THE PROBLEM WITH THAT GAY FLORA AD
One of Flora’s South African-produced ads have gotten the local and international gay community riled up – and with good reason; but looking beyond knee-jerk reactions and shouts of “homophobia!” what’s the real issue? asks Quinton Bronkhorst. The ad in question depicts a porcelain heart on a soft-pink background, with a “word bullet” heading towards it […]
#THATSOGAY 2013 ARTS FESTIVAL
Where most gay festivals are big on glitter, sequins, camp shows and pink drinks THATSOGAY, this September and October at the University of Johannesburg, is the exception. Why would a festival that aims to promote human rights, respect and equality use homophobic language in its title? The phrase “that’s so gay” is a derogatory expression […]
CELINE DION ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM
From Gaga to Mariah, it’s turning out to be a fantastic year for new music from some of pop’s biggest divas – and now Celine Dion has joined the fray. This week, Columbia Records announced that Dion will release Loved Me Back To Life, her first English-language album in six years, in November. For Loved […]
AUSSIE PM’S PRO GAY CHRISTIAN ANSWER GOES VIRAL
A video of Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd powerfully defending homosexuality to a Christian pastor has gone viral. Rudd was asked about his changing position on same-sex marriage by Matt Prater, a pastor from Brisbane, during a television Q&A on ABC News, ahead of this weekend’s elections in Australia. Prater asked how Rudd could call […]
CANADIAN HIV VACCINE SHOWS PROMISE
A possible HIV vaccine has shown promising results in the first phase of its clinical trials, say Canadian researchers. Results of the tests show that the vaccine appeared to have no adverse effects in the patients and resulted in an increase in antibodies. Developed by Dr. Chil-Yong Kang and his team at Western’s Schulich School […]
WATCH KATY PERRY ROAR!
Katy Perry has released the stunning new music video for her hit self-empowerment anthem Roar. The colourful and upbeat clip sees Perry stranded in a jungle after a plane crash with a vain male counterpart, who is quickly dispatched by a tiger. She soon goes on to become a Tarzan-like queen of jungle, with a […]
RUSSIAN LAWMAKER PLANS TO TAKE KIDS FROM GAY PARENTS
In a shocking development, Russian lawmakers may soon vote on a measure to forcibly take children away from their gay parents. The RT news network reported that the deputy of the Russian State Duma, Alexey Zhuravlev, submitted amendments to the Family Code to the Duma on Thursday. These amendments would allow for the termination of […]