HEADLINES
LAUNCH OF NEW NAMIBIAN GAY GROUP:
Saturday will see the launch of a new LGBT group which aims to unite lesbian and gay Namibians.
ARCHIE GETS GAY CHARACTER:
The iconic Archie comic strip has stepped into the 21st century with a new openly-gay character joining the Riverdale gang.
DON’T ASK, DON’T TELL’ TOLL OVER 13,000:
Over 400 people were fired from the US military in 2009 for being gay, says a report from a group representing LGBT troops.
LGBT PROTEST AGAINST U.S. & UGANDA:
A protest march will take place in Pretoria on Freedom Day to demand equality for lesbians and gays in both the U.S. and Uganda.
WHICH CELEB’S COMING OUT ON MAY 5?:
There's a flurry of speculation after a top Hollywood publicist announced that one of his clients will be coming out on May 5.
MOROCCO’S FIRST GAY MAG:
The first LGBT magazine to be published in Morocco has been launched in the predominantly Muslim North African country.
ANTI-GAY BILL AUTHOR BANNED FROM THE UK?:
The British government is reportedly considering banning the architect of the Ugandan anti-gay bill from visiting the UK.
SA GLAAD SLAMS BCCSA RULING:
SA GLAAD has reacted with dismay at a ruling by the BCCSA that the word ‘gay’ can be used as a synonym for “stupid” or “useless”.
AIDS CAMPAIGN ACCUSED OF INCOMPETENCE:
There are growing calls for a forensic audit into the government’s flagship HIV prevention campaign which has cost the taxpayer millions of rand.
‘MY FAMILY’ SON TO COME OUT:
One of the characters in the long-running British sitcom, My Family, is reportedly set to announce that he is gay in an upcoming episode.
STILL NO MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR MALAWI PRISONER:
Steven Monjeza, one of the men in jail on charges of homosexuality in Malawi, has still not received medical treatment despite deteriorating ill health.
OBAMA HECKLED OVER DON’T ASK, DON’T TELL:
Gay rights activists have heckled President Obama over the ongoing delay in repealing the ‘Don't Ask, Don't Tell’ ban on gay military personnel.
KYLIE ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM:
Gay pop favourite Kylie Minogue has announced the upcoming release of her first studio album in three years.
AUSSIE OLYMPIC SWIMMER COMES OUT:
Australian Olympic swimmer Daniel Kowalski has come out in a newspaper column outlining his struggle to come to terms with his sexuality.
OK TO LINK “GAY” WITH STUPIDITY:
The Broadcasting Complaints Commission of South Africa has ruled that it's okay to use the word ‘gay’ in connection with negative perceptions.
RICKY MARTIN PUNTS NUDE VIDEO:
Singer Ricky Martin, who recently came out as gay, has directed his fans to a steamy 2007 video clip which depicts the star almost completely naked.
SEMEN FOUND ON ET’S BODY:
Police have confirmed that semen was found on Eugene Terre'Blanche's body, adding further weight to theories that sex was involved in his death.
DREW BARRYMORE HONOURED BY GLAAD:
Actress and producer Drew Barrymore has been honoured for her support of the LGBT community in her work and in the media.
JIM CARREY GAY MOVIE RELEASE DELAYED:
The release of the movie I Love You Phillip Morris, starring Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor as lovers, has been delayed in the US and in South Africa.
IRANIAN LESBIAN APPEALS FOR HELP:
An Iranian lesbian who faces execution in her home country has appealed for help after her asylum request was rejected by the UK.