RICKY MARTIN COMES OUT – SORT OF
Ricky Martin, who has long been at the centre of speculation about his sexuality, has made a revealing comment in a new interview.
LGBT HATE CRIMES ON THE RISE IN US
An annual report has shown a 28 percent increase in the number of LGBT hate crime incidents reported in 2008 in the US.
CHER SUPPORTS HER DAUGHTER
Cher has issued a statement saying that she will support her daughter through her transition from a woman to a man.
BRÃœNO MAKES WAVES IN EUROPE
Sacha Baron Cohen has been jetting around Europe to promote his latest film Brüno, making waves wherever he goes.
OBAMA TAKES A SMALL STEP FORWARD
President Obama has signed a presidential memorandum which will grant the same-sex partners of federal employees only some benefits, but not others.
COURT ALLOWS KIDS TO MEET DAD’S PARTNER
A court in Georgia has rejected a custody ruling which banned a gay father’s children from having any contact with his gay friends or partners.
LAW TO “PROTECT” KIDS FROM HOMOSEXUALITY
The Lithuanian parliament has passed legislation which will ban any information on homosexuality in schools or in media accessible by young people.
BOMBING AT SAO PAULO PRIDE
It’s come to light that a handmade bomb injured 21 people when it went off during the world’s biggest Pride event.
GQ’S FIRST MALE NUDE COVER
Sacha Baron Cohen’s flamboyantly gay alter-ego, Brüno, has graced the cover of GQ in the nude, a first for the men’s magazine.
GAY FEDERAL WORKERS TO GET BENEFITS
Barack Obama is set to sign a presidential memorandum which will grant the partners of gay federal workers workplace benefits.