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 […]
Here are two new queer music videos you need to watch
LGBT performers Troye Sivan and Jussie Smollett have just released new music and accompanying videos that are packed with beautiful queer goodness. Troye, who was born in Johannesburg, South Africa and then immigrated to Australia, continues to make a growing impact on the entertainment world. His lush new track is called My My My!, which the […]
Two gay dramas get 2018 BAFTA nominations
Two acclaimed gay love stories – Call Me By Your Name and God’s Own Country – have received nominations for the 2018 British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs). The nominations were announced in London on Tuesday, for what is seen as Britain’s equivalent of Hollywood’s Academy Awards. While it disappointingly failed to take home any awards […]
Here’s America’s first openly gay Olympic male figure skater
Adam Rippon’s selection on Sunday for the 2018 Winter Olympics makes him just one of possibly two figure skaters who’ve been out while they competed at the Games. According to Outsports, Rippon, 28, “will become the first openly gay American male skater to compete in the Olympics” when he takes to the ice in South […]
Was age controversy behind ‘Call Me By Your Name’ Golden Globes snub?
Despite multiple major nominations, the past year’s most beautiful and touching gay love story has failed to win any Golden Globes. Based on André Aciman’s novel, Call Me by Your Name is a haunting love story and coming of age film about a 17-year-old youth named Elio, played by Timothée Chalamet. He falls for Oliver […]
Jussie Smollett slams African anti-gay “propaganda”
Openly gay Empire star Jussie Smollett has spoken out about the crackdown by some African countries on TV shows that feature LGBT characters. The 35-year-old actor, singer and photographer was in South Africa recently to shoot a music video and promote the fourth season of Empire. In an interview with Channel24, Smollett was asked his […]