Elton John and Taron Egerton are reacting over reports that Russia cut gay sex scenes from the new biopic Rocketman. The Guardian reported: "An estimated five minutes of footage have been cut from … [Read more...] about Elton John and Taron Egerton Denounce Russian Censors for Cutting Gay Sex from ‘Rocketman’
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Alabama Public Television Won’t Show Mr. Ratburn’s Gay Marriage Episode of ‘Arthur’ and Has No Plans To
Alabama Public Television showed a re-run of Arthur rather than the groundbreaking episode in which Mr. Ratburn is revealed to be gay and married. NBC News reports: "Mike McKenzie, director of … [Read more...] about Alabama Public Television Won’t Show Mr. Ratburn’s Gay Marriage Episode of ‘Arthur’ and Has No Plans To
Activists Want a San Francisco High School Mural Removed, Saying its Impact Today Should Overshadow the Artist’s Intentions
One of the objectionable panels depicts a dead Native American. Dick Evans, CC BY For nearly a century, a massive mural by painter Victor Arnautoff titled “The Life of Washington” has … [Read more...] about Activists Want a San Francisco High School Mural Removed, Saying its Impact Today Should Overshadow the Artist’s Intentions
11 Gay Moments Were Cut from China’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ and Many Scenes ‘Didn’t Make Sense At All’ According to One Viewer
In February we reported that the Chinese release of Bohemian Rhapsody, the Oscar-winning Freddie Mercury/Queen biopic, was to be de-gayed by Chinese censors. The Chinese version has been released and … [Read more...] about 11 Gay Moments Were Cut from China’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ and Many Scenes ‘Didn’t Make Sense At All’ According to One Viewer
‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ to Get China Release, Without the Gay Parts
Bohemian Rhapsody is set to be released in China in mid-March, but government censors plan to cut out all the gay references. The film will be released through the National Alliance of Arthouse … [Read more...] about ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ to Get China Release, Without the Gay Parts
Chinese Broadcaster Censored ‘Gay Man’ from Rami Malek’s Oscar Speech
The Chinese broadcaster Mango censored the words "gay man" from Rami Malek's Oscar acceptance speech. Malek won Best Actor for his portrayal of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury in Bohemian … [Read more...] about Chinese Broadcaster Censored ‘Gay Man’ from Rami Malek’s Oscar Speech
Photographer Tom Bianchi, Renowned for Chronicling Gay Life, Deleted by Instagram without Warning
Instagram deleted the account of famed photographer Tom Bianchi without warning on Saturday. Bianchi has produced 21 books of photographs, essays, and poetry and is best known for his male nudes, … [Read more...] about Photographer Tom Bianchi, Renowned for Chronicling Gay Life, Deleted by Instagram without Warning
Photog Complains After Instagram Censors Antoni Porowski Underwear Shot: ‘WTF is So Offensive About a Human Body?’
Photographer Damon Baker complained after photos featuring Queer Eye's Antoni Porowski in a pair of underwear were removed from Instagram for violating community guidelines. Wrote Baker in an … [Read more...] about Photog Complains After Instagram Censors Antoni Porowski Underwear Shot: ‘WTF is So Offensive About a Human Body?’
Chinese Writer Jailed for 10 Years for Book Containing Gay Sex Scenes
A Chinese writer identified as Liu but known more by the alias Tian Yi was jailed for 10 years for a book she wrote which contained gay sex scenes, the BBC reports: 'On 31 October, Liu was sentenced … [Read more...] about Chinese Writer Jailed for 10 Years for Book Containing Gay Sex Scenes
Apple Blocks Rainbow Watch Face in Russia
Apple blocks its LGBTQ Pride rainbow watch face in Russia, it has been discovered. Russia has a law banning gay propaganda for minors, but it's unclear if avoiding legal jeopardy is the company's … [Read more...] about Apple Blocks Rainbow Watch Face in Russia
