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GAY TIMES
Issue 502"Gay Times has been a vital resource for the LGBTQ community from its genesis in 1974. Whether that’s been spreading crucial awareness on policy changes and highlighting the ongoing fight for liberation, to the latest in fashion, celebrity, TV, film and music: Gay Times represents the truly multifaceted nature of the queer community. In 2017, the brand was proudly relaunched to fully embody its newfound mission to amplify queer voices. Now truly representing the vast and varied experiences of the LGBTQ initialism, Gay Times has evolved to be far more than solely a magazine. Now a leading LGBTQ media brand with the largest online audience of any queer publication in the world, it reaches more people than ever before, and continues to create and facilitate authentic connections, across the globe."
IN THIS ISSUE
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EDITOR William J Connolly CHIEF CONTENT OFFICER Lewis Corner FASHION EDITOR Umar Sarwar DESIGN MANAGER Jack Pengelly OMMISSIONING EDITOR Oly Innes STAFF WRITER Daniel Megarry STAFF WRITER Sam Damshenas COVER DESIGNER Willoughby Warner PHOTOGRAPHERS Hanifah Mohammad Hunter Abrams Jakub Koziel Kenny Whittle Pol Kurucz Sean P. Watters Ryan Pfluger WRITERS Matt Moore Jack Pengelly Nick Levine STYLISTS Carlton Jones Coco Bennett Lateef Abdullah Willyum Beck ASSISTANTS Miranda Mikkola Solly Warner Sophie Moncaster OUR PARTNERS James Villas, London Sock Company, NMS Management, Out TV, Pure for Men, Starmark inc, Taimi, Terrence Hi¥ins Trust, W Hotels, Purple PR WITH THANKS TO Adriano Martinez, Alex Clow, Ana Takahashi, ARTSCHOOL, BBC Press, British Fashion Council, Carl Campbell, Catherine Tyldesley, Chloe Melick Chris Vlassis, Coco Bennett, David McFarland, Ed Bognis, Feride Uslu, Georgie Goldsmith, Harriet Murdoch, James Carney, Jonathan Hackford Josh Mongan, Kade Gottlieb, Katie Guyan, Kiki Lowen, Laura Sinclair,…
a note from us.
“What’s changed or is different about the magazine then?” A question asked more than you’d expect. It’s one I’ve had posed almost every week since becoming Editor of Gay Times Magazine last year. And actually, it’s a funny one because the complete answer doesn’t really exist. That is because it changes so rapidly and reguarly, as with all things at GAY TIMES. The fast-paced nature of the organisation evolves on a daily basis. One that puts what you want to see on our platforms at the forefront of how we communicate to our audience. It’s an attitude that’s taught me about looking outward to the world beyond what we know already, and into the hearts and minds of others. That what our neighbour can teach us isn’t what we already…
the love list.
DR KAWASHIMA’S BRAIN TRAINING (released on Nintendo Switch on 3 JanuarY) Dr Kawashima’s Brain Training series was a worldwide phenomenon when it was released for the Nintendo DS in the 2000s, uniting young and old into the world of video games with easy to pick up but hard to master gameplay, so it’s no surprise Nintendo would want to replicate that success with their new Nintendo Switch hybrid console. The game promises new experiences, some of which will use the Joy-Con’s IR Motion Camera, as well as classic challenges and exercises from past Brain Training games that will use the new stylus accessory. We’re keeping our fingers crossed for another advert starring Nicole Kidman. DM LAST CHRISTMAS (in cinemas now) Based on Wham’s iconic holiday anthem of the same name, Last Christmas stars Emilia Clarke…
upgrade u
UPGRADED DESIGN. The original Beoplay H4 wireless headphones from Bang & Olufsen were stylish and sturdy, giving great sound quality while encased in a simple and effortlessly chic design. The all-new Beoplay H4 headphones come with all of that along with some very welcome upgrades. There’s now voice assistant functionality so you can easily access weather reports, the latest news or skip to the next track. When it’s noisy outside there’s now an additional microphone to improve voice quality, and there’s now a dedicated button for the voice assistant on the right ear-cup. It all comes packaged up in an improved design with refined materials, proving that wireless headphones can be all style and all substance. Available from bang-olufsen.com/en, priced £250 UPGRADED EVERYTHING. In just three short years, Apple’s AirPods have been revolutionary. It’s…
gay times honours 500
On 21 November, GAY TIMES Honours 500 took over Magazine London in the British capital to celebrate queer culture, community and entertainment. Hosted by Benny Drama, the evening played host to worldfamous queer talent, inspirational community leaders, and the next generation of artists and activists doing their bit in the fight for true equality. GAY TIMES Honours was first established in 2017 as a ceremony to acknowledge those who have made a profound impact on LGBTQ people in the past 12 months. From community trailblazers to highly-visible queer stars, it’s an event that brings together people from all across our community to celebrate, uplift and inspire. To mark our recent landmark 500th issue as Europe’s longest-running LGBTQ publication, this year’s event was named GAY TIMES Honours 500. It marked the biggest event…
ryan russell
As queer people, we have no choice but to be brave. In a world that challenges LGBTQ identities and narratives, just being ourselves openly and honestly can come with a certain amount of risk compared to our heterosexual counterparts. But imagine that in the hyper-masculine world of the NFL at the professional level, entering a space where no openly queer person has done so at that stage of their career before. When Ryan Russell decided to come out publicly as bisexual in an essay for ESPN at the end of August, he found himself treading new ground. Many of us would consider it a significant act of bravery and strength, but that was far from the motive in Ryan’s mind. “I know at the time of coming out I was more…
