For many years, prominent South African writer and film critic, Leon van Nierop has been reviewing gay movies for the magazine. And now his recommendations and critiques will be made available to you right here! Perfect for that Sunday afternoon when you are looking for something to watch. Check in from time to time for new reviews! Happy chilling, boys.
At age 11 Louis Pretorius’ family moved to Potgietersrus (now Mokopane) where he spent the next six years crushing on girls and yearning for boys in the suffocating world of conservatism and religion.
Glee star Cheyenne Jackson has said he’s “done” with her internalised homophobia over his so-called “gay voice”.
Viewers brace for less coverage of gay rodeos and LGBTQ art exhibits.
Don’t delay – tickets for new show by SA’s favourite choir will go quickly!
Pearls are no longer the preserve of grandmothers and royal tiaras — they have quietly become a staple of contemporary men’s jewellery.
Each year, People picks its Sexiest Man Alive, an honor awarded to that year’s hunk who captured the collective attention, not only through his good looks but in the projects he released that year.
Looking for love, lust, or something in between? Whether you’re newly out, fully seasoned, or just queer and curious, the dating app world truly has something for everyone these days.
The “not not gay” DJ dropped the info during a recent podcast appearance.
International call to stop the closure of Irma Stern Museum and protect Irma Stern’s legacy.
Sydney is gearing up for what promises to be one of its most dazzling celebrations ever, as the 48th annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival officially launches its 2026 program.
Tom Daley reflects on his past struggles with bulimia and body dysmorphia.
The program for the 48th Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival has been launched, inviting you to step into ECSTATICA, where LGBTQIA+ celebration becomes a powerful force.
“F*ing proud to be part of the LGBT community.”
The Dodgers and Blue Jays are MLB’s best in 2025. Not just on the field but in their connection to LA and Toronto’s LGBTQ communities.
Veteran Melbourne news presenter Peter Hitchener has reached a historic Milestone at Channel Nine overnight.
Meta, the big tech owner of Facebook, Instagram, Threads, WhatsApp, and more, has confirmed plans to fully deprecate its native Facebook Messenger application across both Windows and macOS.
International Pronouns Day on Oct. 15 raised awareness about respect and the words we use when referring to ourselves and each other.
Colman Domingo reveals the deeper meaning to his impeccable style: “I’m walking with my crown on”.
A spokesperson tells EW that Donald Trump is “restoring the warrior ethos” to the military: “We will not compromise our standards,” a statement reads.
We’re finally getting more clues to Ricky Martin‘s fate on Palm Royale and we are very concerned!
In Netflix’s new drama Boots, a bullied teen impulsively enlists in the U.S. Marine Corps and discovers unexpected purpose, resilience, and brotherhood among a diverse group of fellow recruits.
OpenAI plans to allow a wider range of content, including erotica, on its popular chatbot ChatGPT as part of its push to “treat adult users like adults”, says its boss Sam Altman.
Luxembourg hosts first Family Pride Day. Rainbow flags, music and laughter filled Place de la Constitution on Saturday as Luxembourg hosted its first Family Pride Day, celebrating same-sex parents and their families.
With the closure of London’s iconic G-A-Y bar, the LGBTQ+ community is losing yet another vital safe space.
Pedro Pascal kicked off a men’s thigh-high leather boot revolution & it’s getting ridiculous.
Did Alexander Skarsgård just casually reveal he’s been with men?
A beloved film festival is returning to the City of Angels.
The performer’s mix of masculine and feminine style evokes a long history of Puerto Rican artists using drag as political protest.
When queer artists create queer music, it does more than get us moving on the dance floor; it lifts us up and sets us free. Coming out later in life, Craig Brown shares how the music of Ben Platt and Troye Sivan gave him a haven to be his authentic self.
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras season is on the horizon, with the festival’s 2026 theme announced on Wednesday afternoon.
Netflix has released the first trailer for its upcoming show Boots, which centers on the life of a closeted teen Marine.
Uncensored: A curious history of sex, censorship, and the search for pleasure.
Huge archive of drag culture takes on new urgency in today’s political climate.
John Boyne is ‘too popular to be cancelled’ after backlash over his gender-critical views.
After her previous same-sex romances as she asserts ‘my past doesn’t get to be discredited because I’m in love with a man’.
Sydney may not be one of the best cruising destinations in the world, but our little city is outdoing some major queer heavy-hitters when it comes to one steamy category.
Nicholas Hoult’s blonde selfie is causing a thirstwave on Gay Twitter.
The full list of the recorded 13 LGBTQ+ athletes competing in the World Athletics Championships.
Men only event to be hosted at ONYX gallery, Parkhurst, Johannesburg.
Legendary actor, director, and philanthropist Robert Redford passed this week at the age of 89. Rest in peace to a true icon of the cinema.
Google misled users about their privacy and now owes them $425m, says court.
Elon Musk’s estranged transgender daughter Vivian Jenna Wilson commanded the runway at the CHRISHABANA show during New York Fashion Week on Monday.
Eurovision organisers respond to countries threatening 2026 boycott over Israel’s inclusion.
My first brush with electronics came wrapped in birthday paper. My brother bought me a remote-controlled car, and I was instantly hooked.
Cinematic Journeys Without Borders. Cape Town, Johannesburg and online 9 – 19 October 2025
Artists and users boycotting Spotify over AI use and CEO’s military tech.
