Cape Town Tourism targets local pink visitors
Cape Town Tourism is promoting pink events and venues this month as part of its Hello Weekend campaign for local tourists. Hello Weekend is an online diary that helps South African visitors decide what to do with a weekend in Cape Town. The weekends come with excellent package deals that include flights, accommodation and car […]
There’s something Magic about Charl
Charl van Helsdingen, one of the Magic Mike South Africa boys, is sexy, charming and proudly gay. The stunning 24-year-old dancer from Joburg’s West Rand came out at the tender age of 17 because he “decided not to live a lie anymore and I wanted to be the person I was.” He’s gone on to become one […]
Exclusive! Afrikaans pop singer comes out, reveals marriage plans
Afrikaans pop singer Leroi has revealed that he is gay and is planning to marry his boyfriend next month. Leroi (Leroi Janse Van Rensburg) started singing and realised his passion for being on stage and performing when he was 16. He went on to make it to the top 25 of Supersterre and the top […]
John Legend joins bare butt brigade (possibly NSFW)
Hunky R&B crooner John Legend has joined Justin Bieber in baring his backside for his fans on Instagram. The photo was posted by the star’s wife, Chrissy Teigen, apparently to annoy the photo sharing site, which has repeatedly blocked her own saucy pics. Chrissy has accused Instagram of sexism for removing arty images in which […]
Somizi says he lost out on roles after coming out
New Idols South Africa judge Somizi Mhlongo has revealed that being openly gay has cost him work opportunities. The choreographer, performer and socialite made the admission on an episode of the I Am youth programme on the Vuzu Amp channel last Friday. “The minute I came out and expressed my sexuality I was put in […]
Michael Sam returns to team amidst breakup rumours
After a mysterious two week absence, openly gay football player Michael Sam has returned to his Canadian team. Sam, who made headlines after he came out last year, signed with the Montreal Alouettes in May, but soon after requested leave to return home without any public explanation. Last week, he rejoined the team, but has […]
The gorgeous Matt Bomer talks Magic Mike XXL
The stunning Matt Bomer, currently appearing on screens in Magic Mike XXL, is one of the biggest openly gay film stars in Hollywood today. He first made a splash in the TV series White Collar before going on to play the hunky stripper Ken in the surprise 2012 hit film Magic Mike. In 2014, the […]
ASASA rules PJ Powers Spar alcohol ad is “exploitation”
The Advertising Standards Authority of South Africa (ASASA) says that Spar should not have used singer PJ Powers’ name in ads for its TOPS liquor stores. Powers, a recovering alcoholic, was outraged when she came across the ads and posters for various offers at TOPS featuring the tagline: “Grab a drink and show off those […]
Men of Magic Mike SA gallery
The South African Magic Mike dinner and male dance revue show was launched in Joburg recently. Happily, it’s open to both women and gay guys. Photographer David Penney caught one of their recent shows at Arena in Fourways and took these photos of the gorgeous studs who make up the troupe in action. Find out more […]
Caitlyn Jenner series to screen in SA from August
Caitlyn Jenner could not be having a better time being the person she was always meant to be. Her journey continues in the latest sneak peek at I Am Cait, an eight-part docu-series premièring on E! on August 2nd in South Africa. The series will chronicle Jenner’s adjustment to living publicly as a transgender woman — “the […]