gay history
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The Gay History of Sitges
Sitges is a small beach town some 40 miles south of Barcelona in Spain that has long been recognized as an international mecca for gay tourists. The main day-time attraction during the summer are the 17 sun soaked beaches that line the coast of this tiny Catalan town, and then at night its exuberant…
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William Haines : Hollywood’s forgotten queer Hero
William (Billy) Haines was a Hollywood queer legend. The only openly gay movie star who defied the major Studio’s blatant homophobia, and yet from 1930-1933 was their most successful male star. In fact this record as the Number One Box Office Star who was/is openly gay sadly remains unchallenged some 85 years later. Haines…
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Britains first-ever gay TV program 23 years ago was such a hoot
In 1995 the UK National broadcast the august BBC launched the country’s very first all gay TV show. Gaytime TV was a late night comedy and lifestyle magazine that naturally was completely groundbreaking at the time, and although they managed to secure excellent guests like Harvey Fierstein and Martina Navratilova for the very first…
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Paul Flynn’s GOOD AS YOU : From Prejudice to Pride: 30 Years of Gay Britain is a terrific read
In his review of 30 years of gay, pop culture, Paul Flynn begins with an auspicious moment in 1984 and the confluence of two, groundbreaking songs. “Smalltown Boy” by Bronksi Beat and “Relax” by Frankie Goes to Hollywood, were released in the same year. The former was an achingly beautiful take on the pressures of…
