Elton John announces retirement after one last global megatour
In the wake of a 50-year career, legendary musician Elton John is set to retire from touring, but only after completing one final mammoth world tour. The 70-year-old icon made the announcement at Gotham Hall in New York City On Wednesday at an event that featured highlights of his career as well as a performance […]
‘Inxeba (The Wound)’ misses Oscar glory, ‘Call Me By Your Name’ gets four noms
South Africa’s Oscar hopes were dashed on Tuesday after Inxeba (The Wound), the country’s official submission, was snubbed by the Academy Awards. Today, the final five Foreign Language Film contenders were announced live from Beverly Hills by actors Tiffany Haddish and Andy Serkis. Sadly, Inxeba was not included in the list. The 2018 nominees are: […]
A world first! Cosmo SA’s new cover girl is trans star Laverne Cox
Cosmopolitan South Africa has broken new ground by featuring Emmy-winning American transgender actress Laverne Cox on its cover. It’s believed that this is the first time that a trans model or celebrity has ever appeared on the cover of any edition of the iconic international women’s magazine. The world exclusive photo shoot of Cox (45) […]
‘The Wound’, Trevor Noah and ‘Call Me by Your Name’ among GLAAD nominees
Two South African-linked nominees are included in the selection of film, television and music releases being recognised by GLAAD’s 2018 LGBTQ media awards. Actress Trace Lysette (Transparent) and actor Wilson Cruz (Star Trek: Discovery, 13 Reasons Why) announced the nominees from Park City, Utah on Friday during the Sundance Film Festival. South Africans play a […]
Messy! SABC speaks out on David Tlale reality show furore
The awkward dispute between always controversial fashion designer David Tlale and the aggrieved winner of his reality TV series shows no sign of abating. The openly gay Tlale was the mentor in last year’s 13-part series, The Intern By David Tlale, which followed 12 aspiring fashion designers who competed to become his next assistant designer. The show was […]
Watch the trailer for the new ‘Queer Eye For The Straight Guy’
The official trailer for the reboot of the Queer Eye For The Straight Guy makeover series is out – and it’s filled with fun, fabulousness and heart. The American reality series debuted in 2003 and featured a team of five gay men who gave participants a lifestyle makeover, including wardrobe, décor, cooking and other advice. […]
Ricky Martin tells Trevor Noah why he avoided coming out for so long
Recently married singer Ricky Martin has explained why coming out as a gay man at the height of his fame was such a challenge. In an interview with Trevor Noah on Wednesday, the 46-year-old acknowledged that he and those close to him were afraid that being openly gay would affect his career. “It took me […]
2018 Gerald Kraak queer anthology & award finalists announced
The artists and authors selected to feature in an annual African queer anthology of fiction and non-fiction writing and photography have been announced. In addition to having their work published in the upcoming book by Jacana Media, the individuals, who come from across Africa, are also in the running to win the Gerald Kraak Award. […]
Top fashion photographers accused of sexually harrasing male models
Dozens of male models have accused Mario Testino and Bruce Weber – two of the world’s leading celebrity photographers – of sexual exploitation. Testino and Weber are known for their nude homoerotic imagery and iconic fashion shoots as well as for photographing a-list stars; from Madonna to Kate Moss to Princess Diana. For decades, their […]
Finally! Brenda Fassie’s amazing life to make it to the big screen
Almost fourteen years after her death, a film about the life of Brenda Fassie, South Africa’s most famous LGBT music icon, is finally in the works. But how true to life will it be – especially when it comes to her sexuality? The movie will be produced by UK-based production company, Showbizbee and is set […]