David Cameron hopes gay marriage legislation helps gay youth stand tall.

• April 30th, 2013

  American basketball star Jason Collins says he’s gay.

    In an article in Sports Illustrated magazine, Collins became the first openly gay athlete in one of the big-four American team sports to... More >

• April 22nd, 2013

  New Zealand joins the gay marriage party. Cue Maurice Williamson.

  A "Gay Rainbow" that appeared over Maurice Williamson's Electorate Office on the day of his speech. It happened just a week after huge strides... More >

• April 20th, 2013

  Double gold for Brit gymnasts, Max and Daniel, in Moscow.

    Max                                                                         Daniel Max Whitlock became Britain’s first male European floor... More >

• April 11th, 2013

  Two gay steps forward (France, Uruguay). One back (Uganda).

  Winners February 2 saw the first article of the French gay marriage bill, that deletes all gender references from marriage applications, pass... More >

• April 8th, 2013

  It’s Africa’s first traditional gay wedding. Hello KwaZulu-Natal.

  The happy couple, Tshepo Cameron Modisane and Thoba Calvin Sithol,both 27, were welcomed by 200 guests in a ceremony that embraced Zulu and... More >

• April 5th, 2013

  The Dancer Vanishes: Sergei Polunin goes AWOL from Midnight Express.

  Dancing in Narcisse, part of Men in Motion at Sadler's Wells Photo: REX Controversial Ukrainian dance star, Sergei Polunin, has quit the cast... More >

• March 28th, 2013

  Myanmar and Facebook. Chinese tell the story, but leave out the best bit!

    We all know the Chinese government is not good at owning up to all their problems, like Internet access. However, they are trying to be... More >

• March 16th, 2013

  Caring Dad makes coming out so easy!

  Father's note to gay son, courtesy of FCKH8.com. Story follows. 1. Dad hears son discussing his intention to come out to his parents. 2. Dad... More >

• March 10th, 2013

  Queen comes out for Queens. Or does she?

  As widley publicised, Queen Elizabeth II has signed a new Charter for the Commonwealth, a document created to define the core values of its... More >

• March 3rd, 2013

  Cardinal hypocrisy. O’Brien admits guilt. Vatican knew already.

  The Catholic Church in Scotland, today stated that Cardinal Keith O’Brien has addressed allegations made against him by five priests within the... More >

• February 25th, 2013

  Robbie Rogers, ex-Leeds United and USA footballer comes out.

  American international and former British Leeds United football midfielder Robbie Rogers has come out as gay. The 25-year-old annonunced that he... More >

• February 25th, 2013

  Homophobe Cardinal, Accused by Four Priests of “Inappropriate Acts,” resigns.

  Cardinal Keith O'Brien, 75, the UK's most senior Roman Catholic cleric, has today resigned with immediate effect after being accused of... More >

• February 24th, 2013

  Welcome boys! America’s Next Top Model’s male contestants.

  In case you are still watching America's Next Top Model, there will be something NEW in Cycle 20. As we all get bored with those bitchy girls in... More >

• February 12th, 2013

  Alexander Kokorin, Pavel Mamaev. Gay Russian footballers, or not?

    Alexander                                              Pavel  Alexander  and Pavel who set the world alight with their 'intimate' pictures,... More >

• February 11th, 2013

  Bye, bye, Benedict. Another one bites the dust.

  No tears will be shed amongst most of the gay community as the notoriously bigotted Pope Benedict  announces that he's off. His long, long eight... More >

• February 5th, 2013

  A Tale of Two Cities and Their Gay Marriage Votes. Plus Rome!

  City 1. LONDON, Feb 5. The Lower House of Parliament, the Commons, passed the first stage of the new law to enable gay marriage in the UK.... More >

• January 24th, 2013

  James Franco, interviewed on MTV, comments on gayness rumours.

    Lustralboy's favorite Hollywood actor, filmmaker, artist, and author is hardly new to speculation about his sexuality. Now he finds himself... More >

• January 22nd, 2013

  Obama’s incomplete journey. Historic!