Apple’s $999 ultra-thin smartphone comes in five stunning colours – but it’s missing a key feature.
The star explains why he plans to ‘stop acting for a bit’: inside his next move.
This gay college rowing romance is heading to TV, so which actors are suiting up in Lycra?
The UK’s “biggest and brightest” festival of LGBTQ+ literature – The Coast is Queer – has confirmed its headline writers and events with a packed line-up of the leading lights of LGBTQ+ literature from across the UK and beyond.
A private phone number, secret opening times, and no interest in Michelin.
The couple are calling for full equality at home.
Celebrated Australian artist William Yang and the Queensland Chamber Orchestra reflect on artistic decades in William Yang: Milestone.
EXCLUSIVE: How legendary gay artist Noël Coward was brought to life for the movie.
Grindr has been around long enough to create its own category of cliches and tropes.
Celebrating 50 Years of LGBTQ+ Progress at Silicon Valley Pride Parade and Festival.
UFC star Payton Talbott responds to rumors about his sexuality & dating Frank Ocean.
In this 1990s-set thriller, viewers are taken back to a forgotten time in gay history.
André Carl van der Merwe reckoned with his past in writing Moffie. Now, decades later, he’s watching it unfold again—this time, on stage.
Conan Gray’s new video Vodka Cranberry is a breakup anthem disguised as a soft summer sip—bitter, sweet, and served with a twist of gay longing.
Terence Stamp, best known for his roles in Superman and The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, has died aged 87.
Meta appoints notorious anti-LGBTQ+ conspiracy theorist Robby Starbuck as AI bias advisor.
A single gay dad raises his daughter in 1970s San Fran in the gorgeous time capsule ‘Fairlyand’.
Chatterer Tomi Lahren disapproves of the gays’ pursuit of “arts and crafts, singing, cultural moments…dancing…togetherness”.
At 50, The Rocky Horror Picture Show is ‘imperfectly’ good (and queer) as ever.
Dating apps like Tinder, Bumble and Grindr have become a ubiquitous part of modern dating for young people looking to meet potential partners. However, many Gen Z users are increasingly forgoing dating apps, feeling burnt out by the whole process.
These 10 gay swimwear looks are (almost) too hot for the pool.
André Carl van der Merwe reckoned with his past in writing Moffie. Now, decades later, he’s watching it unfold again – this time, on stage.
Heath Thorpe just helped make men’s gymnastics a lot more gay-friendly.
RuPaul’s Drag Race champion Jinkx Monsoon roasts JK Rowling for ‘identifying’ as a male author.
We need to talk about that truly shocking gay twist on the latest episode of ‘The Gilded Age’.
Mario Paglino and Gianni Grossi, the couple famous for designing Barbie and Madonna dolls, have been remembered after their tragic deaths in a car crash over the weekend.
This hunky makeup artist’s Meryl Streep/Miranda Priestly impression has the internet seeing double.
It’s been nine months since Tessa Testicle was eliminated from RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars and now the drag sensation is ready to ascend to a new throne.
Disney’s “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” stormed the domestic box office, topping superhero competitor “Superman” to finish No. 1 with $118 million.
Sex is one of the oldest and most inherent facets of human existence, yet discussing it candidly often provokes embarrassment, resentment and hesitation, making any honest conversation feel like navigating a minefield.
Hello and welcome to The Long Wave. Amid an already bumper year of literary wins for Black authors, with the Sudanese writer Leila Aboulela’s Pen Pinter prize among the most recent, there is no better time to beef up your summer reading list.
People with diabetes are often told to exercise regularly to stay healthy. But busy schedules or health issues can make it hard to be active every day.
George Platt Lynes (1907- 1955) and his obscurity is addressed in this stylish documentary by director Sam Shahid and dedicated colleagues.
Mark Gatiss’s ‘Bookish’ is being hailed as the ”next best thing to Sherlock” — Here’s why viewers are hooked.
I’ve always believed that if you want something done right, and done beautifully, you roll up your sleeves and do it yourself.
Spanish hunk Miguel Ángel Silvestre has been heating things up since his breakout role in the 2015 Netflix series Sense8.
Tom Daley really wants you to wear his new skimpy speedo – but there’s a huge catch.
A relationship expert’s number one tip for dating in every decade of your life.
Soccer referee says he’d never hide his boyfriend and urges gay and bi players to be strong.
From a young age, Corné du Plessis was fascinated by cameras and photography. He bought his first SLR camera at the age of 21 and is self-taught; photography having been part of his life’s journey as a hobby.
New study links why people use pornography to day-to-day couple behavior.
Later this year, Moffie returns to South Africa with a season at the Baxter Theatre.
Waterfront Theatre School presents South African premiere of smash-hit West End musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie.
What do a giant charcoal phallus, Lego poppers, and a faceless figure have in common? They are all winning artworks of the Laird’s 2025 Men on Men Art Exhibition.
When Michael Mitchell – AKA Rave Twink – came out as gay on Outsports in college, he talked about fear he once had. That is clearly gone.
Solidarity with Palestinian LGBTs and opposition to Hamas’s homophobia was the theme of the Peter Tatchell Foundation contingent on the London Pride march on Saturday 5 July.
A video clip of actress Rachel Zegler crying happy tears during a curtain call of Evita has gone viral. However, it’s not purely because of her show of emotion.
