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Nakhane: Desire does not equal identity:
With a career that's verging on the stratospheric, Nakhane spoke to MambaOnline about sexuality, the impact of Inxeba on South Africa and why he's just signed on as a Me1st ambassador.
Empire’s Jussie Smollett attacked in brutal homophobic, racist hate crime:
Jussie Smollett, the openly gay star of Empire, has been the victim of a horrific hate crime after being attacked in downtown Chicago.
Gallery | Male underwear model Tomas Perez walks in the woods:
Hiking in the woods can be fun, especially when you're accompanied by a male underwear model, like Tomas Perez.
Meet the cast! RuPaul’s Drag Race to feature its first Muslim drag queen:
The spectacular RuPaul's Drag Race Season 11 cast has been unveiled, and it includes the show's first ever Muslim drag star.
Bohemian Rhapsody pulled as best LGBTQ film nominee over abuse claims:
The GLAAD Media Awards have pulled Bohemian Rhapsody as a nominee for best film after new reports emerged about its director's alleged sexual abuse of teen boys.
Cedric Fourie on masculinity and being an LGBTQ ally:
MambaOnline speaks to Cedric Fourie about the Feather’s red carpet furore, the truth about his relationship with Lasizwe and what it means to be a man in South Africa today.
Enter now! Next Mr Gay World South Africa to be chosen online:
The organisers of Mr Gay World™ South Africa have announced that the contest to select a delegate to represent South Africa at Mr Gay World 2019 in Cape Town will be held online.
Bohemian Rhapsody director accused of sexually abusing boys:
Bryan Singer, the controversial director of the Oscar nominated film Bohemian Rhapsody, is again being accused of sexually abusing teenage boys.
Empire creator Lee Daniels announces gay superhero movie:
Lee Daniels, the openly gay creator of Empire, says that he's fulfilling his dreams of working on a gay superhero film.
South African gay hit film Kanarie to get US release:
After a successful run at the local box office, it's been announced that the award-winning gay-themed Afrikaans film Kanarie will be released in US cinemas.
The Weeknd slammed for singing he can ‘f**k a queer woman straight:
Canadian R&B star The Weeknd is under fire for singing that he can make a bisexual woman 'straight' by sleeping with her.
New York Times: Nakhane one of 10 artists to watch in 2019:
Nakhane's star continues to rise around the world as the New York Times sings the praises of the South African queer musician.
Groundbreaking queer rapper Kevin Fret shot dead:
Kevin Fret, a rapper from Puerto Rico who was proudly queer, has been shot dead in the capital, San Juan, at the age of 24.
Lady Gaga apologises for “twisted” R Kelly collaboration:
Lady Gaga has finally spoken out against R&B performer R Kelly as allegations of sexual and physical abuse mount against him.
Marvel introduces first drag queen superhero:
The comic book world has become that much more fierce and fabulous, with the introduction of Shade, the first drag queen superhero.
Big LGBTQ wins at the Golden Globes:
From the Freddie Mercury biopic to Ben Whishaw's acting, Sunday's 76th Annual Golden Globes was a win for LGBTQ themes and stars.
Madonna honours birthplace of LGBTQ Pride on NY Eve:
Pop queen Madonna has kicked off the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots with a surprise New Year's Eve appearance.
From Troye Sivan to Cardi B, pop stars got personal in 2018:
The increasingly intricate entanglement of social media celebrity and popular music demands more of artists, like Troye Sivan, and their private lives than ever before.
The 6 best LGBTQ films of 2018:
The past year gave us some important and outstanding LGBTQ films, acclaimed for both their artistic value and their social impact. Here's our list of the 6 best LGBTQ films of 2018.
Cedric Fourie & Lasizwe celebrate their controversial bromance:
Skeem Saam star Cedric Fourie and gay vlogger Lasizwe are causing a stir with a new photoshoot that's cementing their very public bromance.