SA Fashion Week 2015 Spring/Summer Menswear
SA Fashion Week presented its 2015 Spring/Summer collections last month, indicating what’s likely to be on-trend and in stores later this year. There was a relatively limited number of menswear collections on offer but some striking designs caught our eye. Here’s our select look at the clothes (and models, of course) that recently took to […]
Tragic! Did Indian TV star commit suicide over lesbian love?
A young Indian television actress’ life has been tragically cut short, reportedly because of the social stigma of being in a lesbian relationship. The body of Disha Ganguly, 23, was found hanging from a ceiling fan in her home on April 9. She was well known after acting in a number of Bengali serials and […]
Who’s the man, who’s the woman? Gay couples on invasive questions
YouTube vlogger Ashley Mardell has had enough of straight people asking gay and lesbian couples invasive, personal and downright rude questions. We’ve all heard them before. There’s comments like, “you don’t look lesbian,” and “who’s the man and who’s the woman in the relationship?” Who hasn’t been asked the question, “who’s the bottom and who’s […]
LGBT groups protest South African xenophobia in London
African and British people rallied outside the South African Embassy in London on Tuesday to protest against xenophobic attacks on African immigrants and refugees in South Africa. The protest was organised by the African LGBTI Out and Proud Diamond Group, with the support of the Peter Tatchell Foundation. The demonstrators appealed for an end to […]
Vogue’s first trans model makes a splash
Stunning trans model Andreja Pejic has told Vogue magazine that she was advised to stop her transition or face losing her career. The 23-year-old Serbian beauty is believed to be the first trans model to be profiled in an editorial and photo shoot for the iconic fashion magazine. Discovered at the age of 16 while […]
India: Trans people entitled to “head of household” status
In another significant victory for transgender equality in India, a high court has ruled that transgender people can be legally recognised as the heads of their households. This status will allow transgender individuals to secure ration cards to help feed themselves and their families. The ruling was made by the Allahabad High Court in the […]
LGBT doccie’s SA première marks hate crime anniversary
The local première of the award winning documentary African Pride, highlighting the struggle against homophobia in South Africa, is taking place in KwaThema and Khayelitsha this weekend. The screenings, hosted by Amnesty International and Backstory Productions, coincide with the fourth anniversary of the killing of lesbian activist Noxolo Nogwaza. African Pride explores how LGBT South […]
Here’s the Pink Loerie 2015 festival programme
The Globeflight Pink Loerie Mardi Gras & Arts Festival™ Knysna in association with TRIARC & MRGSA has unveiled its programme for this year’s outing. The annual LGBT festival runs from Wednesday 29 April to Sunday 3 May in the town of Knysna. In addition to the usual parties and events, 2015 sees two major additions: […]
Listen: Adam Lambert’s back with a great new song!
Adam Lambert has released a lyric video for his hot new single and announced the release date for another album. Titled Ghost Town, the track is a haunting dance song that could well ignite the charts and the dance floor. The 33-year-old star’s upcoming third album, The Original High, is set to be released in June. In […]
Anger at Giorgio Armani’s “don’t dress gay” comments
In the wake of the Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana furore, another Italian fashion icon has been ridiculed for his comments on homosexuality. In an interview with The Sunday Times, Giorgio Armani, a 40 year fashion veteran, revealed that he doesn’t approve of gay men dressing “too gay”. The 80-year-old told the newspaper: “A homosexual […]