If you are an avid reader of this blog, you may have seen pictures of 23-year-old Alexandre Torrent before. He was the winner of an online contest back in May to elect the hottest Brazilian on Manhunt. His prize was a trip to São Paulo for Gay Pride and a photoshoot with Paulo Pantoline, which resulted in the picture below which is now making rounds on the Manhunt log in page. "People from all over the world see me. Friends who live in Europe have written me, and people from São Paulo, Rio, and Florianópolis have recognized me. I never knew ...

[Image Source: Lika Starr] I received a letter from one of my readers asking for advice. He also asked me to publish it if I thought it might help others. I wouldn’t normally publish another family’s personal problems. I really don’t like the idea getting in the middle of family issues other than my own (I don’t like those either, lol). However, this letter hits a nerve that is too common amongst family’s going through a loved one coming out as gay. I’ve experienced similar struggles myself so I thought maybe I could help. Here’s the letter: Lika, My name is Thomas. ...

COLUMBIA — A week-long series of events will lead up to what organizers said might be the largest SC Pride Parade and Festival yet. The international attention provided LGBT issues in the state after the weeks-long reporting of a gay-oriented tourism ad in London, England, has lent the Palmetto State LGBT community a hand-up in [...] ...

Indignation 2008 season is now over - all good things must come to an end - and at the end of yet another successful pride month, Sayoni would like to thank all its supporters and volunteers who have worked tirelessly to make our events possible. We would like to thank, as well, all the people who turned up at the events and made it vibrant. Here’s wishing for another year of progress! tags: 2008, gay, lesbian, pride, queer, sayoni, singapore, indignation ...

My BFF Kev says this reminds him of me.  Oh, yeah?  Fuck you.  Today, I’m just throwing shit out there to see what sticks. • McCain told Pastor Rick Warren’s “Come To Jesus” event that Rep. John Lewis is one of the wise people he would consult with when he’s President.  He better get with it then, because Rep. Lewis had to call bullshit on that pronouncement.  • In a shocking news development, the NYTimes is reporting that Obama will announce a running mate this week!  That’s hardly news, people, since the Dem convention starts on Monday.  I could’ve ...