Boy George announced he is giving Twitter a break until his 'homophobic spam issue' is resolved.

Over the last few days the 80s popstar has been subjected to a string of tweets that sound like homophobic playground bullying. '@BoyGeorge wants ya penis' said one from Tory Fox (@Cornelia_573) from Georgia in the US. '@BoyGeorge lookup ya butt,' said another from Arnetta Siren (@Charise_769) in Nebraska, US.

Shopping online has just got sociable. A new Facebook app, called Shopcade, aims to bring shopping and social networking together for the first time.

Until now buying on the internet was quick and easy but not much fun. Can Shopcade change that? Well, that's for you to decide. But what it does do is let you share and discuss things with your mates before you buy, even if they’re miles away. And being able to see what products are popular and trending among your friends means you’re always up to date with what’s cool.

A guy who used Facebook to come out has been attacked by his geeky friends – but only for his lack of taste.

The man, whose identity is protected, posted on his Facebook wall that, ‘I've been in the closet for far too long, so here goes: I'm gay. I've known, in retrospect, for eight years.

‘This is the easiest way for me to deal with it; I apologize if anyone feels affronted that I didn't tell them in person.’

Clearly concerned about the reaction, the man chose his words carefully.

The UK’s National LGBT helpline has expanded its free and confidential support services to include online chat and email communication.

After 38 years of providing 24-hour counselling, information or just someone to talk to, LLGS volunteers can be reached for a chat through mobiles and smart phones.

Younger people are particularly using the digital media options, since their living situation might not make it possible to carry a phone conversation about their sexuality.

A Nepalese member of parliament and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex campaigner has appealed to Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg to make the social networking site more inclusive.

In an open letter to the multi-billionaire king of social media, Sunil Babu Pant says Facebook is ‘sidelining’ people who don’t identify as ‘male’ or ‘female’ by only giving those two options at sign-up.

Every celebrity and nearly all major brands have a PR team, dedicated professionals to manage their image, change how they are perceived and draw attention to the good things that they do! There is a great quote that reads ‘everything you say and do is public relations’ – hiring a PR agency or a publicist is just a way of focusing and refining the messages that you want to send out.

In less than 48 hours, more than 18,000 people found and clicked 'Like' on a photo of US Marine Brandon Morgan arriving home from a tour of duty and leaping into the arms of his strapping boyfriend, Dalan Wells.

The photo is featured on a Facebook page titled Gay Marines and is quickly becoming a symbol of the post-Don't Ask, Don't Tell era in the US military.

Nip homophobic hypocrisy in the rose bud this Valentine's Day and share this awesome video on Facebook and Twitter.

After all, what's not to love about a potty-mouthed drag queen giving homophobes a piece of her behind, saying the best way to protect the sanctity of marriage is to ban divorce.

Britney Spears, Kim Kardashian and Newt Gingritch are all in the bridal queen's firing line.

An announcement from Twitter on Thursday that they will now be able to block users and tweets by country has led to fears it will allow restrictive regimes to quash movements towards freedom and obstruct the LGBT movement in the Middle East and North Africa. Previously Twitter could only block tweets and accounts globally.

Gay Star News aims to deliver quality journalism worldwide 24-7 and gain coverage for important lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues. Social media provides a platform for us to achieve this – building awareness and interest in what we do and consequently allowing you to get involved in this exciting venture.

Twitter @gaystarnews has received a great response since going live, building followers by the day and allows for an open dialogue that we at GSN love to encourage.