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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
As 2020 dawns, Steven Smith takes a long hard look at the state of Britain today. One of last year’s most controversial, brilliant and unique shows has to be “Years and Years”, written by the genius Russell T Davis. Much of his vision of the future seems to be coming true, Continue Reading
Oh yes we did! We’ve only gone and despatched Steven Smith to the south coast to check out the Pavilion Theatre’s star-studded panto, Cinderella. If you can’t afford West End theatre prices this Christmas and live close enough to get to the seaside town of Worthing, why not treat yourself to a camp day or Continue Reading