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Bangkok - gay culture capital of Asia?

Is KL really gay-hell? We think not.

The anti-gay rapper who recently pleaded guilty to carrying a concealed weapon outside a Michigan bar bagged three Grammies last week before sharing the stage with a well-loved openly gay singer.

Here's a roundup of what we think are the top gay and lesbian movies in 2000. If you have missed out on any of these gems, it's time to whip up your credit card and surf over to your favourite online DVD store.

Convicted of "unnatural behaviour" 2 lesbians face death by firing squad.

He felt attraction for men at four years of age, came out while he was in college, marched in the Philippines' first gay and lesbian parade and is now a full time gay activist.

Beyond vigils, meetings, and ribbons are people living with AIDS everyday.

Fridae's new columnist Glenn Chua talks about how, thanks to the media, being gay in Manila is slowly becoming a more accepted lifestyle.

Several gay and lesbian artists including Melissa Etheridge and Elton John have been nominated in this year's Grammy awards.

Like drag queens and ultra campy gay men, butch lesbians attract more than their fair share of once-overs, dagger stares and evil glances. Fire Sia shares her own experience and how we can attempt to force society into involuntary tolerance.