The Bulgarian model who was with Stephen Gately on the night of his death has revealed details of the last hours to the Sunday Mirror paper.In the article Georgi Dochev, 25, said he met the couple in a Majorcan gay club before heading back to their apartment, where the three men spent the night.Dochev told of how he regrets that he didn’t try to wake the Gately, who was asleep on the living room couch with partner Andy Cowles.He is quoted as saying “I got up and looked into the living room an... Read Full Story

John and Edward, commonly known as 'Jedward' performed at G-A-Y in London last night. There were huge crowds but almost as many paparazzi.John and Edward Grimes, both 18, completed a typically over the top performance. They were wearing gold suits and silver trainers and the trademark spiked-up hair.It seems they have been approached for photoshoots by several publications including Esquire and i-D Magazine. They are also tipped to sign a deal to model clothes for high street stores. The... Read Full Story

Data published today by the UK's Health Protection Agency shows that in 2008, an estimated 2,760 men who have sex with men (MSM) were newly diagnosed with HIV. This is 6% fewer than in 2007.  The fall is not due to a lack of testing - more people tested for the virus in 2008.Despite fewer new diagnoses, record numbers of MSM are living with HIV in the UK, over 24,000 are diagnosed and almost 9,000 are undiagnosed.In response to these statistics, Nick Partridge, Chief Executive, Terrence ... Read Full Story

In advance of the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting this weekend, the Equal Rights Trust (ERT) has called on the Heads of Government to condemn an Anti-Homosexuality Bill recently introduced in the Parliament of Uganda and to take urgent action to repeal existing homophobic laws across the Commonwealth.Homosexual conduct is currently illegal in 43 of the 53 Commonwealth nations, despite the commitment in the 1971 Commonwealth Declaration of Principles to “foster human equality and dign... Read Full Story

GFest – gayWise LGBT Arts Festival 2009 came to a celebratory close on 22 November. And GFest '10 preparations carried on full steam from yesterday.  There was a lot to celebrate and enjoy in GFest 09 and the general feedback was very encouraging. For the audiences of  GFest 09, London’s LGBT  (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) and queer arts fest for all,  artists flying into London from USA to Netherlands, sold-out nights and standing ovation were some of the speci... Read Full Story

Snog, Marry, Avoid? fans are in for a real treat as presenter Jenny Frost looks back at the best top ten make unders of the last two series. Obsessed with fake tans, false nails, hair extensions and revealing outfits, our top ten were all in dire need of a make under and fast! The show counts down from 10 to 1 of POD’s toughest challenges and her greatest victories. From the ones that got away to the ones that changed for good and all the tan and tantrums in between! Who could ... Read Full Story

There’s only one week to go until World AIDS Day and Prowler has teamed up with Crusaid to stock the EXCLUSIVE Giles Deacon t shirt for the charity’s THINK.TALK.ACT.GIVE! World AIDS Day campaign.“Prowler is proud to be supporting Crusaid this World AIDS day. HIV and AIDS are still very serious issues and by stocking the exclusive Giles Deacon t-shirt we can raise awareness of the issues and help Crusaid raise money to continue its work,” said Mark Philips, Senior Buyer at Prowler.British fash... Read Full Story

Swedish pop group and gay icons ABBA have topped the chart for bands we would like to see reformed.Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! some more ABBA, was the call of the UK public who voted overwhelmingly in favour of the Eurovision winners, who broke up nearly eighteen years ago. The Police came in second place, with Pink Floyd and The Smiths sharing third spot, respectively. The top five most wanted reformation of bands (with the majority of the original members alive) are:ABBA - 25%The Police - 13%... Read Full Story

The UK theme for World AIDS Day 2009 will focus on the reality of HIV in the UK today. The aim is to present true, and sometimes surprising, accounts of how HIV affects people in the UK and to dispel myths and misinformation.The slogan for World AIDS Day 2009 is "HIV: Reality"The call to action is: Discover the real stories about HIV in the UK today. Understanding the facts is the key to fighting prejudice and protecting yourself and others.“HIV: Reality” builds on last year’s popular “Respec... Read Full Story

Marilyn Monroe’s all time favourite costume, the infamous gold dress, will be worn for the first time in a West End production. The world’s leading Marilyn Monroe homage artist, Suzie Kennedy, will wear the dress in Bonnie Greer’s play with songs, Marilyn & Ella on 22nd and 29th November at the Apollo Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue. The dress was designed by William Travilla, Marilyn’s costume designer and one of her closest friends, for the film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953). ... Read Full Story