Gay and lesbian affluence a myth: US study
Contrary to the oft-heard refrain by marketers about affluent gay men and women being a "dream demographic," a study in the US has found that LGB Americans struggle with poverty just as much as, if not more than, heterosexuals.

First all-gay Asia cruise to set sail Mar 28 from Hong Kong to Singapore
Over 600 gay men are expected to cruise from Hong Kong to Singapore on the first all-gay voyage in the region this weekend.

Coffee with Simon Chung Tak-sing
Simon Chung's latest offering End of Love - both screenings at the upcoming Hong Kong International Film Festival are sold out - tells the story of a gay rent boy who meets a recovering heroin addict at a Christian drug rehab centre.

Pope's visit to Cameroon raises questions about gay and lesbian rights
Since the Holy See had said that it advocates against criminal penalties against homosexual persons, Amnesty International attempted to engage the Pope while on his first pilgrimage to Africa.

Marriage – literally redefined
The Merriam-Webster dictionary, among others, now include same-sex relationships under the definition of marriage.

Mini and Mimi: Mini Cooper S Cabrio
A spin in the latest Mini Cooper S Cabrio shows a great deal of similarity between mega popstar Mariah Carey and this retro fashion cabriolet.

The Element house
Finnish architect and artist, Sami Rintala’s Element house places a sharp contrast to the usual buildings or houses one can find in Korea’s capital, Seoul.