Steve Grand finally coming to South Africa
After ditching his South African tour two years ago, proudly gay American singer Steve Grand will finally perform in the country, for one show only. The 25-year-old hunky star disappointed local fans in November 2013 when he cancelled a series of planned shows at the last minute due to contractual obligations to record his début […]
Sam Smith had the worst Oscar night ever
Sam Smith has apologised for implying he’s the first gay man to win an Oscar, and says he thinks his performance on the night was a disaster. The singer was slated for appearing to claim to be the first openly gay man to take home the honour after winning the best original song category at Sunday’s Academy […]
Yes! We could soon see an LGBT character in the Star Wars movies
The director of Star Wars: The Force Awakens says he expects LGBT characters to finally make their presence felt in one of the upcoming Star Wars movies. According to the Daily Beast, JJ Abrams was asked at the US-Ireland Alliance’s annual Oscar Wilde Awards last week Thursday about the hit film series including a gay […]
Study: More than 60% of newly diagnosed HIV+ men used dating apps
A study has found a strong correlation between new HIV diagnoses among men who have sex with men (MSM) and their use of online hook-up sites and apps. Researchers from Brown University, The Miriam Hospital, and the Rhode Island Department of Health found that more than 60 percent of MSM diagnosed with HIV in the […]
Mugabe: No aid if it’s conditional on gay marriage
Robert Mugabe has used the occasion of his birthday party to lash out at non-existent threats to “force” same-sex marriage onto the country. The cantankerous Zimbabwean president celebrated his 92nd birthday on Saturday in a lavish televised bash that is said to have cost close to $1 million. This, despite the country requesting $1.6 billion […]
Anger and celebration as thousands take part in Cape Town Pride 2016
More than a thousand people took part in Saturday’s annual Cape Town Pride march, with thousands more celebrating at the mardi gras. Participants walked through the city calling for LGBTI equality as others danced atop colourful floats to the sounds of upbeat music. While well attended, Cape Town Pride faced protests from within the community, […]
Confused Sam Smith dedicates best song Oscar to LGBT community
British singer and songwriter Sam Smith dedicated his Oscar win on Sunday night to the LGBT community, although he was confused about his facts. Smith received the best original song honour (with co-writer Jimmy Napes) at the Academy Awards in Los Angeles for his James Bond theme, Writing’s on the Wall. The openly gay singer went […]
Despite first reported infection, PrEP remains “hugely effective”
Don’t panic, say HIV experts, after the first case of a man becoming infected with HIV while on PrEP for two years was reported on Thursday The 43-year-old Toronto gay man appeared to only recently have been infected after having unprotected sex with multiple partners, despite claiming to use the anti-HIV drug daily as prescribed. […]
Botswana minister praised for calling for end to LGBT discrimination
A government minister in Botswana has urged the country to stop discriminating against gays and lesbians and to consider decriminalising homosexuality. According the Mmegi Online, Assistant Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Botlhogile Tshireletso, spoke out about the LGBT community during the budget speech delivered by the Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Kenneth […]
Silent protest planned at Cape Town Pride 2016
Activists who accuse Cape Town Pride of excluding lesbians and LGBTI people of colour, amongst others, will be holding a silent protest at Saturday’s event. Under the banner of the Alternative Inclusive Pride Network, the demonstration will “express discontent and reject Cape Town Pride in its current form as a space of exclusion and disregard for […]