HEADLINES
GAY MARRIAGE BAN IS COSTLY:
A witness in the trial challenging California’s Proposition 8 ban on same-sex marriage has said that the prohibition is expensive and reduces revenue.
CRISTIANO’S SEXY ARMANI ADS REVEALED:
Images from the new Armani ad campaign featuring hunky footballer Cristiano Ronaldo have been released on the internet.
BULGARIAN MODEL CLAIMS 2 YEAR AFFAIR WITH GATELY:
The man present when Stephen Gately died has claimed that he had a relationship with the singer and his husband for two years.
SUPREME COURT CONFIRMS TRIAL CAMERA BAN:
The US Supreme Court has ruled that the trial challenging California’s ban on same-sex marriage may not be broadcast.
LESBIAN MINISTER TO APPEAL RULING:
A lesbian Methodist minister will reportedly appeal her suspension following a disciplinary hearing over her marrying another woman.
CHINA TO HOLD FIRST GAY PAGEANT:
Eight brave men are set to compete for the first ever Mr Gay China title in a pageant that will be held in Beijing on Friday.
UGANDAN PRESIDENT SOFTENING ON ANTI-GAY BILL:
It appears as if Uganda’s president is pushing for a more moderate stance on the proposed anti-gay legislation before the country's parliament.
GAY FRIENDLY FILMS AND SHOWS RECOGNISED:
America’s Gay and Lesbian Alliance against Defamation has announced its selection of films and TV shows that offer "outstanding images of the LGBT community".
COPENHAGEN OUTGAMES TURNS A PROFIT:
The organisers behind the Copenhagen 2009 Outgames have announced that the event has declared a profit of 164,000 Euros.
CALL TO SUPPORT LESBIAN MINISTER:
A Facebook group has been set up to support a lesbian Cape Town minister who is being investigated by her Church after marrying her partner.
LESBIAN ACTIVIST ON TRIAL FOR MURDER:
A Swazi lesbian activist, who was thrust into the spotlight last year after announcing her engagement to a woman, has reportedly confessed to her partner’s murder.
SUPREME COURT BLOCKS INTERNET BROADCAST:
The US Supreme Court yesterday blocked the YouTube broadcast of the trial challenging California’s ban on same-sex marriage.
LAWYERS SAY MALAWI LAW MUST CHANGE:
The lawyers for the Malawian men arrested after they were engaged to marry have filed court papers calling for a review of the law banning homosexuality.
PORTUGAL MOVES TO LEGALISE GAY MARRIAGE:
Portugal's parliament has passed a bill to legalise same-sex marriage in the predominantly Catholic country, but has rejected gay adoption.
HOMOPHOBIC MP ACCUSED OF MORE AFFAIRS:
A British MP, who has refused to apologise for her homophobia, has been implicated in three illicit affairs and is apparently seeking psychiatric treatment.
POPE ATTACKS GAY MARRIAGE:
Pope Benedict XVI has once again slammed gay marriage, saying that it is an "attack" on the natural differences between men and women.
FOOTBALLER FACES SANCTION OVER GAY MAG SHOOT:
Soccer player Jesus Dátolo could be punished for appearing in his underwear in a photo shoot for a gay Italian magazine.
PROP 8 TRIAL TO BE SHOWN ON YOUTUBE:
The judge in a lawsuit challenging the legality of California’s gay marriage ban has ruled that the trial can be shown on YouTube.
LETTERMAN SLAMMED OVER TRANS SKIT:
David Letterman has been criticised over a skit mocking the appointment of a trans woman to a senior government position by President Obama.
AMNESTY CALLS FOR RELEASE OF MALAWI COUPLE:
Amnesty International has urged the Malawi authorities to immediately release the two men who were arrested after they were engaged to marry.