Têtu
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| Country | France |
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| Language | French |
| Website | Tetu.com |
| ISSN | 1265-3578 |
Têtu (French for "stubborn") is the main gay magazine published in France. It was subtitled in French le magazine des gays et lesbiennes (English: the magazine of gays and lesbians) until 2007, and reaffirmed itself as a men's magazine since then.[1] As of December, 2012, its certified circulation is of 41 961 copies monthly.[2]
History
Published since 1995, co-founded by Didier Lestrade and Pascal Loubet, and historically directed by Pierre Bergé, it was started following the demise of Gai Pied magazine (published 1979–92). Since January 2013, it is owned by Jean-Jacques Augier.[3]
Overview
The magazine contains interviews on LGBT issues, with politicians, celebrities, writers, dancers and so forth, along with articles and reviews on LGBT-themed books or films. Another section is concerned with LGBT news around the world, country by country. There are also posters, advertisements of brand clothes for men, and a few pages on lesbian issues. Additionally, some pages are dedicated to the news about AIDS, prevention and treatment. Periodically a free information guide entitled Têtu+ is published about HIV and AIDS.
The magazine has also touched upon international cases when coming to LGBTQs public figures of non-French cultures. In October 2012, Tetu have sent reporters to Jordan to do a story on Jordanian LGBT magazine's spokesperson, model Khalid, aka Kali of My.Kali magazine. "My.Kali», le magazine homo qui veut faire évoluer la Jordanie".
Controversy
In July 2011, Alexis Palisson featured in a topless pose in Têtu wearing a fake moko and holding a taiaha. This caused controversy in New Zealand, with some Maori saying that Palisson was being disrespectful to their culture and that permission should have been sought from a particular iwi as the moko usually represents iwi affiliation. Palisson was eventually forced to apologise for any offence caused and stressed that he respects tattoo traditions.[4][5]
References
- ↑ "Jean-Jacques Augier: "Nous voulons mettre en une de " Têtu " des personnes réelles qui ont quelque chose à dire"". July 1, 2013.
- ↑ Source: Observatoire de la Presse
- ↑ "Jean-Jacques Augier, bille en "Têtu"". Libération. March 29, 2013.
- ↑ "French fake moko photoshoot creates online debate". One News. 18 July 2011. Retrieved 19 November 2011.
- ↑ "France fullback displays fake moko for gay magazine". One News. 17 July 2011. Retrieved 19 November 2011.
External links
- Official site (French)
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