Gay actor Russell Tovey: ‘It might be more of a risk for me to play a gay character’
Russell Tovey says he believes his career is unique because he always plays straight characters.
Rush Limbaugh: Jason Collins news ‘rammed down people’s throats’
US conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh is not happy at the outpouring of support given to gay basketball player Jason Collins.
Rapper A$AP Rocky: ‘I have respect for gay men who come out of the closet’
Rap star A$AP Rocky has commented on gay men coming out, saying that he has "more respect" for artists such as Frank Ocean, and sportsmen like Jason Collins, who come out as gay.
American Family Association: Gay rights has turned the world ‘upside down’
A spokesman for the anti-gay American Family Association has lamented about the advancement of gay rights, and expressed a distaste at the idea that the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), may lift its ban on gay members.
US: Church cancels former NFL player’s speech over congratulatory tweet to Jason Collins
A former NFL player and Super Bowl Champion, has had a speaking appearance cancelled by a church over a congratulatory tweet he sent to recently out NBA star, Jason Collins.
US: ESPN regrets ‘distraction’ of reporter’s ‘rebellion to God’ comments about Jason Collins
US television network ESPN has responded to criticism arising from a reporter's recent claim that, in coming out as gay, NBA star Jason Collins was living an "open rebellion to God", to say that it became a "distraction".
Coalition for Marriage: David Cameron’s support for equal marriage explains the rise of UKIP
The Coalition for Marriage says David Cameron’s support for equal marriage explains why the Conservatives are expected to perform badly in Thursday’s local elections.
Scottish Conservatives ex-deputy leader: ‘Scotland’s equal marriage bill must safeguard religious liberties’
The former deputy leader of the Scottish Conservatives says “it is essential that appropriate safeguards are put in place” to protect religious liberties as part of equal marriage reform in Scotland.
Before coming out, Jason Collins wore ’98′ jersey in solidarity with gay community
NBA star Jason Collins, who came out as gay this week, had been making a quiet statement of solidarity with the gay community, every time he stepped out onto the court.
Sky Sports News host accidentally calls FIFA President Sepp Blatter ‘queer’
A Sky Sports News presenter was left embarrassed when he accidentally referred to FIFA President Sepp Blatter as “queer”.
