First lesbian film to be screened to the public in Zimbabwe
In what producers say is a first, a South African lesbian film will be screened in Zimbabwe next month. My Name is Rose addresses issues such as forced marriage, African tradition and the newly discovered love between two young African women within a patriarchal society. Starring Enoch Mnguni, Slindile Dlamini and Zenele Mazibuko, the hour-long […]
Help us find SA’s sexiest male celeb!
Tighten those abs and flex those biceps! South Africa’s gay community is preparing to select its favourite, sexiest local male celebrities in the Mambaonline Sexiest Man Survey 2015, brought to you by We The Brave. This year’s online poll will kick off in mid-September, right here on Mambaonline.com, South Africa’s most popular gay news and […]
Miley Cyrus says she’s pansexual, releases 23 free new songs
Pop star Miley Cyrus has not only come out as pansexual, but also dominated the music world this weekend by hosting the 2015 VMAs and releasing 23 new songs for free. In an interview with Elle UK, the star spoke about her sexuality once again. “I’m very open about it — I’m pansexual,” she said. […]
Gay musical revue Gross Indecency back in Joburg
In August 2014, Joburg’s POPArt Theatre premièred Gross Indecency, a new gay-themed work by writer / performers Robert Colman and Robert Whitehead. After playing to full houses for a limited season, the theatre is bringing a new version back for an extended run this spring. Starring Colman and Whitehead, who both boast significant performance credentials, the latest version […]
Openly gay actor is world’s highest paid TV star
Who knew that playing an arrogant, social inept geek on TV could be so profitable! Well, for openly gay The Big Bang Theory star Jim Parsons the role of Sheldon Cooper has certainly been a serious money-maker. Parsons has just been named the highest paid television actor in the world, earning a cool $29 million […]
You’re invited to Jenny’s Wedding!
Katherine Heigl stars in this moving dramedy about coming out to your family and finding the courage to marry the love of your life. Jenny’s Wedding follows Jenny Farrell (Heigl), the much loved eldest daughter of Eddie and Rose. She’s led an openly gay life with everyone except her closely-knit, very conventional, middle-class family. Even […]
One Direction’s Liam Payne denies he’s homophobic
Boyband star Liam Payne has become embroiled in a homophobia controversy over comments he made at a One Direction concert. The trouble started after he introduced the group’s song Girl Almighty, explaining its meaning to the audience at a Columbus, Ohio show on Tuesday night. “It is about trying to find that number one woman of […]
Watch: The straight guy gay kiss challenge
How does a smooch from a guy compare to one from a girl? Would you be able to tell the difference if you were blindfolded? That’s what one pioneering straight guy was tasked with figuring out. In the honourable pursuit of science, of course, gay YouTube vlogger Davey Wavey asked straight male pal, Joshua, to […]
Mr Gay World 2016 host country revealed
After this year’s successful outing in South Africa, the host country for Mr Gay World 2016 has been announced. It’s been revealed that the contest will return to Europe next year, taking place in the Mediterranean island country of Malta. The Mr Gay World organisation said the archipelago’s selection is in the event’s “tradition of […]
Kristen Stewart: I shouldn’t have to define my sexuality
Kristen Stewart has refused to say if she’s lesbian or bisexual, insisting that she likes to keep things ambiguous. In an interview with Nylon magazine, the 25-year-old actress was asked if she has anything to say about her sexuality. It’s been widely reported that she is in a relationship with Alicia Cargile, a visual effects […]