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GAY TIMES is 40 and we're celebrating with LGBTQIA+ icons from the worlds of sport, fashion, entertainment, drag and activism 🏳️‍🌈⁠ ⁠ In recent years, the journalism world has undergone no shortage of paradigm shifts and, as an LGBTQIA+ publication, GAY TIMES has weathered everything from censorship to police raids.⁠ ⁠ Today, however, GT emerges as the longest-running, queer-focussed magazine in Europe – and, with all we’ve overcome, we’ve got plenty to celebrate.⁠ ⁠ To help us do so, on this very special cover of GAY TIMES Magazine, we’ve gathered a brilliant selection of names from across the community and we're obsessed with the final result: a joyful, abundant celebration of queer excellence.⁠ ⁠ Read the new issue featuring @biminibabes, @munroebergdorf, @iamblackpeppa, @laytonwilliams, @josierones, @jakewilliamson, @meatballmolly, @paris.lees, and @lavalarue now at the link in bio 🔗⁠ ⁠ Photography by Alec Maxwell of @kloss_films⁠ Creative Direction by @juliasalotti / @umarsarwarx⁠ Editorial Direction by @meganhwallace⁠ Art Direction by @jackrowe_⁠ Fashion Direction by @umarsarwarx⁠ Production by @jameswarren / @todaymgmt / @tomhrdn / @mr.danreid⁠ Account Management by @emmurcaroline⁠ Stills Retouching by @sherif.projects⁠ Digital Tech by @aljazhabjan⁠ Lighting Assistance by @lukes.jpeg⁠ Hair Styling by @marcialuvlocks⁠ Make-up by @joshuaartist⁠ Rosie’s Stylist: @brittan_y_⁠ Munroe’s Hair Stylist: @jaybirmingham_⁠ Munroe’s Make-up Artist: @biancaspencermua⁠ Bimini’s Hair Stylist: @laurenbellhair⁠ Bimini’s Makeup Artist: @byron_london⁠ Layton’s Makeup Artist: @by.jackie_⁠ Fashion Assistance by @brxdturner / @lilyhobman / @camerongibbison⁠ Make-Up Artist Assistance by @billiepingault / @saps.slap⁠ Hair Stylist Assistance by Jessica Hau⁠ ⁠ Film Team⁠ Director, Editor & Grade: @kynzakj for @kloss_films⁠ Head of Social Production: @wonghollie⁠ DOP: @martiguiver⁠ Soundmix: @reflec__⁠ Music: @halezero

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez is proudly smashing the status quo 🦾⁠ ⁠ On the cover of the December issue of GAY TIMES Magazine, it’s @mjrodriguez7.⁠ ⁠ The multi-hyphenate discusses the cathartic process of creating her debut album 33, playing a rotten “witch bitch” on American Horror Story: Delicate and why she “lived for the drama” on Pose.⁠ ⁠ Photography by @MylesLoftin⁠ Words by @SamDamshenas⁠ Art Direction by @JackRowe_⁠ Styling by @SamwKnoll⁠ Makeup by @peace_love_alicia using @CharlotteTilbury ⁠ Hair Styling by @DaveyDidMyHair at @TheOnly.Agency⁠ Production by @MeganhWallace⁠ Studio @IndustriaSuperstudio⁠ Photography Assistance by @AndrewEspinal⁠ Stylist Assistance by @jamdedceo⁠ With thanks to Louis D’Adamio

