On Adam Levine’s support for equal rights

Maroon 5 frontman Levine takes another stand for equal marriage rights.

In October, Levine had this to say to Fox when it used Maroon 5’s music: “Dear Fox News, don’t play our music on your evil f***ing channel ever again. Thank you.”

Is this the last ABBA track to be released from the vaults?

ABBA announce a new track on the Deluxe Edition of The Visitors.

If you remember the b-side ‘You Owe Me One’ that’s no doubt an indication of what is to come with “the most sensational inclusion” of a demo track …

Birth Records and Trash Mouth Records Presents

Bow Mods join the line up at the Purple Turtle, London, NW1 1TN, 27 January 2012.

Not Guilty verdict highlights anachronistic law

The acquittal of Michael Peacock on six counts of obscene publication is a legal milestone, but raises uncomfortable questions.

“Thank god the jury had sense to see that in 2012, telling others what is depraved – and prosecuting them for “debasing” your mind if they publish material featuring it and you are privy to it, is as absurd as it is anachronistic.”

The world’s first pop-up shopping mall

Boxpark opened on December 3, 2011, and is home to the charities Art Against Knives and Amnesty International.

What is interesting about Boxpark is that it taps into the very identity of Shoreditch as a commercial and artistic hub.

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What’s your favourite seasonal song?

‘Tis the season, and so the editor asked Polari’s writers for their favourite song.

Yes, I called it Christmas in the title. I was brought up as an atheist – which made two old women from the local church look at me with pity and sadness when they came to my door to talk about the Lord – but I like the word.

First trailer for G.I. Joe Retaliation is released

Jonathan Pryce is one of the best villain-actors out there. His role as a conniving US President, as it’s telegraphed in the trailer, looks to be marvellous.

Talking songs and sex

The first Polari Magazine podcast features interviews with Sabrina Chap and Jonathan Kemp. With music by Maggie and Martin, and Sabrina Chap … and an interruption from Clementine, the Living Fashion Doll.

Silent Art Auction

Gendered Intelligence is having a silent art auction of around 20 or so pieces donated by artists. It will range from sculptures to paintings to photography.

All the proceeds will help continue to support to trans youth with meetings, physical activities, and arts based programmes to build confidence and provide encouragement.

Branson condemn’s homophobia of Nigerian Government

Richard Branson calls on those with influence to exert it to oppose the Nigerian laws against same-sex marriage and its accompanying prison sentence.

People are born gay. In countries where gay people are accepted, they are amongst the most creative and dynamic people in society and countries should embrace them not prosecute them.