The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. It's s a celebration of gay and lesbian pride, tolerance and diversity, but the emphasis is on fun, and with 25,000 people going you'd be hard pressed not have any.
Meet Singapore-born lesbian filmmaker Madeleine Lim, an independent filmmaker and co-founder of SAMBAL (Singaporean & Malaysian Bisexual Women and Lesbians) and the US Asian Lesbian Network in the San Francisco Bay Area where she now lives.
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.