Sarah Michelle Gellar has had a change of heart regarding a potential Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot.⁠ ⁠ Back in 2023, the Cruel Intentions star seemingly shut down the idea of revisiting her iconic character new series.⁠ ⁠ “I am very proud of the show that we created, and it doesn’t need to be done. We wrapped that up,” Gellar told SFX Magazine in a recent interview, per CBR.⁠ ⁠ While Gellar seemingly closed the door to a Buffy reboot, the beloved talent shared a different opinion during her recent appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show.⁠ ⁠ When asked about the series and potentially coming back, the Wolf Pack star said: “It’s funny. I always used to say no because it’s in its bubble, and it’s so perfect.”⁠ ⁠ Gellar went on to say that watching other reboot series like And Just Like That and being part of the Dexter prequel series helped her realise that there “are ways to do it.”⁠ ⁠ “Definitely does get your mind thinking, ‘Well, maybe,” she added. “It could be anything. It’s a universe. And it makes you realize that in this world, we need those heroes, I think, more so than ever.”⁠ ⁠ Head to the link in bio for the full story.⁠ ⁠ 📝 @jordyyy.02

A new batch of eligible bachelors are headed to the Green Room 🏳️‍🌈⁠ ⁠ Earlier this year, LGBTQIA+ reality TV fans were treated to Japan’s first-ever same-sex reality romance series, The Boyfriend.⁠ ⁠ Filmed in Tateyama, Japan, the adorable show follows nine queer men who move into a cosy seaside house (aka the Green Room) to find love and friendship.⁠ ⁠ The synopsis adds: “Over the course of a month, a group of men live under one roof and run a coffee truck together to connect and hopefully meet their one true boyfriend.”⁠ ⁠ Over the last few months, news surrounding the show’s future has been kept under wraps… until now.⁠ ⁠ On 15 December, Netflix officially renewed The Boyfriend for a second season. According to Tudum, series hosts Megumi, Chiaki Horan, Thelma Aoyama, Durian Lollobrigida, and Yoshimi Tokui are all set to return.⁠ ⁠ Head to the link in bio for more on the upcoming release.⁠ ⁠ 📝 @jordyyy.02

A release date for A Nice Indian Boy has finally been announced 🏳️‍🌈⁠ ⁠ Based on Madhuri Shekar’s hit play of the same name, the upcoming romantic comedy stars Karan Soni as the “socially-reserved doctor Naveen, who brings his fiancé Jay” – played by Looking star Jonathan Groff – “home to meet his traditional family”.⁠ ⁠ The synopsis adds: “[Naveen’s family] must contend with accepting his white-orphan-artist boyfriend and helping them plan the Indian wedding of their dreams”.⁠ ⁠ Since its premiere at SXSW and BFI Film Festival earlier this year, **A Nice Indian Boy has received praise from critics – with many lauding the film’s humour, Soni and Groff’s performances, and its refreshing representation of the LGBTQIA+ community in India.⁠ ⁠ Fortunately for LGBTQIA+ moviegoers, a general release date for the wholesome film has finally been revealed.⁠ ⁠ According to Variety, the producers for A Nice Indian Boy – Levantine Films and Wayfarer Studios – partnered with Blue Harbor Entertainment for its US distribution.⁠ ⁠ As a result, the film will be released in cinemas on 5 April 2025 stateside. A release date for the UK and other international territories has yet to be announced.⁠ ⁠ Head to the link in bio fr the upcoming release.⁠ ⁠ 📝 @jordyyy.02

Jonathan Bailey and Andrew Scott are on the prowl for their first-ever collaborative project 👀🏳️‍🌈⁠ ⁠ Over the last few years, the two acting talents have captivated pop culture enthusiasts with incredible performances and their dreamy good looks.⁠ ⁠ While Scott and Bailey have expertly crafted their own lanes in the entertainment sphere, the two talents are reportedly interested in working together.⁠ ⁠ In a recent interview for Bailey’s British Vogue feature, Scott revealed that he and the 36-year-old were on the lookout for a project to collaborate on.⁠ ⁠ “The search for us to be in the right thing together is on. Bert and Ernie, the movie is the frontrunner, it just depends on who’s willing to shave off their eyebrows,” he teased.⁠ ⁠ In addition to chatting about their potential film or TV crossover, Scott gushed about the Wicked star’s meteoric rise within the industry and their close-knit friendship.⁠ ⁠ “As well as being the most charismatic and gifted performer, he’s always struck me as someone who adores and prioritises his friends, and family and loved ones. That counts for so much in my book. It’s so wonderful to watch Jonny soar,” he explained to the publication.⁠ ⁠ Head to the link in bio for more on the pair. 📝 @jordyyy.02

