GAY INSURANCE OFFERING LAUNCHED
A new insurance offering, specifically designed for the needs of the LGBT market in South Africa, has been launched.
TRUE BLOOD STARS SUPPORT GAY TEENS
True Blood hunk Alexander Skarsgård has shot a video clip supporting the fight against the bullying of gay teens.
AMNESTY SLAMS ITALY’S WASTED OPPORTUNITY
Amnesty International has joined LGBT groups in condemning Italy’s failure to adopt a bill to protect LGBT people against homophobic crimes.
EX-GAY UGANDAN REGRETS BETRAYING LGBT PEOPLE
A man who was used by homophobic preachers in Uganda to show that gay people could be ‘rehabilitated’ has admitted that he regrets what he did.
INDIA’S FIRST LESBIAN MARRIED COUPLE GETS COURT PROTECTION
Two women, the first lesbian couple to be married in India, have gone into hiding following threats against them by family members.
RICKY MARTIN NEW FACE OF MAC LIPSTICK
Gay Latino singer Ricky Martin has, together with hip-hop star Nicki Minaj, been named the new face of MAC cosmetic’s Viva Glam campaign.
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN LEFT MONEY TO DOGS AND CHARITIES
The late fashion designer Alexander McQueen has left much of his £16 million fortune to charities, as well as his beloved pet dogs.
MALAWI ACTIVISTS IN HIDING
Two human rights activists known for supporting LGBT equality in Malawi have reportedly gone to ground following threats by the country’s president.
RISQUÉ TO CLOSE ITS DOORS
Risqué Lounge, the once extremely popular, gay and lesbian Johannesburg nightspot is set to close its doors after four and half years.
MOVES AGAINST NY GAY MARRIAGE
A number of anti-gay groups are moving to reverse the state of New York’s recently enacted same-sex marriage law.