Gotham star Cory Michael Smith comes out
American actor Cory Michael Smith, who plays Edward Nygma (The Riddler) in the TV series Gotham, has come out. The 31-year-old star spoke openly about his sexuality for the first time in an interview to promote his new film, 1985. Directed by Yen Tan, the movie tells the story of a closeted New York man […]
Cabinet finally approves historic Hate Crimes Bill
After a decade of campaigning by LGBTQ activists, South Africa’s Hate Crimes Bill is finally on its way to becoming law. On Wednesday (14 March), the Department of Justice announced that the Prevention and combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill had been approved by Cabinet. The Bill, which criminalises both hate crimes and […]
Congratulations! Somizi gets engaged in Paris
Somizi Mhlongo has revealed that he has gotten engaged to boyfriend Mohale Tebogo Motaung in the city of love. And it was the star who popped the question. On Monday, the 45-year-old choreographer, socialite and Idols South Africa judge posted a video on Instagram of the diamond ring with the comment: “It’s a Big YESSSSS. it’s […]
LGBTQ Sex and the City star to run for governor
Cynthia Nixon, best known for her role in Sex and the City, has confirmed that she is running for the office of New York governor. On Monday, Nixon announced her intention to challenge incumbent Governor Andrew Cuomo for the Democratic Party nomination. Describing herself as a lifelong New Yorker and progressive activist, she said she […]