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Bronski Beat's Gay Anthem 'Smalltown Boy' Strikes Chord 40 Years On

Forty years on from its 1984 release, Bronski Beat's new wave hit "Smalltown Boy" has transcended generations to become an LGBTQ anthem for young and old alike.

International Business Times

“Nile Rodgers said, ‘Let’s make a music video together,” and we ended up supporting him on tour!”: Deco on their new album, ‘80s covers and attracting the attention of both Noel and Liam Gallagher

“Rick Astley told us in person that our Never Gonna Give You Up mashup with Teenage Dirtbag is ‘very good, by the way’”

MusicRadar

Why Bronski Beat’s anthem of gay culture resonates 40 years on

What it is about the the haunting classic, Smalltown Boy, that still compels teens to join older generations on the dancefloor?

The Guardian - UK

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Richard Coles says he felt ‘hurtled towards the exit’ by BBC

The broadcaster left Radio 4’s Saturday Live in March after 12 years

The Guardian - UK

‘I’m obsessive’: Vernon Kay says he brushes his teeth ‘four times a day’

The presenter shared his typical Sunday routine

The Independent UK

Oliver Sim: ‘The way I dealt with shame in the past hasn’t worked at all’

Prior to his first solo album, the xx’s musician opens up about queerness, his love for horror baddies, and why he is finally a believer in sharing – in real life and in music

The Guardian - UK

The xx singer Oliver Sim reveals he has been secretly living with HIV for 15 years

The musician decided the time was right to speak about his condition after writing a song about his experience

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The xx singer Oliver Sim, 32, reveals he has been living with HIV since he was 17

The xx singer Oliver Sim, 32, said he has been living in "shame and fear" for so long and now felt the time was right to go public about his HIV status.

Daily Mirror

Vernon Kay apologises after mixing up Jimmy Savile and Scots singer Jimmy Sommerville live on radio

The presenter left listeners cringing when he made the embarrassing slip-up while covering Zoe Ball's Breakfast Show on Tuesday.

Daily Record

Vernon Kay leaves Radio 2 listeners cringing after unfortunate Jimmy Savile blunder

The former I'm a Celebrity star accidentally confused two Jimmys live on-air whilst filling in for Zoe Ball

Bristol Post

Vernon Kay left red-faced after making Jimmy Savile blunder live on Radio 2 show

“There’s a meme right there.”

Manchester Evening News

Vernon Kay apologises after confusing Jimmy Somerville for Jimmy Savile live on Radio 2

‘Anyway, let’s move swiftly on,’ said presenter

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