New research published in the Journal of Sex Research shows that having a greater number of older brothers increases the probability of a person entering a same-sex union at some point in their lives, reports The Conversation. The study, conducted over 50 years and following the life trajectory of more than nine million people, found...
The Sydney Gay And Lesbian Mardi Gras After-Party has been cancelled for 2022 due to lingering covid concerns. In a statement released on January 20, organisers expressed their regrets but feel the event poses too great a health risk amid worries over the scale and nature of the event. IT’S YOUR PARTY AND YOU CAN...
The Olympic figure skater who won our hearts with his grace and charm has just announced his marriage to fiancé Jussi-Pekka Kajaala, which occurred on New Year’s Eve, reports NBC News. Rippon announced his marriage to his partner via an Instagram post captioned “SURPRISE WE ARE MARRIED”. According to the post, the wedding ceremony was...
Fashion icon André Leon Talley has died at the age of 73 from an undisclosed illness that he was being hospitalised for up until his death. Talley is remembered as one of the “last great fashion editors” and helped to shape 21st-century fashion during his tenure as the creative director at Vogue, reports Vanity Fair....
Actress, activist and all round gay icon, Betty White, would have celebrated her 100th birthday today if not for her sad passing in December. White shot a video message on December 20 to thank fans ahead of her 100th birthday celebration, which was to be accompanied by a one-night-only screening of the film, initially titled...
Euphoria is the hit HBO Max show that has redefined a generation with its dreamy, drug-hazed cinematography, glitter-filled make-up looks and raw, unfiltered narratives. The first episode of season 2 dropped on January 9 and social media has gone wild; there is a lot to discuss about the first episode including the now-infamous “toilet guy”....
Married same-sex couple, Wang Chen-wei and Chen Chun-ju, have become the first couple in Taiwan to legally adopt a child neither of them are related to, reports The Guardian. The couple signed the adoption papers surrounded by press at the Taipei household registration office, while holding their daughter, nicknamed Joujou. Taiwan legalised same-sex marriage in...
After the arrest of OnlyFans creator Titus Low Kaide in Singapore, many creators fear action from law enforcement. The 22-year-old content creator was charged with distributing “obscene material” which is considered illegal, reports The Guardian. IT’S MY PLATFORM AND I’LL POST IF I WANT TO Reports from Lad Bible state that Kaide’s account was initially...
The man accused of killing gay American university student Scott Johnson admitted to the crime on Monday this week, declaring he was, “Guilty… I am guilty, guilty!” in the New South Wales Supreme Court. That information only became public yesterday after his legal team tried to have the plea reversed, arguing that their client was...
In what is being described as a “power grab for the education system,” Poland’s parliament (known as the Sejm) is considering a bill titled Lex Czarnek. If passed, the bill will give unprecedented powers to school authorities allowing them to heavily mandate what educational materials are permitted in classrooms, reports PinkNews. WHAT DOES LEX CZARNEK...
Kai Shappeley, who was a finalist in TIME’s 2021 Kid Of The Year national search, has become the poster child for trans rights in the US after taking on lawmakers and politicians in the fight for equality, reports TIME. In 2021, Shappeley went viral after a video of her testifying in the Senate garnered support...
Australian actor, Kodi Smit-McPhee, has won a Golden Globe for his role in the gay psychological drama, The Power Of The Dog, on Netflix, reports ABC News. Smit-McPhee took home the award for Best Supporting Actor at this year’s awards for playing Peter Gordon – a dark and complex character who is deeply protective of...
A video has come out featuring two masked actors filming a gay sex scene at the famed Athens Acropolis. The short film was produced anonymously and released under the title Departhenon and the makers say that the film is a political act, reports NDTV. THE PRODUCERS ARE GETTING MORE BANG THAN THEY BARGAINED FOR According...
In a recent poll by the Trevor Project, over two-thirds of LGBTQIA+ identifying youth said recent debate over laws that target transgender and non-binary people have negatively impacted their mental health. Many LGBTQIA+ youth reported high stress, anger, sadness and fear for the future and also reported struggling to access basic needs due to the...
In its 34th year, Midsumma Festival shines a spotlight on queer arts and cultural festivities, showcasing national and local artists. An impressive 195 events over the three-week Festival will span across 119 venues, with over 500 culture-makers involved in events around metro Melbourne and regional Victoria. Celebrating LGBTQIA+, diverse journeys, culture makers and communities, Midsumma...