Fridae

Back by popular demand! DJ Jake Kilby, a hot favourite Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras veteran returns to Singapore for a night of dark, twisted partying at the newly refurnished ChinaBlack.

Andrew Lee writes a personal essay in response to some Christian churches' anti-gay campaigns in Singapore and explains why the gay community would do well with a little more respect for the "sacred texts."

A new study indicates that HIV infection rates have risen among gay and bisexual men in some states for the third consecutive year, raising fears that the AIDS virus could be poised for a major comeback in the group hardest hit by the epidemic.

The National Council of Churches of Singapore which represents Anglicans, Methodists and Presbyterians, among other mainstream denominations, has called on the government to maintain its current legislation criminalising gay sex among other recommendations.

Fridae's Alvin Tan reviews Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life and explains why the sequel is nothing more than a travelogue cum fashion show for the movie's main star Angelina Jolie.

Welcome to Fridae's new monthly advice column where resident busybody Alvin Tan lends a listening ear and dispenses his own unique brand of advice for those misguided gay men and women who need it oh-so-badly.

The head of the Anglican Diocese of Singapore has called homosexuality a 'phenomenon' despite receiving a hand-delivered letter, signed by six "Christians who happen to be gay," calling for "friendly and respectful dialogue" despite the difference in views.

The Christian community in Singapore has reportedly agreed on a plan of action for Christians to tackle 'a volatile situation' that they said had arisen from the Government's change of policy in hiring gays.

Fridae's Alvin Tan interviews Haresh Sharma, playwright for the upcoming play Mardi Gras which focuses on the trials and tribulations of a group of individuals as they go about organizing the first ever Pride Parade for Sin-gay-pore.

A grassroots Internet campaign challenges gay men to examine their sexual preferences and prejudices. David Mills meets some of the men promoting the "sexual racism sux" campaign.