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Same-Sex Kiss Cut from ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ in Singapore and UAE

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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker's same-sex kiss, the first in the franchise and but a fleeting moment between two inconsequential characters near the end of the film, has been cut for broadcast in … [Read more...] about Same-Sex Kiss Cut from ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ in Singapore and UAE

Matt Healy from The 1975 Kisses a Man During Dubai Show in Defiance of UAE’s Anti-Gay Laws: ‘God F**king Loves You’ — WATCH

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Matt Healy, frontman for the band The 1975, kissed a man during a show in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday as a protest against the country's anti-gay laws, where homosexuality can be … [Read more...] about Matt Healy from The 1975 Kisses a Man During Dubai Show in Defiance of UAE’s Anti-Gay Laws: ‘God F**king Loves You’ — WATCH

Abu Dhabi Man Arrested for Soliciting and ‘Promoting Homosexuality’ on Instagram

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A 21-year-old Abu Dhabi man has been arrested and accused of promoting homosexuality on Instagram. Prosecutors said the accused posted photos and his phone number on the social media app. He … [Read more...] about Abu Dhabi Man Arrested for Soliciting and ‘Promoting Homosexuality’ on Instagram

Saudi Man Sentenced To Three Years And 450 Lashes For ‘The Practice Of Homosexuality’

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Saudi Arabia has sentenced a man to three years in prison and 450 lashes for attempting to arrange to meet another man using Twitter for “the practise of homosexuality." Saudi Arabia has sentenced a … [Read more...] about Saudi Man Sentenced To Three Years And 450 Lashes For ‘The Practice Of Homosexuality’