open the festival on November 22, chimed in: “I...
The event will kick off on Tuesday, November 22 at Doha’s Al Bidda Park and will feature other musicians, including Diplo, Canadian/Morroccan singer Nora Fatehi, Trinidad Cardona and Nigerian singer/songwriter Kizz Daniel.
Of his upcoming gig, Harris, who will close out the event, said in a statement: “I’m so excited to be playing for football fans from all over the world at this year’s FIFA Fan Festival.”
In the meantime, Diplo, who’s set to open the festival on November 22, chimed in: “I...
- 11/21/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Soccer’s governing body FIFA estimates that five billion people will tune in to watch the Qatar World Cup, marking a new record for a global sporting event. This will be a spectacle like no other.
The World Cup tends to put a country’s social order under the microscope. Spain, Argentina and Russia are among previous hosts whose politics has drawn opprobrium. No country has been as scrutinized as Qatar, however. Ever since FIFA made the contentious decision to award the tournament to the Gulf state, controversy has followed, posing questions for participating nations, broadcasters and sponsors.
The country was awarded the tournament 12 years ago amid allegations of corruption within the highest echelons of FIFA. Since then, that FIFA regime has fallen, and Qatar’s record around gender and LGBT+ equality has been in the spotlight. Critics have questioned not only the country’s human rights record but also...
The World Cup tends to put a country’s social order under the microscope. Spain, Argentina and Russia are among previous hosts whose politics has drawn opprobrium. No country has been as scrutinized as Qatar, however. Ever since FIFA made the contentious decision to award the tournament to the Gulf state, controversy has followed, posing questions for participating nations, broadcasters and sponsors.
The country was awarded the tournament 12 years ago amid allegations of corruption within the highest echelons of FIFA. Since then, that FIFA regime has fallen, and Qatar’s record around gender and LGBT+ equality has been in the spotlight. Critics have questioned not only the country’s human rights record but also...
- 11/10/2022
- by Max Goldbart and Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Tyson Fury is to record and release a cover of the Neil Diamond song “Sweet Caroline” in partnership with the mental-health charity Talk Club.
The song, originally released in 1969, has become a staple singalong at boxing events in the UK, and it grew even more popular during the England football team’s run to the final of Euro 2020 last summer.
Fury’s version is due to be released on 11 November, 10 days before England begin their World Cup campaign in Qatar.
Wbc heavyweight champion Fury, who is known to sing in the ring after his fights, said: “Sweet Caroline is a record I’ve always loved and I’m excited to record and release it.
“And thanks to the folks over at Warner Music, they’ve given me the opportunity to do that, and what better time to release it than around the World Cup.
“If it helps England along the way in the World Cup,...
The song, originally released in 1969, has become a staple singalong at boxing events in the UK, and it grew even more popular during the England football team’s run to the final of Euro 2020 last summer.
Fury’s version is due to be released on 11 November, 10 days before England begin their World Cup campaign in Qatar.
Wbc heavyweight champion Fury, who is known to sing in the ring after his fights, said: “Sweet Caroline is a record I’ve always loved and I’m excited to record and release it.
“And thanks to the folks over at Warner Music, they’ve given me the opportunity to do that, and what better time to release it than around the World Cup.
“If it helps England along the way in the World Cup,...
- 10/26/2022
- by Alex Pattle
- The Independent - Music
Production company WildBear Entertainment has been deemed among the country’s top exporters, taking home this year’s Australian Export Award for the creative industries.
The Act-based company was one of 13 national category winners announced on Thursday at the annual awards, presented by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) and the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Acci), in collaboration with states and territories.
It’s the first time WildBear has won the prize, having previously been included as a finalist in 2015 and 2016.
In an interview with Austrade, CEO Michael Tear said the honour was “incredibly rewarding and satisfying”.
“I wanted to apply because I felt like the company had done really well and I wanted to share our story,” he said.
“I thought it was a positive story about how important the creative industries are to the Australian economy.”
Formed in 2014, WildBear Entertainment commissions include the BBC, National Geographic,...
The Act-based company was one of 13 national category winners announced on Thursday at the annual awards, presented by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) and the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Acci), in collaboration with states and territories.
It’s the first time WildBear has won the prize, having previously been included as a finalist in 2015 and 2016.
In an interview with Austrade, CEO Michael Tear said the honour was “incredibly rewarding and satisfying”.
“I wanted to apply because I felt like the company had done really well and I wanted to share our story,” he said.
“I thought it was a positive story about how important the creative industries are to the Australian economy.”
Formed in 2014, WildBear Entertainment commissions include the BBC, National Geographic,...
- 11/26/2021
- by Sean Slatter
- IF.com.au
Ian McKellen, Stephen Fry and the former archbishop of Canterbury appear in a chummy documentary recounting the gay rights activist’s most outrageous stunts and impressive achievements
“My doctors have said very clearly: ‘No more head injuries.’” So says Peter Tatchell, one of the world’s most tenacious, divisive and necessary activists, as he prepares to fly to Moscow in 2018 to protest against state-sanctioned homophobia. The trip, which returns him to the city where he was beaten and arrested in 2007, forms one of the few present-tense sections of this greatest hits-style documentary. Tatchell has sustained numerous injuries from his lifetime of protest, though claims of memory loss are comically undermined during a kid-gloves interview with Ian McKellen. “Fifty two years of civil disobedience, Peter!” gasps the actor admiringly. “Fifty three now,” Tatchell replies, unable to resist the lure of being right.
