Ellen and Pharrell talk prejudice as homophobic gospel star loses radio show
Following anti-gay comments by gospel star Kim Burrell, Pharrell Williams has told Ellen DeGeneres that there is no room for prejudice in the world. Burrell, who sings on the Williams produced song I See Victory, was meant to appear on the Ellen DeGeneres Show with him but was dropped by the host after calling gay […]
Watch: Gay man graduates at air force academy in red dress and heels
A gay man in Brazil has made a statement against homophobia by attending his air force graduation ceremony in a dress. In a video posted online, Talles de Oliveira Faira, from the city of São José dos Campos, is seen accepting his diploma from the Air Force Aeronautic Technology Institute (ITA) last month wearing the […]
Twitter frenzy as Boy George is slammed for biphobia
LGBT pop icon Boy George is under fire over a tweet in which he appeared to suggest that bisexual people are actually just closeted gays. The star made the comment in response to claims by George Michael’s ex-boyfriend, Fadi Fawaz, that his twitter account had been hacked following a series of controversial tweets about the […]
Ellen cans performance by homophobic gospel singer
Ellen DeGeneres has confirmed that gospel star Kim Burrell will no longer appear on her show after the singer’s homophobic rant went viral. Burrell, who sings on the Pharrell Williams produced song I See Victory, was set to perform the track alongside Williams on the talk show this Thursday. However, ahead of the appearance, a video […]
It’s time to stop Oscar Bougardt’s dangerous “gay paedophiles” lies
Cape Town’s homophobic Pastor Oscar Bougardt is continuing to perpetuate dangerous lies about gay people – and the media is letting him get away with it. Last week, News24 published an article about Bougardt planning to start a church or churches in South Africa in partnership with banned American gay-hate Pastor Steven Anderson. That’s nothing new. […]
Watch: Trailer for I Am Michael, James Franco’s new gay movie, is out
A provocative gay-themed film starring James Franco and Zachary Quinto finally has a trailer – and it looks fascinating! I Am Michael is based on the true story of Michael Glatze (Franco), a high-profile gay rights activist who ended up becoming a “straight” anti-gay pastor. The film will no-doubt get people talking due to its […]
Year in review: Your biggest LGBTI news stories of 2016
What a year! 2016 was a mixed bag when it came to LGBTI issues; presenting our community with a 12-month-long roller coaster ride of heartwarming highs and desperate lows. As in previous years, local issues, personalities and events tended to catch the attention of our readers. Below are Mambaonline’s most read LGBTI news stories of […]
Richard Hammond slammed for “eating ice cream is gay” comment
Who knew? According to former Top Gear host Richard Hammond, men who eat ice cream are actually gay. The British TV presenter has been criticised for making the absurd remark, probably intended as a joke, in the latest episode of his Amazon motoring show, The Grand Tour. It came about when Hammond reacted to a […]
Revolting Steven Anderson celebrates George Michael’s death
Steven Anderson, South Africa’s most reviled American pastor, has callously used George Michael’s death to promote his anti-gay hate. Following the English pop star’s shock death on Christmas Day from a heart attack, the professional religious bigot took to Facebook to offer his appalling view on the news. “George Michael, an open Sodomite, just died […]
World mourns shock Christmas Day death of George Michael
As many around the globe sang along to his festive season classic Last Christmas this weekend, few were aware that George Michael died on Christmas Day. News emerged on Boxing Day that Michael, one of the world’s most influential gay songwriters and pop stars, died at the age of 53, apparently from a heart attack. […]