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UK Prime Minister's letter to LGBTI people slammed as cheap 'empty PR'

Today is the 30th anniversary of the homophobic Conservative legislation Section 28 that banned the ‘promotion of homosexuality’ in schools.

11th trans woman murdered in US this year after fatal shooting

Gigi Pierce died minutes after being shot

At the 11th hour, Papua New Guinea's HIV drug crisis has been averted

The international pressure has forced the government to commit more funding to HIV treatment

Same-sex couples tie the knot in Cambodia in a stunning public ceremony

There were smiles all around as the same-sex couples felt proud to show off their relationships in public

More Americans than ever now support same-sex marriage

Democrats also reached an all-time high

Federal judge sides with Gavin Grimm in trans bathroom case

Grimm first brought his case in 2014

A promising sign: Two lesbians of color won big elections in the US

In Texas, no less

Gay porn actor and reality TV star found guilty of revenge porn

He has to pay fees and perform community service

Minneapolis Police not allowed to wear uniforms if they march at Pride

Twin Cities Pride will take place 24 June, but organizers have asked police not to wear uniform

GOP candidate who promised to reward his kids if they don’t turn out gay loses Dallas election

Dallas county commissioner candidate Vickers ‘Vic’ Cunningham offers his children financial rewards to only marry white, straight Christians

Drag Race star Mimi Imfurst admits to sexually harassing young men

Mimi Imfurst has issued an apology, claiming he thought the discussions were consensual

Stoli vodka unveils Harvey Milk limited-edition bottle

Stoli Vodka in the US released the limited edition on Harvey Milk Day - 40 years after Milk took office

Gay man denied marriage license by Kim Davis loses bid to unseat her

David Ermold was refused a marriage licence in 2015 by Kim Davis and has been campaigning to replace her as county clerk

China's government wants to help LGBTI groups raise money to keep running

The foundation will help raise money for important LGBTI groups

LGBTI people want gender neutral bathroom signs removed in Japan

LGBTI people said the 'rainbow marks' on the bathroom doors were 'outing' them against their will

Adam Rippon's boyfriend is going to move in with him

Their relationship goals are going from strength to strength

Arrested Development cast defend Jeffrey Tambor's on set harassment

Jessica Walter actually cries describing the verbal abuse, while her male co-stars excuse Tambor's behavior

Only 14 major studio films from 2017 had LGBTQ characters

Out of 109 films released

Gay man who married stranger on reality TV show says producers 'humiliated' him

'They matched me with a chain-smoking, binge-drinking, all round party boy from hell'

Adam Rippon has just won Dancing with the Stars

He really is America's new sweetheart

Cheyenne Jackson takes on new role playing Disney villain Hades

He has a role in the Disney TV movie Descendants 3

Andy Warhol's magazine Interview officially ends its run

It would have turned 50 next year

Gus Kenworthy and Robbie Rogers discuss being out in new sports documentary

There is still a major divide between sexuality and sports

Matt Bomer, Charlie Carver and 20,000 others attend AIDS Walk NYC

The annual event raised an estimated $4.4million to help GMHC and other organizations fight HIV

In Deadpool 2, Negasonic Teenage Warhead gets a girlfriend

While many are applauding this queer representation, some fans are upset that Deadpool's queerness wasn't more of a focus

Troye Sivan surprises Taylor Swift on stage, drops date and name of new album

You need to see Taylor and Troye sing My My My together!

Which gay artist just made history with Korean boy band BTS?

It's an unprecedented move

Sam Smith is loving this explicit art his boyfriend got him for his birthday

Just look at his smile! (NSFW)

Jennifer Aniston and Tig Notaro are playing the President and First Lady in new show

All hail President Aniston and FLOTUS Notaro

Gay Star News is seeking an Asia and Australasia correspondent

We are looking for full-time and part-time journalists to cover LGBTI Asia and Australasia

Staples sponsors Gay Star Business to promote LGBTI work diversity

Office supplier Staples Solutions is helping LGBTI people thrive in business

Fortune 500 company finally launches LGBTI inclusive policy

Tata Steel is the biggest steel manufacturer in the world

Sephora is giving free makeup lessons to the trans community

The classes aim to instil confidence in trans people, no matter where they are

People aren't happy this store's Pride line isn't benefitting Pride organizations

Primark is giving their proceeds to Stonewall UK instead

Adidas reveals its 2018 Pride sneakers collection

What do you think of this year’s designs?

Disney launches Pride collection

There’s more than just Mickey ears!

Barclays to headline sponsor Pride in London for fifth year in row

‘By supporting Pride in London, we’re saying “this is who we are” and we want to encourage everyone else to be able to say who they are, without fear’

This retail space aims to be inclusive of gender-nonconforming customers

The Phluid Project opened their first brick-and-mortar store in NYC in March

Leaked messages show how women at the BBC are disagreeing over trans rights

A generational divide is ideologically separating women at the BBC

Here are some tips for travelling alone when you suffer with anxiety

'Little did I know that travelling alone and spending four days with strangers would be the best thing for my mental state'

My partner stopped having sex with me after being diagnosed with HIV

When AIDS first appeared in the 1980s, couples in which one person was HIV positive and one was HIV negative struggled to cope with the situation

Manchester attack one year on: Tributes pour in for victims

Friends of gay man Martyn Hett post heartbreaking tribute video

This gay man is suing Facebook for allowing his data to be stolen

Exclusive: Stolen Facebook data could be used to out you – or used to stir up homophobic hate against you

'I need to scrub myself clean': How to know if you have post-sex shame

Do you feel shame, anxiety or even aggression after you have sex? Here's how you can fix it

Here's 22 pictures of Pride taking over the Belgium capital

Belgium Pride took place on 19 May in the country's capital city

LGBTI celebrities react in awe to the Royal Wedding

One celebrity tweeted: 'OMG I'M LIVING'

Neighbors star Matt Wilson on playing a gay ex-stripper, getting hit on by guys and dealing with homophobes

INTERVIEW: Straight actor talks getting mobbed at Mardi Gras and why he wants Australian TV's first same-sex marriage

Prince Harry and Meghan will be the most pro-LGBTI royal couple ever

Royal wedding: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are promising to be very powerful LGBTI allies

Here's 22 pictures of Pride taking over the Belgium capital
Belgium Pride took place on 19 May in the country's capital city
5 magical things to do in Oslo, Norway that don't involve overpriced alcohol
A stylish gem of a city where Viking ships and Edvard Munch's masterpieces rule
REVIEW: Lupins, London
Delicate, inventive English cuisine in cool, relaxed surroundings, offering respite in one of London's busiest neighborhoods
Illinois boasts record tourism in 2017 – this is how many people visited
The Prairie State is known for being one of most LGBTI-friendly in America
5 pop stars performing at Birmingham Pride (plus their best songs)
Birmingham Pride returns from Saturday 26 May to Sunday 27 May – here's who you need to catch on the Main Stage