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 […]
Sunday Times slammed for transgender article fail
It may be 2018, but South Africa’s leading national Sunday newspaper does not appear to understand the basics of gender identity. In a sensationalistic article, the Sunday Times this weekend not only misgendered a transgender individual but also equated men who cross-dress with transgender women. The trashy tabloid style article, titled “Cross-dresser sleepless after crossing […]
RuPaul gets star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
RuPaul Charles has become the first drag queen to be honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. On Friday, the groundbreaking performer and television host attended a ceremony on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, as fans lined up to cheer him on. Dressed in a tartan suit, the 57-year-old celebrity was presented […]
Will Russia block Ireland’s “gay” Eurovision song?
The singer of Ireland’s entry to the Eurovision Song Contest has lashed out at reports that Russia may ban his song’s broadcast because it features a same-sex couple. Last week, Ireland unveiled its entry for the 2018 competition; the track Together by Britain’s Got Talent finalist Ryan O’Shaughnessy. The video for the touching love song […]
Prince William backs calls to end Commonwealth homophobia
Prince William says he supports efforts to decriminalise homosexuality in 37 Commonwealth countries, which account for around half of the world’s nations that still ban LGBT people. William, alongside other Royals, such as Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall, attended an official high profile reception on Monday to mark Commonwealth Day. At the event, William […]
Caster Semenya scores at university graduation
Caster Semenya has proved that she’s not just a world-beating champion on the track, but can also achieve off it. On Tuesday, the South African LGBTIQ Olympian graduated with her Diploma in Sports Science at North West University. The 27-year-old athlete posted a picture of herself on campus wearing the traditional graduation cap and gown, […]
Is anyone 100% straight? Science says we’re all sexually fluid
Science is revealing that most of us can get sexually aroused by both men and women, even if we are not consciously aware of it. Research on the topic is being conducted by Ritch C. Savin-Williams, Director of Developmental Psychology and the Director of the Sex and Gender Lab in the Department of Human Development at […]
Is Love, Simon the next big gay film?
After the critical success of Moonlight, Call Me By Your Name and Inxeba, there’s a new gay-themed film on the horizon: Love, Simon is aiming to capture the hearts of audiences around the world. Love, Simon is a romantic comedy-drama film about gay middle class teen Simon Spierl, who’s still in the closet to his friends and family. […]
LGBTQ & HIV campaigner Glenn de Swardt remembered
Tributes have flowed in for well-known South African activist, academic and clinician Glenn de Swardt, who sadly passed away this week. De Swardt will be remembered for his pioneering work to improve the health and rights of LGBTQ people and other vulnerable communities. Dr Kevin Rebe, from the Anova Health Institute / Health4Men, wrote the following tribute […]