Pink Loerie defies fires & bigots to return to Knysna in 2018
The Pink Loerie Mardi Gras and Arts Festival is fluffing out its tail feathers as it confirms it will return to Knysna in 2018 with a new committee and an expanded programme. In the wake of the Knysna Fires (blamed by some religious bigots on gay weddings, nogal!) the annual Pink Loerie Mardi Gras and […]
Kenya bans LGBT-affirming cartoon shows on DSTV
DSTV has been ordered by Kenya’s homophobic and transphobic censors to immediately block six cartoon series for “promoting the deviant LGBT agenda”. The LGBT-affirming shows include Loud House, The Legend of Korra, Hey Arnold, Steven Universe, Adventure Time and Clarence, which are broadcast on the Nickelodeon (DStv 305) and Cartoon Network (DStv 301) channels. The […]
Here’s South Africa’s first drag reality TV show
Well known Gauteng drag star Betty Bangles is getting her own reality show in which she’ll groom three aspiring drag queens to compete in a major drag pageant. Coming to TV screens in July, Betty Bangles en die Dossers is described as a first of its kind on South African television that’s sure to raise a […]
Unique album features queer voices from world’s most homophobic countries
A diverse group of queer musical artists from around the world have been featured in the groundbreaking new album Rainbow Riots. The album has been dubbed “a protest musical repertoire” and includes LGBTQ artists from Uganda, Malawi, South Africa and Jamaica – some of the most dangerous countries in the world for LGBTQ people. Released […]
Half a million people sign petition to save Sense8
There’s a growing movement to stop the LGBTIQ-affirming series Sense8 from being cancelled. Last week, fans of the cult show were shocked when Netflix confirmed that it was ending Sense8 after just two seasons, despite a loyal following and critical praise. The timing of the move was especially galling as it was announced on the […]
Miss Gay Jozi 2017 Gallery
Boene Ntshilo, a banker from Northcliff, recently competed against 15 other finalists to be crowned Miss Gay Jozi 2017 at the Simply Blue nightclub. Under the theme of a “Festival of Colours” the 5th annual pageant kicked off with a Bollywood-influenced introduction to the contestants, who also took part in swimwear and evening wear segments. […]
Brenda Fassie immortalised in comic book
An anthology of comic books featuring notable women from all over the world, Femme Magnifique, has included a South African. The late singer, Brenda Fassie, gets her own comic book. South African music icon Brenda Fassie is one of the women featured in a comic book anthology, Femme Magnifique. These comics “celebrate women who crack […]
Somizi in hot water over SAMA comments
Somizi Mhlongo has had to apologise to singer Zahara after she threatened to sue him over comments he made about her at the SA Music Awards. Mhlongo co-hosted Saturday’s event at the Sun City Superbowl with Tumi Morake. While both were widely praised for their presenting skills and entertaining the audience, not everyone was impressed. […]
Singing Johannesburg banker wins Miss Gay Jozi 2017
Boene Ntshilo, a 20-something banker from Northcliff, has been crowned Miss Gay Jozi 2017; taking home Gauteng’s most prestigious drag pageant title. Ntshilo, who is also a singer, competed against 15 other finalists to win the coveted prize at a glittering ceremony at the Simply Blue nightclub on Saturday night. Under the theme of a […]
LGBTQ people nearly invisible or punchlines in Hollywood movies
Despite the critical success of the Oscar-winning Moonlight, a new report has found that LGBTQ people have little screen-time or are the butt of jokes in big Hollywood films. GLAAD, the LGBTQ media advocacy organisation, has released its fifth annual Studio Responsibility Index, which maps the quantity, quality, and diversity of LGBTQ people in films […]