Musicals, commercials for hair products, celebrity engagements, homophobic comments from sportscasters and TV casting annoucements is what grabbed everyone’s attention this week.
Here are the five most popular stories on OUTinPerth from the last seven days.
Les Miserables is Set to be Spectacular
Ahead of it’s opening night on Wednesday we chatted to the producer and cast members of ‘Les Miserables’. Sophie Joske chatted to producer Michael Cassel and performer Hayden Tee. Check out our earlier interviews with cast members Trevor Ashley and Euan Doige and read our review of the opening night performance.
Lynx Ad Features Same Sex Kiss
A Lynx Australia advertisement for hair care products features a same sex kiss.
The ad, released in late December, features a young man envisioning his life’s possibilities with the assistance of effortlessly cool hair thanks to Lynx products. Though the ad opens envisioning the man’s possible future wife and family, it later depicts the protagonist going on to “kiss the hottest girl, or the hottest boy…”
Stephen Fry Engaged
Although he had hoped to keep it a secret, the word got out that Stephen Fry is set to wed his partner comedian Elliot Spencer. Following a whirlwind romance the pair plan to try the knot later this year.
Cricket Commentator John Emburey Keeps his ‘Back to the Wall’
Former British cricket player John Emburey, now a broadcaster on Fairfax radio made disappointingly homophobic comments during his commentary this week. The commentator shared that he once accidentally went shopping on Oxford Street, the centre of queer life in Sydney.
“I felt like coming out of the shop with my back against the wall”, said the former English test cricketer.
Ruby Rose to Join Orange is the New Black
The Australian actress / DJ/ spokesperson / model is heading to Litchfield Correctional Facility to join season three of the popular program ‘Orange is the New Black’.
OIP Staff
