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Festival Guyd: As One In The Park

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As One In The Park is London’s new LGBT festival, and GuySpy will be there in force! Being held in Victoria Park, Hackney, this Sunday, 26th May, As One In The Park is going to be THE event that kicks off the UK summer.

Presented by Orange Nation, the legendary clubbing group behind the iconic parties at FIRE and AREA, this will the biggest large-scale gay festival in London for over a decade.

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And what talent they have lined up! Headlining on the Main Stage is the fabulous MOBO winning, Brit nominated Rita Ora, performing her three No. 1 singles taken from her No. 1 album, ‘Hot Right Now,’ ‘R.I.P,’ ‘How We Do (Party).’ Other acts include our very own Danny Hilton Music, fresh from his smashing gig at last month’s Miami Beach Pride. He’ll be performing his debut track ‘Loving You (For The Last Time),’ for the first time on home soil. Danny said: “I’ve always dreamed about playing a big UK festival – I can’t believe it’s just around the corner. I’m still sorting out my set list, but London, you’ll be in for a few surprises! It’s going to be great to see so many old friends, fans and supporters. If you’ve not got your ticket yet, hurry!” Danny will be on the Main Stage at 3pm.

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Very special guest, Holly Johnson, lead vocalist from Frankie Goes To Hollywood, will be making his first London appearance for several years, performing his greatest hits including solo hits ‘Love Train’ and ‘Americanos’ together with classic Frankie Goes To Hollywood material, ‘The Power Of Love,’ and ‘Relax.’ There will also be performances by Conor Maynard, the stunning Katy B, X Factor stars Union J and Rylan and international superstar DJ Offer Nissim.

Around the Main Stage will be four large indoor arenas and five other stages, bringing together all the best gay party and clubbing brands on the planet – Matinee, WE cParty, The Week, Scream, Rapido, Beyond, Orange, Salvation, Wild Fruit, Aftershock, Popstarz, Madame Jojo’s, Delooded, Shadow Lounge (hosting  the VIP area), and London’s Ku Bar, Rupert Street and Comptons will all be there!

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The talent in the arenas is also second to none – Pagano, Paul Heron, Pier Morocco, Roger Sanchez, Steve Pitron, Peyton, Lydia Sanz, Fat Tony, HiFi Sean, D’Johnny – basically everyone on your top ten UK scene and Circuit DJ list.

There’ll also be a market area, a cabaret tent, a bear area, a fairground and a comedy stage – so there’s something for everyone, regardless of your taste in music.

GuySpy will have a stall in the Old Compton Street Market area – so come see us for some GuySpy swag and freebees, including £3 discount flyers for the official after party, As One In The Dark, at As One’s original home, FIRE.

Get you TICKETS for AS ONE IN THE PARK here


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Festival Guyd: International Mr. Leather

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International Mr. Leather (IML) is one of those NOT TO MISS events in North America, and GuySpy will be there to cater to your needs. IML is happening at Chicago, at the Marriott downtown for the whole Memorial weekend. It will start off the summer in Chicago with a BANG!

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This weekend is loaded with events, culminating in the awesome International Mr. Leather Show! All the contestants are sure to be hot, raunchy, and leathered up, like every year.

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The Leather Market, where we will be, will have tons of naughty, naughty clothing for your needs, and if you drop by the GuySpy booth this weekend, we might feature your photo in our blog! AND, you’ll have the chance to WIN TICKETS to fly anywhere in the USA, presented by Orbitz. Check out more information at our booth…

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Click on the picture below for more details about IML 2013, and we will see you here ;)

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Guy-PS: Navigating the Week Ahead

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We Didn’t Start the Fire: The big news this week was to be the re-opening of the Fire Island Pines Pavilion, all set for the Memorial Day Weekend festivities. Turns out the grand opening has been delayed for one more week. Disappointing, yes, but at least it will give the organizers a chance to re-send my Opening Party e-vite, which I’m certain must have gone to my Spam folder! Isn’t that right, Bobby Bonanno? Check their facebook page for updates.

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Best Bette: Too rainy and cold to hit the beach? Hit Broadway and see The Divine Miss M as Sue Mengers in the divine I’ll Eat You Last. Read my review, here, then f*** over anyone you need to in order to get tickets before it closes on June 30. Mengers and Midler would be proud. Best bet is www.telecharge.com. 1366308649

All About Eva: Speaking of diva worship, I finally had a chance to see Patti Issues at the Duplex cabaret. Every critic has been raving about the one-man show—drama’s toughest reviewer, Miss Lupone herself, apparently loves the play—and I had tons of fun too. Ben Rimalower’s story is more than just a spoof or camp show. It’s a true, Sandra Bernhard-esque story of childhood and coming out and aspirations, all wrapped around a woman named Patti. Click here for details.

