Idols South Africa judges accused of transphobia
The gender of an aspiring Idols South Africa contestant has been mocked by the show’s judges, including by Somizi Mhlongo himself. On Sunday, Arshen Madlopha was shown in a Johannesburg audition for the singing contest, attempting a rendition of Beyoncé’s hit, Halo. The vocals were admittedly not great, but it was not only Madlopha’s singing that […]
Book review: Somizi’s Dominoes biography
Somizi Mhlongo’s controversial autobiography is reported to be a sell-out in many stores, but is it worth you shelling out your hard earned cash for? Love him or hate him, Mhlongo, also known as Somgaga, is a major player in South Africa’s pop-culture landscape. As an openly gay actor, choreographer, presenter, socialite, reality star and […]
Here’s Star Trek’s new gay power couple
The upcoming new Star Trek TV series will feature a same-sex couple as regular ongoing characters for the first time. It was already announced in August last year that Star Trek: Discovery will include a gay cast member, but more details were announced on the weekend. Speaking at Comic Con, openly gay actor Anthony Rapp […]
Charlize Theron: Yes, I’ve swum in the lady pond
South African Oscar-winning star Charlize Theron has revealed that she’s been intimate with women in the past. The actor, who is promoting her new action thriller Atomic Blonde, spoke about her sexuality with Andy Cohen on his Watch What Happens Live chat show. In the film, Theron portrays bisexual British superspy Lorraine Broughton and shares a […]
Shock as groundbreaking LGBTQ actor and stylist Iko Mash dies
Iko Mash, who took on one of the first transgender acting roles on South African television, has passed away. According to reports, the much-loved Soweto-born personality, who also went by the moniker Cinderella, died on Friday morning, apparently after a struggle with cancer. Mash is perhaps best known for playing the transgender character of Zahr on the […]
Will Freddie Mercury movie avoid his sexuality and HIV status?
It’s finally been confirmed that a film about the life of iconic LGBT rock star Freddie Mercury will start shooting soon. But will it skirt around his sexuality and death from AIDS? Last week, Queen announced on the band’s website that after years of delays and a stream of would-be directors and actors, the movie, […]
Mamba Q&A: The man behind Manila Von Teez
Since coming second in last year’s SA’s Got Talent, the spectacular Manila Von Teez, performed by Veon Wentzel, has become arguably South Africa’s most high profile drag star. She’s one of a handful of local drag acts to break into the mainstream by being welcomed into the living rooms of many South Africans and winning […]
Gay SA film, The Wound, wins major Outfest award
South African gay-themed drama Inxeba (The Wound) continues to receive global critical acclaim, winning Outfest’s International Grand Jury Prize in Los Angeles on the weekend. Outfest, one of the world’s most prestigious LGBT film festivals, said the film received its top international prize because it “breaks new ground through skilful storytelling and stunning cinematography and […]
You’re welcome! An amazing Rainbow Offer from Nissan Germiston
In the market for a new car? Bidvest McCarthy Nissan Germiston is going out of its way to welcome the LGBT community, no matter where you are in South Africa. Not only does the dealership have LGBT and LGBT-friendly staff, but it’s also offering a great Rainbow Offer special for the pink car buyer (more […]
Heroes star comes out as gay after being ‘outed’
Following claims that he refused to play a gay character while starring in Heroes, actor Thomas Dekker has now come out as gay himself. Openly gay producer and Heroes writer Bryan Fuller commented last week that an unnamed gay actor’s management would not let him play his character as gay on the show. “I had a […]