Janelle Monae says she's not a lesbian
Singer Janelle Monae has said she is not gay and claims to only date androids. The rising star, whose debut album The ArchAndroid has led to comparisons with Prince, dismissed rumours about her sexuality.
Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow 'to make Brokeback Mountain-style video'
Robbie Williams will reportedly reunite with Take That – and make a Brokeback Mountain-themed promo video with former bandmate Gary Barlow.
Brussels festival cancels Beenie Man's appearance
Organisers of the Belgian Couleur Cafe Festival, held annually in Brussels, have cancelled their invitation to openly homophobic Jamaican Dancehall singer Beenie Man.
London Borough of Camden has new gay mayor and mayoress
Councillor Jonathan Simpson, Camden borough's first openly gay mayor, was last night confirmed in his role at a ceremony in Camden Town Hall. In his new position, Councillor Simpson pledged to retain the "rock 'n' roll" spirit of Camden, a major landmark on Britain's musical map.
Cult gay director John Waters has new book out
John Waters, director of Hairspray, Serial Mom and a whole host of lesser-known trashy and camp underground epics of the 1970s inclding Multiple Maniacas, Desperate Living and Pink Flamingos, has a new book out this week. Role Models showcases his adoration for the the fringes of society and hose who dwell there.
Sir Elton's Moroccan concert a success
Elton John's performance at the Mawazine music festival in Rabat, Morocco, went ahead last night despite fury from Islamists about his welcome into the kingdom.
New Lady Gaga video is a 'celebration of gay love'
Flamboyant popstar Lady Gaga has said that the video for her new single 'Alejandro' is a "celebration and admiration of gay love."
Preview: Angels in America, the opera
Tomorrow sees the UK premiere of Angels in America, the opera by Hungarian composer Peter Eötvös at London’s Barbican Hall. The opera is adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes by American playwright Tony Kushner.
Mika: 'Bisexual, if you need a term for me'
The BRIT Award-winning singer-songwriter Mika, whose sexuality has been the subject of rumour since he entered the public eye in early 2007, said this month, "Call me bisexual, if you need a term for me."
Lesbian and gay singing event scheduled for London's South Bank in May
Various Voices, a lesbian and gay choir and singing event, will be held in London at the South Bank Centre in May. Hosted by the London Gay Men’s Chorus, The Pink Singers and Diversity, the four-day festival will feature 60 choirs, 2,000 singers and 50 concerts.
