We’re in love with this gay-affirming Aussie ad!
An Australian bank has made a powerful advert in support of same-sex love, no matter where it’s expressed. Regardless of how out and proud we may be, it still takes guts to show affection or simply hold hands in public. In fact, it’s likely that many of us simply choose not to do so when […]
Moonlight – the Mamba review
It’s among the most lauded films of the past year, with eight Oscar nominations under its belt. So, does Moonlight live up to the hype as a great queer film? What most surprised me when watching Moonlight is discovering that what lies at its heart is a discreet, delicate love story. It’s one that’s rarely told […]
SA’s Coenie Kukkuk to judge Mr Gay Europe 2017 in Stockholm
Mr Gay Europe 2017 is going back to Stockholm for the second year running, while South Africa’s very own Coenie Kukkuk will return as a judge. Last year’s event kicked off in the Swedish capital before moving on to tour through northern Scandinavia and concluding in Oppdal, a ski resort in Norway. “The days in Stockholm […]
Lady Gaga to appear on RuPaul’s Drag Race
Hold on to your meat dress! None other than Mother Monster herself, Lady Gaga, will be appearing in an episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race. In a major coup for the series, the star will be a guest judge in the season premiere of the upcoming 9th season of the popular drag contest. In a sneak […]
Jozi clubbing: Simply Blue Relaunch
There is something quite refreshing about change and dynamism. And if you are prone to curiosity like I am, you will be drawn towards most things that are new or different. For almost fifteen years Simply Blue has prided itself on providing its patrons with all things distinct to Joburg nightlife and its edgy culture. […]
Watch: Lady Gaga’s powerhouse performance embracing diversity at the Super Bowl
In response to the growing intolerance of the Trump era, Lady Gaga delivered a performance at the Super Bowl on Sunday that promoted America as a diverse and inclusive nation. The star wowed the audience by starting the spectacular half time show on top of the roof of the NRG stadium in Houston. Surrounded by […]
Meet the cast of season 9 of RuPaul’s Drag Race!
RuPaul’s Drag Race is returning for a new season, and the next royal court of Queens competing for the crown has been revealed. Executive producer and host RuPaul Charles proclaimed that the ninth season would boast “more than ever!” as the Logo TV channel announced the 13 contestants on Thursday. The upcoming premiere episode, set to […]
Frank Ocean sued by his dad over anti-LGBT slur claim
Frank Ocean’s father, Calvin Cooksey, is suing him for $14.5 million over the R&B artist’s claim that he heard him use an anti-LGBT slur as a young boy. Ocean made the assertion in a June 2016 blog post about the Orlando massacre that addressed the hate faced by LGBT people. The musician wrote: “I was […]
Queer film: The roots of Moonlight
It’s not often that a film like Moonlight – about a black queer experience – makes it to the world’s screens. And it’s even rarer when it wins the Golden Globe for best drama and is nominated for eight Academy Awards. Moonlight chronicles the life of Chiron, a young African American man in a tough […]
Iconic lesbian star Lily Tomlin honoured by Screen Actors Guild
Legendary American actress and comedian Lily Tomlin has thanked her wife while accepting the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Lifetime Achievement Award on Sunday. Tomlin is best known for her television work (most recently, for Grace and Frankie) as well as countless films including 9 to 5, The Incredible Shrinking Woman and I Heart Huckabees. She […]