As of this year, it’s 54. Tatchell was already...
“My doctors have said very clearly: ‘No more head injuries.’” So says Peter Tatchell, one of the world’s most tenacious, divisive and necessary activists, as he prepares to fly to Moscow in 2018 to protest against state-sanctioned homophobia. The trip, which returns him to the city where he was beaten and arrested in 2007, forms one of the few present-tense sections of this greatest hits-style documentary. Tatchell has sustained numerous injuries from his lifetime of protest, though claims of memory loss are comically undermined during a kid-gloves interview with Ian McKellen. “Fifty two years of civil disobedience, Peter!” gasps the actor admiringly. “Fifty three now,” Tatchell replies, unable to resist the lure of being right.
As of this year, it’s 54. Tatchell was already...
- 11/1/2021
- by Ryan Gilbey
- The Guardian - Film News
The third round of finalists has been announced for the 20th Screen Producers Australia Awards, with voting now open across Documentary Program or Series Production of the Year and Feature Documentary Production of the Year.
Of the 18 titles named, there are 11 projects nominated for Documentary Program or Series Production of the Year and seven for Feature Documentary Production of the Year.
In Films is the only company to be represented across both categories, securing nods for television mini-series Revelation and documentary feature Firestarter – The Story of Bangarra.
However, it’s Wildbear Entertainment that is the most prominent in the Feature Documentary Production of the Year field, with Brock: Over The Top, Playing With Sharks: The Valerie Taylor Story, and Hating Peter Tatchell all in the running.
Spa CEO Matthew Deaner said the organisation was “extremely proud” of the content that had come from documentary producers during the eligibility period.
“Over...
Of the 18 titles named, there are 11 projects nominated for Documentary Program or Series Production of the Year and seven for Feature Documentary Production of the Year.
In Films is the only company to be represented across both categories, securing nods for television mini-series Revelation and documentary feature Firestarter – The Story of Bangarra.
However, it’s Wildbear Entertainment that is the most prominent in the Feature Documentary Production of the Year field, with Brock: Over The Top, Playing With Sharks: The Valerie Taylor Story, and Hating Peter Tatchell all in the running.
Spa CEO Matthew Deaner said the organisation was “extremely proud” of the content that had come from documentary producers during the eligibility period.
“Over...
- 10/26/2021
- by Sean Slatter
- IF.com.au
Jen Peedom’s River and Ben Lawrence’s Ithaka add to the already strong contingent of local films bound for August’s Melbourne International Film Festival, which unveiled its full program today.
Miff 2021 will include a hefty 283 titles, including 199 features, 84 shorts and 10 Xr experiences. Among them are 40 world premieres; the most in the festival’s 69 year history.
Some 62 of those films will be available nationally via Miff Play, the festival’s online screening platform, with the festival reimagined this year as a hybrid event.
“This year, Miff continues to evolve — to meet the moment, and to meet audiences where they are,” said artistic director Al Cossar.
“What will not change is the extraordinary lineup of cinematic adventures, from home and afar, waiting for them. These are anticipated festival blockbusters, experimentations, breakthrough discoveries, and a huge lineup of incredible Australian talent. We will again share a world of cinema, reignited, to...
Miff 2021 will include a hefty 283 titles, including 199 features, 84 shorts and 10 Xr experiences. Among them are 40 world premieres; the most in the festival’s 69 year history.
Some 62 of those films will be available nationally via Miff Play, the festival’s online screening platform, with the festival reimagined this year as a hybrid event.
“This year, Miff continues to evolve — to meet the moment, and to meet audiences where they are,” said artistic director Al Cossar.
“What will not change is the extraordinary lineup of cinematic adventures, from home and afar, waiting for them. These are anticipated festival blockbusters, experimentations, breakthrough discoveries, and a huge lineup of incredible Australian talent. We will again share a world of cinema, reignited, to...
- 7/12/2021
- by Jackie Keast
- IF.com.au
When Sally Aitken’s Playing with Sharks opens in Australian cinemas next week, it will cap a period of significant milestones for WildBear Entertainment.
The life story of pioneering scuba diver Valerie Taylor has already made a splash internationally, having been chosen as one of only 10 films for the World Cinema Documentary Competition section at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.
After the festival, National Geographic Documentary Films swept on the worldwide rights. Other screenings have included the Earth Focus Environmental Film Festival in the US, as well as this year’s Gold Coast Film Festival.
The selections are a strong endorsement for the work of WildBear, which restored, cleaned, scanned, and remastered archived 16 and 35 mm film footage captured across a 50-year period to create the film.
Producer Bettina Dalton was central to the process, having spent more than 20 years archiving Taylor’s material.
WildBear Entertainment CEO Michael Tear said...
The life story of pioneering scuba diver Valerie Taylor has already made a splash internationally, having been chosen as one of only 10 films for the World Cinema Documentary Competition section at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.
After the festival, National Geographic Documentary Films swept on the worldwide rights. Other screenings have included the Earth Focus Environmental Film Festival in the US, as well as this year’s Gold Coast Film Festival.
The selections are a strong endorsement for the work of WildBear, which restored, cleaned, scanned, and remastered archived 16 and 35 mm film footage captured across a 50-year period to create the film.
