Alan Carr: ‘I used to hang around hairdressers to find gays’
TV star Alan Carr says he hung around hairdressers to “find gays” in his native Northampton as a teenager because it was the only way he could locate like-minded friends.
New York police hunt for anti-gay gang who beat up gay couple for holding hands
New York City police are looking for six suspects involved in a homophobic attack in Chelsea on Tuesday night.
Russian pole vault champion backs anti-gay laws to protect ‘normal people’ from gays
A Russian sportswoman who won her third championship title on Tuesday has today condemned homosexuality and those who have come out in support of gay athletes.
Rowan Williams: My gay friends think I let them down as Archbishop of Canterbury
The former Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams admits he regularly questioned whether he had let gay and lesbian people down during his time in post.
US court: Lawsuit accusing anti-gay evangelist Scott Lively of human rights violation must go ahead
A judge denied the request of a US evangelist preacher accused of human rights violations for his support of the Ugandan 'Kill the Gays' bill, to have the case against him dismissed.
Northern Ireland: LGBT rights campaigners protest Russian anti-gay law
LGBT rights campaigners staged a rally last night in front of Belfast City Hall to voice their opposition to controversial anti-gay legislation and the persecution of LGBT people in Russia.
Puerto Rican gay boxer Orlando Cruz to marry boyfriend
Puerto Rican professional boxer Orlando Cruz is to marry his long term boyfriend José Manuel after proposing on Facebook.
Former NBA player John Amaechi: ‘The Winter Olympics shouldn’t even be in Russia’
Retired basketball star John Amaechi has told Gaydio the 2014 Winter Olympics “shouldn't even be in Russia” – but that a boycott of the Games isn’t practical as it would hurt the athletes.
US: Miss Universe Host says he will boycott pageant in Russia over anti-gay laws
Television personality and former Miss Universe host Andy Cohen has said that he will boycott the pageant this year, which is due to take place in Moscow, in protest against Russia's anti-gay laws.
Swedish athlete at Moscow Athletics Championship paints nails in rainbow colours against anti-gay law
A Swedish athlete at the World Athletics Championships currently taking place in Moscow, has made a stand against anti-gay laws introduced in Russia in June, by painting her nails in rainbow colours.
