RuPaul and Sarah Paulson are among Time’s 100 most influential people
Drag superstar RuPaul, actress Sarah Paulson and transgender activist Gavin Grimm are three queer figures who’ve been included in Time’s list of 100 Most Influential People of 2017. Writing for Time about RuPaul under the category of “Icons”, model Naomi Campbell said she first met him in the 90s and was impressed by his “wit […]
Luke Evans speaks about being an openly gay Hollywood star
Hunky Beauty and the Beast star Luke Evans says that he doesn’t think that being openly gay has affected his Hollywood career. The 38-year-old British actor, who plays Gaston in the live action remake of the classic Disney film, explained why he rarely opens up about his personal life in a new interview with Jackal Magazine. […]
7de Laan introduces first transgender actress and character
7de Laan continues to challenge the status quo! After screening its first gay kiss last month, the soap series has broken more new ground by introducing a transgender character, played by a transgender actress. On Tuesday, the show debuted the character of Geneviève, played by 27-year-old Deonay Balie, an art and drama primary school teacher from […]
Step into an LGBTQ+ wonderland with Pink Loerie 2017
Knysna’s forests will be filled with fantastical fairies, bears, princes, princesses, (frogs too), kings and fabulous queens for the Malebooth Pink Loerie Mardi Gras and Arts Festival 2017, powered by MambaOnline.com and Exonika. From 26 April to 1 May 2017, South Africa’s most beautiful town will once again host the annual celebration of all things […]
London DJ Paul Heron on bringing his ‘dirty, sexy, fun’ Therapy to Jozi
Born a Scot but now firmly a Londoner, international DJ Paul Heron is the headliner at Therapy’s Limited Session queer party at And Club in Johannesburg on Wednesday, 26 April. (The next day, appropriately enough, is Freedom Day.) Paul’s name has become synonymous with quality deep, dirty, pumping, funky, tribal and uplifting progressive house. Living […]
An fabulous fashion first: Vogue’s new editor is a black gay man
For the first time in Vogue’s history a black gay man has been appointed the editor in chief of the British edition of the famous fashion publication. On Monday, Condé Nast International chairman and chief executive Jonathan Newhouse announced that fashion stylist Edward Enninful will replace outgoing editor Alexandra Shulman. Enninful, 45, will start his […]
There’s nothing camouflaged about Javier…
Stunning model Javier F.A. is front and centre in international underwear brand Modus Vivendi’s new line for its Spring-Summer 2017 collection. Dubbed the Camo Line, the military-styled range includes underwear in four styles, tank tops and two styles of pants. These campaign images were taken by (oh so lucky) photographer Joan Crisol in Madrid, Spain. Well, […]
Here are the men of Mr Gay World 2017
Meet the twenty sizzling men from around the globe who will be competing in Mr Gay World 2017. This year’s event, the ninth, will take place in Spain from 5 to 10 May, alongside Madrid WorldPride 2017. The delegates will first visit Madrid from 5 to 7 May and will then continue onwards to Gran Canaria […]
Is Barry Manilow’s coming out really so funny?
Legendary pop singer and songwriter Barry Manilow’s coming out has taken very few people by surprise, leading to a flood of humorous reactions on social media. But should this really be a topic of such hilarity? The 73-year-old star spoke about his sexuality for the first time this week with People magazine. He revealed that […]
LGBTQ community to honour George Michael at his old cruising ground
Let’s go outside! A coalition of London’s LGBTQ community are organising a free party to remember George Michael at the park where the queer icon often cruised for sex. Saturday’s ‘George Michael Wants You’ party aims to remember the star’s “life, talent and courage in celebrating sexual freedom”. Michael, who passed away on Christmas Day […]