Producer Bettina Dalton was central to the process, having spent more than 20 years archiving Taylor’s material.
WildBear Entertainment CEO Michael Tear said...
- 6/11/2021
- by Sean Slatter
- IF.com.au
Peter Tatchell has protested against everyone from Mike Tyson to Tony Blair. So what did the human rights campaigner make of the documentary Hating Peter Tatchell?
The title of Hating Peter Tatchell was the brainchild of its director, Christopher Amos. When, in 2015, he first became interested in making a documentary about my 54 years of LGBTQ+ and other human rights activism, he was taken aback by the volume and ferocity of hatred against me.
So far I’ve been violently assaulted over 300 times, had 50 attacks on my flat, been the victim of half a dozen murder plots and received tens of thousands of hate messages and death threats over the last five decades, mostly from homophobes and far-right extremists. Amos envisaged a film that documented how and why my campaigns generated such extreme hatred.
The title of Hating Peter Tatchell was the brainchild of its director, Christopher Amos. When, in 2015, he first became interested in making a documentary about my 54 years of LGBTQ+ and other human rights activism, he was taken aback by the volume and ferocity of hatred against me.
So far I’ve been violently assaulted over 300 times, had 50 attacks on my flat, been the victim of half a dozen murder plots and received tens of thousands of hate messages and death threats over the last five decades, mostly from homophobes and far-right extremists. Amos envisaged a film that documented how and why my campaigns generated such extreme hatred.
- 6/1/2021
- by Peter Tatchell
- The Guardian - Film News
Photo: ‘Hating Peter Tatchell’/Netflix Peter Tatchell: Activist Produced by the infamous Elton John, Netflix’s newest documentary, ‘Hating Peter Tatchell’, covers the life and career of the enigmatic British social activist, Peter Tatchell. Tatchell, originally from Australia, has a long history of social activism for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community over the course of the past forty years or so. This documentary places Tatchell in an interview with ‘Lord of the Rings’ and ‘X-Men’ star Sir Ian McKellen, having Tatchell recount first hand his experiences of his life of activism as well as testimonials from others who have known Tatchell over the years. Related article: One of the Most Beautiful Love Stories ‘God’s Own Country’ is a Must Watch for Fans of ‘Call Me By Your Name’ Related article: Marvel/DC LGBTQ Representation: Will Bisexual Star-Lord Amount to More Gay Superheroes on the Big Screen? ‘Hating Peter Tatchell...
- 5/22/2021
- by Sean Aversa
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
Rainbow flags are flown to celebrate Pride Month Photo: torbakhopper
June is Pride Month, so we’re looking at some of the best documentaries exploring Lgbti history around the world, plus two films that made history by changing the perspectives of those who watched them.
50 Years Legal
50 Years Legal, Amazon Prime, NowTV
Only 53 years ago, it was illegal for consenting adult men to have sex with each other in the UK. Simon Napier-Bell’s documentary remembers the piece of legislation that changed this (at last for those over 21) and reflects on what has happened since, taking in further legislative changes and the gradual cultural change that accompanied them. There are strong contributions from the likes of Peter Tatchell, Quentin Crisp, Angela Eagle, Marc Almond and Julian Clary, providing insights that blend the personal and the political, packing a lot into just 90 minutes. With Us documentary The Lavender Scare sadly not...
June is Pride Month, so we’re looking at some of the best documentaries exploring Lgbti history around the world, plus two films that made history by changing the perspectives of those who watched them.
50 Years Legal
50 Years Legal, Amazon Prime, NowTV
Only 53 years ago, it was illegal for consenting adult men to have sex with each other in the UK. Simon Napier-Bell’s documentary remembers the piece of legislation that changed this (at last for those over 21) and reflects on what has happened since, taking in further legislative changes and the gradual cultural change that accompanied them. There are strong contributions from the likes of Peter Tatchell, Quentin Crisp, Angela Eagle, Marc Almond and Julian Clary, providing insights that blend the personal and the political, packing a lot into just 90 minutes. With Us documentary The Lavender Scare sadly not...
- 6/6/2020
- by Jennie Kermode
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
‘The Dreamlife of Georgie Stone’.
Screen Australia has announced $2 million in production funding for 11 documentary projects, seven through the Documentary Producer Program and four through the Commissioned Program.
They include two projects for Sbs’s documentary strand Untold Australia, a digital series on the recent climate strikes for Junkee Media, a short doco following transgender activist Georgie Stone from director Maya Newell, as well as feature documentary Democracy Project, exploring money in politics, written and directed by Craig Reucassel and presented by Christiaan Van Vuuren.
The funding announcement comes as the agency revises its documentary programs; industry has until this Sunday to provide feedback on proposed changes to guidelines.
Screen Australia head of documentary Bernadine Lim said, “We are thrilled to support such a range of projects from all over Australia that shed light on a number of critical issues including climate change, human rights, inclusion and wildlife protection.”
“It...
Screen Australia has announced $2 million in production funding for 11 documentary projects, seven through the Documentary Producer Program and four through the Commissioned Program.
They include two projects for Sbs’s documentary strand Untold Australia, a digital series on the recent climate strikes for Junkee Media, a short doco following transgender activist Georgie Stone from director Maya Newell, as well as feature documentary Democracy Project, exploring money in politics, written and directed by Craig Reucassel and presented by Christiaan Van Vuuren.
