Lost Gay South Africa: Herb Klein on his new photo book
Many South African men over the age of 40 will fondly associate Herb Klein with their sexual awakening back in the dark, pre-internet days of the 1980s. At the time, the Zimbabwe-born photographer caused a stir with his Flash magazine; an independent underground publication that featured images of the male form and openly celebrated gay sexuality. […]
Hollywood | LGBTQ people “practically invisible” at the box office
Only two of the 25 major Hollywood studio films released during America’s traditional big box office season include any LGBTQ characters. “LGBTQ people are still nearly invisible in the films released by the seven major studios over this summer,” said Megan Townsend, Director of Entertainment Research & Analysis at the LGBTQ media group, GLAAD. The […]
LGBT star Toya Delazy becomes the fourth Powerpuff Girl
South African LGBT music artist Toya Delazy has been named the African voice of a new Powerpuff Girls character who will debut on the Cartoon Network later this month. The star, who is now based in London, has voiced the role for the African-broadcast version of a five-episode special of The Powerpuff Girls. “Cartoon Network has joined forces with 15 […]
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 […]