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15.9KFolau Regret: I Do Not “Condone Discrimination Of Any Kind Against Any Person On The Grounds Of Their Sexuality”
Sacked Wallaby Israel Folau and Rugby Australia have settled out of court following the termination of the former player’s contract in May over a homophobic Instagram post. In an apparent backdown, Folau said via Rugby Australia that he does not condone discrimination on the basis of sexuality. “Mr Folau wants all Australians to know that...
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9.1KChristian Group Flips Its Wig Over Drag Christmas Show
It’s hard to believe that an organisation called The American Society For The Defence Of Tradition, Family And Property (American TFP) even exists, but they do, and are trying to shut down A Drag Queen Christmas because, they say, it “blurs the lines established by God regarding sexuality”. American TFP also said the drag show...
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6.8KABS Said Sexual Orientation Census Questions Risked Public Backlash
The Guardian reported the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) recommended questions on gender and sexual orientation should not be asked in the national census. The ABS, Australia’s statistical agency, made this recommendation to the government despite two government departments needing this data to deliver services to the community and acknowledged it would have “strong value...
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7.7KGay Newlyweds Win Amazing Race Australia
Newly married husband and husband Tim and Rod won the Amazing Race Australia’s $250,000 cash in the season finale aired this week. In an interview with news.com.au Tim and Rod said the win “hadn’t quite sunk in yet” but added that they had big ideas for how they’ll be splashing their cash. “We wanna do...
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12.0KGay Cops Accused Of “Loose Morals” Win Discrimination Case Against NSW Police
ABC News reports four gay police officers won their discrimination case against NSW Police after they were subjected to an internal drug investigation based on their sexuality four years ago. The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) ruled Christopher Sheehy, Steven Rapisarda, Shane Housego and Christian McDonald were “presumed to be engaged in drug use...
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10.3KKeith Haring | Jean Michel-Basquiat: Crossing Lines Exhibition Opens World AIDS Day
The Keith Haring | Jean Michel-Basquiat: Crossing Lines exhibition opened at the National Art Gallery of Victoria (NGV) on World AIDS Day. The National Art Gallery of Victoria describes Haring and Michel-Basquiat as: “two of the most significant and influential artists of the late twentieth century. Displayed together for the first time the exhibition offers...
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10.4KHungary Withdraws From Eurovision Because It’s “Too Gay”
The Guardian reports Hungary will not participate in Eurovision 2020 amid speculation the song contest is “too gay” for the country’s far-right government and public media bosses. With no official reason given for pulling out the decision happens in an environment of anti-LGBTIQ rhetoric in Hungary. The prime minister, Viktor Orban, has launched a family...
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9.1K“The Lyin’ Queen” Packs Raunchy, Racy Comedy Punch
Trevor Ashley and his team have struck comedy gold again with this year’s panto-musical-revue, The Lyin’ Queen. Trevor plays actress Gay Wray from Home And Away who’s hired to be the celebrity face of a new theme park off The Gold Coast. Of course, nothing goes to plan and hilarious chaos ensues. The show mashes...
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6.0KCyndi Lauper To Receive UN Prize For Work In LGBTIQ Rights
Rolling Stone reports pop and gay icon Cyndi Lauper will be awarded the inaugural High Note Global Prize for her efforts to help prevent and end homelessness among LGBTIQ youth. The award with be presented by Kesha to Lauper during her “Home for the Holidays” benefit concert at the Novo in Los Angeles on December...
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7.8KWill Young – Gay Pop Trailblazer
From British reality TV show to almost two decades’ worth of hit albums, movies and more, Will Young has a lot to be thankful for and proud of. After taking a break from the pop world, he’s back with a formidable new album, Lexicon, with plenty more projects (books, TV and podcasts) in the works....
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11.4KShooting For The Stars!
Florian Klein is a gay porn actor better known as Hans Berlin. He’s taken his experiences and turned them into a stage musical, Shooting Star which has premiered in LA and garnered rave reviews in both the gay and mainstream press. DNA: Do you remember the moment you suddenly had the bright idea to write a musical about the gay porn industry? Florian: Yes, it was in the fall...
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24.7KNick Fitt: Interview With A Porn Star
Photography and interview by James Franklin | Instagram Model: Nick Fitt | Instagram Nick’s vers, passionate and a sexual health champion! DNA: What brought you to porn? Nick Fitt: I did porn ages ago and was the skinniest twink with bleached blond hair and a spray tan. I took a 10-year hiatus and one day the phone rang and it was director ChiChi LaRue asking me...
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16.6KMode For Living
DNA congratulates Christos Bibitsos, founder and creative director of Modus Vivendi on the iconic Greek fashion brand’s 30th anniversary. DNA: Congratulations on the 30th anniversary of Modus Vivendi. What inspired you to take the leap and create the brand? Christos Bibitsos: The need to express my creativity and the love of fashion was the kick start, followed by a gap in the industry for the real needs of modern men who seek diversity. Modus Vivendi is also a way...
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12.7KWerk Shop!
RuPaul’s DragCon might just be the gayest place on the planet… and the straights are loving it! Over a decade ago, a minor pop star with a cult following chatted excitedly to DNA about a new TV series he had devised and was hosting involving drag queens battling it out in a reality show TV format not dissimilar to America’s Next Top Model. Every week...
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11.3KA Few Good Men
PHOTOGRAPHER: Christian Scott | Instagram True sex appeal is more than just skin deep, says photographer Christian Scott, who says it is revealing his subjects’ character that creates the best pictures. As a photographer, I know that being sexy is not always about a handsome face or a hard body. There are many aspects that contribute to a man’s sex appeal. When DNA asked me to...
