Jussie Smollett, Star of ‘Empire’ Comes Out
Jussie Smollett is an actor best known for playing aspiring musician Jamal Lyon in the TV series ‘Empire’, which follows the story of hip hop and entertainment company ‘Empire Enterprises’ and its founding family. Smollett’s sexuality has been subject to public speculation since it was revealed his character on ‘Empire’ is gay. His portrayal of […]
Sheppard Are Going International
Brisbane band Sheppard have been going from strength to strength as their songs ‘Let Me Down Easy’ and ‘Geronimo’ gain popularity worldwide. They’ve been nominated for seven ARIAs, giving them the second highest number of nominations for 2014. OUTinPerth last caught up with frontman George Sheppard in July after the band supported Keith Urban on […]
Ellen Boycotts Hotels over Brunei Gay Stoning Law
Ellen Degeneres has backed the boycott of a series of hotels owned by the Sultan of Brunei due to the country’s proposed new penal code, which includes death by stoning for a number of acts including same sex sexual activity. The Dorchester Collection hotel chain has seen a number of high profile boycotts over the […]
Ellen Pays for Lesbian Wedding
A lesbian couple that work for the US military and marines have been awarded $38,000 for their wedding and honeymoon in 2014. The couple, who were initially ecstatic when Ellen gave them just $1000, broke down in tears when Ellen continued with the gifts. On top of the initial prize, the ladies won $20,000 towards […]
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