Calling all queer African writers!
Following the international success of Queer Africa: New and Collected Fiction, MaThoko’s Books has announced a follow-up anthology: Queer Africa II. The publisher has invited writers to submit short stories on queer African themes for consideration to be included in the next anthology. The published stories will again be selected and edited by Karen Martin and Makhosazana […]
Watch: Video for Sam Smith’s chart-topping Bond theme released
The video for Sam Smith’s number one theme song for the new James Bond film Spectre is out. The sweeping track, titled Writing’s on the Wall, is the first ever Bond theme to go to the top of the charts in the UK, attesting to the singer’s popularity (it’s his fourth UK number one). The […]
Congrats! Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black get engaged
One of the world’s most famous gay couples are planning to tie the knot. Tom Daley, 21, announced on Thursday that he and Hollywood scriptwriter Dustin Lance Black, 41, will get married. The UK diving star, who’s been dubbed the “world’s sexiest man,” posted a picture of their rings on Instagram, along with a newspaper announcement […]
Mamba’s Sexiest Man Survey, brought to you by We The Brave
Here they are! Our thirteen home-grown hunks vying for the title of Mambaonline’s Sexiest Man 2015, brought to you by We The Brave. These male celebrities from the local entertainment world – some well-known, others on the rise – excel in areas such as singing, dancing, acting, TV presenting, modelling and there’s even a blogger. […]
Graham Norton talks age bias in gay relationships
British TV talk show host Graham Norton has spoken out about how many gay men choose to date those much younger than them. The 52-year-old Irish presenter, comedian, and actor discussed his relationship status in a recent interview with Daily Mail. The star, who’s been single but dating, since breaking up with then 30-year-old boyfriend […]
Mr and Miss Pretoria Gay Pride 2015 crowned
The first Mr and Miss Pretoria Gay Pride pageant took place at Funny Farm Lodge near Cullinan, on Saturday 26 September, during the four-day FabFest festival. Steph Jansen van Vuuren (31) was named Mr Pretoria Gay Pride 2015 while Victoria Styles (21) was crowned Miss Pretoria Gay Pride 2015. “This is only the start for […]
Matt Damon lambasted for telling gay actors to stay in the closet
Oscar nominated star Matt Damon has tried to backtrack on comments he made about gay actors in Hollywood. The 44-year-old The Martian actor, who’s played gay in films like Behind the Candelabra, stirred up a hornet’s nest in a recent interview with the Observer. “I think it must be really hard for actors to be […]
The Simpsons’ Smithers to (finally) come out
For years, it’s been obvious that The Simpsons character of Smithers has been hopelessly in love with his clueless boss Mr Burns. According to reports, Waylon Smithers Jr. will finally reveal his feelings and come out to Mr Burns in the new season of the iconic animated sitcom. “In Springfield now, most people know he’s […]
Idols SA’s Shenay O’Brien talks to Mambaonline
Drag diva Shenay O’Brien made history after she sang her way into the women’s top 16 in this year’s Idols South Africa contest. While she didn’t make it to the top 10, it’s safe to say that Shenay left a lasting impression on the public, thanks to her powerful voice and gender role playing on […]
Ouch! Critics savage new Stonewall movie
The knives are out for Stonewall, Roland Emmerich’s new movie about the birth of the LGBT rights movement. Recounting the events of the 1969 riots, in which gay, drag and transgender patrons of New York City’s Stonewall Inn bar fought back against homophobic police officers, the film came under fire even before it was released. […]