Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterThe US is not the only country that has a House Speaker who has tirelessly been a loyal friend and ally to the LGBTQ community. in the UK, we have John Bercow, originally elected to Parliament as a Conservative Party MP , who has served as the Speaker of The House of Commons since … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterThe words are from one of Dame Shirley Bassey’s numerous hits ‘Big Spender’ and may (or may not) be true about the diva’s very colorful life that helped established her as Britain’s favorite gay icon. Dame Shirley, best known for singing three of the James Bond theme songs, started performing 63 years ago at the … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterSaturday 7th January 2017 sees the Season Premiere of the UK TV’s The Voice with Jennifer Hudson installed as a new Judge. Here’s a clip of the fabulous superstar singing with fellow coaches/judges Gavin Rossdale, will.i.am, Sir Tom Jones their rather stunning rendition of the Queen & David Bowie classic from 1981 called “Under Pressure.”
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterLegendary Brit drag performer Divine David changed his name back to David Hoyle back in 2000 but to us he is still completely divine. He was always ahead of the crowd with his brilliant outrageous performances and deservedly is considered the father of alternative drag. Hoyle born in working-class Manchester has always worn his … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterIn the 1920s and 1930s of buttoned-up Britain, homosexuality was an illicit act and would remain that way until 1967 when the law changed in England and Wales. Even though gay culture was vibrant, it existed mostly underground, its community was forced to socialize with a certain degree of covertness in order to … Continue reading