The funding announcement comes as the agency revises its documentary programs; industry has until this Sunday to provide feedback on proposed changes to guidelines.
Screen Australia head of documentary Bernadine Lim said, “We are thrilled to support such a range of projects from all over Australia that shed light on a number of critical issues including climate change, human rights, inclusion and wildlife protection.”
“It...
- 10/23/2019
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
From partial legal liberation to Barclays’ corporate rainbow colours, Ashley Joiner’s documentary tracks half a century of campaigning against prejudice
Ashley Joiner’s Are You Proud? is a vivid and engaged docu-celebration of the Lgbt rights movement in the UK, from the partial victory of the 1967 Sexual Offences Act, through to Stonewall in the United States and the Gay Liberation Front here in the 1970s – though, oddly, no mention of the wretchedly vindictive legal action against Gay News – through to the HIV-Aids crisis, Margaret Thatcher’s late spite-attack against homosexuals in the late 80s with Section 28, and the current situation in which gay campaigners fear that the annual Pride march is at risk of a corporate takeover, with Barclays emblazoning its own logo with rainbow colours. (What 1980s anti-apartheid campaigner would have predicted that?)
The recent case of two gay women beaten up on a London bus is a...
Ashley Joiner’s Are You Proud? is a vivid and engaged docu-celebration of the Lgbt rights movement in the UK, from the partial victory of the 1967 Sexual Offences Act, through to Stonewall in the United States and the Gay Liberation Front here in the 1970s – though, oddly, no mention of the wretchedly vindictive legal action against Gay News – through to the HIV-Aids crisis, Margaret Thatcher’s late spite-attack against homosexuals in the late 80s with Section 28, and the current situation in which gay campaigners fear that the annual Pride march is at risk of a corporate takeover, with Barclays emblazoning its own logo with rainbow colours. (What 1980s anti-apartheid campaigner would have predicted that?)
The recent case of two gay women beaten up on a London bus is a...
- 7/25/2019
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
“The Grand Tour” co-host Richard Hammond is under fire for making a joke during the Amazon series’ sixth episode about not eating ice cream because he’s straight.
The conversation began when Jeremy Clarkson was talking about the interior of a Rolls Royce, stating, “The only problem is that in one of those, you couldn’t enjoy a chocolate Magnum ice cream.”
It was then that Hammond replied, “It’s all right, I don’t eat ice cream. It’s something to do with being straight.”
As the audience began to applaud, Clarkson and James May looked taken aback. “Why are you applauding him?” Clarkson asked. “What do you mean?…You’re saying all children are homosexual?”
Hammond continued by saying, “Ice cream is a bit – you know. There’s nothing wrong with it, but a grown man eating an ice cream – it’s that way, rather than that way.
The conversation began when Jeremy Clarkson was talking about the interior of a Rolls Royce, stating, “The only problem is that in one of those, you couldn’t enjoy a chocolate Magnum ice cream.”
It was then that Hammond replied, “It’s all right, I don’t eat ice cream. It’s something to do with being straight.”
As the audience began to applaud, Clarkson and James May looked taken aback. “Why are you applauding him?” Clarkson asked. “What do you mean?…You’re saying all children are homosexual?”
Hammond continued by saying, “Ice cream is a bit – you know. There’s nothing wrong with it, but a grown man eating an ice cream – it’s that way, rather than that way.
- 12/27/2016
- by Liz Calvario
- Indiewire
Dolce & Gabbana’s flagship store on Bond Street in London was the setting for a protest against the fashion house on Thursday, led by gay rights and human rights activist Peter Tatchell (pictured). Dolce & Gabbana Protest The protest, organized by the Peter Tatchell Foundation and The Out and Proud Diamond Group, was staged in […]
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- 3/19/2015
- by Chelsea Regan
- Uinterview
The director of British movie Pride has said that he understands the removal of gay references from the Us DVD sleeve for his film.
A gay rights banner was removed from the back image of the disc and "London-based group of gay and lesbian activists" on the blurb was changed to "London-based activists".
Director Matthew Warchus told Phil Williams on BBC Radio 5 Live: "Changing the cover is kind of clumsy and a bit foolish.
"But this is a film that is loved by people of all political persuasions and sexual orientations.
"I'm just keen for as many people who have yet to see the film to see it."
He added that he wanted the film to find a mainstream audience and broaden people's minds, explaining: "I didn't want to preach to the converted."
Warchus said that it was the nature of marketing to over-simplify and be reductive, adding: "I think...
A gay rights banner was removed from the back image of the disc and "London-based group of gay and lesbian activists" on the blurb was changed to "London-based activists".
Director Matthew Warchus told Phil Williams on BBC Radio 5 Live: "Changing the cover is kind of clumsy and a bit foolish.
"But this is a film that is loved by people of all political persuasions and sexual orientations.
"I'm just keen for as many people who have yet to see the film to see it."
He added that he wanted the film to find a mainstream audience and broaden people's minds, explaining: "I didn't want to preach to the converted."
Warchus said that it was the nature of marketing to over-simplify and be reductive, adding: "I think...
- 1/6/2015
- Digital Spy
Us censors have been accused of homophobia over the rating of Pride.
The uplifting British comedy drama has been rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America, judging it unsuitable for 17-year-olds unless accompanied by an adult.
