A new Kickstarter campaign has begun for The Red Hot British Boys of 2018 ahead of the launch of the 5th annual launch from the international photo series dedicated to fiery hot gingers.
the calendar will benefit Ben Cohen’s Standup Foundation to fight anti-LGBTQ bullying.
In addition to seeking funds photographer Knights and Art Director Elliott James Freize are looking for nine other hot Brit gingers to join Rob, Alex, and Chris, who you can preview in the video BELOW.
Big, buff and beefy Ben Cohen and whats-her-name (Kristina Rihanoff) danced the Paso Doble to ‘Supermassive Black Hole’ in a Strictly Come Dancing Halloween special.
Oh yeah and as a Halloween TREAT Ben did it without a shirt.
Strictly Come Dancing contestant Ben Cohen caused quite a stir on the Strictly dance floor after he shed his shirt to perform the Paso Doble. The rugby ace had previously made an impact when he stripped to a vest to perform the salsa with partner Kristina Rihanoff – but took thinks one step further with Saturday’s semi-clad performance. And unsurprisingly viewers flocked to Twitter to give the performance a resounding thumbs-up. ‘Ben Cohen becoming my fav #strictly contestant! Nothing to go with being topless…..much!’ tweeted one viewer, while another said: ‘Ben Cohen 10/10 for just existing.’ Another added: ‘In my humble opinion, Ben Cohen’s dance tonight just wasn’t long enough’, while a fellow fan tweeted: ‘Ben Cohen with no top on is all Strictly needs.’
I’ve watched it three times and my eyes can’t make it to the bottom of the screen to judge his footwork.
It’s time once again for our fuzziest favorite straight ally Ben Cohen’s to release his annual calendar to benefit his StandUp Foundation, which works to end bullying in schools and sports.
The video below shows some drool worthy behind-the-scenes goings on at the photo-shoot.
Ben Cohen and his StandUp Foundation that raises awareness of the long-term, damaging effects of bullying and to raise funds to support those doing real-world work to stop it, has started an apparel line.
Super hot rugby stud and straight LGBT rights ally Ben Cohen in an interview with the UK’s Daily Mirror said that he would have loved to be part of Strictly Come Dancing, the UK’s version of Dancing With The Stars first same-sex dancing couple and was hoping to be paired up with gay Latin and Ballroom dance pro Robin Windsor.
Every year thousands of progressive social justice advocates, labor and organizational leaders, grassroots organizers and activists, and bloggers and journalist gather together for three-days at the annual Netroots Nation Conference this year to be held in San Jose, California June 20–23 to build stronger relationships with others and working on the issues they care most about. And each year, some of the brightest minds in progressive politics come to Netroots Nation to speak with—and hear from—our community.
Each year Netroots Nation LGBT Connect a 501{c) nom-profit raises funds to provide between 20 and 25 full scholarships which include airfare, hotel and Netroots Nation admission to grassroots LGBT advocates, activist and bloggers who otherwise would not be able to attend the event and have their ideas and voices heard.
In addition Netroots Nation LGBT Connect hold a one-day pre-covention the day before Netroots Nation proper and conducts a LGBT Caucus during the event which brings LGBT and straight ally advocates, activist, bloggers and journalist together from across the country to discuss, network and brainstorm on issues that effect the LGBT Community not only with our peers but also with other groups within the progressive community.
This year Netroots Nation Connect will be holding its first online auction to help raise additional funds for this years scholarships starting on May 11th and ending on May 19th.
So far auction items include:
* An autographed Minnesota Vikings logo football from straight ally , LGBT equality advocate and wordsmith Chris Kluwe of the Minnesota Vikings
* A giftset of Beekman 1802 products from The Fabulous Beekman Boys Josh Kilmer-Purcell and his partner Brent Ridge recent winners of the Amazing Race which includes a box set of Beekman 1802 Soaps and autographed copies of their national bestseller The Bucholic Plague and the Beekman 1802 Cookbook.
* An autographed t-shirt from Anti-Bullying LGBT advocate and straight ally Ben Cohen founder of the Stand Up Foundation and World Rugby Cup Champion.
* The complete 3 book hardcover set of the gay literature classics The Front Runner, Harlan’s Race, and Billy’s Boy autographed and donated by their author Patricia Nell Warren
* A cameo speaking part in the award winning LA Web Series Festival’s Old Dogs & New Tricks Halloween episode.
* Rare mint condition 1980 Gay Freedom Day Gay Pride Silver Coin from The Bulldog Baths in San Francisco, CA donated by Back2Stonewall.com
And more to come!
So look for the upcoming announcement and link to the auction around May 11th and bid bid bid!
If you would like to donate an item to be auctioned to help us raise money for the scholarships please contact me will@back2stonewall.com for further information and details. We’d greatly appreciate any extra donations. It’s a worthy cause and a great way to help grassroots LGBT activist and bloggers be heard and try to make a difference.
If you are attending Netroots Nation 2013 and would like to attend the one-day LGBT Pre-Con that will take place on June 19th at the Saint Claire Hotel in San Jose, C.A. CLICK HERE for registration information.
In observance of National Coming Out Day the It Gets Better project will be hosting a Google+ hangout series video chat which will will feature It Gets Better Project Co-Founder Dan Savage; StandUp Foundation’s Chairman Ben Cohen, MBE; and writer/activist Janet Mock as well as other who will be answering submitted questions about LGBT issues and coming out!
The hangout will be LIVE at the It Gets Better YouTube channel, now associated with TakePart TV and will be accessible via http://www.itgetsbetter.org/hangout at 5:00 PM on October 11th. National Coming Out Day
Hangout with Dan Savage: Q&A joined by members of the Ali Forney Center.
Hangout about being Out at School with LGBT youth activists and Campus Pride.
Hangout with Transgender Leaders moderated by Janet Mock.
Hangout about Sports with StandUp Foundation’s Chairman Ben Cohen, MBE and moderated by Cyd Zeigler from Outsports with LGBT athletes.
For futher information on the event and how to submit questions chack out the It Gets Better website.
Everyone’s favorite wet dream rugby stud and LGBT advocate Ben Cohen and his StandUp Foundation has announced the launch of its new magazine STAND UP for November whose proceeds will benefit beautiful Ben’s StandUp Foundation and its effort to fight bullying and remove homophobia from sports.
The first issue of the quarterly publication will be released on Nov. 14 th and the magazine will carry the tagline “True Champions Stand Up,” and will feature athletes’ personal stories, and focus on the “best in sports, including character, fairness and inclusion.”
