Category: Around the World

Mar 02
Community Heroes Celebrated at Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade

Now in its 42nd year, this year’s parade was just as spectacular as usual with an array of floats. Levi Joule reports from the parade. Sydney was once more treated to a dazzling display of diversity in a spectacular showcasing of Australia’s LGBT community. 2020’s parade theme was ‘‘What Matters’’ many floats focused on issues […]

Feb 14
Smollett Facing New Charges Over Hate Crime Hoax

American actor Jussie Smollett has found himself being charged again for his alleged hate crime hoax. Cook County special prosecutor Dan K. Webb announced his decision to further prosecute Smollett following the completion of his investigation into the matter. Webb explained that a grand jury would charge Smollett with making four separate false reports to […]

Feb 07
Pete Buttigieg Makes History as First Gay Candidate to Win Iowa Caucus

While the result is not without controversy, it is historic for LGBT+ Americans. Pete Buttigieg appears to have made history in the United States, becoming the first gay candidate to win a state in a Presidential nominating contest. The result in the Iowa caucus has been delayed for a number of days after a serious […]

Jan 31
FRENCH CLUB UNDER FIRE AFTER FOLAU SIGNING

French rugby league club Catalans Dragons have found themselves in hot water following the announcement of a one-year contract with disgraced homophobe Israel Folau. Speaking about the matter, Catalans Dragons Chairman Bernard Guasch claimed that the club wanted “to give Israel a new opportunity to shine on the pitch.” Guasch also added that the club does not support or […]

Jan 16
Youtube Make-Up Artist Comes Out as Trans After Blackmail Attempt

Make-up artist Nikkie de Jager was forced to come out as transgender after she fell victim to a nasty blackmail attempt.   Youtube make-up Artist Nikkie de Jager, who runs the youtube channel NikkieTutorials has come out as transgender. De Jager has amassed 13 million subscribers and seen her collaborate with Lady Gaga and Marc […]

Jan 08
Court Upholds 2016 Ruling Making Homosexuality Legal In Belize

Belize’s Court of Appeals has upheld a 2016 ruling that struck down the Central American country’s sodomy laws. In a unanimous ruling, Justice Samuel Awich, one of the judges on the three-judge panel, said that “consensual sexual intercourse between adult gays or between adult lesbians in private does not harm the fundamental rights and freedoms of […]

Jan 06
ELLEN AND ELTON LEAD THE WAY AT THE GOLDEN GLOBES

Elton John’s Rocketman and Ellen Degeneres have been big winners at 2020 Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. In the first of two big awards, Elton John and his best friend Bernie Taupin won a Golden Globe for the movie’s title track (I’m Gonna) Love Me Again. In accepting the award with […]

Jan 06
Australian Cricketer Fined For Homophobic Slur

Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis was Sunday hit with a hefty fine after calling Kane Richardson a “faggot” during the Melbourne Big Bash Cricket League derby on Saturday night. The Melbourne Stars player apologised after being found guilty of breaching Cricket Australia’s code of conduct and penalised Aus$7,500 (US$5,200). “I got caught in the moment and took it […]