Pride review - "Breakout British hit is a warm, witty triumph"
"It is outrageous, knee-jerk homophobia," campaigner Peter Tatchell told The Independent.
"There's no significant sex or violence in Pride to justify strong ratings. The American classification board seems to automatically view any film with even the mildest gay content as unfit for people under 17."
The MPAA has previously been accused of brutally censoring sexual material while giving a pass to graphic violence.
Pride centres around the a group of gay and lesbian activists who throw their support behind a Welsh coal mining community during the strike of 1984. It won the Queer Palm award at this year's Cannes Film Festival.
It stars Bill Nighy,...
The uplifting British comedy drama has been rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America, judging it unsuitable for 17-year-olds unless accompanied by an adult.
Pride review - "Breakout British hit is a warm, witty triumph"
"It is outrageous, knee-jerk homophobia," campaigner Peter Tatchell told The Independent.
"There's no significant sex or violence in Pride to justify strong ratings. The American classification board seems to automatically view any film with even the mildest gay content as unfit for people under 17."
The MPAA has previously been accused of brutally censoring sexual material while giving a pass to graphic violence.
Pride centres around the a group of gay and lesbian activists who throw their support behind a Welsh coal mining community during the strike of 1984. It won the Queer Palm award at this year's Cannes Film Festival.
It stars Bill Nighy,...
- 10/2/2014
- Digital Spy
Within the past week, two former gay students of mine texted to relate their agony at not having boyfriends and the inability to see any in their futures. All the potential Romeos they meet are just interested in one-night stands or are on the down-low. No love on balconies.
“You both have just encountered the Walking, Raging, Testosterone-Filled Humanoids -- or Men. Run!!!!” I thought.
Of course, when I was their age, during the Sexual Revolution, copulation always seemed to come first and possible relationships occasionally built upon those chance encounters. Nowadays, the young Lgbt crowd has the option of gay groups and courses on campus, the Gay Community Center, and, of course, NewFest at Lincoln Center, which annually brims over with documentaries and narratives showcasing the ins and outs of same-sex intimacies. What safer way is there to learn about life and meet a mate while purchasing popcorn? “Take that,...
“You both have just encountered the Walking, Raging, Testosterone-Filled Humanoids -- or Men. Run!!!!” I thought.
Of course, when I was their age, during the Sexual Revolution, copulation always seemed to come first and possible relationships occasionally built upon those chance encounters. Nowadays, the young Lgbt crowd has the option of gay groups and courses on campus, the Gay Community Center, and, of course, NewFest at Lincoln Center, which annually brims over with documentaries and narratives showcasing the ins and outs of same-sex intimacies. What safer way is there to learn about life and meet a mate while purchasing popcorn? “Take that,...
- 7/31/2014
- by Brandon Judell
- www.culturecatch.com
Idaho requests en banc hearing on marriage equality, Lupita Nyong’o joins Star Wars, Texas open carry group goes too far for even the NRA
Yesterday in Briefs, snicks mentioned stars like Kristin Bell and Hunter Parrish were doing Hair in the Hollywood Bowl this summer and wondered if the nudity could survive in the show with such an all-star cast. According to the show, that depends on the star. “There will be nudity, but in the tradition of the show, it’s up to the individual performer. As of now, many cast members are going to be nude as it’s a statement of freedom and power, not sexualization, in the context of the show.”
Apple announced iOS8 yesterday, and it’s got a ton of things that I’ll never use. I’m also particularly worried about how the photos can share as there may be photos on...
Yesterday in Briefs, snicks mentioned stars like Kristin Bell and Hunter Parrish were doing Hair in the Hollywood Bowl this summer and wondered if the nudity could survive in the show with such an all-star cast. According to the show, that depends on the star. “There will be nudity, but in the tradition of the show, it’s up to the individual performer. As of now, many cast members are going to be nude as it’s a statement of freedom and power, not sexualization, in the context of the show.”
Apple announced iOS8 yesterday, and it’s got a ton of things that I’ll never use. I’m also particularly worried about how the photos can share as there may be photos on...
- 6/3/2014
- by Ed Kennedy
- The Backlot
Over three decades from the 70s to the 90s, Derek Jarman had carved out a reputation as Britain's leading experimental film-maker, an artist-poet of the screen who gave us films such as Sebastiane, Caravaggio and The Garden. This year marks the 20th anniversary of his death in 1994, and we are pleased to present an exclusive first showing of Andy Kimpton-Nye's new documentary about Jarman and his art, featuring Tilda Swinton, Peter Tatchell and Tariq Ali among others
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- 4/11/2014
- by Guardian Staff
- The Guardian - Film News
Before his death in 1994, Derek Jarman had carved out a reputation as Britain's leading experimental film-maker, an artist-poet of the screen who gave us films such as Sebastiane, Caravaggio and Blue. On Friday theguardian.com/film launches an exclusive online premiere of Andy Kimpton-Nye's new documentary about Jarman and his art, featuring Tilda Swinton, Peter Tatchell and Tariq Ali among others Continue reading...
- 4/10/2014
- by Guardian Staff
- The Guardian - Film News
Channel 4 has offered a first look at its gay wedding musical.
Our Gay Wedding: The Musical - a 60-minute television special - will see West End star Nathan Taylor and composer Benjamin Till marry in one of the UK"s first same-sex marriages.
