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BUTT magazine is back, a decade after its last issue

BUTT magazine is back, a decade after its last issue

A decade after the release of its last edition, the iconic queer magazine BUTT has made a return. The quarterly magazine for gay men was launched in 2001. Founded in The Netherlands by Gert Jonkers and Jop van Bennekom, the magazine, which was always printed on a distinctive pink paper, found fans around the globe. […]

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Get another serving of international drag with ‘Drag Race Holland’

Get another serving of international drag with ‘Drag Race Holland’

The reality TV phenomenon of RuPaul’s Drag Race continues to expand around the globe, with a new international drag competition in the works. Production company World of Wonder have announced that the race is coming to The Netherlands with Drag Race Holland. Drag Race Holland will see 10 queens face off for their inaugural crown, with an all-new host […]

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Gay men are now able to donate blood in The Netherlands

Gay men are now able to donate blood in The Netherlands

The Netherlands have changed their blood donation regulations allowing gay and bisexual men to donate blood. Potential donors will however have to abstain for sex for twelve months before becoming eligible. Dutch Minister for Health Edith Schippers said the new policy was a balance between equality and responsibility. “I am a staunch supporter of emancipation […]

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Eurovision Kicks Off!

Eurovision Kicks Off!

Eurovision’s first semi-final kicked off last night, with 16 countries taking to the stage in Copenhagen for the cheesiest and best song contest of all time. The following ten nations have made it through to the next round. Behold their entries: Armenia Aram MP3 Not Alone First up we have Armenia’s Aram MP3 with the […]

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