“HOMOPHOBIC” FLORA AD GENERATES CONTROVERSY
A South African created ad campaign for Flora margarine is causing controversy around the world over claims that it’s homophobic. The advert depicts a ‘heart’ made of ceramic china over a pink background. A bullet with the words “Uhh, Dad I’m gay” is shown heading for the heart. The ad, presumably punting the benefits of […]
JON QWELANE’S HOMOPREJUDICE “CONTRIBUTES TO HIV EPIDEMIC”
Gay men’s health organisation Health4Men says that disgraced journalist Jon Qwelane’s continued anti-gay views are damaging to its work and the country. The group said in a statement that it was “hugely disappointed that Jon Qwelane continues to argue for the right to propagate inhumane and bigoted opinions of gay people”. Health4Men was responding to […]
LANCE BASS ENGAGED TO BOYFRIEND
Openly gay former ‘N Sync band member Lance Bass has “put a ring on it” after he announced his engagement to Michael Turchin, his boyfriend of almost two years. The 34-year-old singer posted a picture on Instagram showing off an engagement rink on Turchin’s hand, with the comment: “He said YES!! Love this man” According […]
LADY GAGA BACKS RUSSIAN OLYMPIC BOYCOTT
Pop singer and LGBT ally Lady Gaga believes that America should not participate in the Sochi Winter Games because of Russia’s anti-gay polices. “I don’t think we should be going to Russia for the Winter Olympics, that’s my personal opinion,” said Gaga in an interview with the UK’s Sun newspaper. “I care so much about […]