Culture
Queer Music: Pichi Keane, Thandiswa Mazwai, Olly Alexander & Umlilo:
In celebration of queer music, here are recent releases from SA stars Pichi Keane, Umlilo, Thandiswa Mazwai, and the UK's Olly Alexander.
Hunky East London Cop Devan Cox Sets Social Media Ablaze:
The sizzling sensation known as East London's finest, Officer Devan Cox, has ignited a wildfire on social media with a bathroom selfie.
Mr Gay World Responds to Louw Breytenbach Case Dismissal:
Mr Gay World is considering whether to resume legal action against former titleholder Louw Breytenbach after its defamation case was dismissed.
Mr Gay World 2024 Comes to Great Britain!:
For the first time, the Mr Gay World contest will grace the shores of Great Britain in 2024, at the Downton Abbey location of Alnwick Castle.
Bonang Slammed for Ghana Visit Amidst Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Uproar:
South African media personality Bonang Matheba accused of snubbing her queer fan base by visiting Ghana, which has passed an Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill.
First Look at SA Queer Filmmaker Oliver Hermanus’s International Series:
Introducing South African filmmaker Oliver Hermanus' international series, Mary & George, starring Oscar-winner Julianne Moore.
All of Us Strangers: A Spectral Journey into Gay Love and Loneliness:
Queer film in 2024 is kicking off with a bang as All of Us Strangers, featuring Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott, hits South African cinemas.
Latheem rebrands as Jason Orpheus, unveils new single “Ghost”:
Out Cape Town singer-songwriter, Latheem, has undergone a transformative rebranding and emerged with a new identity as Jason Orpheus.
They’re serving what?! How the c-word went from camp to internet mainstream:
If someone told you that you were “serving c*nt”, would you be offended? Christian Ilbury looks at the term's long history in queer communities.
RuPaul Champions Drag Queens in Emmys Triumph:
In a triumphant moment at the Emmys, RuPaul won his 8th Emmy Award and 5th for RuPaul’s Drag Race. Here are all the LGBTIQ+ Emmy highlights!
London marks 10 years of marriage equality in New Year’s fireworks:
The city of London celebrated the start of the New Year with a spectacular fireworks display that commemorated a decade of marriage equality.
Top 10 Queer Movies of 2023: Love, Rebellion, and Self-Discovery:
It's proved to be an exceptional year for queer cinema! Michael York explores his top 10 queer movies of 2023.
South African actor Armand Aucamp ties the knot:
Former Getroud Met Rugby actor Armand Aucamp has married his fiancé, fellow actor Sean van Noordwyk, in a ceremony in the Western Cape.
Grindr unveils users’ top 2023 queer dating and culture trends:
Grindr has released its annual "Unwrapped" report, providing insights into its users' preferences and top pop culture moments of 2023.
Bearing it all: Highlights from Bearfest South Africa 2023:
The heftier and hairier part of the gay and bisexual community recently got together in Pretoria for Bearfest South Africa 2023.
South African queer father-son road trip film now on Netflix:
Runs in the Family, which follows a reformed con artist and his transgender son on a road trip across South Africa, is now streaming globally on Netflix.
Cape Town: The Queer Feminist Film Festival returns:
The Queer Feminist Film Festival (QFFF) is back for a three-day event at Guga S’thebe, Langa, Cape Town, scheduled from December 7 to 9.
Billie Eilish says she was “outed” on the red carpet:
Billie Eilish has accused Variety magazine of "outing" her on the red carpet, expressing her reluctance to discuss her sexuality publicly.
It’s a Queer Christmas: Local Feels, Global Vibes:
It's the festive season, and what better way to get the party started than with a playlist of fabulous songs by local and global LGBTQ+ artists?
Join the Rainbow Christmas Drive:
With the festive season approaching, several LGBTQIA+ groups are embarking on a campaign to bring joy to underprivileged South Africans.