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September 17, 2012

Video: Radio 1 unveils new trailer ad for Grimmy

Several celebrities are helping out Radio 1’s new breakfast show presenter Nick Grimshaw, in a promotional video for the station. After confirming that he is indeed gay last month, the 28-year-old is about to become one of the country’s most prominent LGBT public figures.

September 17, 2012

Jamaica: Education officials ban ‘homosexual’ textbook

The Jamaican Ministry of Education has recalled part of its high school curriculum after a TV news report showed parents and teachers had complained about its content on same-sex relationships and gay sexual health.

September 17, 2012

Uganda: British producer of gay play bailed from jail

British theatre producer David Cecil has been released on bail in Uganda, where he was charged over a play featuring a gay storyline.

September 17, 2012

Police investigate south London homophobic attack

Police are seeking to identify two suspects involved in a homophobic attack which took place last month on Kennington Road near Vauxhall.

September 17, 2012

Anti-equal marriage protesters to hold Tory conference rally

A rally by the Coalition for Marriage, the campaign group leading the opposition to equal marriage rights for same-sex couples in the UK, is to take place on Monday 8 October at next month’s Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham.

September 16, 2012

Rupert Everett: Gay parents? I can’t think of anything worse

Rupert Everett, star of the, St Trinians films, has been criticised by gay rights advocates for saying that he thinks only straight couples should have children.

September 16, 2012

Study: Repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell had no negative impact on US military

A new study has revealed that the repeal of the ban on openly gay people serving in the US military, one year on, had no negative impact on the US military.

September 16, 2012

US: Oklahoma Judge denies name-change for those transitioning

A judge in Oklahoma has denied two trans people the right to change their name to fit with their transition, ruling that they were appealing to change for fraudulent purposes.

September 15, 2012

France: Equal marriage bill is criticised for “half-hearted equality”

The French government released details of their proposed equal marriage bill this week, and it received criticism from both conservatives, as well as LGBT rights advocates, who said that it lacks fertility assistance, without which, it is not a fair deal.

September 15, 2012

X Factor star Lucy Spraggan dismisses sexuality interest

In an interview with PinkNews.co.uk, X Factor contestant Lucy Spraggan says she is surprised by recent media attention about her sexuality.