Stubborn bureaucrats block Costa Rica’s first gay wedding
Two men who were set to become the first same-sex couple to legally marry in Costa Rica are devastated after their plans were stymied by defiant government officials. Mario Arias and Roberth Castillo (pictured) planned to tie the knot on Saturday after the Inter-American Court of Human Rights earlier this month ordered the Central American […]
Caster named one of the world’s greatest athletes
South African Olympian Caster Semenya has been nominated by the international media for the World Sportswoman of the Year for the 2018 Laureus Sports Awards. The openly LGBTI athlete joins a stellar list of other nominees: Spanish Wimbledon champion Garbiñe Muguruza and four Americans; Australian Open champion Serena Williams, 16-time world athletics championship medalist Allyson […]
This proudly gay Olympian just scored a major new ad campaign
Gay American freestyle skier and extreme sports star Gus Kenworthy has not only just secured his place at the Winter Olympics, but also a new role as a shampoo brand ambassador. On Sunday, the 26-year-old officially qualified for his country’s Olympic team, making him just one of a handful of openly gay male athletes to ever […]
‘The Wound’, Trevor Noah and ‘Call Me by Your Name’ among GLAAD nominees
Two South African-linked nominees are included in the selection of film, television and music releases being recognised by GLAAD’s 2018 LGBTQ media awards. Actress Trace Lysette (Transparent) and actor Wilson Cruz (Star Trek: Discovery, 13 Reasons Why) announced the nominees from Park City, Utah on Friday during the Sundance Film Festival. South Africans play a […]