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Netflix release “Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration”

The largest-ever gathering of LGBTQ+ comics. The historic celebration featured some of the best in LGBTQ+ comedy legends, and emerging talent hosted by Billy Eichner. Highlights included icon Ani DiFranco introducing Margaret Cho, Sarah Paulson introducing Tig Notaro, Lily Tomlin introducing Sandra Bernhard, Lena Waithe introducing Wanda Sykes, and Rosie O'Donnell closing the night and inviting the rest of the performers joining her on stage for a NEW rendition of […]

14th June 2022

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BenDeLaCreme Ready To Be Committed Review

It may have been the Platinum Jubilee weekend but there was only one Queen the Geeky Gays were excited to see on Saturday night; her name: BenDeLaCreme! Following on from a successful run in the US, BenDeLaCreme brings her newest show, Ready to be Committed, to the UK. She opened the show in Glasgow on the 2nd of June and the Geeky Gays were lucky enough to catch her on […]

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Gravesham Pride: New Safe Space Business Directory and Karaoke Night on the 2nd of June

Gravesham Pride is launching a new Safe Space Business Directory at a Pride Fundraising Karaoke night at the Somerset Arms, in Gravesend, Kent, on 2nd June hosted by the Safe Space Ambassador Laura Rose, the Landlady and whom most will know as a longstanding friend and ally of the LGBTQIA+ communities of Gravesham. The Gravesham Pride's team of volunteers will be there to talk about Gravesham Pride 2022, Safe Space […]

22nd May 2022

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GM LGBTQ+ EQUALITY PANEL LAUNCHES TODAY WITH A COMMITMENT TO END CONVERSION THERAPY ACROSS GREATER MANCHESTER FOR ALL LGBTQ+ PEOPLE

The Greater Manchester LGBTQ+ Equality Panel officially launches today on the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, with a promise to make the region better and safer for all LGBTQ+ communities by committing to free the city-region of so-called conversion therapy. Conversion therapy is a practice where an individual or organisation seeks an intervention with a predetermined outcome to change, cure or suppress the sexual orientation or gender identity […]

17th May 2022

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Jinkx Monsoon and Major Scales: Together Again, Again Review

This week Markus and Simon, The Geeky Gays, were thrilled to FINALLY get to see their favourite comic duo again. Jinkx Monsoon and Major Scales in Together Again, Again. The show had been cancelled and rescheduled multiple times due to the pandemic, so to finally get back to see our favourites was amazing. We've seen Jinkx and Major before and loved the show so much that this had a lot […]

28th April 2022 3

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Violent Homophobia: The Pulse Nightclub Shootings

Violent Homophobia: The Pulse Nightclub Shootings Queers Through The Years is the section curated by Molly Saxby. In 2016, Orlando's Pulse nightclub was subject to a horrendous mass shooting. Today, we look at the history of this beautiful venue and its tragic history to encourage remembrance and urge continued pushes for change. When was Pulse nightclub created? In the Summer of 2004, Barbara Poma and Ron Ledger opened Pulse after Barbaras brother had sadly passed of AIDS in 1991. Their […]

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BenDeLaCreme…READY TO BE COMMITTED

Global drag icon and RuPauls Drag Race star, BenDeLaCreme, will embark on her biggest solo tour yet as star and Lead Producer April 13 through July 16, 2022 with her critically acclaimed, narrative-cabaret, BenDeLaCreme is...READY TO BE COMMITTED (produced by BenDeLaCreme Presents). This one-queen extravaganza is a hilarious and heartfelt spectacular that blends burlesque, comedy, and original music with her signature Terminally Delightful charm. After years of people asking the […]

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Outtakes Reviews

The Batman (2022) – Outtakes Review

Those who have been following the career of heart-throb Robert Pattinson over the last few years gave a cry of glee when he was announced as the next actor to take over the Wayne fortune in Matt Reeves' newest interpretation of the caped crusader. Pattinson has made a name for himself not as a sparkling vampire but as a shockingly brilliant character actor who can helm almost any indie drama […]

9th March 2022 1 2

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Ukraine Crisis: Our coverage

Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, we have taken the decision to increase our news coverage. News bulletins will be on air every half hour. "The Morning Beam" will be, in part, focusing on the Ukraine Crisis, and our news team will be ready to interrupt the normal schedule for important Breaking News. As usual, we will also focus on the LGBTQ+ community in Ukraine. This revised schedule will be live […]

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