Elton John: Pranks are funny, homophobia is not
Elton John has responded to the Russian pranksters who called him pretending to be President Putin. Earlier this week, the singer made global headlines when he claimed on social media that he had promising talks with the Russian leader over the phone about the plight of the country’s LGBT community. It was later revealed that […]
Acclaimed proudly South African gay film to screen in cinemas
A new gay and lesbian themed South African big screen drama that’s already won international accolades will be released in local cinemas on Friday 2 October. While You Weren’t Looking is the first feature film produced by the Out in Africa Gay and Lesbian Film Festival and possibly the first LGBT South African feature produced […]
2015 Feather Awards to honour hunks and activists
The nominees for the 7th Annual Chevrolet Feather Awards have been announced. The awards are described as a celebration of high-profile individuals – LGBTI and otherwise – who, the organisers say, have inspired, scandalised and amused South Africa’s LGBTI community over the past year. The controversial event has over the years been criticised by some […]
Tom Hardy won’t answer questions about his sexuality
Movie hunk Tom Hardy, who once said he’d had gay flings in his youth, has shut down a reporter who asked him about his sexuality. The star was at the Toronto International Film Festival on the weekend promoting his new movie Legend, in which he stars as both of the notorious London gangsters, the Kray […]
Surprise as Putin phones Elton John over LGBT rights
It’s emerged that President Putin has reached out to Elton John after the star said he’d like to discuss LGBT equality with the Russian leader. On the weekend, John told the BBC that he would “love to sit down and talk to” Putin about Russia’s “ridiculous” repressive policies towards LGBT people. The singer added that […]
Sam Smith is on a roll!
Openly gay singer Sam Smith has not only scooped the coveted new James Bond theme song but has also been honoured by GQ magazine. After denying the rumours just last week, Sam confirmed on Tuesday that he had indeed recorded a track, titled Writing’s on the Wall, for the upcoming Bond film Spectre. The Grammy-winning artist […]
Music reviews – Adam Lambert, Mariah Carey, Owl City and more
ADAM LAMBERT – THE ORIGINAL HIGH They say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover and perhaps there should a similar saying for the music industry: don’t judge an album by its first single. In the case of Adam Lambert’s third and already critically-acclaimed album, the first single, Ghost Town, is a perfect litmus test […]
Brave young gay illustrator showcases gay relationships in history
Depicting his imaginative and lively portraits in dynamic line and bold, graphic novel-esque colours, amazingly talented gay artist Ryan Long tackles a very taboo subject indeed: gay relationships in history and mythology. This is certainly not the mythology your Mom read you as a child; two ancient Egyptian royal servants are shown nose-to-nose in an […]
Chris Brown denies gay pride snub
Controversial rapper and hip-hop star Chris Brown has denied claims that he refused to appear at a lesbian Pride party in Atlanta because gay men were present. Melissa Scott, party promoter and founder of Traxx Girls, told Georgia Voice that Brown had agreed to introduce R&B singer Teyana Taylor at the lesbian event on Saturday, […]
Drag performer makes a splash on Idols South Africa
Drag artist Shenay O’Brien has made history after she sang her way into the women’s top 16 in this year’s Idols South Africa contest. Shenay, also known as 26-year-old former drama student and performer Thiart Li, has been wowing audiences with her powerful voice. According to the Idols SA website, Shenay does not identify as transgender […]