Elton John to marry long-time partner, David Furnish
British pop legend Sir Elton John plans to marry his long-time partner David Furnish following changes to laws in the United Kingdom.
Same-sex marriage
First same-sex couples wed in New Zealand
Paul McCarthy and Trent Kandler wanted a “traditional” wedding, but “historic” would more accurately describe their special day. Today as an amendment to the Marriage Act was enforced in New Zealand, the 15th country to legalise gay marriage, more than 30 same-sex couples tied the knot. The Newcastle couple who have been together for 11 […]
Beyonce Knowles: ‘Everyone should be able to put a ring on it’
The 'Single Ladies' songstress is one of many celebrities expressing their stance on gay marriage, voicing her support by posting a handwritten note on her Facebook page.
Jodie Foster comes out as a lesbian in emotional speech
She's been in the spotlight for 47 years, but Jodie Foster proved we don't know everything about her yesterday, coming out as gay at the Golden Globes.
World’s first ‘gay bible’ published
The world’s first ‘gay bible’ has been published in the US, with all references to homosexuality being a sin removed. Dubbed the Queen James Bible — a play on the King James bible, the most popular English translation of the holy book — the religious text has been translated to “prevent homophobic misinterpretation of God’s […]
Barack Obama backs gay marriage
Barack Obama has become the first US president to openly support gay marriage. In an interview broadcast on US TV network ABC yesterday afternoon, Obama said that after careful consideration, he had decided to speak out in support of gay rights. In pictures: Barack Obama’s girls “Over the course of several years as I have […]
Magda Szubanski: Fear stopped me from coming out
Magda Szubanski has spoken about the "fear" that stopped her from revealing her sexuality for decades.
Magda Szubanski comes out as a lesbian
Comedian and actress Magda Szubanski will today announce she is gay, as she joins the push to legalise same-sex marriage in Australia.
Kerryn Phelps’ fairy-tale wedding
When Kerryn Phelps and Jackie Stricker stood on the steps of New York’s City Hall last month to legally wed after 14 years of being married in all but name, they had their daughters by their side. This was the moment they had longed for, as they tell Juliet Rieden “It was fantastic, wasn’t it, […]
Should Australia allow same-sex marriages?
This weekend’s Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade will have a political message, rallying against the federal law that prohibits same-sex marriages. With gay marriage high on the national agenda, Mardi Gras isn’t missing the chance to tap into the debate, featuring an estimated 15 floats dedicated to the issue. “We are planning something huge […]