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Say hello to Benny Paulino, our InstaFitty of the week. Benny is a model from New York with a gorgeous body and a face to match – seriously, that facial hair is an aphrodisiac in itself. He’s also a DJ and has a passion for sports, meaning he’ll always keep you on your toes. That buff body we mentioned? Luckily for us, he’s not afraid to show it off… https://www.instagram.com/p/8ePCxxOIQM/ https://www.instagram.com/p/-xPRtGuIaR/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BCjOqDXuIc0/ https://www.instagram.com/p/puS307uIeW/ Selfie game? Strong, of course. https://www.instagram.com/p/4Fc1_DOIaJ/ https://www.instagram.com/p/uJzF46OITA/ https://www.instagram.com/p/cXQHj6uIcx/ Relaxing by the pool with Benny sounds like our...

LGBT+ activists used the march to pay tribute to the late artist. Gilbert Baker sadly passed away last month aged 65, but his world-famous Rainbow Flag was out for all to see during New York City’s Easter Parade this past weekend. Gays Against Guns used the event to honour the LGBT+ activist and his flag, which has become the universal symbol of the LGBT+ community. Gilbert’s name was written in multicolour on one placard, while another read “Gilbert, your rainbow saved my...

Bias crimes in the Big Apple have spiked in 2017. A gay man was viciously attacked on a New York subway Thursday by a stranger because of his sexual orientation. The unnamed victim, 29, was on his way from Bed-Stuy in Brooklyn to Manhattan when he was accosted on the C Train. The assailant, who was not apprehended, punched and spit on the man as he shouted homophobic slurs. The NYPD says there has been an increase in bias crimes reported in...

Another shooting occurred at a gay bar, this time in Albany, New York. It does not look like a hate crime or a hit on the gay community in general at this time. ALBANY, NY (NEWS10) – There was a call of shots fired early Thursday morning around 2am at The Rocks Bar on 77 Central Avenue in Albany. When officers arrived, they learned that four people had sustained gunshot wounds while inside the bar. One of the male victims died as...

Authorities arrested Ahmad Khan Rahami on Monday in connection with the bombing that took place in Chelsea district in New York City. 29 people were injured in the blast. Rahami was arrested after a shootout with police this morning. Rahami shot a police officer in the abdomen during his arrest. The officer was wearing a bullet-proof vest that saved him. Ramai worked at his family’s chicken restaurant called “First American Chicken.” His friends and family says he was radicalized in Afghanistan. He traveled there three times! Ahmad...

Greenwich Village gay bar Julius’ is part of gay rights movements in the 60's when homosexuals and lesbians weren't served alcoholic beverages "since their presence was considered de facto disorderly." In 1966, three members of the gay rights organization Mattachine Society embarked in an action meant to change the legal landscape that wasn't allowing gays and lesbians to have alcoholic drinks in bars. Since then the action is known as "sip-in at Julius'." So they went to Julius' and after ordering drinks...

As a gay person, the community and culture of a city are very important. There are different places on this Earth, beautiful cities, countries, isles, etc., but where could we feel like home? Where could we walk with our lover and feel normal, without anyone looking at us strangely. Fortunately enough there are cities in the world that we love because they are gay friendly. Let's see which ones are the best and why. Tel-Aviv, Israel The Middle East is a rough place and we know...

This is a social experiment. The main aim of it is to spread awareness to the harassment of homosexual people met in the streets of New York City. This video doesn't have any intention to offend somebody. This guy spent three hours walking silent different areas of Manhattan, dressed up as a gay. The reaction of people in the streets was quite different. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ls6-ZYSZoDM As a result of this social experience, this guy faced more than 50 instances of verbal harassment for...

The BBC hit sitcom Absolutely Fabulous has started its march to the silver screen. Maybe it is more of a drunken swagger! The show, so well-known to the UK, and still so foreign to many others is now in production and filming in the South of France. It will be produced by Fox Searchlight Pictures, and yet again, we will be mesmerized by the comical and enabling duo of Edina Monsoon, played by Jennifer Saunders, and Patsy Stone played...

Looking for the meanest, scariest and coolest Halloween parties? You are in the right place, because we will present you with 5 of them that may inspire you and take you into a whirlwind of sensations. Village Halloween Parade – New York Established in 1974, this event is an obligatory-costume-party that will take you into a mile long run of music, fun and horror. “Shine a Light” is this year’s theme, which means that tons of chandeliers will enlighten the dark,...

The main theme of World Pride Festival 2019 is chosen. It is "Millions of moments of Pride." ambienteg.com World Pride Festival will be held in New York City in the coming 2019 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. gaynz.com The international two month festival of World Pride will take place for the first time in the United States, and it will coincide with the anniversary of the events that happened at the Stonewall Inn bar in 1969. This bar was...