Boksburg NG Kerk Facebook page shares ‘gays will go to hell’ post
A Facebook page for the Witfield-Wes Boksburg branch of the Dutch Reformed Church (DRC) or NG Kerk has shared a social media post proclaiming that LGBT people are destined for hell. The meme consists of an illustration of an individual walking along a rainbow flag road leading into a fiery destination; complete with a foreboding […]
“Blessings” page now includes gays and lesbians
The controversial blessings Facebook page that’s been accused of promoting a “sugar daddy” culture is now open to same-sex connections. The South African page, BlesserFinder, links primarily wealthy male benefactors with women who are prepared to offer their company, attention and, presumably, sex, in exchange for gits or “blessings”. The page’s description reads: “A blesser […]
Porn site blocks North Carolina users to protest anti-LGBT law
North Carolina web surfers hoping to get their porn fix on adult site XHamster.com face stiff disappointment. The porn giant confirmed that it is now blocking anyone in the state from accessing its popular site because of the passage of a new anti-LGBT law. “We are appalled by the recent events that have transpired in […]
Nigeria threatens Switzerland’s ambassador over his ‘gay spouse’
The Nigerian government has threatened Switzerland’s Ambassador to the country, Eric Mayooraz, with the “full might of the law” over claims that he has a male partner. According to Daily Trust, the Nigerian authorities learned of the apparent relationship following attempts to register a Brazilian man, known only as Mr. Carlos, with the Association of […]
Let down again. Dissapointed LGBT Catholics say Pope hasn’t gone far enough
Groups representing LGBT Catholic say that they have been let down by the Pope’s latest declarations on homosexuality and same-sex marriage. On Friday, Francis published his long awaited guidelines on family life; a 260 page document titled, On Love in the Family. In it, he laudably condemns LGBT-targeted discrimination and violence and urges clergy to […]
Bryan Adams does a Springsteen – cancels concert over anti-gay law
Following in the footsteps of Bruce Springsteen, Canadian performer Bryan Adams has now cancelled a concert in Mississippi over that state’s new anti-LGBT law. In a statement, Adams said that the 14 April show will no longer take place because of Mississippi’s so called “Religious Liberty” Bill 1523. “I find it incomprehensible that LGBT citizens […]
Bruce Springsteen cancels North Carolina concert over anti-LGBT law
Rock legend Bruce Springsteen has shown his support for the LGBT community by refusing to perform in the state of North Carolina. The star announced on Friday that he’d cancelled Sunday’s show in the city of Greensboro in protest against the state’s recently enacted anti-LGBT law. Springsteen described the legislation as “…an attempt by people […]
Nyle DiMarco, America’s Next Top Model’s sexually fluid winner, in underwear campaign
America’s Next Top Model winner Nyle DiMarco is wowing us with his new campaign for 2(X)IST underwear. The hunk, who is now competing in the current US season of Dancing With the Stars has been named the brand’s latest ambassador. He showed off his physique (and the undies, of course) last week in US magazine, […]
Caitlyn Jenner launches MAC cosmetics campaign
Caitlyn Jenner is the latest celebrity face of MAC cosmetics in a campaign that will raise funds for transgender causes. MAC Cosmetics posted an image of Jenner on its Instagram page, showing the glamorous reality TV star applying makeup in a mirror. “Caitlyn Jenner fearlessly shared her transition with the world, and now her new […]
Man whose husband died on honeymoon has his ashes confiscated at airport
The British man whose husband died on honeymoon in Australia was further traumatised when airport staff confiscated his partner’s ashes. In January, we reported that Marco Bulmer-Rizzi, 38, was humiliated when Australia’s lack of recognition of his UK marriage to David Bulmer-Rizzi, 32, compounded the tragic loss. While on honeymoon in Adelaide, David fell down […]