Mariah Carey to perform at gay rights gala
Platinum selling global megastar Mariah Carey will perform at a gala dinner for America’s biggest LGBT rights group in Los Angeles this Saturday. “Mariah Carey inspires the world with her incredible voice and amazing talent both on and off the stage,” said Human Rights Campaign (HRC) President Chad Griffin. “We are honoured and grateful she will […]
Miss Gay Jozi 2015 returns to Wits Theatre
Now in its third year, Miss Gay Jozi is arguably the largest and most entertaining drag pageant in Johannesburg. Celebrating both the art of drag and non-traditional gender identities, it’s back at the Wits Theatre in Braamfontein for the 2015 outing, on Saturday 23 May at 8pm. In addition to the lovely contestants all competing […]
Meet the gay superhero who’s on Grindr
DC Comics is launching a new monthly comic book featuring a gay superhero who uses dating apps. The gritty and ultra-violent character of Midnighter, who boasts superhuman strength, speed and resilience, was introduced in 1998. He went on to marry fellow male superhero Apollo and even adopted a child. His first standalone comic book series […]
Star Wars reveals first official LGBT character
For the first time in its almost 38-year history, the popular Star Wars sci-fi franchise is finally adding an LGBT character to its official universe. According to Bigshinyrobot.com, the new character of Moff Delian Mors, featured in the upcoming novel Lords of the Sith, is not only an incredibly capable Imperial leader but also happens to be a lesbian. […]
Kenyan filmmaker won’t be prosecuted for gay film
George Gachara, the Kenyan producer arrested for making a film about the country’s LGBT community, will no longer be prosecuted. Gachara executive produced the anthology Stories of Our Lives, which tells five dramatised true stories revolving around LGBT people’s experiences in Kenya. Directed by artist and filmmaker Jim Chuchu, it’s received international acclaim and won […]
Watch: ‘Empire’ star Jussie Smollett comes out to Ellen
Jussie Smollett, the breakout star of one of America’s hottest new TV shows, has come out after weeks of speculation about his sexuality. The sexy actor and singer plays Jamal Lyon, the gay son of entertainment giant Lucious (Terrence Howard), in the hit series Empire. While his character’s sexuality is a major part of the storyline, […]
Die Antwoord calls Drake “a massive faggot”
Die Antwoord, under fire for their acting in the new film Chappie, are also making headlines for calling Canadian rapper Drake a gay slur. The South African rap-rave group and Drake are currently sharing the stage in the Future Music Festival in Australia. Just over a week ago, Die Antwoord’s Yolandi Visser took to Instagram to offer […]
Watch: Is this TV’s youngest gay kiss?
US family drama series The Fosters has screened a kiss between a 15-year-old boy and a 14-year-old boy. It’s believed to be the youngest gay kiss shown on American television. This moment of tentative teen love won’t come as too much of a surprise for fans of the show. Connor (Gavin MacIntosh, 15) previously supported Jude (Hayden […]
Russell Tovey slammed for effeminate gay men comments
Openly gay Looking star Russell Tovey’s comments that he’s happy he didn’t turn out effeminate have not gone down well. In an interview with The Guardian, the British actor spoke about his father’s refusal to allow him to go to theatre school, hinting at, what some might say is, internalised homophobia. “I was so envious […]
Lee Daniels’ sizzling Empire comes to South African TV
One of the hottest shows in America, complete with a major gay storyline, starts this week in South Africa. Empire, described as a sexy and powerful new drama about the head of a music empire whose three sons and ex-wife all battle for his throne, kicks off on the FOX channel this Wednesday at 9pm. […]