Google supports decriminalisation of gay sex, clarifies that same-sex marriage not a focus

The Internet was abuzz over the weekend with reports that Google has launched a worldwide push to legalise same-sex marriage but it has since clarified that it is not the case, a Google spokesperson told Fridae on Monday.

350 LGBT executives and allies at Global LGBT Workplace Summit in London

Over 350 LGBT business executives (including Fridae Chairman Paul Thompson) and allies from more than 26 countries, representing more than 80 organizations and government agencies, gathered in London to share their best practices and ideas for creating workplaces where LGBT people are safe, accepted, and valued.

Ismaili Queers march at Toronto Pride

Ismaili Queers: Advocates for Pluralism, a community group of LGBT-identified Shia Ismaili Muslims, proudly marched as a solo contingent for the first time at the Toronto pride parade on Jul 1.

Outrage over ill-treatment of female athlete accused of rape

Human rights activists are demanding an investigation into the case involving athlete Pinki Pramanik, who was arrested on charges of rape and facing claims she is a man, then held in a male prison ward and filmed in a video while undergoing a gender determination test that later went viral.

Motorola Defy XT

Find out if this dust- and water-resistant smartphone from Motorola could be a great companion to your sporty lifestyle.

Chernobyl Diaries

Horror flick about extreme tourists does not even begin to scare before it ends.

Motorway

Soi Cheang, the newest light in Hong Kong crime cinema, turns out a disposable little B-flick.

Ice Age 4: Continental Drift

The Ice Age series is still as subversively funny as before!

Bernie

One of the bright lights of the indie scene delivers a morbidly funny yet sweet piece of Americana propelled by three terrific performances.

Matchbox, Singapore

The lowly hostel has long since started to clean up its act. But even the most discerning budget travellers have never seen anything like these high-impact, low-overhead design-led hostels - not to mention the new wave of pod hotels that provide a more private, low-cost alternative to bunking en masse.

Nelly Furtado's new single 'Spirit Indestructible'

The title track of Furtado's forthcoming new LP, the singer examines the power of perseverance and what it takes to live your life to the fullest while facing adversity.

Libratone Live

The Danish company has finally made its AirPlay wireless speakers available in Singapore. We listened to the smaller Live model at the launch event.

Mathieu Bouthier ft. Sophie Ellis Bextor 'Beautiful' [Exclusive Preview]

Sophie Ellix Bextor makes her much-anticipated return to the international pop scene this summer with "Beautiful," a massively potent collaboration with French DJ/producer Mathieu Bouthier.

Pet Shop Boys premiere new single 'Winner' [Single review]

In anticipation of the release of their brand new album "Elysium" on September 18, Pet Shop Boys premiered the LP's official first single, entitled "Winner," this morning via a lyric video on YouTube. The track is available to download in a digital download store near tomorrow, July 3.