Tales of a single, middle-aged man: is everyone a little bit racist?
By In the wake of current events, “Tales of a single, middle-aged gay man” looks at the question, “Is everyone unintentionally a little racist?”
Tales of a single, middle-aged gay man asks why we all love Denise Welch.
Tales of a single, middle-aged gay man takes a long look at the woman who could arguably be called the ultimate gay icon and LGBTQ ally: leading mental-health campaigner, actress, presenter and author Denise Welch. Steven Smith takes a look at what makes this lady special to so many. Her book The Unwelcome Visitor is out Continue Reading
Tales of a single, middle-aged gay man talks Tyson Fury.
Hero or villain? Steven Smith looks at what it takes to be the man who has everyone talking, the heavyweight boxing champion of the world, Tyson Fury. A hero to the poor with his charitable donations to the homeless, a champion for mental health and the self-proclaimed ‘King of the Gypsies’. Continue Reading
Interview. Steven Smith meets Vanderpump Rules star Scheana Shay.
It is not often you get to take someone as fun as Cortney Van Olphen out to see the band 1975 play. She is the sister of American actress and reality star Scheana Shay, who is infamous for her antics in one of the most popular U.S. shows, Vanderpump Rules. My sister Karen is Continue Reading
HELP! I’m TRYING to get beach body ready.
Throughout the year you will often find me at my favourite place – the gym. It gives me a chance to reflect as well as making me feel good and keeping me in shape. As we get older, it becomes increasingly important to exercise and stay fit to fight off the Continue Reading
Interview. Steven Smith meets the perfectly lovely Nicole Gibson.
Steven Smith meets actress, model and trans activist, 39 year old Nicole Gibson. Nicole is currently featured in Starbucks UK’s #whatsyourname campaign. Starbucks says that writing your name on a cup and calling it out is a symbol of a warm welcome. In addition to increasing LGBTQ+ visibility, the campaign supports Mermaids, the Continue Reading
Interview. Steven Smith has only gone and met Ute Lemper!
It is 9.30 in the morning in New York, and I am calling a doyenne of the theatre and music, the German-born Ute Lemper. I am a little nervous as she rarely gives interviews and is something of an enigma. Ever since I saw her coming up through the stage as Velma Continue Reading
Interview with a legend. Steven Smith meets Frances Barber.
A true gay icon blows into town this February with her one-woman show! No, I am not talking about Madonna—yes, she’s at the Palladium. This icon of the stage won’t charge you hundreds to see her and will be on time. Frances Barber will be reprising her role in MUSIK as Continue Reading
Interview. Steven Smith gets personal with Dancing on Ice star Matt Evers.
Super hunk, Matt Evers, has made history in the UK by taking to the “Dancing on Ice” floor with a same sex partner. The 43-year-old ice skating champion splits his time between his birthplace in the US, and the UK. He tells Steven Smith why ‘Us Brit Lads’ might be more Continue Reading
Steven Smith looks at the alarming rise of male rape.
Following the conviction of Reynhard Sinaga, male rape is back in the news. And, sadly, this terrible crime is more common than you might think. Ten years ago, on a warm summer’s afternoon I am in a well-known clothes rental store getting a kilt for a Scottish friend’s wedding (I have since Continue Reading
