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November 16, 2013

X Factor winner James Arthur apologises for homophobic slur in diss song: ‘I’m disappointed in myself’

X Factor winner James Arthur has said he is 'extremely disappointed' in himself for a rap he recorded in retaliation against another artist, which included homophobic slurs, but said 'in rap... words I used have a different intent'.

November 16, 2013

Jamaican anti-discrimination organisation calls for celebration of Day for Tolerance

One of the first organisations in Jamaica formed solely to tackle discrimination based on perceived sexual orientation, has invited all Jamaicans to celebrate the international Day for Tolerance.

November 16, 2013

US: Federal judge rules that Pennsylvania must defend its ban on equal marriage

A federal judge yesterday rejected arguments that the court has no authority over equal marriage, to say that Pennsylvania must go to trial to defend its ban on equal marriage.

November 16, 2013

Actor Alec Baldwin suspended by MSNBC for calling photographer a ‘cocksucking fag’

Actor Alec Baldwin has been suspended from his MSNBC talk show after hurling anti-gay abuse against a New York photographer.

November 15, 2013

Study: LGBT people of colour amongst most disadvantaged in American workforce

According to a new report, American LGBT workers of colour are at high risk of poverty and unemployment.

November 15, 2013

Russell Brand: David Cameron is a posh ‘w***er’ who doesn’t worry about gay rights

Comedian Russell Brand has made an expletive-laden rant about David Cameron and George Osborne, dubbing them “posh w***ers” and has suggested they are indifferent to gay rights.

November 15, 2013

Youth Parliament debates need for ‘zero tolerance’ of homophobic bullying

Members of the Youth Parliament have debated the scourge of homophobic bullying in Britain’s schools.

November 15, 2013

Russian court fines Lady Gaga’s concert organiser for ‘promoting’ homosexuality to children

Lady Gaga's promoters in Russia have been fined 20,000 rubles (£380 or $615) for violating the country's controversial anti-gay laws.

November 15, 2013

James Franco slams representation of gay sex and Fassbender’s character in ‘Shame’

James Franco criticises Steve McQueen's 2011 film 'Shame' for its depiction of sex addiction and gay sex.

November 15, 2013

Video: First official trailer of gay HBO series ‘Looking’ starring Jonathan Groff

Dubbed as the "gay 'Girls'", HBO releases the first official trailer of highly-anticipated gay drama comedy 'Looking'.