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12 October 2006Gay rights politician in drug swab prank + A gay rights spokesman thought he was giving an impromptu political interview to eager reporters but ended up becoming one of the victims of a drug test prank for prime-time television this week, which has caused outcry in the Italian Parliament.Franco Grillini was one of 50 Italian politicians fooled by the prank which the programme Le Iene claims found 12 positive tests for cannabis and four for cocaine after secretly tested them for drugs when being asked to give an interview on the 2007 budget. -
12 October 2006Boy George confronts homophobic “chavs” 8 Homophobia is unacceptable and should be stopped whenever and wherever, advice that gay singer Boy George took quite literally last night when he confronted a gang of homophobes at the Vodafone Live Music Awards.The artist was being interviewed by journalists when a group of teenagers began shouting homophobic abuse at him. -
12 October 2006AIDS charity seeks Boy George refund 8 An HIV/AIDS organisation in Florida is filing a lawsuit against performer Boy George and his booking agency for deposit monies that were never returned after his cocaine arrest.Care Resource signed a contract on June 6, 2005 with booking agency Red Parrot for Boy George to be the celebrity guest DJ at Vizcaya Mansion, Museum and Gardens on Saturday November 26 2005 as part of White Party Week Miami, one of the world's largest yearly HIV/AIDS fundraisers. -
11 October 2006Scarlett Johansson ‘role model’ for sexual health + HIV charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) has praised Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson for addressing the importance of sexual health.The group welcomed her comments which she made in an interview with Allure magazine.Speaking about her relationships she insists she is not promiscuous but said that getting tested for STD's is part of being a "socially aware." -
11 October 2006Gay actor branded a “pervert” + Hollywood studios branded Rupert Everett a pervert when he came out, the gay actor has revealed.The British star came out in 1992, making him one of the first openly gay Hollywood actors, but he says his sexuality held him back from getting big parts. -
11 October 2006Elton John becomes Disney Legend + Gay star Sir Elton John has been named as a Disney Legend.This is no Mickey Mouse award for the singer, it recognises his leadership in the music industry and contribution to the Disney brand.He co-wrote the soundtrack to classic Disney movie The Lion King with Tim Rice, and has sold over 200 million records worldwide. -
11 October 2006Monument against homophobia in Sitges + Gay campaigners in Sitges, Spain, have welcomed a new monument against homophobia.The 4ft pink triangle overlooks the sea from the fourth pier of the popular Catalan gay resort.Politicians erected the structure as a symbol of its stance against homophobia. -
10 October 2006Little Britain star’s panto partnership + Little Britain star Matt Lucas is planning a Christmas panto style theme for his upcoming civil partnership, according to reports.The comedian is rumoured to be considering Captain Hook, Mother Goose and Aladdin guises for a pantomime themed union with his partner Kevin McGee this December. -
9 October 2006Is professional wrestling afraid of gays? + Although grown men dressing up in tights and rolling around on top of each other half naked may seem like the perfect back drop for a gay athlete to emerge from, professional wrestling is far from what many think of as a gay friendly sport.After two years of retirement, Chris Klucsarits, known to the wrestling community as Chris Kanyon, decided that he needed to help change that image and wanted to leave the façade of the of the characters that he portrayed in the ring behind. -
9 October 2006Gay star reunites Wham! 4 Camp pop band Wham! are set for a one off reunion, according to reports.The group, made up of gay artist George Michael and Andrew Ridgley will play a special Christmas concert including all the bands classic hits as part of Michael's current world tour. -
7 October 2006BBC defends gay star Norton over drug comments + The BBC has defended it star signing Graham Norton after he told Marie Claire magazine that taking ecstasy was "just fantastic".The 43-year-old gay star was criticised by anti-drug groups for saying: "The only time I took ecstasy was years and years ago. -
6 October 2006Brokeback Mountain opens cowboy wardrobe 5 Labour Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott will be able to feed his cowboy fetish this weekend when the entire wardrobe of gay cowboy movie Brokeback Mountain goes on sale.The film is auctioning outfits warn by Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger to raise money for the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). -
5 October 2006Coach fined for homophobic remarks + A football manager has been fined by UEFA for homophobic comments made two years ago.Otto Baric, head coach of the Albanian national team has been fined 5000EUROS (3374) by the European football governing body over comments he made in the past about gay players.Mr Baric, 71, said in an interview with Croatian newspaper Jutarnji List, "I would not let a player of mine be homosexual, nor allow one to work with me." -
4 October 2006Gay radio station wins top award 2 GaydarRadio was voted Best Radio Station of the Year at the BT Digital Music Awards 2006 at London's Roundhouse Theatre, Camden last night.The London based digital radio station beat off stiff competition from last year's winner BBC 6 Music, Ministry of Sound, Pulse Rated and Yahoo's LAUNCHcast to take top prize at the awards ceremony before an audience of more than 1,000 guests and music artistes. -
4 October 2006A gay old time 1 Last September Gaydar and the Tussauds Group teamed up to launch gay days at Thorpe Park and Alton Towers, PinkNews.co.uk's Marc Shoffman discovered why events like this are vital."F**king freaks" was the endorsement one visitor to Alton Towers gave last weekend as we sat in the monorail carriage with a family who wouldn't look out of place on Neighbours from Hell, returning to our hotel after a day of roller coasters, chocolate factories, ghost trains and farm yard animals. -
4 October 2006Buju Banton responds to gay protesters with two words: “F**k them.” 3 Controversial reggae singer Buju Banton has spoken out against his gay protesters with two simple words: "F**k them."The backlash came in an interview with American music site Billboard.com, who asked the singer about his cancelled concerts around the world due to protests."I have never bashed any gays before, and if I bashed gays, I bashed them 16 years ago," said Banton. -
3 October 2006Gay star faces record label axe 4 George Michael faces being dropped by his record label after being found slumped at the wheel of his car for the second time this year.The gay singer was found asleep at the wheel of his BMW while stopping at a traffic light in a North London suburb on Sunday and was later arrested on suspicion of drug possession.
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2 October 2006Chris Moyles in more hot water over BBC ‘faggot’ comment. + BBC Radio 1 DJ Chris Moyles is facing another gay jibe row after the word 'faggot' was broadcast on his show.The derogatory term was used by Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand, who was a guest on the Chris Moyles show. -
29 September 2006Web game sparks gay debate 17 An internet gamer who complained after being told he could not use the word "gay" in his online identity has been criticised by fellow users for deliberately breaking the rules.This month's issue of The Pink News reports that online role playing game City of Heroes (CoH) told subscriber Shane O'Neill that his use of the word gay in character names was too "vulgar" and "offensive." -
28 September 2006Gay slur stirs debate 3 The Paul Scholes debate continued on our message boards last night."Of course the use of "Poofter" against someone who has done you wrong is a slur to the gay community.
