Day: January 25, 2017

Jan 25
Having the Chat: Stella Callisto

Stella Callisto, also known as her alter ego, Nipless Cage, is a producer, performer and Drag King. We had a chat with her ahead of the upcoming King of Kings Pageant and asked about the small, but growing, scene of Kings. When did you realize that you wanted to become a performer? I have been […]

Jan 25
Judge Calls for Overhaul of “Inhumane” Court Process for Trans Teens in Australia

Article: Star Observer A Family Court judge has condemned the court process trans teenagers are subjected to before accessing medical treatment for transition. The process, which exclusively occurs in Australia, requires teens to apply to the court to start hormone treatment. Since its institution in 2004, no teenager has been denied treatment. Advocates describe the […]

Jan 25
Moonlight Sweeps Oscar Nominations

Although La La Land got a record-setting 14 nominations this Oscars round, the Academy gave gay film Moonlight nods in eight categories. The film, which tells the story of a black American teenager coming to grips with his life and sexuality, is the only major LGBT+ movie to garner major attention. It has been nominated for Best Picture, […]

Jan 25
Don’t Miss TropOut New Caledonia

The second TropOut week-long gay festival moves to New Caledonia in May 2017 after an acclaimed debut in Phuket last year. Hedonists, party-goers and sun worshipers are being joined by Jordan Bruno who will offer both his gastronomic skills and beauty for all to enjoy! The week-long TropOut in upmarket Bang Tao Beach, Thailand in […]

Jan 25
The Best (and Worst) European Countries for LGBT+ Workers

Expert Market has deemed Norway, Finland and Belgium as the best countries to work in if you are LGBT+. Popular OE destination for New Zealanders, the United Kingdom, ranks 9th. The bottom three countries are Turkey, Azerbaijan and Armenia. Factors taken into account were: Anti-discrimination legislation on employment, for both sexual orientation and gender identity […]