  This quote from President Barack Obama at his second inauguration as President deserves a story on its own and a place in the history of the... More >

• January 15th, 2013

  Gareth Thomas, rugby icon, came out in 2009. Upcoming tv interview.

  “For me, coming out was the greatest thing I have ever done,” says Gareth three years on from the time when the former Wales captain broke one... More >

• January 11th, 2013

  Noah’s Flood: all the fault of gay wedding songs says crazy pastor.

  Right-wing minister Scott Lively claims, "The last straw for God before he brought the flood was when they started writing wedding songs to... More >

• December 18th, 2012

  Gays welcomed in the White House. Gays blamed for Newtown.

  Photos courtesy of Jennifer Cintron. Over the weekend, a serving U.S. Marine Corps Captain made history by becoming the first gay man to... More >

• December 15th, 2012

  The Pope chooses to wage war on gays on World Day of Peace.

  "Goodwill to all men". Apparently NOT! In a message for World Day of Peace 2013, Pope Benedict XVI has described same-sex marriage as a threat... More >

• December 8th, 2012

  Despicable Red Pepper news from Uganda. Sodomy allegation makes headlines.

    Uganda tabloid, Red Pepper, has accused a top official with the country’s football team of having sex with a player, and has published... More >

• December 7th, 2012

  UK news: Gay weddings in church. Here comes another ruckus.

  PM, David Cameron, and Deputy PM, Nick Clegg have commented on reports that the Government is to allow same-sex marriages to take place in... More >

• December 3rd, 2012

  Lustralboy on World AIDS Day, 2012 images

  This World AIDS Day, 2012, we remember the thousands of people we have lost to HIV/AIDS. May these images from around the world strengthen our... More >

• November 28th, 2012

  Salvation Army donations targeted with a witty voucher.

  With some sadness, we have this week to point the finger of discrimination at the Salvation Army. We acknowledge the good works that they... More >

• November 19th, 2012

  Lustralboy Olympic hero, diver Matthew Mitcham, in shock drugs revelation.

  In a his just released tell-all book,"Twists and Turns,'' Matthew Mitcham, the 2008 Beijing gold medalist, has revealed his battle with low... More >

• October 28th, 2012

  Gay Games comes to Nepal. A first for South Asia. Hooray.

  Kathmandu, Nepal: Hundreds of athletes have taken part in Asia's first-ever sports tournament for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgenders in... More >

• October 19th, 2012

  Bigot of the week, Nick Griffin, leader of the British National Party.

  The leader of the British National Party is refusing to apologise for posting the address of a gay couple on the internet saying "people have... More >

• October 13th, 2012

  Gold again for Tom Daley in Adelaide.

  Tom Daley has won his second gold medal of the Junior World Diving Championships in Adelaide, Australia with victory in the 10-metre platform... More >

• October 9th, 2012

  Another gold medal for Tom Daley.

  Lustralboy hero, Tom Daley, and Jack Laugher are crowned the World Junior Champions in Adelaide in the 3 meter synchro competition. Well done,... More >

• October 8th, 2012

  Orlando Cruz, boxer, now out as a “proud gay man.”

  It's a first for the boxing world, as featherweight boxer Orlando Cruz has come out. The Puerto Rican native, 31, told USA Today: "I've... More >

• October 7th, 2012

  Inspiration award for Matt Bomer, Simon Halls.

  The Gay Lesbian and Straight Education Network have honoured Hollywood actor, Matt Bomer, and his partner, Simon Halls, publicist, with an... More >

• October 7th, 2012

  Mr. Gay Hong Kong 2012 result. He is not even from Hong Kong!

  Come meet Benjie Caraig, Winner of Mr. Gay Hong Kong 2012! Benjie is a Fillipino and he is a gym instructor. As the winner, Benjie will... More >

• September 30th, 2012

  Frank Ocean and Jesse J up for Stonewall Awards.

