Category: Around the World

Feb 26
“Christian Lives Matter” Group Attempt to Drown Out LGBT Concert in Sydney

The group weren’t happy that the concert was taking place in the forecourt of St Mary’s Cathedral saying it made “a mockery” of Christianity. A “Christian Lives Matter” group attempted to stop a LGBT concert held in a public forecourt from going ahead in Sydney saying it made a “mockery” of their faith. The group […]

Feb 23
Subversion from inside the closet: gay academics in China

Gay male academics in China find ways of living authentically while also appearing to conform in a society often openly hostile to homosexuality, a new study has found. The research, by doctoral student Cui Le from the University of Auckland, focuses on gay male academics’ experiences of managing their sexual identity, interacting with queer students, […]

Feb 10
David Beckham to Become ‘Face’ of Qatar Where Homosexuality is Punishable by Death

The self-described “gay icon” isn’t letting Qatar’s anti-homosexual policies stop him making millions.   David Beckham has reportedly signed a £10m deal to promote the country of Qatar, despite the country’s hardline anti-gay policies.    Beckham’s primary task will be to promote next year’s soccer World Cup being held in the gulf state.    The deal was […]

Feb 04
Israel Folau’s Bid to Return to Australia Fails Following Backlash

Following an expected backlash and “shitstorm” that would come with Israel Folau returning to rugby league in Sydney, the St George Illawarra Dragons have decided to pull out of discussions to sign the player before the issue was to be discussed by the NRL. In a short statement provided by the club late following an […]

Feb 03
St George Illawarra Dragons Facing Criticism Over Application To Sign Israel Folau

The Australian Rugby Leauge Team, St George Illawarra Dragons have reportedly submitted a formal application to sign Israel Folau. In response to the application to the NRL, Pride in Sport – the Australian not-for-profit program that aims to support Australian sporting organisations and clubs in all aspects of LGBT+ inclusion, has hit back at the […]

Feb 02
Watch: John Krasinski Kisses Pete Davidson on Saturday Night Live

You can watch the kiss here. Social media was already buzzing with excitement prior to The Office star John Krasinski hosting Saturday Night Live, but nobody was expecting his hosting duties would include kissing comedian Pete Davidson. Davidson was an unexpected addition to the season opener but showed up just as Krasinski was launching into […]

Feb 01
Indonesian Men Caned in Brutal Spectacle After Being Accused of Having Gay Sex

The 27 and 29-year-old males were sentenced to 77 lashes under Aceh, Indonesia’s sharia law. Human rights groups have condemned the public caning of two gay men in Aceh, Indonesia as brutal and medieval. In what is believed to be the third case of public authorities in Aceh carrying out caning of gay men as […]

Jan 28
Elliot Page Announces Divorce from Wife

The Inception and Umbrella Academy star separated from wife Emma Portner last year before publicly coming out as transgender. Actor Elliot Page and choreographer Emma Portner have announced they plan on divorcing. The couple married in January 2018, but reportedly separated last year before Page came out as transgender.   Announcing the news in a […]