Gay relationships can be happier than hetero, study finds

Hot on the heels of Australia legalising same-sex marriage, new research shows that gay and lesbian couples tend to have higher-quality relationships than their heterosexual counterparts. Professor Janeen Baxter, Director of the Life Course Centre (LCC) led by The University of Queensland, said the quality of intimate relationships of gay and lesbian people was high, […]

Designer Stefano Gabbana: Don’t call me gay!

Stefano Gabbana, one half of the Dolce & Gabbana fashion empire, may be attracted to men but he’s certainly not proud to be described as gay. In an interview with the Corriere della Sera newspaper, Gabbana asserted: “I don’t want to be called gay, because I’m simply a man … full stop.” “The word ‘gay’ […]

Will Bermuda’s Governor and UK’s Boris Johnson block gay marriage repeal?

After making it through parliament, there are now calls for legislation reversing same-sex marriage in Bermuda to be vetoed. Last week, both houses of parliament voted to pass a bill that would replace the right of same-sex couples to marry with domestic partnerships. The move comes six months after the Bermuda Supreme Court legalised same-sex marriage […]

Well known Joburg performer Zsa Zsa is first Miss Gay RSA

Johannesburg performer, event organiser and HIV activist Zsa Zsa recently won the first Miss Gay RSA pageant. The event was held at Carnival City in Brakpan earlier this month and saw six finalists competing for the title. The show featured performances by artists including Idols South Africa Top 16 contestant Shenay O’Brien and Keanu Keith Snyders. […]