Gay online radio station launched in SA
A new online radio station for the South African LGBTI community has started broadcasting from Pretoria. Gay SA FM describes itself as “a voice for the South African lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) population, while at the same time providing useful information and entertainment.” The station promises a “crafted fusion of dance music, […]
Will & Grace cast to reunite
The cast of the beloved gay sitcom Will & Grace have agreed to appear together in a television programme honouring one of its directors. The tribute to veteran director James Burrows has been the subject of entertainment headlines over the past week after reports that most of the cast of Friends will reunite for the […]
Straight actors get Oscar nominations for LGBT roles (again)
It’s a long-standing tradition: this year’s Oscar nominees list sees two straight, cisgender actors nominated for playing LGBT roles. Cate Blanchett, who in May last year denied having had sex with other women, was recognised with an Actress in a Leading Role nomination for her performance in lesbian romance, Carol. Eddie Redmayne, who’s described himself […]
Whoa! Hello there Daniel!
Daniel Radcliffe is our new bear (or should that be cub) fantasy. He’s shown once and for all that his boyish days as Harry Potter are done and dusted, with a sizzling new photo shoot for Italian Vanity Fair. The 26-year-old British actor flaunted his beard and furry chiselled chest and abs in the images […]
Trans film The Danish Girl banned in Qatar
The acclaimed film inspired by the life of pioneering 1920s transgender Danish painter Lili Elbe has been removed from cinemas in Qatar. The authorities banned The Danish Girl following complaints about the film’s so-called “moral depravity” after it was screened in Doha. “We would like to inform you that we have contacted the concerned administration […]
Caster Semenya celebrated as a South African icon
Caster Semenya, the South African LGBTI star athlete, will be featured in the acclaimed short-film television series 21 ICONS. The profiles trace South Africa’s history, moving from the fight for freedom to the country’s growth during democracy, and concluding with a vision of the future. This third season has been envisaged as a tribute to […]
Teen Wolf twin star Charlie Carver comes out as gay
One of the Carver twin brothers, who’ve starred in shows like Teen Wolf and Desperate Housewives, has come out as a gay man. Charlie Carver took to Instagram on Monday to open up about being gay in a heartfelt and insightful essay spread across five posts. He wrote that as a young boy he knew, […]
Shock as “bisexual” music icon David Bowie dies
Pop legend David Bowie has died at the age of 69, following a remarkable and influential career in which he flouted gender “norms” and claimed to be gay and bisexual. According to official reports, Bowie passed away on Sunday after an 18-month battle with cancer. He was at home with family at the time. His […]
New gay dating app rejects 8 out of 10 applicants
Are you “sexy enough”? A new “exclusive” gay dating app has been launched that only allows applicants approved by other members. According to Hanky’s co-founder, Jonas Cronfeld, to be accepted you need to either be invited by an existing member or your application to join must be approved by at least three members. The result […]
Did Colton Haynes just come out?
Gorgeous Teen Wolf and Arrow star Colton Haynes has long been at the centre of speculation about his sexuality. Frustratingly, he’s made sure to be ultra-private about his love life, until now. Well, maybe… The 27-year-old American actor, who started his career as an Abercrombie & Fitch model, recently responded to a fan’s comment about […]