South African gay hit film Kanarie to get US release

After a successful run at the local box office, it’s been announced that the award-winning gay-themed Afrikaans film Kanarie will be released in US cinemas.
The Weeknd slammed for singing he can ‘f**k a queer woman straight

Canadian R&B star The Weeknd is under fire for singing that he can make a bisexual woman ‘straight’ by sleeping with her.
New York Times: Nakhane one of 10 artists to watch in 2019

Nakhane’s star continues to rise around the world as the New York Times sings the praises of the South African queer musician.
Groundbreaking queer rapper Kevin Fret shot dead

Kevin Fret, a rapper from Puerto Rico who was proudly queer, has been shot dead in the capital, San Juan, at the age of 24.
Lady Gaga apologises for “twisted” R Kelly collaboration

Lady Gaga has finally spoken out against R&B performer R Kelly as allegations of sexual and physical abuse mount against him.
Marvel introduces first drag queen superhero

The comic book world has become that much more fierce and fabulous, with the introduction of Shade, the first drag queen superhero.
Big LGBTQ wins at the Golden Globes

From the Freddie Mercury biopic to Ben Whishaw’s acting, Sunday’s 76th Annual Golden Globes was a win for LGBTQ themes and stars.
Madonna honours birthplace of LGBTQ Pride on NY Eve

Pop queen Madonna has kicked off the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots with a surprise New Year’s Eve appearance.
From Troye Sivan to Cardi B, pop stars got personal in 2018

The increasingly intricate entanglement of social media celebrity and popular music demands more of artists, like Troye Sivan, and their private lives than ever before.
The 6 best LGBTQ films of 2018

The past year gave us some important and outstanding LGBTQ films, acclaimed for both their artistic value and their social impact. Here’s our list of the 6 best LGBTQ films of 2018.