Ellen and Pharrell talk prejudice as homophobic gospel star loses radio show
Following anti-gay comments by gospel star Kim Burrell, Pharrell Williams has told Ellen DeGeneres that there is no room for prejudice in the world. Burrell, who sings on the Williams produced song I See Victory, was meant to appear on the Ellen DeGeneres Show with him but was dropped by the host after calling gay […]
Twitter frenzy as Boy George is slammed for biphobia
LGBT pop icon Boy George is under fire over a tweet in which he appeared to suggest that bisexual people are actually just closeted gays. The star made the comment in response to claims by George Michael’s ex-boyfriend, Fadi Fawaz, that his twitter account had been hacked following a series of controversial tweets about the […]
Ellen cans performance by homophobic gospel singer
Ellen DeGeneres has confirmed that gospel star Kim Burrell will no longer appear on her show after the singer’s homophobic rant went viral. Burrell, who sings on the Pharrell Williams produced song I See Victory, was set to perform the track alongside Williams on the talk show this Thursday. However, ahead of the appearance, a video […]
Watch: Trailer for I Am Michael, James Franco’s new gay movie, is out
A provocative gay-themed film starring James Franco and Zachary Quinto finally has a trailer – and it looks fascinating! I Am Michael is based on the true story of Michael Glatze (Franco), a high-profile gay rights activist who ended up becoming a “straight” anti-gay pastor. The film will no-doubt get people talking due to its […]
World mourns shock Christmas Day death of George Michael
As many around the globe sang along to his festive season classic Last Christmas this weekend, few were aware that George Michael died on Christmas Day. News emerged on Boxing Day that Michael, one of the world’s most influential gay songwriters and pop stars, died at the age of 53, apparently from a heart attack. […]
MCQP The Musical gallery
This year’s MCQP (Mother City Queer Project) – Africa’s biggest annual costume party – was held at the Zip Zap Circus in the Cape Town CBD. The theme, The Musical, had everyone dressing up according to various popular musicals; from Cats to Hairspray. There were a range of dancefloors, performers, live acts, Queen’s VIP area […]
Exclusive Books sponsors Jozi Cats gay rugby tour
Exclusive Books, South Africa’s largest bookselling chain, has signed on as lead sponsor for the Jozi Cats #BtheWhistle gay rugby tour. The tour, which aims to blow the whistle on homophobia in sport, while inspiring other LGBTQI communities to start their own gay and inclusive rugby clubs, kicked off in Bloemfontein over the weekend. “Sport […]
Watch! Here’s the trailer for the Tom of Finland biopic
A film about the life of iconic gay fetish artist Tom of Finland is set to hit the big screen, and the first trailer has just been released. The artist behind Tom of Finland was Touko Laaksonen, who produced more than 3,500 homoerotic drawings. Born in 1920, Laaksonen grappled with the homophobia of the times […]
Acclaimed gay film Moonlight gets 6 Golden Globe nominations
Moonlight, a coming of age drama about a gay African American man, is making waves as it stacks up a raft of award nominations and wins. On Monday, it became one of the most nominated films for the upcoming 2017 Golden Globe Awards, with acknowledgements in six categories. These include Best Motion Picture – Drama; […]
Somizi to homophobes: Your hate won’t make me straight!
Idols South Africa judge Somizi Mhlongo has lashed out at homophobic South Africans following the murder of young lesbian Noluvo Swelindawo on the weekend. He also slammed the Department of Justice for not taking action against those who’ve perpetrated hate crimes against the LGBTI community. In a passionate Instagram video post, the choreographer said: “I […]