HEADLINES
DR. PHIL: BARBIES NOT FOR BOYS:
Television psychologist Dr. Phil has urged a mother to direct her son away from playing with "girl's toys" to avoid any "confusion".
AID WITHHELD OVER HUMAN RIGHTS CONCERNS:
There are reports that the US and Germany are withholding aid to Malawi due to concerns about the country’s anti-gay laws.
LESBIAN SEX & THE CITY STAR A MOM AGAIN:
Sex and the City star Cynthia Nixon and her partner Christine Marinoni have welcomed a new baby into their family.
UK PODIATRIST ACCUSED OF ANTI-GAY BEHAVIOUR:
A Christian podiatrist in the UK is in trouble for his allegedly homophobic behaviour towards gay patients.
SHIA LEBEOUF IN GAY SLUR BRAWL:
Transformers star Shia LeBeouf was questioned by police following a fight in which a gay slur was used.
KIDS BAN AT CAPE TOWN PRIDE:
Some have questioned why there is an age restriction on children at the day-time celebrations following the Cape Town Pride parade.
SUPPORT SA’S MR.GAY WORLD BID:
The team behind South Africa's bid to host Mr. Gay World in 2012 has asked the LGBT business community to support its upcoming pitch in the Philippines.
LESBIAN MINISTER ARBITRATION STALLS:
An attempt to resolve the dismissal of a South African lesbian Methodist minister through arbitration has stalled and the matter may be taken to court.
LADY GAGA SLAMMED FOR “RACIST LYRICS”:
While the gay community has celebrated the pro-gay lyrics of her new song, Hispanic and Asian groups have slammed Lady Gaga's words as offensive.
OVER 100 ARRESTED AT GAY WEDDING:
Over 100 people have been arrested in Bahrain over the weekend at what has been described as a gay wedding.
TRANSGENDER PEOPLE FACE “PERVASIVE DISCRIMINATION”:
A groundbreaking study in the US has found that transgender people face appalling and pervasive discrimination.
IT’S OFFICIAL: HOMOPHOBIA MAKES YOU SICK:
A study suggests that the stress of being rejected or victimised because of sexual orientation may have physical effects on gays and lesbians.
J. EDGAR HOOVER MOVIE WILL NOT BE ‘DE-GAYED’:
Scriptwriter Dustin Lance Black has insisted that the Clint Eastwood-directed biopic of controversial FBI director J Edgar Hoover will not be 'de-gayed'.
LGBT GROUPS PROTEST SOUTH AFRICA’S FOREIGN POLICY:
LGBT groups have picketed the Department of International Relations and Cooperation demanding that South Africa uphold its constitution internationally.
STUDY LOOKING FOR FATHERS OF GAY MEN:
A researcher studying the relationships between fathers and their gay sons is looking for fathers in Gauteng who will be willing to share their experiences.
BRITNEY SPEARS REVEALS ALBUM TITLE & ARTWORK:
Pop superstar Britney spears has revealed the title and artwork for her upcoming seventh studio album.
LGBT BEERS LAUNCHED IN MEXICO:
A small Mexican brewery has sold out of its two newly launched beers that are aimed exclusively at the LGBT community.
MAN CONFESSES TO DAVID KATO MURDER:
The primary suspect in the murder of Ugandan LGBT activist David Kato has been arrested and claims that he was "coerced" into having sex with him.
JAMES FRANCO’S OSCAR DRAG PLAN SCUPPERED:
The failure to nominate Cher's song from Burlesque for an Oscar has scuppered host James Franco's plan to dress in drag as the superstar during the award show.
DAVID KATO VIGIL IN CAPE TOWN TOMORROW:
The Mother City's LGBT community is urged to come out to honour slain Ugandan LGBT activist David Kato in a vigil tomorrow, Thursday 3rd February, in Cape Town.