Watch the trailer for the new ‘Queer Eye For The Straight Guy’
The official trailer for the reboot of the Queer Eye For The Straight Guy makeover series is out – and it’s filled with fun, fabulousness and heart. The American reality series debuted in 2003 and featured a team of five gay men who gave participants a lifestyle makeover, including wardrobe, décor, cooking and other advice. […]
Egypt | Nine arrested for homosexuality
Egypt’s crackdown against the LGBTQ community shows no sign of abating as nine men are arrested for homosexuality in Alexandria. According to Egypt Independent, the men were detained on Monday on charges of “debauchery” and “homosexual activity” following a raid on a private apartment. Head of the Alexandria Security Directorate, Mustafa al-Nimr, reportedly called their […]
Disbelief as Trump hails gay rights amid fears of new anti-LGBTQ measure
President Donald Trump has asserted the equal rights of gays and lesbians amid reports that he’s planning to once again attack the LGBTQ community. On Wednesday, the Log Cabin Republicans revealed that Trump had sent them a letter last month congratulating the group on its 40th anniversary. The organisation works within the Republican Party, which has […]
Ricky Martin tells Trevor Noah why he avoided coming out for so long
Recently married singer Ricky Martin has explained why coming out as a gay man at the height of his fame was such a challenge. In an interview with Trevor Noah on Wednesday, the 46-year-old acknowledged that he and those close to him were afraid that being openly gay would affect his career. “It took me […]
2018 Gerald Kraak queer anthology & award finalists announced
The artists and authors selected to feature in an annual African queer anthology of fiction and non-fiction writing and photography have been announced. In addition to having their work published in the upcoming book by Jacana Media, the individuals, who come from across Africa, are also in the running to win the Gerald Kraak Award. […]