The couple have written the music and lyrics for their unusual nuptials, which will include "show-stopping ensembles" from the congregation.
Stephen Fry will introduce and commentate on the wedding, while former Coronation Street star Julie Hesmondhalgh, Ollie Locke and Gok Wan will all make special appearances.
Meanwhile, Jon Snow will sing a news report as part of the special broadcast.
On their wedding, Benjamin and Nathan said: "We've been together for nearly 12 years and never thought we'd get the chance to get married for real.
"Doing what we both do for a living has meant that we've spent our entire lives expressing emotion through song, so getting married in a musical,...
Our Gay Wedding: The Musical - a 60-minute television special - will see West End star Nathan Taylor and composer Benjamin Till marry in one of the UK"s first same-sex marriages.
The couple have written the music and lyrics for their unusual nuptials, which will include "show-stopping ensembles" from the congregation.
Stephen Fry will introduce and commentate on the wedding, while former Coronation Street star Julie Hesmondhalgh, Ollie Locke and Gok Wan will all make special appearances.
Meanwhile, Jon Snow will sing a news report as part of the special broadcast.
On their wedding, Benjamin and Nathan said: "We've been together for nearly 12 years and never thought we'd get the chance to get married for real.
"Doing what we both do for a living has meant that we've spent our entire lives expressing emotion through song, so getting married in a musical,...
- 3/30/2014
- Digital Spy
'My most treasured possession? My children have destroyed pretty much everything I liked'
Sally Phillips, 42, was born in Hong Kong and educated at Wycombe Abbey School and Oxford University. After performing at the Edinburgh festival fringe, in 1997 she was cast as the receptionist in the TV series I'm Alan Partridge. Between 1999 and 2003, she co-wrote and starred in Smack The Pony on Channel 4. In 2001 she played Shazza in Bridget Jones's Diary and most recently she wrote and appeared in the movie The Decoy Bride. She stars in a new sitcom, Parents, which starts next month on Sky 1. She is married with three children and lives in London.
When were you happiest?
At the birth of each of my children. Drugs were involved.
What is your greatest fear?
The death of my children.
What is your earliest memory?
Showering in the rain with my brother in Borneo.
Which living person do you most admire,...
Sally Phillips, 42, was born in Hong Kong and educated at Wycombe Abbey School and Oxford University. After performing at the Edinburgh festival fringe, in 1997 she was cast as the receptionist in the TV series I'm Alan Partridge. Between 1999 and 2003, she co-wrote and starred in Smack The Pony on Channel 4. In 2001 she played Shazza in Bridget Jones's Diary and most recently she wrote and appeared in the movie The Decoy Bride. She stars in a new sitcom, Parents, which starts next month on Sky 1. She is married with three children and lives in London.
When were you happiest?
At the birth of each of my children. Drugs were involved.
What is your greatest fear?
The death of my children.
What is your earliest memory?
Showering in the rain with my brother in Borneo.
Which living person do you most admire,...
- 6/15/2012
- by Rosanna Greenstreet
- The Guardian - Film News
In sad news, Kathryn Joosten of Desperate Housewives and West Wing fame has passed away from cancer at the age of 72. Her characters were always brassy and fun, and the world is a dimmer place without her.
The New York Times delves into the idea of "gaydar" and how we use subtle visual cues about facial structure and movement to intuit sexuality. Personally, my gaydar is useless these days. The younger generation is more at ease with their sexuality, and every guy under 25 pings for me.
Charlize Theron chews the scenery in Snow White and the Huntsman to great effect evidently, with a projected box office haul of $55 million. Men In Black 3 will be second with $29 million, and The Avengers pulls in another $19 million to become the third highest grossing movie in history behind Titanic and Avatar.
Paul Williams, who wrote "The Rainbow Connection," flirts with blasphemy by announcing that Gonzo,...
The New York Times delves into the idea of "gaydar" and how we use subtle visual cues about facial structure and movement to intuit sexuality. Personally, my gaydar is useless these days. The younger generation is more at ease with their sexuality, and every guy under 25 pings for me.
Charlize Theron chews the scenery in Snow White and the Huntsman to great effect evidently, with a projected box office haul of $55 million. Men In Black 3 will be second with $29 million, and The Avengers pulls in another $19 million to become the third highest grossing movie in history behind Titanic and Avatar.
Paul Williams, who wrote "The Rainbow Connection," flirts with blasphemy by announcing that Gonzo,...
- 6/3/2012
- by lostinmiami
- The Backlot
Peter Tatchell has claimed that Whitney Houston was at her happiest in the 1980s when she was with her "lesbian partner" The gay rights campaigner said on Twitter that Houston, who died at the weekend aged 48, was pressured into her failed marriage with singer Bobby Brown in 1992. "#Whitney #Houston was happiest with #lesbian partner in 1980s," Tatchell said. "Pressured into #BobbyBrown marriage. It was downhill from then on #feminist "I met #WhitneyHouston & her female partner in 1991. She spoke at Reach Out & Touch vigil in support of people with HIV. Bravo #Whitney. Rip" When a follower replied that the woman in question would have been Houston's "singing partner", Tatchell responded: "No, her love partner. She loved a woman. But could not fully accept / express those feelings. Plus church pressure." (more)...