  Stonewall has announced the shortlists for its seventh annual awards ceremony to be held on 1 November 2012 at the V&A in London. The charity... More >

• September 20th, 2012

  Modern Family’s Jesse Tyler Ferguson & Justin Mikita get engaged and launch TieTheKnot

  Hugely popular Jesse Tyler Ferguson has announced his engagement to cute lawyer, Justin Mikita, and and launched a fund-raising charity,... More >

• August 25th, 2012

  Rufus Wainwright and boyfriend Jorn Weisbrodt put a ring on it! Congratulations

  Wainwright, popular singer/composer, 39, and Weisbrodt, the German-born artistic director of the Luminato Festival, were joined by friends and... More >

• August 24th, 2012

  Unique gay marriage pleas from Carter Gustafson, age 8 and David Pocock, age 24.

  The letter in which Carter Gustafson, age 8 and ¾, makes the plea for gay marriage, in this case because he has two mothers. The full letter... More >

• August 22nd, 2012

  Sarah Jessica Parker is joining GLEE!

  Clearly, Kurt (Chris Colfer) loves the former Sex and the City star. “I love her – I love her! Can we keep her?” Chris posted. Yes, Sarah... More >

• August 20th, 2012

  Boris Johnson come out for gay marriage on video.

  As promised back in June, London Mayor and possible future leader of the Tory Party, Boris Johnson, has become the most high-profile Tory yet to... More >

• August 16th, 2012

  Actor Ezra Miller, nineteen, declares himself queer.

  Actor Ezra Miller, 19, recently cast as a gay high school student in the film adaptation of popular novel "The Perks of Being a Wallflower", has... More >

• August 10th, 2012

  Tom Daley bids for Olympic gold tonight. Fourth in Semi-final.

  FINALS UPDATE: Gold for Boudia (USA), Silver for Bo (China), Bronze for Daley (GB). Copyright: Lustralboy.com In a close-fought contest, the... More >

• July 30th, 2012

  No medal for Tom Daley in Olympic synchro diving.

  Despite leading after three dives, Tom Daley and Pete Waterfield could only manage 4th place in the 10 metre synchro competition.   China... More >

• July 28th, 2012

  James Franco confirmed to collaborate with Lustralboy’s favourite film direct, Travis Mathews.

  Story Update: Click here for the hot news in lustralfilm. Travis Mathews, director of "I Want Your Love" has confirmed that he and Hollywood... More >

• July 24th, 2012

  Meet the new hotties in Glee!

  Dean Geyer (Left) and Jacob Artist (Right) are going to join the upcoming fourth season of GLEE. Geyer will play Brody Weston, a handsome... More >

• July 5th, 2012

  Coming out, the evolution from Ellen to Sheldon, Frank and Anderson.

  On his CNN program "Anderson Cooper 360" and his daytime talk show "Anderson," Anderson Cooper had often reported on LGBT issues, most recently... More >

• June 2nd, 2012

  Green Lantern turns pink. Superhero goes gay. Hooray!

  Green Lantern, one of DC Comics’ most enduring heroes, is being relaunched, this time as an openly gay hero. The change, just announced and... More >

• May 24th, 2012

  ‘Big Bang Theory’s’ Jim Parsons (Sheldon) is gay. A lustral new recruit to the club.

  Jim Parsons raises his Best Actor Comedy Emmy on September 18, 2011. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times) Emmy-winning Sheldon Cooper Jim... More >

• May 20th, 2012

  Birthday Gold for Tom Daley in European Championship. Now for London.

  Tom Daley will go into this summer’s Olympic Games with two major titles under his belt. He celebrates his 18th birthday today and last night... More >

• May 10th, 2012

  Obama comes out for gay marriage. What now Cameron?

  US President Barak Obama has finally completed evolving his feelings and came out for gay marriage. It's a brave decision for an incumbent... More >

• April 22nd, 2012

  Gay marriage. Now an Archbishop, a few Deans, a Canon and an MP speak out.

