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London university becomes the first to sign anti-homophobia in sport charter

Jonny Payne

The University of East London has become the first university to sign the government’s charter on tackling homophobia in sport, and it has also leant its support to the National Union of Students’ (NUS) ‘Out is Sport’ project.

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Gay verger cleared of sexually assaulting woman in cathedral

Jonny Payne

A gay verger has been cleared of sexually assaulting a female visitor in a West Yorkshire cathedral, having expressed his “mortification” at the allegations.

So-called family organisation rally against adverts featuring Ellen Degeneres

Peter Lloyd

A 'pro-family' group in the United States are urging one of the country's major retailers to discontinue adverts featuring Ellen Degeneres – because she is gay.

Ellen challenges Michelle Obama to press-up competition on live TV

Peter Lloyd

Comedienne Ellen Degeneres accomplished another first for U.S. television this week – after she challenged Michelle Obama to a press-up contest during her chat show.

Sex and the City's Cynthia Nixon buys $3 million apartment in NYC's Noho district

Peter Lloyd

The bisexual actress now lives near former co-star Sarah Jessica Parker.

Queen's Don't Stop Me Now voted ultimate feel-good track in YouGov poll

Peter Lloyd

A YouGov poll shows that Queen’s Don’t Stop Me Now is the nation’s favourite feel-good song with nearly two fifths of people selecting it, making it the UK’s number one uplifting tune.

Advocate magazine celebrates thirty years of Madonna in special issue

Peter Lloyd

America's leading gay magazine - Advocate - has dedicated its latest issue to celebrating Madonna's thirty-year career.

Peter Tatchell marks Equal Love campaign's first anniversary

Peter Lloyd

Human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell has marked the first anniversary of his Equal Love campaign by re-iterating the fight for marriage equality.

Gay marriage ban repeal finally in sight for Washington state

Jake Basford

The U.S. state of Washington has moved a significant step closer to over-turning the ban on same-sex marriage, this week.

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Fundraising for lesbian breast screening to continue despite Komen U-turn

Jonny Payne

A campaign to raise funds for the breast screening of lesbians in Atlanta will continue, despite a U-turn on the decision by a cancer charity to scrap its planned cut in grants to breast cancer care programs, advocates said on Friday.

Facebook group censored for alleged 'indecency' over THIS image

Peter Lloyd

A Facebook group which posts daily pictures of men to gay subscribers has been censored by the social networking site over claims of indecency.

Lawyer wins gay discrimination case against law firm

Peter Lloyd

An Employment Appeal Tribunal has today upheld that law firm Bivonas LLP discriminated against one of their former employees because of his sexual orientation.

Dannii Minogue becomes first celebrity to mark Pink Paper's 25th anniversary

James Sanders

Singer, presenter and fashion designer Dannii Minogue has become the very first celebrity to mark Pink Paper's 25th anniversary.

My fans should save all year to see me in concert, says Madonna

Peter Lloyd

Madonna has once again made the headlines – this time for saying that her fans should work hard and save all year to afford her concert ticket prices.

Jessie J to perform at London's Hackney Weekend festival

Peter Lloyd

Bisexual chart-topper Jessie J is one of the acts confirmed to perform at London's Hackney Weekend, this summer.

Four men jailed for killing South African lesbian in 2006

Jake Basford

Four men from South Africa have been jailed over the brutal killing of a local lesbian in 2006.

Twitter mention from Stephen Fry gives unknown singer one million hits

Jake Basford

A one-word tweet from author Stephen Fry has boosted the career of an aspiring singer – after it increased traffic to his latest video by one million hits.

Twenty per cent of HIV positive men in Auckland's are unaware of their status, study claims

Peter Lloyd

A leading university in New Zealand has claimed that a fifth of HIV positive gay men in the city of Auckland don't know their status.

Premier League clubs to back government's anti-homophobia sports charter

Peter Lloyd

In a monumental step forward for gay tolerance, premier league football clubs are expected to sign-up to the government's Sports Charter imminently.