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These 2 queer hip-hop presenters are changing perceptions:
Khumalo and Mahlari are two openly queer hip-hop radio presenters who talked to us about making it in the traditional queerphobic hip-hop scene.
Pansexual is named one of 2018’s “words of the year”:
Thanks to celebrities who came out as queer, "pansexual" has been named one of Merriam-Webster's most looked up words of 2018.
Here’s why Darren Criss won’t play an LGBTQ character again:
American actor Darren Criss has been praised for playing queer characters over the years, but he says it's time he stops taking those roles.
Nakhane just had dinner with Madonna. Are they collaborating?:
Our very own queer superstar Nakhane is making a splash in the world's music scene. That's evidenced by his recent high profile dining companion and self-confessed fan, Madonna herself.
Jack Parow slammed for using homophobia to sell his brandy:
Afrikaans rapper Jack Parow seems to believe that using juvenile and hurtful homophobic "humour" is a clever strategy to promote his self-labeled brandy.
Trailer for Matt Smith’s Robert Mapplethorpe biopic is out (Watch):
The first trailer for the upcoming biopic about the famously explicit and influential gay photographer Robert Mapplethorpe has been released.
Diaan Daniels wows with his body transformation photoshoot:
Out South African fashion designer Diaan Daniels is marking his 40th birthday with a sexy photoshoot highlighting his body transformation
Kevin Hart quits as Oscar host over homophobic tweets:
American comedian and actor Kevin Hart has quit as the host of next year's Oscars because of a furore over his past homophobic tweets and jokes.
8 queer friendly things to do this festive season:
The December festive season is upon us and many are busy making preparations to head back home to spend this time with family.
18 Fascinating Facts about Freddie Mercury:
Thanks to the hit film Bohemian Rhapsody, the world is once again celebrating the amazing life and talent of the legendary Freddie Mercury.
Kanarie to show for 6th week on local cinema circuit:
Gay coming of age musical drama, Kanarie, has surpassed expectations and has been extended to a sixth week at selected local cinemas due to popular demand.
It was a “joke”! Cassper Nyovest denies being homophobic:
Cassper Nyovest has again been accused of homophobia, a claim which he has denied, insisting that he was just 'joking'.
Cedric Fourie: No ladies, being gay is not “a waste”:
Skeem Saam star and LGBTQI ally Cedric Fourie has clapped back at a woman on Twitter who said that being gay is "a waste".
The 2018 Feather Awards In Pictures:
The 2018 Feather Awards was a spectacular night of fun and glamour, celebrating allies, achievers and pioneers of African LGBTQ rights.
From Ramaphosa to Somizi: Here’s the Feather Awards 2018 roundup:
The winners of the 10th annual Feather Awards, celebrating LGBTI allies, celebrities and activists, were announced on Thursday night in Johannesburg.
Calum Scott’s beautiful new coming out music video is a must-watch:
Get ready to cry! British singer and songwriter Calum Scott, who's just toured South Africa, has released a heartrending video about coming out to your parents.
Two African movies among best queer films of 2018:
African filmmakers are making waves in the queer film scene with Rafiki and Kanarie, as highlighted by leading film site Indiewire.
Life’s a drag (race) as MCQP revs its engines for 2018!:
The theme for this year’s MCQP, Africa’s biggest costume party, has been revealed and it’s sure to appeal to both the butchest of jocks and the most regal of queens.
Teacher from Mitchells Plain crowned Miss Gay Western Cape 2018:
The Joseph Stone Auditorium in Athlone was filled to capacity on Saturday as patrons gathered to watch the crowning of Miss Gay Western Cape 2018.
Following “straightwashing” claims ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ surprises at the box office:
Bohemian Rhapsody, the new biopic about Freddie Mercury and his iconic band Queen, has weathered poor reviews and a difficult production to still make an impressive impact on the box-office.