GaySA Radio named broadcast sponsor for Pretoria Pride
South Africa’s online gay radio station, GaySA Radio, is the broadcast sponsor for the 2016 Pretoria LGBTI Pride, to be held on 1 October. GaySA Radio started broadcasting in October last year. Currently in test phase, the station is growing by leaps and bounds. It now has more than 30 volunteer staff, broadcasting from its […]
Beyoncé condemns North Carolina anti-LGBT law, doesn’t cancel show
While Beyoncé didn’t go the route of cancelling her concert like other artists have done, she has condemned North Carolina’s new anti-LGBT law. Since the bill was signed into law last month, a host of performers, including Nick Jonas, Demi Lovato, Bruce Springsteen, Bryan Adams and Pearl Jam, have called off their shows in the […]
Colton Haynes comes out, says staying in the closet was exhausting
Sorry, girls, he’s one of us! American actor Colton Haynes has officially confirmed that he’s a proudly gay man. Haynes, who found fame as a heartthrob on the popular TV shows Teen Wolf and Arrow, came out in an interview with Entertainment Weekly on Thursday. He explained that he had been advised early in his […]
Watch: Here’s the new Ab Fab movie trailer
The plot of the up-coming Ab Fab movie (which we’re getting two months after the rest of the world) has finally been revealed with the release of the film’s latest trailer. It seems that since we last saw them, Eddy (Jennifer Saunders) and Patsy (Joann Lumley) have not strayed from their endless quest for relevance, […]
This gay-led rock band was banned because of their pro-gay music
A Lebanese rock band with an openly gay lead singer has been banned from performing in Jordan, reportedly because of their support for LGBT equality. Mashrou’ Leila, a five member group, revealed on Facebook that they would no longer be performing in Amman as scheduled on Friday. The group, which advocates for freedom of religion, […]
GaySA Radio to target homophobia this May
As the world prepares to mark the International Day Against Homophobia on 17 May, GaySA Radio will be raising awareness about homophobia during the month of May. “Homophobia is the hatred or irrational fear of lesbian women, gay men, and bisexual, transgender and intersex people – sometimes leading to acts of violence and expressions of […]
Nick Jonas and Demi Lovato cancel concerts over anti-LGBT law
Adding to outrage over North Carolina’s new anti-LGBT law, Nick Jonas and Demi Lovato have cancelled their concerts in the state. “After much thought and deliberation, Nick and I have decided to cancel our shows in Raleigh and Charlotte,” said the performers in a statement They explained that one of the goals of their joint […]
Mariah Carey, who’s in South Africa, to be honoured as LGBT ally
Mariah Carey will be honoured for supporting the LGBT community just days after completing the South African leg of her Sweet Sweet Fantasy Tour. The star is in the country to perform for local fans over the next few days. Her concerts kick off in Cape Town on Tuesday, and will be followed by one […]
Here’s South Africa’s Mr Gay World 2016 national costume
Although South Africa’s Oelof de Meyer failed to win the title this year, he wowed the audience at the 2016 Mr Gay World grand finale with his impressive national costume. Designed by Yihan Bronn, it was described as incorporating “aspects of Africa with a hint of warrior”. De Meyer wore the costume on the runway […]
Thirty-year-old Spanish hunk wins Mr Gay World 2016
Spain has taken the Mr Gay World title for the first time, thanks to its handsome and charismatic candidate, Roger Gosalbez Pitaluga. The 30-year-old, blue-eyed graphic designer from the city of Murcia, was crowned the winner of the annual international pageant on Saturday night in Malta. Pitaluga describes himself as a “very friendly and positive […]