- 2/14/2012
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
With all the buzz about the royal wedding, it's no wonder that the question of whether or not the royal family supports gay marriage has been raised. UK Human Rights campaigner Peter Tatchell has called on Prince William and Kate Middleton to speak up about gay rights.
A group of gay activists arrived at Buckingham Palace waving pink Union Jack flags to unveil their wedding card for the couple as part of the Equal Love campaign. In the UK, civil partnerships are banned for both heterosexual and homosexual couples, and same-sex marriage is banned.
"Kate and William are lucky - they can get married. Gay couples can't - that's not fair. In a democratic society marriage should be open to everyone," Tatchell says. "We hope that within the confines of royal protocol somehow Kate and William will find a way to express their support for marriage equality, so that same-sex...
A group of gay activists arrived at Buckingham Palace waving pink Union Jack flags to unveil their wedding card for the couple as part of the Equal Love campaign. In the UK, civil partnerships are banned for both heterosexual and homosexual couples, and same-sex marriage is banned.
"Kate and William are lucky - they can get married. Gay couples can't - that's not fair. In a democratic society marriage should be open to everyone," Tatchell says. "We hope that within the confines of royal protocol somehow Kate and William will find a way to express their support for marriage equality, so that same-sex...
- 4/25/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Gay rights activist Peter Tatchell has revealed that he wants Tinie Tempah to record a track for gay footballers. Tatachell has claimed that a track from the 'Wonderman' rapper could be used to front a campaign to promote the acceptance of gay footballers within the sport. "The Football Association (Fa) needs to give a much stronger lead in tackling homophobia," declared Tatchell at the Leading the Way conference. "I have long urged the Fa to make a MTV-style video against homophobia, with big-name stars like David Beckham, (more)...
- 3/23/2011
- by By Lewis Corner
- Digital Spy
They got the ears right on the wolf at least.
Russell Tovey had a goal to be an action figure. The under-appreciated star may not have caught the eye of Mattel yet, but the wardrobe department made sure his dream came true. Click through for the Being Human-specific accessories it came with. True fact: I have never managed to sit through all of Titanic. Now I feel guilty as Gloria Stuart has passed away at the age of 100. Our thoughts are with her family and friends. This weekend marked the annual Broadway Flea Market, and lots of our favorite stars came out to support the cause, and our friends at BroadwayWorld.com have great photo coverage.
Levi Kreiss and Denis O'Hare/ Photo: Linda Lenzi for BroadwayWorld.com
A 13-year-old boy hanged himself September 19th after being bullied because he was openly gay. He remains on life support in Tehachapi,...
Russell Tovey had a goal to be an action figure. The under-appreciated star may not have caught the eye of Mattel yet, but the wardrobe department made sure his dream came true. Click through for the Being Human-specific accessories it came with. True fact: I have never managed to sit through all of Titanic. Now I feel guilty as Gloria Stuart has passed away at the age of 100. Our thoughts are with her family and friends. This weekend marked the annual Broadway Flea Market, and lots of our favorite stars came out to support the cause, and our friends at BroadwayWorld.com have great photo coverage.
Levi Kreiss and Denis O'Hare/ Photo: Linda Lenzi for BroadwayWorld.com
A 13-year-old boy hanged himself September 19th after being bullied because he was openly gay. He remains on life support in Tehachapi,...
- 9/27/2010
- by Ed Kennedy
- The Backlot
Plus Kris Allen's man crush, more Ryan Reynolds pictures, and ABC still won't talk to GLAAD about The View.
Maggie Gallagher’s National Organization for Marriage is doing a bus tour of the eastern United States, drumming up all the hate they can manage. Amusingly, it’s not a lot of hate so far. They’ve drawn tens of people to their first two stops, and been outnumbered by pro-gay protesters.
Nathan Fillion took over the Internet this week calling all sorts of things “double rainbow.” This lead to people who aren’t plugged in 24/7 to ask over and over what “double rainbow” means, annoying those of us with no life. Urban Dictionary has stepped in.
ABC Daytime may not be the haven for soap operas that people thought. They’ve asked for a waiver from the Writers Guild of America to show 20 “classic” episodes of their soaps every year,...
Maggie Gallagher’s National Organization for Marriage is doing a bus tour of the eastern United States, drumming up all the hate they can manage. Amusingly, it’s not a lot of hate so far. They’ve drawn tens of people to their first two stops, and been outnumbered by pro-gay protesters.
Nathan Fillion took over the Internet this week calling all sorts of things “double rainbow.” This lead to people who aren’t plugged in 24/7 to ask over and over what “double rainbow” means, annoying those of us with no life. Urban Dictionary has stepped in.
ABC Daytime may not be the haven for soap operas that people thought. They’ve asked for a waiver from the Writers Guild of America to show 20 “classic” episodes of their soaps every year,...
- 7/16/2010
- by lostinmiami
- The Backlot
Oh Eurovision, why must you only be once a year? If you’re not that familiar with it, then in a nutshell it’s an excuse for gay men to have house parties and laugh at bad European music.
Approximately 120 million people tuned in to see Norway host the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest, where this year Germany took the title.
Germany doesn’t usually do very well in the scoring, but this year they blatantly cheated by taking it seriously. They put a quirky singer named Lena up for the title and she half-spoke, half-sang a love song in a strange accent à la Bjork/Lily Allen.
