AN INTRO FROM THE CHIEF

I had already the intro to the magazine written prior to devastating news I received on Friday 9th August at 11.26am, my best friend ‘My Sharon’ suddenly passed away, I am in complete shock, I can’t get my head around it, honestly the most lovely soul, I dedicate this issue to you, I’m going to miss you so much xx

Here we are with Issue 63! Before we delve in a little update on moi!

My journey as a parent has hit a milestone, the wee man has been with me now 6 months however our future is very much on borrowed time as changes are afoot, it is unknown at this point how much longer he will be with me but regardless I will continue to offer him the best life I can, filled with love. I’m still holding out for a holiday, fingers crossed it happens late Aug or early September - watch this space.

Other news, my house sold within less than a week, though as this prints I’ve no idea when or where I am moving too, it is both nerve wracking and exciting.

My stage sabital is coming to an end, well it will in December, I have signed up for Panto on the run up to Christmas - will be 3 weeks of fun with the cast and team of Mr Hullabaloo, will share more in due course , can’t believe i’m already thinking about Christmas.

Baby news - my sister Linda is having her 2nd baby, at the big reveal we discovered a little boy was on the way, this will bring the running total of nieces/nephews to 11 xx

I am compelled to mention the riots that have been taking place of late. It makes me so angry and sad to see what these thugs are doing, destroying lives, properties, businesses etc. There is no place in society for uneducated individuals aimlessly causing havoc without any just cause. It needs to stop. Parents need to be responsible for their children’s actions, Community groups need to come together and everyone needs to unite.

Lastly please pop over to gnimag.com/awards to nominate for this year’s event in November - you can also read more info on pages 18+19

Right on to issue 63

The magazine is always a team effort though this is proba bly the first time I personally done all of the lead interviews.

First up Will Young, he has graced our cover now for a 3rd time, his tour sold out across the U.K and his new album is OUT NOW, we talked about all of that TikToc, Politics, Labels and much more, we had a lovely catch up.

Pixie Lott is also back, it’s 7 years since we last chatted, her new album is out 20th September, her first release in 10 years, you must pre order it ahead of the release. We also chatted about parenting, the voice kids, her musical endeavours with Made In Dagenham and plenty more.

And to complete the holy trinity of interviews was Charlie King - I was practically drooling while talking to him, what a beautiful man, heartbroken to hear he is in a relationship - knife right to the heart lol on a serious note it was such a great interview, we played games, he answered reader questions and we talked about everything from Towie to coming out 10 years ago on live TV, his mental & physical journey, Personal training, amazing fashion line and so much more.

This issue has not 1 not 2 but 3 fashion pieces we have teamed up with Bycharlesking, Mountwear and Pines Playwe feature their latest offerings.

Thrown into the mix is an array of features, articles from our columns and allot more to keep you entertained

Enjoy reading

Daniel May Editor and Director