New LGBTI anthology launched in honour of Gerald Kraak
The late activist Gerald Kraak has been honoured with the creation of a new anthology of African LGBTI writing and photography in his name. The Jacana Literary Foundation and Jacana Media have announced the establishment of the annual Gerald Kraak Award and Anthology. These have been made possible by a partnership with The Other Foundation […]
Xena reboot to fully explore lesbian relationship
It’s been confirmed that there won’t be any beating around the bush in the upcoming revival of the lesbian fan favourite fantasy show Xena: Warrior Princess. Starring Lucy Lawless as Xena, the TV series, which ran for six seasons in the nineties, developed a strong LGBT following thanks to its lesbian subtext, which though obvious […]
Jaden Smith says clothes have no gender
In a new interview with British GQ Style, Jaden Smith has spoken out about his gender-neutral take on fashion. The 17-year-old actor (Karate Kid, After Earth) and rapper is the son of Hollywood stars Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith He’s been making a splash with his gender blurring sense of style of late and in […]
Watch: Here’s the Calvin Klein ad accused of “gay propaganda”
An advert for the Calvin Klein fragrance CK2 could fall foul of Russia’s “gay propaganda” law. The ad features a series of young couples, including two shirtless men on a motorbike who exchange lustful glances at each other. There’s also a female duo who could be just friends having fun or maybe more. It’s all […]
Arts minister pays tribute to Koyo Bala ahead of memorials
Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa has praised entertainer Koyo Bala who died of cancer last week. Bala, 37, was best known for his part in the ground-breaking openly gay Afro-pop group 3Sum. “Bala was a treasure to South Africa. His passing leaves a gaping hole in our entertainment industry,” commented Mthethwa. “There are no […]
Could you be SA’s 2017 Mr Gay World contestant?
Entries are now open for the 2016 Mr Mardi Gras South Africa (MRMGSA) pageant, which will choose the country’s representative in next year’s Mr Gay World contest. The event will take place in Knysna during the Pink Loerie Mardi Gras & Arts Festival from 27 April to 1 May. Contestants must be South African men between […]
Film Review: Carol
Todd Haynes adapts the Patricia Highsmith novel The Price of Salt for the big screen in the visually beautiful and meticulously directed Carol. The film features Oscar winner Cate Blanchett (The Aviator, Blue Jasmine) and Oscar nominee Rooney Mara (Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) as unlikely lovers in 1952 New York. Similar to Haynes’ Far […]
Second Wachowski filmmaking sibling “forced” to come out as trans
Lilly Wachowski, sister of transgender director and producer Lana Wachowski, best known for their The Matrix films, has also come out as transgender. In a piece for the Windy City Times, Lilly wrote, “I’m transgender… And yeah, I’ve transitioned.” The filmmaker revealed that she decided to open up about her identity after being repeatedly harassed […]
Koyo Bala from SA’s first gay pop group 3Sum passes away
Singer and socialite Koyo Bala, best known for his part in the groundbreaking openly gay Afro-pop group 3Sum, has passed away. The much loved Bala, 37, reportedly lost the battle with cancer at the Groote Schuur hospital in Cape Town on Monday. Housemate, friend and designer Ephraim “Ephymol” Molingoana told Sowetan Live: “We are devastated and […]
Watch: Gay son comes out to dad in Taiwan McDonald’s viral ad
A moving advert for McDonald’s McCafé in Taiwan that shows a young man coming out to his father has gone viral and generated controversy. In the video, titled Acceptance, the son writes, “I like boys”, on his coffee cup and shows it to his father. The older man seems upset and walks off to the […]