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McQueen

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  At last an iconic fashion designer finally gets a documentary that has been crafted in a style that truly matches his visionary clothes and is completely faithful to the integrity of his inspirational work.  The story of Alexander McQueen as portrayed in this new detailed profile from filmmakers Ian Bonhôte (AlleyCats) and Peter Ettedgui (son … Continue reading



Britain’s Most Gorgeous Man (circa 1950)

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Way before there were any gay men in the UK (well, officially that is) in public at least it was only women that ogled after men’s near-naked bodies.  Each year there was a competition to find Mr. Apollo from a bevy of masculine beauties dressed in skimpy Speedo swim trunks. The year was 1959 and the Judges were … Continue reading



Queerguru reviews Logical Family  A Memoir: by  Armistead Maupin

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Maupin had a problem with his parents.  Elements of his family’s dynamics surface in much of his best work.  Michael Tolliver, the charming character in the “Tales of the City” series, famously writes a coming out letter to his Mama after she joins the Anita Bryant campaign to “Save Our Children.”  Maupin’s parents never responded … Continue reading



The Great British Bear Bash is having its 21st Birthday

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  The  UK’s biggest annual bear event is celebrating its big birthday this coming weekend in the only way they know how. Manchester’s Bear Mafia have planned special Club Nights including BIG SCRUM XL, MAFIA UNDERGROUND, and THE HIDEAWAY CLUB!  There is also a huge Pool Party,  Superbearoke and the return of the Sackville Gardens Market full of all sorts … Continue reading



And the Winner of Eurovision 2018 is ……..

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  Its been exactly 20 years since Israel won the annual Eurovision Competition and it did so in a style that no-one will ever forget.  The song was DIva and was performed by the transgender singer Dana International.  It was a real first for this 60 year old competition and whilst the win was celebrated around the world, … Continue reading



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