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In the most significant ruling for gay rights in the US, the Supreme Court on Thursday struck down Texas' sodomy law, and in effect ending all anti-sodomy laws in the 13 states where they still exist.

The Indian city of Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) will for the first time ever join at least 100 cities across the world in celebrating pride on its streets this June.

Toronto's City Clerk's office will be open this Pride weekend in anticipation of a large number of same-sex couples wanting to marry as Canada becomes the first country in the world to allow same-sex marriages between non-residents.

HIV/AIDS advocates worry that a new UNAIDS report which found that condoms fail to protect against HIV 10% of the time - mainly due to incorrect usage and human error - may be used by proponents of abstinence to further claim that condoms are ineffective in preventing HIV infections and to push for less funding for condom distribution programs.

Fridae's Ms Mariah Scary reviews Alaskan chanteuse Jewel's new album 0304 and explains why her new dance sound may prove to be a career breakthrough for the former yodeler (tacky image notwithstanding).

Fridae's Alvin Tan explores the allure of wrestling for gay men and swoons over the pantheon of spandex-wearing he-men throwing themselves at each other in the ring.

Would you or have you gotten involved with someone who is already taken? Glenn Chua shares his experience and differentiates between being a slut and a mistress.

Fridae's Ms Mariah Scary listens to Annie Lennox's new album Bare and finds herself mesmerized by the collection of songs which showcases the singer's song-writing talents and extraordinary voice.

The third annual NATION party, hailed by the international press as "Singapore's coming out party," will include the main party on Sentosa on August 8 as well as a welcome party and a poolside recovery party.

Fridae's club kid, Alvin Tan, investigates the increasingly common phenomenon of gay men going topless at clubs and offers a number of tongue-in-cheek explanations as to why gay men simply can't resist taking their shirts off.