As GAY TIMES’ latest Amplify digital cover star, the musician opens up about dance music, day oners and the grief that inspired her debut album INTERVIEW BY ZOYA RAZA-SHEIKH COVER DESIGN BY YOSEF PHELAN PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVE LUNT STYLING BY MATT KING GLAM BY CASSYETTE Whether it’s discussing her frustrations about online gatekeepers (“boring and really toxic”) or sharing her thoughts on dance music production (“fucking piss easy”) Cassyette is not someone who shies away from speaking her mind. It’s this candour and, let’s be real, no-fucks-given attitude, which has allowed her to emerge as ..read more

East London DJ Donnie Sunshine talks getting selected for Coke Studio and GAY TIMES’ Breakthrough campaign and bringing brightness and joy to dance music WORDS BY ZOYA RAZA-SHEIKH IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COKE STUDIO Coke Studio and GAY TIMES  are collaborating for the second year running to celebrate upcoming queer talent as part of our new music Breakthrough campaign; an ongoing collaboration that gives unsigned LGBTQIA+ musicians and allies, within the UK and Ireland, the opportunity to break into the industry. We all know it’s not easy to get into a new career without some help. So, we’v ..read more

Pedro Pascal has opened up about his friendship with Omar Apollo, and it’s incredibly wholesome.  Back in October, fans of The Last of Us star and the ‘Ivory’ singer went into a frenzy after the two were spotted in New York City.  While Pascal and Apollo kept quiet about the viral photo at the time, that didn’t stop pop culture enthusiasts from becoming obsessed with the pairing—with many wondering about the exact nature of their relationship.  Their enigmatic bond sparked even more interest when the Apollo revealed that the Fantastic Four star would ap ..read more

Fans have praised Girls Aloud for their heartwarming tributes to the late Sarah Harding.  Back in November 2023, the pop giants announced that they were going back on the road with The Girls Aloud Show arena tour.  In an interview with British Vogue, the foursome teased that the show would be a celebration of their discography and a tribute to the late, self-described “wild child” Harding, who sadly passed away from breast cancer in 2021. “Listen: it’s gonna be unreal. And it’s gonna be the nostalgia of your life,” Cheryl, Kimberley Walsh, Nadine Coyle and Nicola Robe ..read more

Omar Apollo has pulled the curtain back on his virtual sex life and past experience with sugar daddies.  Since bursting onto the scene in 2017, the 26-year-old superstar has captivated music listeners with his immersive albums and heartwrenching/relatable lyrical content.   While he has earned acclaim for his dynamic artistry, Apollo has also been praised for being an open book about his gay identity and sex life –including his appreciation for spicy video phone calls.  During his recent interview on the Throwing Fits podcast, the “Evergreen” singer dished about long ..read more

God Said No, Omar Apollo’s upcoming sophomore album, will feature a spoken word intro from The Last Of Us star Pedro Pascal. In a recent interview with ABC News, the singer revealed that the actor, who he has been close with “for, like, a while now” will be included on the album’s last track, ‘Glow’. “There was a song that he really loved, the song ‘Glow’,” said Apollo. “I was like, ‘It’d be really cool to hear you speak before that song plays,’ because the song is about grief and heartbreak. “I thought it’d be a really good idea for him to speak on like a grief in his life or a sto ..read more

Rising artist Chubby Cat on getting selected for Coke Studio and GAY TIMES’ Breakthrough campaign and finding queer inspiration from Kae Tempest in Cork.  WORDS BY ZOYA RAZA-SHEIKH IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COKE STUDIO GAY TIMES and Coke Studio are collaborating for the second year running to celebrate upcoming queer talent as part of our Breakthrough partnership; an ongoing campaign that gives unsigned LGBTQIA+ musicians and allies, within the UK and Ireland, the opportunity to break into the industry. We all know it’s not easy to get into a new career without some help. So, we’ve ..read more

Get ready to meet Breakthrough with Coke Studio and GT’s class of 2024 Coke Studio and GAY TIMES are collaborating for the second year running to celebrate upcoming queer talent as part of our Breakthrough partnership; an ongoing campaign that gives unsigned LGBTQIA+ musicians and allies within the UK and Ireland the opportunity to break into the industry. We all know it’s not easy to get into a new career without some help. So, we’ve teamed up with Coke Studio to connect hand-selected talented queer acts and allies as part of the campaign, bringing much-needed new unsigned artists to wider a ..read more

Peck thanked his partner at the 2024 GLAAD Media Awards in a speech about inclusivity in Country music. WORDS BY MIKELLE STREET PHOTOS VIA GLAAD Orville Peck turned up to the GLAAD Media Awards in New York City on Saturday with someone special on his arm. The “Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond of Each Other” crooner walked the red carpet hand in hand with his partner William Mikelson. The appearance was the first time the pair have been publicly identified as a couple. Peck was at the event to accept the GLAAD Vito Russo Award. That honor is named for Vito Russo, a founding member of the ..read more

Pop icon Dua Lipa has revealed her favourite American Horror Story season, and we’re obsessed. Since 2011, TV viewers worldwide have immersed themselves in Ryan Murphy’s campy, terrifying and shocking TV series.  From killer clowns and glamorous vampires to cannibalistic inbreds and dildo drill demons, the storylines have broken boundaries for the horror genre on the small screen and influenced a plethora of shows, popularising the anthology format in the process. In addition to the series’ iconic storylines and incredible feats, AHS has garnered an expansive and dedicated ..read more