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January 28, 2013

British boyband, featuring openly gay member Jaymi Hensley, will release their first single in June

X Factor UK’s Union J, which includes openly gay member Jaymi Hensley, have signed a record deal.

The British reality show boyband signed with RCA, which has Beyonce, Usher, Britney Spears as well as other X Factor stars such as winner Alexandra Burke on their books.

The label announced they have already started recording new material and releasing their first single in June.

September 3, 2012

Alexandra Burke cancels Brighton Pride performance

Brighton Pride organizers have responded to a headliner cancelling, and claims of kettling from Queers Against Cuts

Pop star and X Factor winner Alexandra Burke cancelled her performance at Brighton and Hove Pride on Saturday (1 September).

The ‘Bad Boys’ singer, who was a headline act for the gay festival held in the British seaside city, pulled out after her technical team said they were unsatisfied with the venue.

Director of Brighton and Hove Pride Trevor Edwards told Gay Star News negotiations had broken down in the late afternoon after her management’s new requirements could not be accommodated.

March 12, 2012

Footballer Defoe goes G-A-Y for Alexandra Burke

Jermain Defoe becomes first top footballer in UK to visit London's G-A-Y club for 15 years

Jermain Defoe has become the first Premiership footballer to openly visit G-A-Y club in London since the 1990s.

The Spurs striker was at the UK capital's world famous nightspot, which is held at Heaven, on Saturday (10 March) to watch his popstar girlfriend Alexandra Burke perform her latest single Elephant.

Jamie Redknapp was the last high profile player to visit the club in 1997 to support his future wife Louise, who sang Let's Go Round Again.