Interpublic's FCB ad agency has dropped Nivea as a client after the skincare brand's homophobic response to a campaign concept featuring two men's hands touching. Said the client: "We don't do gay at … [Read more...] about ‘We Don’t Do Gay at Nivea’ — Ad Agency Dumps Skincare Brand After Homophobic Response to Campaign Concept
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Burger King Scorched a Whopper into Carbon and Made It into Diamond Wedding Rings for a Gay Couple: WATCH
Burger King Germany had an original way to celebrate Pride. They scorched a Whopper burger until it was carbon and then pressed it into diamonds, creating a wedding ring for Dima and Alvar, an Eastern … [Read more...] about Burger King Scorched a Whopper into Carbon and Made It into Diamond Wedding Rings for a Gay Couple: WATCH
Chick-fil-A Owner Arrested for Molesting Teen: WATCH
Heather Matuszek, the owner of a Clearwater, Florida Chick-fil-A, was arrested this week on charges of molesting a teenage girl in her youth group at Clearwater Community … [Read more...] about Chick-fil-A Owner Arrested for Molesting Teen: WATCH
Former VP Sues Goldman Sachs, Says He Was Excluded from Conference Call Because He ‘Sounded Too Gay’
William Littleton, a former vice president at Goldman Sachs, is suing the banking firm for discrimination based on his sexual orientation. CNBC reports: 'Littleton’s suit... alleges that after he … [Read more...] about Former VP Sues Goldman Sachs, Says He Was Excluded from Conference Call Because He ‘Sounded Too Gay’
Axe Body Spray on Straight Pride Parade: ‘We’ll Be At the Parade That Matters and This One Isn’t It’
Axe body spray responded on Wednesday after a viral tweet put it at the top of the list of "Floats for the Straight Pride Parade..." Tweeted Axe: "we’ll be at the parade that matters and this one … [Read more...] about Axe Body Spray on Straight Pride Parade: ‘We’ll Be At the Parade That Matters and This One Isn’t It’
Australian Brewery Apologizes After Posting Homophobic Meme About Non-Alcoholic Beer
An Australian brewing company has apologized after posting a homophobic meme mocking non-alcoholic beer as "gay lemonade." Wrote the director of the Southern Bay Brew Co. on Facebook: … [Read more...] about Australian Brewery Apologizes After Posting Homophobic Meme About Non-Alcoholic Beer
16 Cool, Minty, and Hilarious Reactions to Listerine’s LGBTQ Pride Mouthwash
Listerine this month became the latest big brand to co-opt the rainbow flag in a statement of support for the LGBTQ community. The Pride mouthwash is part of a range of products from Johnson & … [Read more...] about 16 Cool, Minty, and Hilarious Reactions to Listerine’s LGBTQ Pride Mouthwash
Conservatives Melt Down After ‘Chips Ahoy!’ Includes ‘Drag Moms’ in Mother’s Day Salute Featuring Miss Vanjie: WATCH
Chips Ahoy offered a message of inclusion on Mother's Day, tweeting a video featuring RuPaul's Drag Race star Miss Vanjie that read "#HappyMothersDay to your moms, your drag moms and everyone who … [Read more...] about Conservatives Melt Down After ‘Chips Ahoy!’ Includes ‘Drag Moms’ in Mother’s Day Salute Featuring Miss Vanjie: WATCH
Hong Kong-Based Airline Cathay Pacific Includes Gay Couple in ‘Bold’ New Advertising Campaign
In a move seen as "bold and timely", Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific has included a gay couple in a new "Move Beyond" advertising … [Read more...] about Hong Kong-Based Airline Cathay Pacific Includes Gay Couple in ‘Bold’ New Advertising Campaign
Asics Dumps Israel Folau as Brand Ambassador for Remarks That Hell Awaits Homosexuals
Sporting brand Asics has dropped Australian rugby superstar Israel Folau as brand ambassador a day after Folau was found guilty of a "high level" breach of contract over his anti-LGBTQ remarks, … [Read more...] about Asics Dumps Israel Folau as Brand Ambassador for Remarks That Hell Awaits Homosexuals
