Culture
South African Gay Country Star Orville Peck Teams Up With Kylie Minogue:
Get ready to hit the dance floor! South African-born gay country star Orville Peck has teamed up with pop icon Kylie Minogue and DJ/producer Diplo for a new disco-country club banger, Midnight Ride.
Unveiling the Queer Odyssey of Lil Nas X: Identity and Liberation:
In the world of music, Lil Nas X stands as more than just a chart-topping artist; he's an emblem of queer resilience and authenticity.
OUTtv Proud Shows its Colours on eVOD:
OUTtv Proud, the popular channel dedicated to diverse and inclusive storytelling, is now streaming in South Africa on eVOD.
Meet Anastasia K Boney, The First Trans Miss Drag South Africa:
A 33-year-old Northern Cape police constable has made history by becoming the first transgender woman to win the Miss Drag South Africa title.
Daniel Radcliffe “Sad” Over JK Rowling’s Transphobic Views:
Former Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has addressed JK Rowling’s increasingly anti-trans outbursts, asserting that he remains a committed ally.
SA Fashion Week: James Presents Wows with Upcycling Collection:
James Moroeng of James Presents may not have won this year's SA Fashion Week Mr Price New Talent Search, but he certainly stole the show.
First African Roller Derby Team to Achieve International Ranking:
Meet Johannesburg's very own rough and tough roller derby team, Golden City Rollers, who are making a name for themselves internationally.
President of Taiwan Congratulates RuPaul’s Drag Race Winner:
The President of Taiwan herself has extended congratulations to Taiwan-born queen Nymphia Wind, the newest RuPaul’s Drag Race champion.
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.