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What does it feel like to be a sexual minority in Hong Kong?

Clemency bid gathers steam for Thai trans woman jailed in Malaysia for drugs

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Singapore’s workplace fairness law hailed but rights group points to gaps

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Meet Vas J. Morgan, who celebrated Halloween with Anna Kendrick and Hailey Bieber

Morgan has previously talked about experiencing racism on the Towie set and was attacked in New York in 2017 for being the ‘Towie queer’; he’s also set up NGOs in support of education and mental health.

Who is Vas J. Morgan? The Only Way is Essex star, fashionista and philanthropist just threw a star-studded Halloween bash for friends like Anna Kendrick, Hailey Bieber, Robert Pattinson and Paris Hilton. Photos: @vasjmorgan/Instagram

UK counsellor dismissed for gender-critical views awarded US$90,000

Judge ruled the counselling support worker suffered harassment, discrimination in her claim of dismissal against a rape crisis centre.

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Meet Aaliyah Mendes, Shawn Mendes’ model and influencer sister

The siblings have a close relationship: 2 of the tattoos on him are in her honour, and she also appears in his Netflix documentary, In Wonder.

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Korea’s first lesbian parents on their fight for marriage equality

South Korea’s first lesbian parents joined a marriage-equality lawsuit. They share why legalising same-sex marriage is about more than love.

Kim Sae-yeon (left) and her partner Kim Kyu-jin speak during a press conference at which they and 10 other Korean same-sex couples announced their intention to file a lawsuit against district offices’ rejection of their marriage registrations. Photo: AFP

Meet the first openly gay governor in the US, Jared Polis

The 49-year-old Princeton graduate made his fortune in tech before turning to public service, serving as Colorado’s governor since 2019 – and shares 2 children with his partner of 20 years.

Meet Valentina Sampaio, the trans model making history with Victoria’s Secret

The Brazilian model was studying fashion design when she was discovered by a make-up artist; she’s made a career of history-making appearances and is a staunch advocate of LGBT rights.

Letters | Public display of flags is subject to Malaysian law

Readers discuss the uproar over the waving of Chinese flags at a cultural festival, the push for a Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, Hong Kong’s efforts to legalise same-sex relationships, and the city’s clean-factory initiative.

The display of Chinese flags at a cultural festival in Perak led to a counter rally two days later in which hundreds converged on a town square in Perak to wave Malaysian flags and sing the national anthem. Photo: TikTok / wanwadifa

Why Hong Kong’s new sex education guidance is causing controversy

Advocates from sex positivity campaigners to Aids Concern and the Equal Opportunities Commission say more and better sex education is needed – merely suggesting abstinence is no answer.

Frank discussion of sex in schools is being sidelined, with badminton among the activities suggested instead. Photo: Shutterstock

Who is Shawn Mendes’ close friend and collaborator Mike Sabath?

Shawn Mendes made headlines when he hugged a mystery friend in LA on Tuesday – a day after addressing his sexuality on stage; the man was later revealed to be acclaimed music producer Mike Sabath.

Letters | Can Hong Kong really get ahead of scammers?

Readers discuss how ubiquitous scams and fraud have become, why rule of law matters in discussions on marriage equality and help for our struggling elderly.

Japan’s LGBTQ community racks up seventh legal win in same-sex marriage push

Wednesday’s court ruling is the seventh overall that found Japan’s ongoing ban on same-sex marriage to be unconstitutional, or nearly so.

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Plaintiffs rejoice outside the Tokyo High Court on Wednesday after it ruled that Japan’s lack of legal recognition for same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. Photo: Kyodo

Life is Strange: Double Exposure game makers attacked online over story

The latest game in the pro-LGBTQ series Life is Strange has seen developers Deck Nine receive backlash over the choice to bring back Max.

Max Caulfield in a still from Life is Strange: Double Exposure. Photo: Instagram/@lifeisstrange

South Korean Christian groups protest against rights for same-sex couples

A court ruling acknowledged the rights of partners in same-sex couples to receive state health insurance, hailed as a win by rights groups.

Letters | Why Hong Kong should aim to transform mental health care

Readers discuss the benefits of a holistic approach to treatment, progress on Hong Kong’s duty to legally recognise same-sex relationships and North Korea’s role in the Ukraine war.

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Who is Tobey Maguire’s rumoured new fling, 22-year-old model Mona Tougaard?

Last week, the Spider-Man actor, 49, was spotted with his arms around 22-year-old Mona Tougaard while out and about in New York City – so who is she exactly?

Mona Tougaard has been spotted hanging out with actor Tobey Maguire in New York. Photos: @mona_tougaard/Instagram, Getty Images

Review | Uranus 2324, Thai sci-fi girls’ love film with LGBTQ stars FreenBecky

‘GL’ fans will love watching lesbian stars Freen Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong, but Uranus 2324 offers little to others.

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Meet Cooper Koch, star of Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story

Cooper Koch has struggled in the past as an out gay actor, but persisted to win parts starring alongside Kevin Bacon and now Javier Bardem – but the question the internet is asking is, is he single?

What happened to Ellen DeGeneres after her downfall, and is she coming back?

When Ellen DeGeneres’ ‘be kind’ mantra was called out for being hypocritical by staff working on her talk show, the fallout ended the comedian’s TV career – here’s what’s gone down since

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What happened to Ellen DeGeneres after her downfall? Photo: @ellendegeneres/Instagram

Meet Hollywood producer Ryan Murphy’s partner David Miller

Ryan Murphy may barely be able to keep up with the number of hit shows he has launching at any one time, but says he always has time for his husband and 3 kids – so who is David Miller?

Producer Ryan Murphy and his husband David Miller at the Golden Globe Awards in 2018. Photo: Getty Images

‘Piecemeal’ changes to Hong Kong inheritance laws ‘undesirable’, top court told

Court of Final Appeal hears arguments on equal inheritance rights for same-sex couples.

Moscow arrests doctor for ‘Satanism’ and ‘LGBTQ propaganda’

FSB security service said it had arrested the medical chief in the central Ulyanovsk region, accusing him of ‘devil worshipping’.

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Meet Liz and Mary Cheney, daughters of former US vice-president Dick Cheney

Dick Cheney and his daughter Liz are both staunchly against Donald Trump despite being Republicans, but why were Liz and Mary once feuding over same-sex marriage?

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Liz (left) and Mary Cheney, the daughters of former US vice-president Dick Cheney, have had very public fallouts. Photos: Getty Images

Meet Colton Underwood’s husband, Jordan C. Brown, with whom he welcomed a son

The Bachelorette’s Colton Underwood made headlines in 2021 when he came out as gay, soon finding love with Jordan C. Brown – now the pair have welcomed a baby boy.

Jordan C. Brown and Colton Underwood married last May and just welcomed a baby via surrogate. Photo: @jordancbrown_/Instagram

Hong Kong judges raise doubts over housing body’s stance on LGBTQ couples’ rights

Housing Authority counsel argues Basic Law designed to grant social welfare benefits to heterosexual partners.

Who has JoJo Siwa dated over the years? Her love life, revealed

The Dance Moms alum sparked dating rumours with MattyBRap and dated Mark Bontempo before coming out as a lesbian, declaring she was ‘grossed out’ by the idea of sex with a man

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24 August, 2024
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