  The debate in the UK on gay marriage continues to hot up, for now, mainly between opposing factions of the Anglican Church. After months of... More >

• April 19th, 2012

  Lustralboy gay icon, Aussie Olympic champion, Matthew Mitcham, interviewed in Sydney.

  Olympic diving champion, Matthew Mitcham, said in an interview in Sydney that he’s happy in his role as an icon for the LGBT community. Matthew... More >

• April 16th, 2012

  All four main London Mayoral candidates come out for gays.

  Mayoral candiates: Jenny Jones, Brian Paddick, Boris Johnson and Ken Livingstone  All of the main candidates to become Mayor of London... More >

• April 3rd, 2012

  A tale of two flags. Two tales of gay pride.

  Tale 1. An American woman, Nicole Jodice just posted this picture on Facebook, saluting her husband for raising the flag of the rainbow stripes... More >

• March 29th, 2012

  A first for an Abercrombie and Fitch ad: two men kiss.

  US retailer Abercrombie & Fitch long ago embraced a marketing strategy that included catalogues and advertisements featuring young athletic men... More >

• March 27th, 2012

  More gay weddings. Now illegal and on tv in Australia. Hooray

  Cheery gay Aussies. Don't you just love'em? ​More than 40 gay couples exchanged their wedding vows in front of a live TV audience in Melbourne... More >

• March 23rd, 2012

  Simon Cowell and David Walliams. A gay affair or a fine bromance?

  New Britain's Got Talent judge, comedian David Walliams, unleashes a media frenzy by raising the topic of Simon Cowell's sexuality. In an... More >

• March 8th, 2012

  Matt Bomer comes out as GAY!

  Matthew Bomer has finally gone public about his sexuality, thanking his partner in an acceptance speech at Awards Ceremony.   The 34... More >

• March 3rd, 2012

  Archie magazine goes gay. George Clooney would approve.

  George Clooney, talented, handsome, likeable and ourspoken. We don't give a damn if he is gay or not. And the great thing is: nor does he! A... More >

• March 1st, 2012

  First big gay ad up in Africa. Mr Gay World poster erected in Jo’burg.

    Probably the first gay billboard ever posted in Africa, it announces the annual contest for gay men, competing to becomer ambassadors for... More >

• February 6th, 2012

  Gay cures. Anne Widdecombe, the ex-Archbishop and the Rhabbi. Help!

  Pic courtesy of the BBC Comedic heroine of Strictly Come Dancing and former Tory MP, Ann Widdecombe, has backed the ability of therapists to... More >

• January 30th, 2012

  The Top Ten gay news stories that moved or excited Lustralboy in 2011.

  If 2010 had been the Year of Campaigning against Gay Bullying, 2011 saw more fragmentation of media reportage. Political issues, gay marriage, gay... More >

• January 20th, 2012

  Hollywood and Broadway heavies, Goldblum and Mitchell, join Glee.

  Glee's Lea Michele on Thursday tweeted a photo of herself with Jeff Goldblum and Brian Stokes Mitchell along with the caption “Dads.” Michele... More >

• January 8th, 2012

  Sherlock Holmes goes gay controversy. So lustral!

  It all started with the light-hearted homoeroticism between Robert Downey Junior and Jude Law in the two Sherlock Holmes movies. Now the debate has... More >

• January 6th, 2012

  Ricky Martin on Glee!!!

  Our gay hero, Ricky Martin, tweeted this picture last night from the set of Glee!! As we know, Ricky is playing a Spainish teacher. How... More >

• January 2nd, 2012

  Johnny Weir is married to his boyfriend! Ricky Martin will probably be next!

  American figure skater, Johnny Weir (above right) announced on twitter that he tied the knot with his Russian boyfriend Victor Voronov to close... More >

• December 18th, 2011

  Lustralboy keeps an eye on Mr. Asia 2011 contest in Hong Kong!