Yuletide? Yeah, let’s make it gay! 🎄⁠ ⁠ Although Christmas is inherently camp, holiday films have been reluctant to embrace queerness. No more!⁠ ⁠ In recent years, the yuletide has been queerified with several networks and streaming services putting LGBTQIA+ stories at the forefront of Mariah Carey’s annual holiday, from Netflix’s Single All The Way to Lifetime’s The Holiday Sitter and Hulu’s Happiest Season; the latter of which made history as the first gay Christmas film released by a major studio.⁠ ⁠ Check out some of these recent LGBTQIA+ films that are on their way to becoming Christmas classics at the link in bio.

“We didn’t censor ourselves.” 👀⁠ ⁠ With the new release of Queer, GAY TIMES caught up with Daniel Craig to discuss building a connection with co-star Drew Starkey and ensuring the intimate scenes stayed true to the story.⁠ ⁠ Queer is now showing in cinemas, book your seat at the link in bio 🥤

“My story is, I hope, one of hope and inspiration—reminding others to keep going and believe that something better is possible,” says Luke Evans 💫⁠ ⁠ Following the release of his new memoir, Boy from the Valleys: My Unexpected Journey, Evans speaks with GAY TIMES on the themes of identity and representation. He reflects on how a groundbreaking queer production helped pave the way for his hetero-hero status, and shares his experience of representing the LGBTQIA+ community with back-to-back queer films, Our Son and Good Grief (2023). ⁠ ⁠ Head to the link in bio for the full interview. 📝 @samdamshenas

“Underwear is the most sensual thing that you wear because it's the closest thing to your body.”⁠ ⁠ GAY TIMES speaks to Willy Chavarria about his obsession with underwear, why classic is sexy and what you’re doing wrong when picking out skivvies. ⁠ ⁠ Read the full interview via Apple News at the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ 🎨 @jackrowe_⁠ 📝 @mikellestreet

Step into a morning of autumnal florals and thoughtful conversations as we celebrated the launch of @hinge’s latest NFAQ drop 🌸⁠ ⁠ Hosted by @amelia_abraham, we brought together our creative network for a floral workshop by @kuitdesign, a delicious brunch by @bistrotheque, and a powerful spoken word performance by @mandlawrites - exploring self-discovery, gender and sexuality.⁠ ⁠ Did you know 76% of LGBTQIA+ Hinge users wishing they’d seen more examples of healthy queer relationships growing up? Find out more on the NFAQ (Not-so-Frequently Asked Questions) campaign at the link in bio. ⁠ ⁠ #hingepartner

Chappell Roan, Kamala Harris and Shein are among the most mispronounced words of 2024! ⁠ ⁠ Language learning app, Babbel has teamed up with TV captioning groups to determine the words that newscasters, politicians and other people in the media had the most trouble with this year.⁠ ⁠ The words have been split into two lists: one for the UK, compiled by the British Institute of Verbatim Reporters, and one for the US, put together by The Captioning Group.⁠ ⁠ In the US, names like Vice President Kamala Harris, pop star Chappell Roan, and the fast-fashion giant Shein made the cut, alongside Phryge, the quirky mascot for the Paris 2024 Olympics.⁠ ⁠ Meanwhile, in the UK, the mispronunciation list featured actor Barry Keoghan, the coffee shop classic espresso (yes, really!), the microscopic parasite Cryptosporidium, and Sex Education and Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa.⁠ ⁠ Babbel explains, "These words are packed with tricky consonant combos and often come from other languages, making them a real challenge."⁠ ⁠ For the full list, head to the link in bio!