Joburg exhibition explores LGBTI “journeys of faith”
A new exhibition about LGBTI people’s struggles with religion and spirituality is set to open at the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg. Presented by Gay and Lesbian Memory in Action (GALA), Journeys of Faith – Navigating Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity will be on display at the museum from the end of February. The fifteen-panel exhibition […]
Here’s Kenya’s first LGBT music video that’s just been banned
A music video dedicated to same-sex love and the plight of LGBT people in Africa has predictably been banned by the Kenyan authorities. The track, a reworking by Art Attack of the Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ song Same Love, features new lyrics and a video boldly depicting the lives of LGBT people in Kenya. The […]
Music reviews – Troye Sivan, Black Coffee, Lady Gaga, Lana Del Rey, Robin Schulz and more
TROYE SIVAN – BLUE NEIGHBOURHOOD (DELUXE) Troye Sivan isn’t even 21 yet, but the Joburg-born, Australia-based singer/actor has an enviable list of accolades. From the title role in all three Spud movies to a role in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, being named one of the world’s most influential teens in 2014 by TIME magazine, plus 4 […]
Parrot Pride: Hogsback Getaway Weekend
Hogsback in the Eastern Cape will be celebrating pride and diversity with its second annual Parrot Pride celebration. The event will be a long weekend break, from 18 to 21 March, where the organisers will welcome you with this peaceful mountain village’s small-town warmth. Parrot Pride brings the local community together to collaborate on an […]
Cape Town Pride 2016 – all the details
It’s time once again for Cape Town’s LGBTI community to take to the streets to mark Pride. Amid much controversy, the Cape Town Pride Festival is back, under the theme of “Brave Enough”, and will be held from 19 to 28 February. The parade and mardi gras take place on Saturday 27 February at Green […]
They’re back, sweetie darling! Watch the Ab Fab movie teaser
We just peed our pants! After years of anticipation the Absolutely Fabulous movie is finally about to make its début. Creator and star Jennifer Saunders revealed in January last year that she had finished writing the script for the cult show’s big screen outing. All the favourites will be returning for the movie, including Julia Sawalha (Saffy), […]
Shew! Meet Ian Thorpe’s hot new model boyfriend
Australian Olympic swimming legend Ian Thorpe is dating quite the specimen: a model, law student and lifesaver. According to the rumour mill, and as evidenced by recent pictures of the two men smooching and hanging out, Thorpe, 33, is romancing 26-year-old Ryan Channing. Ryan is not only studying law but he also spends his time […]
Watch: Lady Gaga’s Bowie tribute at the 2016 Grammys
There are few stars today who could claim the right to honour the legendary late David Bowie. Lady Gaga, who identifies as bisexual and has no doubt been greatly influenced by the singer-songwriter’s artful imagery and evolving appearance, is one of them. On Monday night, Gaga took to the stage at the Grammys to perform […]
Russell Tovey apologises for making men faint with his body
English actor Russell Tovey has spoken out about recently making an audience member faint after he appeared shirtless on stage. The gorgeous, openly gay thespian has been starring in the Broadway play The View From The Bridge, in which he shows off his buff chest. During a performance at the end of January, a man in […]
Top Malawi musician dumped over anti-gay views
Lucius Banda, a well known Malawian musician and politician, has lost a UK concert tour contract because he refused to retract his anti-gay statements. According to Nyasa Times, Banda, who is also an MP, was set to perform a series of shows in England over the Easter holidays. The concert promoters, Grajoh Talent Management, have […]