Thandiswa Mazwai praises Inxeba (The Wound), defends gay African stories
Singer and musician Thandiswa Mazwai has made clear her views on the controversial film Inxeba (The Wound), defending it against a slew of homophobes on social media. Mazwai tweeted last week that she had seen the award winning movie, commenting: “Very good film! It’s about a gay love story entabeni. Beautifully made and delicately placed.” Not […]
Tom Ford: A man sleeping with a man doesn’t make him gay
Fashion designer and film director Tom Ford says that sexuality is far more complex and fluid than it’s made out to be. In an interview with The Telegraph, the openly gay Ford ruminated on concepts of gender and masculinity in the 21st century and how they influence his creations. “What’s great about this new generation […]
Armie Hammer and James Woods feud over new gay film
Ouch! Armie Hammer has pointed out fellow actor James Woods’ hypocrisy over his comments about the new gay romance Call Me By Your Name. Hammer (The Lone Ranger, The Man from U.N.C.L.E.) stars in the movie as Oliver, a 24-year-old American academic who goes to Italy and develops a relationship with a 17-year-old youth named […]
No same-sex couples (yet) for Strictly Come Dancing
Despite growing pressure, the BBC has confirmed that it has no plans to allow same-sex couples to compete on Strictly Come Dancing. The contentious issue once again came to the fore in the show’s latest season after openly lesbian comedian and writer Susan Calman (pictured) was paired with a male professional dancer. Calman was slammed […]
Watch: Here’s the trailer for Lady Gaga’s raw and unfiltered new doccie
Fans of Lady Gaga are in for a treat, with the upcoming release of a revealing and no holds barred documentary exploring the star’s life and work. Called Gaga: Five Foot Two, the film covers a year and documents the events around the production and release of her fifth studio album, Joanne, and her already […]
SA-born Troye Sivan cast in star-studded gay conversion therapy film
South African-Australian Spud star Troye Sivan will appear alongside the likes of Nicole Kidman in a major new coming out film. The Wrap reports that the 22-year-old actor and musician has officially joined the cast of the gay coming-of-age drama Boy Erased, which will be directed by Joel Edgerton. The film is based on Garrard Conley’s […]
Smooch! Vogue Italia celebrates same-sex love
The Italian edition of Vogue magazine is celebrating love in all its forms with alternative covers featuring same-sex couples kissing. The fashion bible’s male-on-male cover shows model Edoardo Velicskov and his real-life boyfriend, Pablo Rousson, about to lock lips, up close and personal. The female image is of models Lily Aldridge and Vittoria Ceretti, caught […]
Gay & Lesbian Network condemns threats against Inxeba (The Wound)
After seeing the film, members of the Gay & Lesbian Network (GLN) say threats against the controversial Inxeba (The Wound) are unjustified, hateful and misdirected. The film was shown at the opening of the Durban Gay & Lesbian Film Festival last week. It has led to calls by amaXhosa king Zwelonke Sigcawu for it to […]
Somizi & Bonang | The battle of the books hots up
Somizi Mhlongo is threatening legal action if former friend Bonang Matheba does not remove references about him from her controversial biography. Sunday World reported that the openly gay Idols SA judge’s management has sent a letter to the TV personality and radio host accusing her of including untruths about him in the book and demanding […]
Shock postponement of Durban Gay & Lesbian Film Festival in FPB rules clampdown
The Durban Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, which was set to open today, has been postponed, although screenings of Inxeba (The Wound) will go ahead as planned. The event, which is now in its seventh year, was faced with unexpected last minute requirements by the Film & Publications Board (FPB) that it submit all the […]