Entertainment

LGBTQ-inclusive kids show pulls out of SAHRC mediation: The producer of an LGBTQ-affirming children’s puppet show banned by a Pretoria theatre has given up on mediation efforts hosted by the SAHRC.

‘The Voice SA’ winner Tasché Burger celebrates queer love in new video: Tasché Burger first made headlines in 2019, when the then 19-year-old received 10 million votes to become The Voice SA’s youngest victor.

Black transgender women celebrated in Women’s Month exhibition: An exhibition titled Layers of a Black Transgender Woman, presented and curated by transgender activist Yaya Mavundla. is now on at Constitution Hill in Johannesburg. 

Batman’s Robin comes out as bisexual: Batman's crime-fighting partner, Robin has tentatively come out as bisexual after accepting a date with another man.

Homophobic DaBaby loses streaming crown to Lil Nas X: Karmic justice perhaps? Out gay superstar, Lil Nas X has overtaken DaBaby to become Spotify's most-streamed male rapper.

Here are some of Disney’s most famous queer characters: Disney’s Jungle Cruise is the studio’s latest release, and one of just a handful of Disney flicks to feature queer characters.

Mohale breaks his silence: “I was stripped of my agency”: Mohale Motaung stands by his abuse allegations against husband Somizi Mhlongo but says the details were never meant to go public.

Strictly Come Dancing first all-male couple contestant revealed: Out television chef, John Whaite will compete in Strictly Come Dancing UK as part of the show's first all-male same-sex couple.

Lehlogonolo Machaba misses out on Miss SA Top 10: Lehlogonolo Machaba, who made history as the first transgender woman to compete in the Miss SA pageant, has sadly failed to make the Top 10.

Somizi takes leave of absence from Metro FM: The SABC has confirmed that Somizi Mhlongo has taken "time off" following allegations that he physically abused his husband, Mohale Motaung.

Calls for Somizi to be taken off air over abuse allegations: Some are asking why Somizi is still on the airwaves in the wake of allegations by his husband Mohale that he was physically abused.

Somizi responds to bombshell abuse allegations: Allegations of domestic abuse have shattered the reality TV veneer of Somizi Mhlongo and Mohale Motaung's marriage.

Gay Cape Town landmark Hothouse closes down: The Hothouse, the gay bathhouse that's been an institution in Cape Town for more than 20 years, has fallen victim to the Covid-19 crisis.

Fury over rapper DaBaby’s homophobic & ignorant HIV comments: Dua Lipa has joined those slamming US rapper DaBaby's bizarre homophobic on-stage comments and ignorant claims that HIV is a death sentence.

Lil Nas X dances naked in prison showers (watch): Queer music provocateur Lil Nas X is back with another memorable video that features the star and his male dancers gyrating naked in prison.

Nakhane opens up about their lockdown depression: Out music artist, actor and author, Nakhane has written about the severe toll that lockdown had on their mental health and how they survived.

Luca, Disney and queerbaiting in animation: Disney's new animated film Luca has been accused of queerbaiting audiences; ambiguously hinting at queer characters to avoid a conservative backlash.

The Baroness is no more: Remembering Edwin van Wijk: Edwin van Wijk, the actor who scandalised, enlightened and entertained South Africa as the Baroness, has passed away in Amsterdam.

73rd Emmy Award nominations make queer history: Pose star Mj Rodriguez has become the first out transgender actor or actress nominated for an Emmy Award in a lead acting category.

Lehlogonolo Machaba is first transgender Miss SA contestant: Lehlogonolo Machaba has become the first transgender woman to compete in Miss South Africa after she was selected for this year's top 30.