Also weighing in Germany's favor, they’ve been supporting the European economy, whereas the UK closed their eyes and put their collective fingers in their ears – and came last as a result. It didn’t help that we were represented with a song by Pete Waterman,...
Approximately 120 million people tuned in to see Norway host the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest, where this year Germany took the title.
Germany doesn’t usually do very well in the scoring, but this year they blatantly cheated by taking it seriously. They put a quirky singer named Lena up for the title and she half-spoke, half-sang a love song in a strange accent à la Bjork/Lily Allen.
Also weighing in Germany's favor, they’ve been supporting the European economy, whereas the UK closed their eyes and put their collective fingers in their ears – and came last as a result. It didn’t help that we were represented with a song by Pete Waterman,...
- 6/9/2010
- by Tim Macavoy
- The Backlot
Plus Toy Story 3's Ken gives dating tips, Marc Jacobs and Alexander McQueen honored, and Scissor Sisters as "What if AIDS Never happened?"
Well, that's something I didn't expect to see.
My Life On the D-List is back next week, and Kathy Griffin is in full promotional swing. I'm not sure what she was taping with Ryan Seacrest, but I do know that Lance Bass was also involved. She also dominated USA Today's Life section today. Glee has signed John Stamos to play Emma's love interest/dentist on the show next season. The 10+ episode role arose from a cheap shot Emma herself took at Stamos in the "Acafellas" episode. And I have to wonder if this announcement is related to the teaser at the end of Chris Colfer's MyFoxNY.com interview.
This roundtable that The Hollywood Reporter put together of likely Emmy nominees for Best Actor in a Comedy...
Well, that's something I didn't expect to see.
My Life On the D-List is back next week, and Kathy Griffin is in full promotional swing. I'm not sure what she was taping with Ryan Seacrest, but I do know that Lance Bass was also involved. She also dominated USA Today's Life section today. Glee has signed John Stamos to play Emma's love interest/dentist on the show next season. The 10+ episode role arose from a cheap shot Emma herself took at Stamos in the "Acafellas" episode. And I have to wonder if this announcement is related to the teaser at the end of Chris Colfer's MyFoxNY.com interview.
This roundtable that The Hollywood Reporter put together of likely Emmy nominees for Best Actor in a Comedy...
- 6/8/2010
- by lostinmiami
- The Backlot
In this case, context doesn't matter.
The Football Association in the UK has long been criticized for not doing more to combat homophobia from fans. A six month project to produce a video on the subject was due to premiere this Friday at Wembley Stadium. That was abruptly shelved last week.
Out former NBA star John Amaechi called the video an "expletive-laden rant" and activist Peter Tatchell has said that it wasn't what he was expecting.
I'm torn. It really does get to the heart of the problem in a graphic manner. There's nothing like showing someone how bad they look to change behavior. But is it something you can play in a football stadium, with families and kids?
Watch, and then discuss. But we want to stress, the language is not safe for work. Seriously Nsfw.
Hit, miss, other?...
The Football Association in the UK has long been criticized for not doing more to combat homophobia from fans. A six month project to produce a video on the subject was due to premiere this Friday at Wembley Stadium. That was abruptly shelved last week.
Out former NBA star John Amaechi called the video an "expletive-laden rant" and activist Peter Tatchell has said that it wasn't what he was expecting.
I'm torn. It really does get to the heart of the problem in a graphic manner. There's nothing like showing someone how bad they look to change behavior. But is it something you can play in a football stadium, with families and kids?
Watch, and then discuss. But we want to stress, the language is not safe for work. Seriously Nsfw.
Hit, miss, other?...
- 2/10/2010
- by lostinmiami
- The Backlot
Britain's Prince Harry has been praised for licking a man's face. The 24-year-old royal - who has come under fire for racist remarks - was hailed as "liberated and enlightened" by gay rights campaigner Peter Tatchell for his affection towards a male army colleague.
In a video aired this week, the prince is seen mouthing, "I love you" to another soldier, before kissing him on the cheek and licking his face.
Another extract shows Harry asking a colleague how he felt after an army exercise, adding: "Gay, queer on the side?"
Australian-born Peter said: "For him to happily give his soldier friend a public kiss and lick his face strikes me as rather liberated and enlightened, for a straight man."...
In a video aired this week, the prince is seen mouthing, "I love you" to another soldier, before kissing him on the cheek and licking his face.
Another extract shows Harry asking a colleague how he felt after an army exercise, adding: "Gay, queer on the side?"
Australian-born Peter said: "For him to happily give his soldier friend a public kiss and lick his face strikes me as rather liberated and enlightened, for a straight man."...
- 1/15/2009
- icelebz.com
London Metropolitan Police have been criticised after allowing homophobic reggae artist Bounty Killer to perform in the capital. Gay rights activists have accused the police of double standards for allowing the concert to take place. "The Metropolitan Police is hypocritical on hate crimes," said gay rights campaigner Peter Tatchell. "It allows homophobic singers to perform in London, but not racist ones. "Racist artists are banned on the grounds that they are a threat to public order and good community relations. This is a case of double standards." The Met stated that artists would not be allowed to perform unless they had signed the Reggae Compassionate Act (RCA), which bans performances that glorify violence. "Conferences (more)...
- 11/19/2008
- by By David Balls
- Digital Spy
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