Entertainment
Kristen Stewart on playing Diana:
The Golden Globe-nominated Kristen Stewart talks about the process of becoming the iconic and tragic figure of Princess Diana in Spencer.
Jussie Smollett guilty of lying about hate crime:
Jurors have convicted gay US actor Jussie Smollett of faking and reporting a hoax racist and homophobic attack almost three years ago.
Amstel drops MacG show over new transphobia row:
Amstel Larger becomes the latest sponsor to can its partnership with the MacG podcast after the hosts are slammed for new transphobic remarks.
How Princess Diana became a darling of the gay community:
Princess Diana wasn’t only a friend to select members of the gay glitterati, but also an ally to the greater LGBTQI+ community.
From TikTok to TV; The Wife’s Linda Majola on his acting debut:
We caught up with out TikTok star Linda Majola, who recently made his acting debut in The Wife, to talk about his role and breaking barriers.
Babylon – The Joburg Bar is celebrating its 12th birthday:
Defying challenges, Babylon - The Joburg Bar, one of the longest-running gay bars in the city, is thriving and celebrating its 12th birthday.
The viral Old Gays are a panacea to prejudice:
Often described as the gays’ answer to The Golden Girls, the four men fondly known as The Old Gays have been taking the internet by storm.
Feather Awards 2021 | Ramaphosa says “queer lives matter”:
The 13th Feather Awards was a celebrity-packed celebration of all things
Call for LGBTQIA+ writers to apply for “Beyond the Binary”:
Gender non-binary, non-conforming, fluid and transgender creatives urged to apply for the Beyond the Binary: Fluid Voices writing room.
Theatre | Love! Valour! Compassion! comes to Joburg:
After being delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic, a new production of the iconic gay Broadway play Love! Valour! Compassion! will open in Joburg.
Marvel refuses to cut ‘Eternals’ gay kiss scene to avoid ban:
Angelina Jolie applauds Marvel for refusing to cut scenes with a gay superhero kiss from her film Eternals to appease homophobic censors.
Kelly Khumalo pulls out of Zim event to support Somizi:
Singer Kelly Khumalo has dropped out of a scheduled performance in Zimbabwe in solidarity with Somizi Mhlongo.
Somizi blocked from Zimbabwe event for being gay:
Church leaders and politicians in Zimbabwe have succeeded in blocking Somizi Mhlongo from appearing at a restaurant opening because of his sexuality.
Photos | Joburg celebrates Pride in Maboneng:
Johannesburg's Maboneng district exploded in queer celebration on Saturday 30 October as the city commemorated its 32nd LGBTIQ+ Pride.
South Africa’s Louw Breytenbach scoops Mr Gay World 2021 title:
Louw Breytenbach from South Africa has been crowned Mr Gay World 2021, making the country a third-time winner of the coveted international title.
Moffie director Oliver Hermanus to helm gay love story:
SA filmmaker Oliver Hermanus, best known for Moffie, will direct a new gay romance set in the USA and starring The Crown actor Josh O’Connor.
Cape Town Pride 2022 ‘goes to Belgium’ for launch:
With real-world events back on the calendar, plans for Cape Town Pride 2022 will be unveiled at a Belgium-themed affair on 27 November.
Here are all the Pride Month queer parties in Joburg:
Jozi's queer community is celebrating the end of Pride Month with a series of bashes on Saturday 30 October in Joburg. Take your pick!
Apple Music enlists 3 SA artists to take over Pride Playlists:
To celebrate Johannesburg Pride Month, Apple Music has enlisted three South African artists to take over their flagship Pride Playlists.
Here are 12 LGBTQIA+ highlights on Showmax:
From lesbian superheroes to a gay coming-of-age horror, here are 12 LGBTQIA+ shows and movies on Showmax this Pride Month.