Pinksixty News THURSDAY 23 FEBUARY 2012
Channel: Colin Fallesen
Date: 23/02/2012

Queensland residents are lining up to register for civil unions which become law on March 7th. Couples include John Ebert and John Stafford, who want the legal recognition for their 42 year relationship.

The jury selection process started yesterday for the trial of Dharun Ravi and Molly Wei over the death of Tyler Clementi. The pair are accused of humiliating Clementi into suicide after watching him with another guy on webcam.

Barbra Streisand has re-signed to her long-time record label to release a 12 DVD box set including personal footage from her private collection. She said, "I am thrilled to continue that partnership for many years to come."

British religious group, Keshet UK have recorded a video for It Gets Better in support of queer Jewish youth. The film features journalist Benjamin Cohen and lesbian rabbi, Ariel Friedlander.

And finally, Adam Lambert has confirmed he will be taking Freddy Mercury's place on stage with Queen at the Sonisphere Festival at Knebworth in the UK on July 7th. He made the announcement via Twitter, saying it would be a surreal night.