  One of the contestant above is crowned Mr. Asia 2011 in Hong Kong tonight! Before we tell you who the winner is, let's see the... More >

• December 16th, 2011

  Meet Sam Kneen - Mr. Gay UK 2011~!!

  Come and meet Sam Kneen, Mr. Gay UK 2011! Sam is 22 years old and he is hairdresser from Cardiff. Congratulations, Sam! (Photo... More >

• December 12th, 2011

  Girl Power scores on X-Factor Final Part Two

  After each singing three songs, Little Mix beat Marcus Collins to win UK X-Factor 2011. The Final Results Little Mix: 48.3% Marcus... More >

• December 10th, 2011

  X-Factor 2011 Final Part 1: Outstanding. The Lustralboy update.

  Marcus Collins, Little Mix, Amelia Lily. After a series that has been more irritating than inspiring, the Final First Leg provided a series of... More >

• December 1st, 2011

  Lustralboy says “Wear a red ribbon for World Aids Day.”

    30 years after the first cases of HIV – the red ribbon is the universal symbol of awareness and support for those living with HIV. The red... More >

• November 18th, 2011

  Benetton enrages Vatican over Pope gay kiss.

  Well, maybe not gay, but he is kissing another man on the lips! Perhaps that shouldn’t shock, since Christianity is surely about our capacity to... More >

• November 9th, 2011

  Luke Evans, Clash of the Titans star, was “Out.” Now he’s “In”!

  By Darren Grant Is this the dark side of Hollywood? Out gay actor Luke Evans has been forced back into the closet since his stardom took him to... More >

• November 6th, 2011

  X-Factor 2011, the rant. Time to flush it down the toilet?

  By Luke Cheek Here at Lustralboy, we've been followers, if not mega-fans, for a few series of X-Factor. Are we alone in feeling that the current... More >

• November 4th, 2011

  Lady Gaga launches new anti-bullying charity.

  Lady Gaga, frequently outspoken against gay bullying, is now she's bringing her influence to bear on the issue even more directly. She has... More >

• October 23rd, 2011

  End to anti-gay laws in former British Empire countries?

  Commonwealth countries that continue to punish same-sex behaviour with criminal sanctions will be asked to remove their legislation, an Australian... More >

• October 18th, 2011

  Adam Lambert gay update.

  June 2009. Adam Lambert came out in his Rolling Stone cover feature. "I don't think it should be a surprise for anyone to hear that I'm gay," he... More >

• October 18th, 2011

  “Star Trek” hunk Zachary Quinto comes out. ABC News anchor Kloeffler follows suit.

   "Star Trek" hunk Zachary Quinto comes out. ABC News anchor Kloeffler follows suit. Dan Kloeffler's admission was pretty casual: "I'm thinking... More >

• October 8th, 2011

  BBC Radio1 Teen Awards. Tom Daley nominated.

  Fun news for fans of Tom Daley. He has been nominated for Best British Young Sports Star at the BBC Radio1 Teen Awards. The other nominees in the... More >

• October 8th, 2011

  PM Cameron comes out for gay marriage and hires gay writer.

  Although Lustralboy is above politics in terms of political parties, it is moved to applaud political developments of which we approve. That... More >

• October 4th, 2011

  Barack Obama and gay marriage. He’s “still working on it.”

  A year ago, the U.S. President said his views on the issue were “evolving”. Apparently, they still are. Speaking to ABC News yesterday, he said... More >

• September 30th, 2011

  Lustralboy introduces Sebastian, the new gay Warbler in Glee! Oh! We know that he likes Blaine!!

  Grant Gustin is the newest addition to the Glee cast this upcoming season. The actor will be playing a homosexual member of the Warblers - who... More >

• September 29th, 2011

  Lustralboy supports BLUE SEPTEMBER. Go naked, go blue!

  What's Blue September? It is an international campaign just launched in the UK to promote awareness of cancer in men. The campaign enlisted... More >

• September 21st, 2011

  Lustralboy witnesses a US soldier coming out to his dad on YouTube.

