US gay men mostly getting HIV from main partners
Using data from the National HIV Behavioral Surveillance System (NHBS) involving gay men in five large US cities, researchers found that over 50% of HIV transmissions in US gay men are from main sexual partners and 46% of infections were from partners who were believed to be HIV-negative.

South Korea's legal trans-formation
Despite its reputation as a conservative society, South Korea's trans population is winning rights through the nation's courts. Matt Kelley and Mike Lee report from Seoul.

Book review: Obsession: Male Same-Sex Relations In China, 1900-1950
Nigel Collett reviews Wenqing Kang’s new book 'Obsession: Male Same-Sex Relations in China, 1900-1950' which spans the dissolution of the Qing Empire, the chaos of its successor regimes, the Guomingdang period and the war against Japan.

In chime with our times: Kit Hung
Fridae meets Kit Hung, director of the award winning film, Soundless Wind Chime, which will hit Hong Kong screens in the summer, followed by cinemas in North America, the United Kingdom and Europe.

US President issues LGBT Pride Month proclamation
US President Barack Obama issued the following proclamation on June 1, 2009. This month marks the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall riots (in New York City) and is widely considered to be the start of the gay rights movement in the United States and around the world.

California Supreme Court upholds ban on same-sex marriage
The California Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday to uphold Proposition 8 but also ruled that the the marriages of an estimated 18,000 same-sex couples who wed in the five-month window before the ban took effect will remain valid.

Summer splash: Audi A3 Cabriolet
Summer is approaching and Audi wants your cash with the surprisingly excellent Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI.

Audi open concepts
Fridae takes a look at some of the coolest Audi cabriolet concepts.

Let's cry for Dokic: French Open R2 wrap up
Three screaming performances, tears from Aussie Jelena Dokic and unsportsman-like behaviours of Marion Bartoli from the women’s draw highlighted a predictable second round at the 2009 French open.

R.S. I hate you
Robin Soderling will be remembered by tennis fans for many years to come for the wrong reasons.

You Cheat!
Tennis Mama Serena Williams slams her Spanish opponent for cheating after a controversial point at the 2009 French Open.

Sexy see-thru: LG Crystal GD900
We finally got our hands on the LG Crystal GD900, which is billed as the world's first transparent-design phone, and the transparent screen is as cool as we hoped--and not half as pointless.

Marsha, what are you hiding?
Maria Sharapova’s Grand Slam comeback comes to a halt in a shockingly one-sided quarter final.

Hannah Montana: The Movie
Disney's wildly popular series about a teenage rockstar makes a successful transition from the boob tube to the big screen. Fans won't be disappointed.

Man On Wire
The Oscar-winning Man on Wire is an entertaining and sometimes enthralling documentary about Frenchman Philippe Petit who, in 1974, walked on a wire between the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York.

Blood: The Last Vampire
Based on a popular anime, Blood: The Last Vampire features the Hollywood debut of sexy Korean star Jeon Ji Hyun as a neck-slicing vampire hunter. Our verdict? It lacks bite.

State of Play
A must-watch for smart adults, State of Play  is a tight and gripping thriller that gives your brain plenty to chew on. The cast is simply spectacular.