Category: Around the World

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 […]

Jan 26
Son Of Homophobic Nigerian Political Advisor Publicly Comes Out As Gay

The son of a former Nigerian presidential advisor who is vehemently opposed to homosexuality has come out as gay on social media and Dad is not happy. Bolu Okupe, who is currently based in Europe, took an image of himself wearing rainbow swimming trunks and holding a rainbow flag and posted it on Instagram with […]

Jan 25
US President Joe Biden to Repeal Trans Military Ban as Soon as Tomorrow

The Trump era ban on transgender people serving in the US military is set to be scrapped as soon as tomorrow. US President Joe Biden is set to scrap Donald Trump’s ban on Trans Americans serving in the military. Reuters reports that a source close to the President said the ban could be lifted as […]