Wentworth Miller slams body shaming meme that made it “hurt to breathe”
Prison Break star Wentworth Miller has spoken out about a hurtful meme that mocks his weight gain. It shows a side by side comparison of the svelte openly gay actor during the filming of the TV drama next to a later picture of the bulkier star hiking in Los Angeles in 2010. The caption reads: […]
Elton John sued for sexually harassing bodyguard
Sir Elton John has been accused of grabbing a bodyguard’s genitals and ordering him to “get your todger out”. The claim forms part of a lawsuit against the 69-year-old performer filed by security guard Jeffrey Wenninger. The former employee alleges that he was sexually harassed by John in three separate incidents in 2014. In one, he […]
Governor to veto anti-LGBT bill after Hollywood flexes its muscle
Georgia’s governor has agreed to veto an anti-LGBT bill following immense pressure from human rights activists, businesses and even Hollywood itself. Governor Nathan Deal announced on Monday that he would reject bill H.B. 757, which was earlier approved by the US state’s lawmakers. The legislation would have allowed businesses and taxpayer-funded religious organisations to discriminate […]
Lesbian & Gay Marriage in South Africa: Part 2 – Second Class Citizens
Despite being legally afforded equal rights in South Africa, same-sex couples continue to be treated like second-class citizens by our government. While we remain the only country in Africa to boast full marriage equality under the Civil Unions Act of 2006, how does this translate into everyday life for LGBT South Africans? In the first […]