  It's a big moment. It has a happy ending. Good luck to the many guys who will be coming out to friends and family, today, tomorrow and... More >

• September 15th, 2011

  One Direction and JLS would agree. NOT winning X Factor can be great.

  One Direction, who finished third in the 2010 X Factor final, are set to see their debut single go straight to number one. The British-Irish... More >

• September 12th, 2011

  Pink Dot events come to the USA.

  The Support Love Courage Council, an affiliate of the Utah Pride Center, this week announced Pink Dot Utah to coincide with National Coming Out... More >

• September 12th, 2011

  Nude Blacks, a rugby team with the most attractive uniform!

    Stripping a defence took on a whole new meaning as an enthusiastic crowd gathered to watch the 'Nude Blacks' on Saturday ahead of the Rugby... More >

• September 6th, 2011

  Freddie Mercury, 65 yesterday. Missed and remembered by Lustralboy.

  Lustralboy isn’t in the habit of tearing up. But in wishing to mark Freddie Mercury’s 65th we found ourselves again playing his farewell... More >

• August 31st, 2011

  Towards the end of DADT: OUTSERVE magazine extends to military bases.

  A year after its public launch, Outserve has launched a magazine that will be available on some military bases from September 20,... More >

• August 25th, 2011

  Tim Cook, a gay CEO for Apple

  With Steve Jobs' resignation as Apple's CEO on Wednesday, Apple's Board of Directors has immediately named Tim Cook, ranked No.1 on Out magazine's... More >

• August 23rd, 2011

  Ricky Martin & Carlos Gonzalez - The sweet gay couple.

  We love Ricky Martin, don't we? The 39-year-old Grammy Winning artist and his boyfriend, Carlos Gonzalez, were spotted at the Hotel Cala di Volpe... More >

• August 2nd, 2011

  No first gay Irish President. David Norris withdraws from contest.

  The prospect of Ireland electing Europe's first gay president dies as the leading candidate drops out of the race after controversy over a... More >

• August 1st, 2011

  Anti-gay Muslim’s new target. Mohammed Hasnath defaces scantly clad women.

  Lynx poster targeted. Two Muslim teenagers from East London spray-painted burkas over scantily-clad women in adverts on the street. Convicted... More >

• July 25th, 2011

  Good news for Glee club! Kurt, Finn and Rachel are staying!!

  Previously, Ryan Murphy, the writer of Glee, told the press that Kurt, Finn and Rachel will be graduated from high school and they will not... More >

• July 24th, 2011

  Fifth place for Tom Daley in Shanghai World Championship Final.

  24.07.2011: News Update.: Tom Daley came fifth in the individual 10 metre final. Qui Bo is  the new World Champion. Tom was not in top form and... More >

• July 16th, 2011

  No medal for Tom Daley in Shanghai. Partner Pete Waterfield ill and below par.

  24.07.2011: News Update.: Tom Daley came fifth in the individual final. Qui Bo the new World Champion. Tom not in top form and too many splashy... More >

• July 13th, 2011

  She’s so global! Lady Gaga + SMAP. Special performance in Japan.

  Our beloved Gaga performed 3 songs with the Japanese super boy band, SMAP (photo above). Enjoy! More >

• June 26th, 2011

  Good news, bad news on: Gay rights at the UN, Anti-gay therapist in Hong Kong.

  A Tale of Two Cities; a historic declaration from Geneva, evidence of lingering homophobia in Hong Kong. On June 17, the UN Human Rights... More >

• June 17th, 2011

  Gay acceptance: the global trend is up, mainly. NORC survey.

  A new study concludes that "overwhelmingly, societies have become more accepting of homosexual behavior." With support from the Williams... More >

• June 15th, 2011

  Half-Share, a Gay TV pilot that you cannot miss!

  After viewing the trailer, is Fire Island now on your holiday list? Half-Share is a new independent TV pilot starring Alec Mapa about six gay... More >