SPINS: CHER, JOHN LEGEND, JOHN MAYER & MORE
Jared Orlin reviews the latest releases from veteran diva and gay icon Cher, the oh-so-sexy John Legend, the still at it Backstreet Boys, Aussie synthpop duo Empire Of The Sun and soulful country crooner John Mayer as well as a handy gym workout compilation. CHER – CLOSER TO THE TRUTH She’s retired from music more […]
THE CAMP VS BUTCH TRAP
When I came out, neither of my brothers seemed very surprised. They hadn’t expected it; but it seemed to make sense and explain all kinds of things. I found that strange, because no one in my family is the kind of rugby-watching macho oke that our medievally patriarchal nation holds up as the standard of […]
1ST PRETORIA PRIDE GALLERY
Pride finally came to Pretoria on Saturday as hundreds of gay and lesbian people and their friends turned out for a festive parade in Centurion. Andrew Biddy Horne was there to capture all the fun.
JOBURG PEOPLE’S PRIDE GALLERY
Hundreds of gay and lesbian marchers took over the streets of Braamfontein and Hillbrow in a powerful demand for LGBT equality at Saturday’ People’s Pride. The event continued at Constitution Hill into the afternoon with political statements and a celebration.
THE MR GSA 2014 FINALISTS
Here’s your chance to help choose Mr Gay South Africa 2014! Your votes will count towards 10% of each finalist’s score and the winner will go on to represent our rainbow nation at the Mr Gay World competition next year in Rome. Include your e-mail address when you vote and you could stand in line […]
SOWETO PRIDE 2013
“Whose streets? Our streets!” Hundreds turned out for the 9th annual Soweto Pride march in the heart of the historic township on Saturday 28 September. The aim? To reclaim the streets for LGBTI people and demand justice for victims of hate crimes. Entertainment and fun followed in Credo Mutwa Park.
REVIEW: BEHIND THE CANDELABRA
Michael Douglas and Matt Damon gleefully throw their heterosexuality to the wind as they take on the roles of showbiz lovers in the memorable Behind the Candelabra. The film is not so much about the life of the legendary high priest of piano camp Liberace (Douglas) as it is about the dysfunctional five year relationship […]
ADVERTORIAL: PERFECTION NOT COMMON
I love a man with beautiful skin. You know what I’m talking about; a smooth, evenly coloured skin that looks freshly shaven with a fine peach-skin like texture and a little bit of blush around the cheekbones. All you want to do is run your hands over it to see if it’s real. Oh dear, […]
“I WAS SUBJECTED TO TORTURE”
Cameroon is among the world’s most hostile countries to homosexuality, rights groups say. Homosexuality is punishable by up to five years in prison, as well as fines. In the past three years, the country has prosecuted at least 28 people for homosexuality, according to Human Rights Watch. Roger Jean Claude Mbede, 34, was sentenced to […]
CHER: CLOSER TO THE TRUTH
Who knew that If I Could Turn Back Time, one of Cher’s biggest hits, would turn out to be so prophetic? The 67-year-old singer really does seem to have turned back time, continuing to defy the ravages of the passing years, both in her appearance and her career. Cher counts Oscar, Emmy, Grammy and several […]