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After the body of a man who went missing during a police operation at France's Fete de la Musique in June was found on Tuesday, people took to social media to demand answers. Steve Maia Caniço, 24, was last seen at a techno concert in Nantes, western France, for the famous nationwide festival, which sees bands and artists play for one day in outside spaces across the country. His disappearance quickly became a controversial topic as it coincided with the time...

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has paid tribute to the military officials who plotted to kill Adolf Hitler on the 75th anniversary of the Second World War’s most famous failed assassination attempt. A group of military figures lead by Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg plotted to assassinate Hitler in 1944 before staging a coup to oust the Nazi party from power and sue for peace with the Allies. Speaking at a memorial event, Merkel said: “Following their conscience, they proved themselves to be...

He died at just 28 years old LGBTI celebrities are taking to social media to express their condolences over the death of Swedish DJ Avicii. Real name Tim Bergling, the internationally renowned DJ passed away yesterday (20 April) at just 28 years old. His publicist Diana Baron said in a statement: ‘It is with profound sorrow that we announce the loss of Tim Bergling, also known as Avicii. ‘He was found dead in Muscat, Oman this Friday afternoon local time, April 20th. The...

Dustin Lance Black says he “couldn’t be prouder” of his husband Tom Daley. The diving superstar won gold in the 10m platform at the World Championships in Budapest over the weekend, with a score of 590.95 beating Olympic champion Chen Aisen of China who scored 585.25. His big win came after a heartbreaking performance at the Rio Olympics last year, where Tom was knocked out in the semi-finals – but now he’s moving onwards and upwards. And one person who’s even more...

Organisers of LA Pride released 49 balloons in honour of those who lost their lives in Orlando. The massacre happened one year ago today during a Latin Night at LGBT+ nightclub Pulse, leaving 49 people dead and a further 53 injured, making it one of the worst mass shootings in modern US history. Brian Pendleton, who organised Sunday’s Resist March during LA Pride, said: “As we remember those lost, we must not forget the fight for the living.” https://twitter.com/trishsayshi/status/873962934594031616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gaytimes.co.uk%2Fnews%2F76094%2Fla-pride-remembers-orlando-victims-releasing-49-purple-balloons%2F https://www.instagram.com/p/BVN5KTxFvqa/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BVONfYvFLdu/ The event also included...

'My love and appreciation for you is immeasurable' David Burtka turned 42 on Monday (29 May) and husband Neil Patrick Harris took to Instagram to make sure the world knows exactly how he feels about the man he has long shared his life with. Harris posted a photo of actor-chef Burtka with a birthday cake and the couple’s fraternal twins Gideon and Harper and wrote: ‘Happy Birthday, David. You’re the most glorious husband/father/person I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing. My love...

Superstar Mariah Carey has paid a moving tribute to a victim of the Manchester bombing attack. Martyn Hett, from Stockport, by Manchester, was confirmed dead by his ex boyfriend in an emotional post posted yesterday. The 29-year-old had been due to embark on the trip of a lifetime, holidaying in America for two months. He was due to meet-up with other Mariah Carey superfans on the visit, having been a longtime fan of the diva. Now Mariah herself has paid tribute to the...

"These strangers say the most beautiful things to me." Barry Manilow has paid tribute to his fans for their ongoing support since he publicly came out as gay. The legendary entertainer, who publicly acknowledged his sexuality for the first time in an interview with People earlier this month, choked up as he discussed his relationship with his fans on The Today Show on Thursday (April 20). 73-year-old Manilow, who married his partner of 40 years, Garry Kief, in 2014, was asked by...

Gilbert Baker died last week at age 65 San Francisco has paid a colorful and powerful tribute to Gilbert Baker, creator of The Rainbow Flag who died last week. In a stunning display, the lights of City Hall were transformed to match those of the iconic flag Baker created more than 40 years ago. The flag has become the symbol of the modern LGBTI movement. The first Rainbow Flag made its public debut in 1978 at San Francisco Pride. Each stripe on the...

RIP Max Schutler A gay porn star has died at the age of 35. Max Schutler, real name Jorge Schmeder, performed for dozens of studios including Lucas Entertainment, Jet Set Men, and Raging Stallion. His cause of death has not yet been revealed. The prolific performer launched his career in 2007. In 2008, after winning Mr Argentina, Schutler was asked to withdraw from the International Mr Gay competition after it was revealed he did porn. He was then replaced by another contestant. Schutler worked in...

The mural appeared overnight in Sydney, Australia. A large mural of George Michael has appeared in Sydney Australia, Gay Star News reports. The mural, located in Newtown, depicts the singer as a Saint and features him with a rainbow stole, a joint in one hand and a bottle of poppers in the other. The mural was created by Scott Marsh with the help of local production duo, Stereogamous. The pair shared an image of the mural on their Facebook page which quickly became...

On the first night back from a holiday break, James Corden takes a minute on the Late Late Show to remember music icon George Michael and the impact he had on his life, including the Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day charity sketch the two shot in 2011 that ultimately inspired Carpool Karaoke. Who knew the skit had such wonderful roots? Source

You’ve said their names. Now, remember them. As LGBT people end a tough year, a new video highlights one of the biggest tragedies of 2016 and proves how, even in this community’s darkest hour, we stand strong. Gay Star News has released a video tribute to the heroes and victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, where 49 people were killed and 53 more were injured during the U.S.’s worst mass shooting ever. The video compiles heartbreaking news coverage, including...

Sia has released a surprise video tribute to the victims of one of the worst mass shootings in modern US history. Sia’s distinctive solo dancer Maddie Ziegler was joined by 49 other young dancers in the new video to commemorate the 49 victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting in June. Matt Moseley, one of the dancers featured in the video, confirmed the video to new song The Greatest, was indeed about the tragic attack on his Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/p/BKAI8VABWlS/ The video begins with the...