Here’s the new Queer Eye For The Straight Guy cast
Queer Eye For The Straight Guy, a show that made a huge impact on the mainstream representation of gay men on television, is set to return with a brand new cast. The American reality series debuted in 2003 and featured a team of five gay men who gave participants a general lifestyle makeover, including wardrobe, […]
After being fired, director Bryan Singer accused of raping teen boy
Bryan Singer, who was fired as director of the Queen movie, has – alongside Kevin Spacey – become the second major openly LGBT public figure to be implicated in Hollywood’s growing sexual abuse scandal. It’s been reported that Singer, who identifies as bisexual, is being sued by Cesar Sanchez-Guzman, who claims he was raped at […]
Russia bans naked rowers’ anti-homophobia calendar
A charity calendar featuring naked rowers from England’s Warwick University Rowing Club has reportedly been banned by Russia. Sales of the annual homoerotic calendar, and associated videos and merchandise, help keep the club afloat and go towards Sports Allies, an organisation that combats homophobia in sport. According to the calendar’s creators, Russian customs officials recently blocked […]
Queen movie in crisis as director Bryan Singer is fired
Bryan Singer, the director of the long anticipated movie about iconic rock band Queen and singer Freddie Mercury, has left the production midway amid a flurry of rumours. It was earlier reported that filming had been suspended because Singer had to deal with a personal issue, but it’s now been confirmed that he has been dumped, […]
Vir.Ander – Afrikaans film to expose horror of gay conversion camps
A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to bring the true stories of young gay Afrikaans men who were brutalised by ‘conversion’ camps to the big screen. The film will be based on the play Vir.Ander, which premiered at the State Theatre in September. Written and directed by the Naledi award-winning Jannes Erasmus, it follows a group […]
Gay adult film awards drops racist category after backlash
The GayVN Awards has responded to criticism that the gay adult film industry is riddled with racism and bigotry by dropping its “ethnic” category. Last week, porn performer Hugh Hunter declined his three nominations, pointing out that black, Latin and Asian actors had been excluded from leading categories such as Best Actor and Best Supporting […]
Gay adult star reject awards nominations over racism
American gay adult film actor Hugh Hunter has rejected his GayVN Awards nominations, citing entrenched racism in the industry. Hunter was recently nominated for three awards in the categories of Best Bear Scene, Fan Awards – Favourite Daddy and Best Fetish Scene. In a letter posted on Twitter on Saturday, Hunter wrote: “…I am respectfully […]
Here’s a fierce celebration of Afro-homoerotica (watch)
Queer expression is rarely represented in mainstream South African culture. Avant-garde music artists Umlilo and Whyt Lyon (from Stash Crew) have joined forces to break this cultural erasure and inject it with their catchy, homoerotic dance track, DL Boi. The duo have elicited the help of some of Joburg’s fiercest queer talent to create a sexy […]
Zanele Muholi knighted by France for her groundbreaking queer art
Zanele Muholi, South Africa’s most acclaimed queer photographer, has been knighted by France for her groundbreaking work. On Wednesday, Muholi was honoured with France’s top cultural award, the Knight in the Order of Arts and Letters, by French Ambassador Christophe Farnaud. The event in Pretoria was attended by activist, friends, dignitaries, and Muholi’s mentor, photographer David […]
Pink Loerie launches 2018 S&M theme & announces new dates
After raising eyebrows with an S&M focus for 2018, the Pink Loerie Mardi Gras and Arts Festival has finally explained the seemingly kinky theme at the official launch in Knysna. Held at the spectacular Villa Castollini, which overlooks the town, last week’s event offered more details on the controversial theme and some of the plans […]