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Always a huge deal in Europe, the 63rd annual Eurovision Song Contest is currently underway in Lisbon, Portugal, with 43 countries vying for this year’s title. Representing Ireland this year, former Britain’s Got Talent finalist Ryan O’Shaughnessy took to the big stage to perform his single, “Together.” The music video for the song, which chronicles the breakup of a couple, features way cute dancers Kevin O’Dwyer and Alan McGrath falling in and out of a tender, romantic dance on the streets...

The new interim memorial for the victims and survivors of the Pulse Nightclub shooting was unveiled yesterday in Orlando, Florida. The tribute features panels and murals honoring not only the 49 victims of the deadly shooting which took place on June 12, 2016, but the families, first responders and community members who came together in the aftermath of the tragedy. According to Pulse nightclub owner and foundation founder Barbara Poma, every aspect of the design came directly from those affected by...

The maths professor who students were shocked to find out used to be a gay porn star is getting married – to an actor he met on set. Ruggero Freddi, whose stage name was Carlo Masi, is set to marry fiancé Gustavo Leguizamon on May 4. Speaking to PinkNews, Ruggero – who teaches at La Sapienza University in Rome – said that when he and his partner first saw each other, they clashed. “Gustavo and I met during the shooting of his...

Philadelphia Pride has announced the names for its Grand Marshal panel, and for the first year ever it’s introducing a couple to the mix. Every year, Philadelphia Pride Presents releases a list of people who will carry the title of grand marshal. Philly likes to celebrate several grand marshals with different titles and categories including youth grand marshals. This years, they’re even including a Grand Marshal Couple. The couple gaining the inaugural honor are Dante Austin and Robert “Tito” Valdez. Austin...

“It has taken me a long time to accept myself as I am. But now I have, and am ready to put all of this behind me and move on with my life.” American squash player Todd Harrity came out as gay in a heartfelt Twitter post on Saturday (28 April), becoming the sport’s first openly gay pro player. The 27-year-old, who is ranked number one in the U.S. and number 54 worldwide, said he’s ready to live his life as...

Collin Simpson is known for his work with Gay Hoopla and is currently single and seeking a partner Gay porn star Collin Simpson has come out as bisexual in a series of tweets. After first asking his fans to guess his sexuality via a Twitter poll, he revealed the answer. ‘You asked, now here’s the answer! I don’t like to label myself, however if I had to say for certain, I’m bisexual with a preference for women. I am sexually attracted to...

Luis Javier Ruiz is also attending a march to celebrate 'freedom from homosexuality' A survivor of the Pulse nightclub massacre says he has found Christ and is no longer gay. After the tragedy that left 49 dead in an Orlando gay nightclub, Luis Javier Ruiz says God has taken him from his past. He made a Facebook post on 27 April explaining his change. ‘I should of been number 50,’ he wrote. He explained that going through pictures from the night of the...

The victim couldn’t believe there were so many onlookers to his attack that didn’t bother to call the police An outspoken Russian LGBTI and HIV activist has woken up in hospital with a broken jaw but has no recollection of the attack. Boris Konakov woke up in St Petersburg’s Alexandra Hospital on Monday 30 April. The provocative activist has a severely broken jaw that will require surgery and potentially titanium screws. Extensive tests revealed Konakov has comminuted fracture. Fractures of that degree usually...

For as much hate as millennials get, one thing that they have gotten truly right is their ability to accept others for who they are. This could not be truer than the vast amount of queer couples who have attended prom this year, as they have been showcasing just how special their night was all over social media. Going to prom with someone with someone of the same sex or identifies with you as LGBTQ is something that is still...

'Even if I bleed...I will fight to the end.' A young man has posted an emotional Facebook post after allegedly being attacked by his sister for being gay. Diogo Camargo, 22, from Brazil, took a shocking selfie of his head bleeding profusely and posted it on social media. He said he was attacked by his sister and brother-in-law. ‘Do you also have an abusive and homophobic sister?’ he wrote. ‘I hope not.’ Attacked by brother-in-law and sister Camargo wrote his relationship, which he had been...

After a bartender in Orange County ordered the trio removed, the bouncer violently threw them onto the street. Three California men claim they were victims of a “gay bashing” at a Newport Beach restaurant earlier this month, when a bartender used a homophobic slur and a security guard physically threw them to the ground before shoving them out the door. Angel Bonilla, Colton Moyer, and Clement Serafin filed a lawsuit in Orange County Superior Court on Monday, claiming that, on April...

New findings from Stonewall have revealed troubling discrimination in the workplace. The new report, which is based on YouGov research with 3,213 LGBTQ employees, found that over a third (35%) of LGBTQ people at work have hidden their identity out of fear of discrimination from colleagues. That figure rises to 42% for black, Asian and minority ethnic LGBTQ staff, and 51% for trans staff. Meanwhile, workplace bullying continues to be an issue, with almost one in five (18%) of LGBTQ people at...

Athlete Tom Daley says he’s “not 100 percent gay” and would prefer a different label. Last December, tv writer and producer Dustin Lance Black opened up about his relationship with the British Olympic diver and said that they’ve had their rocky moments. "Our relationship is far from perfect. We have really tough times and struggles." Black added onto the topic by talking about Daley’s sexuality. Passing it off as a bit of a joke and a bit of scandalous gossip, Dustin Lance...

Richard adopted his son in 2003 when the boy was five years old: the young man is now in the US Navy A gay dad has told parenting website Gays With Kids about his reaction to discovering his son getting a tattoo. Richard adopted his son, Jonathan, in 2005 in New Jersey when the boy was just aged five. At the time, Richard was in a long-term relationship with another man. The two men split up around four years ago and...