Really, Rosie? Ever since her wonderful sitcom I’ve wanted an audience with Roseanne Bar.  I think I’ll frame her Tweet on the wall. (So Proud!)

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Head Ache: Movie-wise, the big flick this week is The Hangover 3. Since I’m not an official film reviewer I can only offer up “3″ other things that might be more fun than the pain this “comedy” inflicts: A.) Sticking needles through your eyes. B.) Stapling your lips together. C.) Guantanamo!London Calling: Abroad or just a broad, if you’re in London, make sure you hit As One in the Park. GuySpy will be there, well, some of us (ahem!), and the line-up includes Frankie Goes to Hollywood lead singer Holly Johnson, Rita Ora, and our very own Danny Hilton. Read about the festival here!

Oh, do I sound bitter? What can I say, I’m an assface!

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–David Toussaint

Fire Island Photos: Fire Island Pines Historical Preservation Society.


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Friday Beef: Tiago Barradas

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Should we work our way up or work our way down? Our Friday Beef is Tiago Barradas, wearing striped swimwear so sexy we don’t blame the sharks for wanting to bite. Werk It, Tiago. For the entire series, visit The Underwear Expert.

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Click “like” on this page if you want Tiago to win GuySpy’s Beef of the Week, and then come back Saturday to vote for any of the five hotties on the Beef Recap blog. The winner shows off an additional, ahem, spread on Monday. Talk about starting the week off with a bang!

Photo Credit: Miguel Aleixos

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From GAYSTARNEWS: New Children’s Book Teaches Kids to Hate Gay Families

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From GAYSTARNEWS.com and Omar Kuddus

Right-wing Christians in the US are pushing a new book attacking gay families, called God Made Dad and Mom.

The picture book by Amber Dee Parker and Hannah Sequra tells the story of an adventurous young boy, Michael.

He prays for his classmate Jimmy and his two dads to learn ‘the truth’ about how God made them after a trip to the zoo where he’s told all animal families ‘consist of a male, a female, and their offspring’.

There is no acknowledgement that homosexuality is widespread in the animal kingdom.

And it’s endorsed on the back cover by the American Family Association (AFA).

Their President Tim Wildmon has in the past stated LGBT groups are ‘vile in many ways’ and gays are ‘immoral’ and ‘unnatural’.

When it comes to gay families he has commented on same-sex marriage ‘it makes me want to throw up, the idea of two grooms – well that’s the way a lot of people feel’.

While AFA director Bryan Fischer has previously said kids living in gay families should be kidnapped and 20 young students died in the Conneticut shooting in December because the school didn’t embrace god.

LGBT activism site Good As You reports the book attempts to battle messages of LGBT equality with a ‘warm and fuzzy’ brand of hatred adding: ‘Lest you thought this book was anything other than aggressive indoctrination. It’s not.’

In the author’s official preview video of the book Amber Dee Parker describe how this ‘great book’ ‘can be used as a tool by grandparents, parents, aunts and uncles, brothers and sisters to give to the next generation in teaching them and educating them of God’s plan for families between one mother and one father’.


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breaking news: boy scouts lifts ban on gays — statement

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The Boy Scouts of America Statement:

“For 103 years, the Boy Scouts of America has been a part of the fabric of this nation, with a focus on working together to deliver the nation’s foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training.

“Based on growing input from within the Scouting family, the BSA leadership chose to conduct an additional review of the organization’s long-standing membership policy and its impact on Scouting’s mission. This review created an outpouring of feedback from the Scouting family and the American public, from both those who agree with the current policy and those who support a change.

“Today, following this review, the most comprehensive listening exercise in Scouting’s history the approximate 1,400 voting members of the Boy Scouts of America’s National Council approved a resolution to remove the restriction denying membership to youth on the basis of sexual orientation alone. The resolution also reinforces that Scouting is a youth program, and any sexual conduct, whether heterosexual or homosexual, by youth of Scouting age is contrary to the virtues of Scouting. A change to the current membership policy for adult leaders was not under consideration; thus, the policy for adults remains in place. The BSA thanks all the national voting members who participated in this process and vote.

“This policy change is effective Jan. 1, 2014, allowing the Boy Scouts of America the transition time needed to communicate and implement this policy to its approximately 116,000 Scouting units.

“The Boy Scouts of America will not sacrifice its mission, or the youth served by the movement, by allowing the organization to be consumed by a single, divisive, and unresolved societal issue. As the National Executive Committee just completed a lengthy review process, there are no plans for further review on this matter.

“While people have different opinions about this policy, we can all agree that kids are better off when they are in Scouting. Going forward, our Scouting family will continue to focus on reaching and serving youth in order to help them grow into good, strong citizens. America’s youth need Scouting, and by focusing on the goals that unite us, we can continue to accomplish incredible things for young people and the communities we serve.”

For more, visit The Boy Scouts of America facebook page.


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