Getroud Met Rugby’s first same-sex wedding on an Afrikaans soapie
Getroud Met Rugby (Married to Rugby) has broken new ground on South African TV by recently broadcasting the first same-sex interracial wedding on an Afrikaans soapie.
Sam Smith embraces non-binary pronouns
After recently coming out as non-binary, British hitmaker Sam Smith has announced that they no longer want to be referred to as ‘him’ or ‘he’.
Brazil | Attempt to ban comic book gay kiss backfires
The mayor of Rio De Janeiro’s attempt to censor an Avengers comic book featuring a gay kiss has spectacularly backfired, with the smooch reaching an even bigger audience in Brazil.
Moffie earns acclaim after world premiere in Venice
Moffie, a new gay-themed South African film, is wowing the critics after its world premiere at the 76th Venice Film Festival.
The best LGBTQ books released this year (so far)
Readers, gather round! If you’ve been salivating after LGBTQ books you can really sink your teeth into, look no further – here are some of the most exciting local and international reads 2019 has offered up so far.
Kristen Stewart told to hide her sexuality to get a Marvel role
Actress Kristen Stewart believes that being open about her queer sexuality and female partners probably affected her career.
Nigerian-American rapper Jidenna: Homosexuality not un-African
Classic Man rapper and producer Jidenna has trashed the false claim that homosexuality was imported into Africa from the west.
Strictly Come Dancing UK finally agrees to same-sex dancers
In a major turnaround, the hit UK celebrity dance show Strictly Come Dancing says it is now open to same-sex couples taking part.
Entries for Mr Gay World South Africa 2019 are open
Fancy representing South Africa to the world? Then consider applying to become the next Mr Gay World South Africa.
Contrats! Moshe Ndiki and Phelo Bala are engaged!
Congratulations are in order after entertainers Moshe Ndiki and Phelo Bala, one of South Africa’s most visible gay couples, got engaged on the weekend.