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Madonna – She’s Back Into The Groove!
For the last decade it’s been tough being a Madonna admirer, but do fans finally have something to smile about? Her last three albums were neither fan favourites nor critical successes. 2008’s Hard Candy was too busy chasing the R&B hits of its era, 2012’s MDNA was too busy chasing the shapeshifting EDM sound, and...
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10.7KGay White House Press Secretary Defends Trump’s Anti-Gay Policies
Among Trump’s circle is his Deputy Press Secretary, Judd Deere, an out and proud gay man and Republican. Talking to Buzzfeed Deere defended Trump’s anti-LGBTIQ polices and helped write a Pride month tweet. When asked about the Trump Administration’s anti-LGBTIQ policies, Deere said the trans military ban is meant to preserve troop readiness and was...
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13.2KLil’ Nas X Is The Latest Celebrity To Come Out
Lil’ Nas X, a 20-year old rapper, is the latest music star to come out. Posting via Twitter the rapper said, “Some of y’all already know, some of y’all don’t care, some of y’all not gone fwm no more. but before this month ends i want y’all to listen closely to c7osure.” Ain’t no more...
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10.2KAndy Brennan – Our First Out A-Leaguer!
It’s been quite the year for Australian professional soccer player, 26-year-old Andy Brennan. He’s identified his sexuality, accepted it, shared it with his friends, family and teammates, and boldly broadcast it to the world. In doing so, he joins an elite group of out gay football players and hopes to make it easier for others...
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10.1KPride Across The World
Over the weekend, Pride parades brought a rainbow of colour to cities across the world, attracting millions of people. World Pride in New York also marked the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots that many say led to the modern LGBTIQ rights movement. The New York Pride Parade was a party with 150 thousand people...
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14.5KCelebrating Stonewall’s 50th Anniversary
“The guys there were so beautiful – they’ve lost that wounded look that fags all had 10 years ago.” – Allan Ginsberg on the Stonewall riot protesters. In America, the Stonewall Riots are considered the most influential event leading to the Gay Liberation movement. The peaceful and genteel Mattachine Society had been politely lobbying for...
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7.9KHow Stonewall Changed Everything
As a minority culture, in the grand scheme of things, the LGBTIQ community has come a long way in a short time. We’ve been blessed by a growing list of countries decriminalising same-sex relations and legalising gay marriage – so much so that it’s now the countries that persecute us who are in the minority. ...
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Aussies Rally To Support Good Causes (That Aren’t Israel Folau!)
If Israel Folau is the cloud, here’s the silver lining! The millionaire rugby player has raised $2 million in public donations through a site set up by the Australian Christian Lobby. Folau says he needs the cash to defend himself against his employer, Rugby Australia, who cancelled his contract after he repeatedly posted homophobic comments...
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Why We Celebrate Hot Bodies In DNA
Why have a Hot Bodies issue of DNA? Aren’t they all hot body issues? Yes, every issue of DNA contains hot guys with hot bodies but, recently, some comments I’ve seen online have annoyed me and I want to call them out and challenge the assumptions they make. DNA is sometimes criticised for the lack...
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Fitness With Simon Dunn: Work Those Legs And Glutes!
In this post, Simon works legs and the gay man’s favourite, the gluteus muscles, aka booty! The key to designing a good session is to ensure all muscles are worked in all planes of movement, so today that means quadriceps (the anterior part of your upper leg), hamstrings (the posterior part of your upper leg),...
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9.4KGoFundMe Shuts Down Israel Folau’s Campaign
ABC News reports online crowdfunding platform GoFundMe has shut down sacked Wallaby Israel Folau’s controversial campaign page. A spokesperson for GoFundMe said after a “period of evaluation”, the site had ruled Folau’s campaign violated its terms of service. The company said it would not tolerate the promotion of discrimination or exclusion. “We are absolutely committed...
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Don’t Fund Israel Folau – Help LGBTIQ+ Youth Instead
Simon Dunn launches Go Fund Me page for vulnerable LGBTIQ+ youth while Folau asks public for money. On Friday, rugby league star Israel Folau launched a Go Fund Me campaign with the aim of raising $3 million. He claims the money will help pay his expected legal expenses in his actions against Rugby Australia. Folau...
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11.8KElton John Tells LGBTQ Kids: “Be Proud Of Who You Are”
Elton John tells Variety magazine LGBTQI youth should be proud of who they are. In an interview held at the Cannes Film Festival, the iconic singer said he was privileged to work in an industry that was accepting of the LGBTQ community. “I’ve been very privileged because I’m in a business that kind of accepts...
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Taylor Swift Celebrates Pride In Fabulous Star-Studded Video
To celebrate Pride, Taylor Swift has released a star-studded music video You Need To Calm Down. The video has a legion of queer celebrities doing famously queer things such as sipping tea, performing in drag, and getting married in matching baby-blue tuxes. Look out for; Hannah Hart, Dexter Mayfield, RuPaul and his Drag Race queens, the...
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8.8KUS National Guard Refuse To Dismiss Trans Troops
Gay Star News reports five US states have defied President Trump’s ban on trans people in the military. Leading in February, California announced it would not discharge trans troops and has since been joined by New Mexico, Oregon, Nevada, and Washington in refusing to discharge trans people from the National Guard. Major General Matthew Beevers,...
