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Producers of banned Singaporean LGBTQ-plus film will no longer appeal screening ban
The producers of director Ken Kwek’s LGBTQ-plus film “#LookAtMe” will no longer appeal the Singaporean authorities’ decision to prevent the film from being screened locally. On Thursday, the “#LookAtMe” team issued a statement to Mothership explaining that "after a more…
· Bryan Ke
After announcing plans to repeal gay sex ban, Singapore bans LGBTQ-plus film from screening
Local authorities have banned LGBTQ-plus movie “#LookAtMe” from screening in Singapore due to its “potential to cause enmity and social division in Singapore’s multi-racial and multi-religious society,” the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the Infocomm Media Development Authority…
· Ryan General
Chinese LGBTQ-plus couples are getting married virtually through weddings hosted in Utah
LGBTQ-plus couples in China and Hong Kong are now getting married via virtual weddings hosted in Utah County, Utah. Since the state does not impose citizenship requirements for marriage licenses, Utah County was able to conduct virtual weddings for international couples online.…
· Iris Jung
‘Merry Queer’: Episode 1 of South Korea’s first LGBTQ-plus reality show available on YouTube
Available on Korean streaming platform Wavve, “Merry Queer” is an LGBTQ-plus “coming out” romance reality series that premiered the week of July 8. Multiple storylines reveal the intimate experiences of the couples and the challenges they face in South Korea. The show is hosted…
· Jane Nam
Asian employees feel least included in workplace, behind Black and LGBTQ-plus workers, says survey
A survey conducted by Bain & Company revealed that Asian employees were the demographic with the highest percentage of respondents to report feeling not fully included at work. The study titled The Fabric of Belonging: How to Weave an Inclusive Culture, found that only 25% to…
· Carl Samson
Nicole Scherzinger sparks fury over ‘pro-MAGA’ comment on Russell Brand post
Singer and actor Nicole Scherzinger is facing backlash after engaging with an Instagram post deemed by users to be supportive of Donald Trump by comedian Russell Brand. Brand, who endorsed Trump at the Republican National Convention in July, is accused of rape and abuse by…
· Michelle De Pacina
Philly Gayborhood group joins Chinatown in opposing 76ers arena
On Sept. 26, the grassroots group No Arena Gayborhood held a press conference at City Hall to oppose the proposed 76 Place arena, which they believe poses a direct threat to Philadelphia’s historic Gayborhood. The conference took place amid growing public outrage following Mayor…
· Carl Samson
Thailand makes history as 1st SEA country to legalize same-sex marriage
Thailand has legalized same-sex marriage, becoming the first country in Southeast Asia to do so. The landmark bill, which received royal endorsement from King Maha Vajiralongkorn, will come into effect in 120 days, allowing LGBTQ-plus couples to marry starting Jan. 22, 2025.…
· Bryan Ke
Constance Wu, Margaret Cho, Padma Lakshmi among celebs denouncing book ban in open letter
Several celebrities of Asian descent have signed an open letter to condemn the widespread book bans across school districts in the United States. Key details: The effort, a partnership between “Reading Rainbow” host LeVar Burton and MoveOn Political Action, was launched to…
· Ryan General
South Korean milestone as married lesbian couple welcomes first child via IVF
Kyu-jin became the first openly gay Korean woman to give birth when the couple welcomed their daughter Rani on Aug.30
· Michelle De Pacina
SDSU to offer first-of-its-kind K-pop dance course with Dr. Chuyun Oh
San Diego State University (SDSU) will be launching a first-of-its-kind K-pop dance course in the Fall 2023 semester with author and associate dance professor Chuyun Oh. Oh, who has been a professional dancer and holds a Ph. D. in Performance Studies from The University of Texas…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Winnie the Pooh’ horror film release in Hong Kong suddenly canceled
Horror film “Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey” has been pulled from Hong Kong without explanation, prompting further concerns over the city’s freedom. On Tuesday, the film’s distributor, VII Pillars Entertainment, announced on Facebook that the movie’s release on Thursday in…
· Ryan General
Olympic diver Tom Daley receives inaugural George Takei Advocate Award
British Olympic diver Tom Daley will be the recipient of the inaugural George Takei Advocate Award. Takei, who has been a vocal advocate for the advancement of LGBTQ-plus rights since coming out as gay in 2005, is the inspiration for the award to be given to Daley at the…
· Bryan Ke
Diversity executive accused of lying about her race resigns
The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) has confirmed that Muslim activist Raquel Evita Saraswati, who had claimed to be of Latino, Arab and South Asian descent before being purportedly revealed as white earlier this month, has resigned from her position at the…
· Iris Jung
Japan PM fires aide for homophobic remarks
Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida fired and then apologized for his aide’s homophobic remarks. On Friday, Kishida’s now-former aide, Arai Masayoshi, commented in an off-the-record briefing that he would not want a same-sex couple as neighbors, going further to state that he…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Simpsons’ episode referencing China’s ‘forced labor camps’ removed in Hong Kong by Disney
An episode from “The Simpsons” has been banned in Hong Kong due to its reference to labor camps in China. The episode, titled “One Angry Lisa,” included a line referencing China’s “forced labor camps.”
· Bryan Ke
Rebel Wilson slammed online for Dubai trip months after coming out
Several Instagram users heavily criticized actor Rebel Wilson for taking her fiancée on a trip to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), months after coming out as a member of the LGBTQ-plus community. Wilson, 42, and her fiancée, Ramona Agruma, were among the many celebrities who…
· Editorial Staff
China to screen Marvel movies for first time since 2019’s ‘Avengers: Endgame’
Before you read: ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ set to lose millions in potential revenue as China release prospects dim Simu Liu touts Weibo messages from Chinese fans praising ‘Shang-Chi,’ expressing regret over China ban Sony loses millions after rejecting China’s demand to remove…
· Ines Shin
Hoan Huynh, first Vietnamese American elected to state office in Illinois history, is sworn in
Hoan Huynh, the first refugee and first Vietnamese American elected to state office in Illinois history, was sworn in on Wednesday. Representing the 13th State House District, the Democrat succeeds retiring House Majority Leader Greg Harris. The 13th State House District,…
· Bryan Ke
Indian American gay couple who went viral for traditional Hindu wedding announces first baby
Before you read: Two Grooms Held The Most Incredible Hindu Wedding and the Photos Will Give You Feelings