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Head to Brighton for National Student Pride 2010

It doesn't seem like a year has passed since I was down in Brighton enjoying the 2009 event, but its come around again and full credit should go to the boys and girls of the organising committee, led as before by the irrepressible Chair Tom Guy, for what promises to be an even bigger and better event!

The action kicks off on Friday 5th March with the official Pre Pride Party which is taking place at Revenge from 11pm (registration is open from 8-11pm at Revenge's sister bar, R-Bar). Highlights include R'n'B star Stevie Hoang who is coming straight off the stage from performing with the JLS Tour as well as Gaydar Radio DJ Alex Baker, Verity Mayes and Sundae Sundae's Richard Jones all cranking the music up!

The main event begins on Saturday 6th March from 12pm at Oceana (on Brighton seafront) with a daytime event featuring music, comedy, film, political debate and discussion. Attendees include: Shadow Minister Nigel Herbert, Gay rights campaigner Peter Tatchell, Green Party leader Caroline Lucas alongside gay rapper QBOY, trans-activist Persia West, Big Brother's Gerry Stergiopoulos and Classic FM/Gaydar Radio presenter Jamie Crick.

After the daytime event concludes, there will be a pub crawl around the gay village in Brighton with plenty of special drink deals being offered by bars and pubs including the Amsterdam, Bulldog, Doc Brightons, R-Bar, Legends, Vavoom and the Marlborough.

The club night at Brighton's Coalition starts from 11pm and there are live performances from Erik Hassle, Girls Cant Catch and Chew Lips (pictured above from in order mentioned) as well as go-go boys, stilt walkers, drinks deals and much more!

Tickets are still available! So to book now visit the Student Pride website at www.studentpride.co.uk

 

Boost your package with Hom Addict at Debenhams

Sales of the male version of the wonderbra have rocketed this past week at Debenhams. The anatomy enhancing pants have proved popular amongst romantics who were searching for the perfect gift to spice up their Valentine's Day (sales rocketed by 76%). But you can buy the underwear at any time.

It works by using a pioneering lift and holding feature on the front of the pants, which supports without squeezing, allowing for maximum comfort.

The new pants (Hom Black Addict Push Up Hipster £18) are available online at www.debenhams.com now

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Seth McTigue by Paul Reitz

Some hot shots by photographer Paul Reitz of model Seth McTigue - sent courtesy of our friends at YVY Mag!! As usual, we felt duty bound to share!!

A Charitable Rose for Valentines?

Looking for a nice gesture for Valentines? Then why not give a bit of love to a charity at the same time as your loved one.

Cancer Research UK are offering flowers for Valentines - their roses are £52.99, with 20 per cent of every order going to Cancer Research UK. Delivery can be made on February 14th and same day delivery is available if you live in London. 

 

They're available from www.shoptobeatcancer.org.uk/flowers.

New Theatre Offers for February

2009 was a record year for the West End, with London's theatres attracting over 14 million people.

It was a particularly successful year for comedy and drama, and if plays are your thing then there are a number of new Theatre Club offers this month. Don't miss Lesley Sharp and Iain Glen in Ibsen's classic play GHOSTS at the Duchess Theatre; Rupert Friend, Tamsin Greig and Gemma Aterton have great fun in THE LITTLE DOG LAUGHED at the Garrick Theatre; and Anthony Head and Lesley Manville star in dark New York comedy SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION at the Old Vic.

In the world of musicals, HAIRSPRAY is closing at the end of March so catch this award-winning, big-haired show now - and save £25. Also don't miss the chance to see Ruthie Henshall wow them in CHICAGO until 28 February, plus save £31.50 on midweek matinees to LEGALLY BLONDE.

To book these and many other shows visit the reFRESH Theatre Club at www.westendtheatre.com/refresh

Glee: The Music: Volume 1 - Out on Feb 15th!!!

If you've been on Mars for the past few weeks you could be forgiven for not having picked up on E4's screening of the mega smash hit US comedy Glee.

Aside from great scripts, the show has been responsible for single handedly resurrecting music that had been long since forgotten. Don't Stop Believin, the Journey hit sung in the very first episode of the show sold over 600,000 copies on iTunes in the US and entered The Billboard Hot 100 at Number 4.

This soundtrack is the first showcase of some of the terrific music that has featured on the show and includes within the 17 tracks their renditions of Amy Winehouse's Rehab, Billy Idol's Dancing With Myself and Queen's Somebody to Love.

Glee: The Music: Volume 1 is released on CD and download on Monday 15th February on Epic Records. You can watch Glee on E4 Monday and Thursday nights and on Channel 4 on Sunday. Or catch up with missed episodes on 4OD

Meet Warren Alfie Baker...

This handsome dude has been a friend of ours for a while (our only disappointment is that he lives soooo far away in LA!!!) so we were delighted when he sent us over some of his new fashion pics, shot by hot photographic talent Patrick Lindblom. Warren is signed to Next Models in Los Angeles and Zone Models in London (a real jetsetter!) and has just been signed as the face of Gentry! Keep up the good work young man!

New theatre offers for January

It's January and that means our annual Musicals Sale, with thousands of tickets reduced to a wealth of toe-tapping shows, from Hairspray and Sister Act, to Les Miserables, Oliver!, Billy Elliot and Dirty Dancing.

This month in the West End Ruthie Henshall returns to the role of Roxie Hart in Chicago. She caused a sensation when she originated the role in London, so her return to the show is greatly anticipated. Also this month Legally Blonde opens at the Savoy Theatre starring Sheridan Smith (Gavin & Stacey), Duncan James from Blue and Jill Halfpenny (Eastenders). Based on the smash-hit movie, the stage show was a huge success on Broadway and the word-of-mouth from the preview performances is that this is a big crowd-pleaser, with fabulous music and some great performances. Also opening this month is new comedy The Little Dog Laughed at the Garrick Theatre starring Rupert Friend, Tamsin Greig and Gemma Aterton, a devastatingly funny play set in Hollywood . Over at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Griff Rhys Jones has started his run as Fagin, accompanied by Jodie Prenger. And finally, it's your last chance to catch The Rise and Fall of Little Voice at the Vaudeville Theatre, where X-Factor runner-up Diana Vickers gives the performance of her life.

To book these and many other shows visit the reFRESH Theatre Club at www.westendtheatre.com/refresh

Joshua & Brett by Hudson Wright

It maybe snowing today (i tried to get into the office but failed!) but these boys warmed me up when I opened my email. Shot by Hudson Wright about 6 years ago, the pics have not been seen before. Models featured are Joshua Saunders and Brett Gibbs and as usual, it was sent courtesy of those boys from YVY Mag! You can see more by clicking here