Alannah MacTiernan Calls for Action on Marriage Equality
Federal Member for Perth Alannah MacTiernan of the Labor Party has called on the government to take action on the issue of marriage equality following the result of the Irish referendum. MacTiernan told OUTinPerth that the successful push for marriage equality in Ireland has put the onus on politicians in Australia to address the issue. […]
Photos: Equal Love Marriage Rally
A crowd gathered to speak out on marriage equality following International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia.
Activists Gather for Marriage Equality
On Saturday May 23rd a group of marriage equality supporters took to Murray Street Mall to speak out about marriage equality. The rally took place in honour of International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHoBiT), which took place the previous Sunday on May 17th. Equal Love WA and the Socialist Alternative member Clare Francis […]
Singapore Bans Lesbian-Themed Pop Song
In Singapore, a song by Taiwanese artist Jolin Tsai has been banned by the country’s Media Development Authority, according to Hong Kong’s Mingpao news. Tsai’s song ‘We’re All Different, Yet the Same’ tells the story of a lesbian couple who have lived together for 30 years. When one of the women is hospitalized and requires […]
‘Modern Love’ is Old School Glamour from RuPaul
Iconic drag queen, supermodel of the world and reality television host RuPaul has released a new video just brimming with old school eleganza. Shot entirely in black and white, the video for RuPaul’s single ‘Modern Love’ features the queen of queens in the studio. There are also a number of famous Los Angeles locations. In […]
Indian Gay Matrimonial Ad Raises Eyebrows
In India, 57 year old Padma Iyer made headlines when she placed an advertisement in the Mumbai publication Mid-Day seeking a groom for her son Harish. “Seeking 25-40, Well-Placed, Animal-Loving, Vegetarian GROOM for my SON (36, 5’11”) who works with an NGO, Caste No Bar (Though Iyer Preferred)” the advertisement read. The advertisement has caused […]
US: Are LGB Teens More Likely to Get Pregnant?
A new study from the US published in the American Journal of Public Health reveals that teenagers who identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual may be at a higher risk of unplanned pregnancy than their heterosexual peers. Over 9000 New York City high school students were interviewed for the study, entitled ‘Sexual Orientation and Risk […]
Adore Delano Gives ’80s Realness in New Video
One of the best-loved queens from ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’, Adore Delano, has released a new video for her emotional pop single ‘Give Me Tonight’ from her album ‘Till Death Do Us Party’ The season six alumna is known for her punk rock trash aesthetic and this video is no exception. In ‘Give Me Tonight’, Delano […]
Stephen Fry and Friends Encourage Irish Marriage Equality
A number of comedians have voiced their support for same sex marriage being legalized in Ireland. Jason Byrne, Aisling Bea, David O’Doherty are part of a bevvy of comics who have joined forces to encourage the Irish people to vote yes for marriage equality in a referendum on Friday. The video, entitled ‘Stand Ups for […]
Sam Smith Gives Silent Acceptance Speech at Billboard Awards
Everyone’s favourite sombre British songster Sam Smith gave a silent acceptance speech using placards at the Billboard Awards. The singer was awarded Top Male Artist, Top New Artist and Top Radio Songs Artist. Unfortunately Smith was unable to attend the awards due to illness. Last month he cancelled a number of his Australian tour dates […]
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