From Central Park to gallery walls
‘Cruising in the Shadows’ explores NYC’s hidden gay history.
June 9, 2025
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.
‘Cruising in the Shadows’ explores NYC’s hidden gay history.
Everyone felt the need for speedos at Miami Swim Week 2025.
The upcoming dark comedy I Don’t Understand You is the kind of movie you could easily see playing it literally straight.
A new gallery, blending South African art and Asian antiques, opens in Parkhurst on June 7, under the watchful eye of artist, editor, traveller, and publisher Alan Samons.
Jake Shears goes head-to-“head” with Alexander Skarsgård’s pierced prosthetic in acting debut: “It was shocking”.
Jonathan Joss, ‘King of the Hill’ and ‘Parks & Recreation’ actor, dead at 59 after shooting.
Big brands are pulling back on Pride merchandise and events this year.
World Rainbow Hotels®, the world’s only GDS-enabled LGBTQ+ global hotel consortia, has achieved a further 19% growth in membership in the past year, enabling more opportunities for inclusive travel.
Following the exciting announcement of a brand-new production of The Nutcracker opening at Montecasino’s Teatro on 4 December, an overwhelming demand for tickets has prompted Cape Ballet Africa to extend the run with six additional performances.
Showcasing contemporary South African artists, vintage treasures, and creative craftsmanship.
Jonathan Roxmouth Returns in a Blaze of Broadway Glory!
Alexander Skarsgård kisses Pedro Pascal in ovation for ‘raw and carnal’ Dom/Sub film Pillion.
A group of trans women have staged a topless protest outside Scottish parliament to condemn the UK Supreme Court’s ruling on the definition of “sex”, and the Scottish government’s response to it.
Alexander Skarsgård goes full-frontal in ‘kinky’ gay BDSM romance drama with Harry Potter’s Harry Melling.
Following its critically acclaimed London run, the compelling drama and hit one-man show Moffie returns home for its South African premiere at The Baxter.
Contestants will only be allowed to display their country’s flags during official events.
New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art came alive with tributes to Black history, culture and style as the annual Met Gala got underway Monday evening.
Australian Greens MP Stephen Bates has launched an OnlyFans in a bid to sway people to vote Green.
For six years and eight seasons, Netflix’s Spanish-language soap Elite kept us fed with sizzling drama and a scorching-hot cast.
Members of the LGBTQ+ community gathered in Hungary’s capital Budapest to mock the right-wing government’s recently passed law banning LGBTQ+ Pride marches.
Recession indicators are everywhere: Sweetgreen introducing french fries, a Dunkin’ Donuts closing in Boston, flash mobs returning to our crowded city streets.
All the wild, fierce & body-baring men’s looks at fashion week in LA.
“Our relationship has finally reached maturity”.
Val Kilmer, film star known for ‘Top Gun,’ ‘Batman Forever’ and ‘Tombstone,’ dead at 65.
WATCH: Jonathan Groff belts Bollywood to woo Karan Soni in gay rom-com ‘A Nice Indian Boy’.
The latest artist to enter the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 race has been confirmed, with Australia opting to send a song that’s essentially a euphemism for ejaculation.
Good Hope FM, Cape Town’s Original, will once again be donning its brightest colours in supporting the Pride Parade and Mardi Gras that is set to cheer up Cape Town’s streets in March.
Taekwondo master Damián López beat cancer & has dedicated his life to fighting for LGBTQ+ equality.
New music from lesbian singer and Grammy Award-winner Chappell Roan seems to be on the way, after she teased snippets of “The Giver” through a hotline number.
These are the world’s best beaches for 2025, according to Tripadvisor.
Zoë Saldaña dedicates Emilia Pérez BAFTAs win to trans nephew.
Arnold Schwarzenegger awkwardly weighs in on son Patrick’s ‘White Lotus’ nude scene.
A new Spanish athlete drama is coming to Netflix & this first-look will make you sweat.
A first look at Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club rehearsals.
A first look at Andrew Ahn’s ‘The Wedding Banquet’.
Cher turns back time with Uber Eats ad, making for another iconic addition to her commercial past.
Russell Tovey and Tom Blyth go cruising in tense teaser for queer cop thriller.
From Ncuti Gatwa to Kaytranda, here are the Black Queer men nominated during awards season 2025.
Hundreds of same-sex couples wed as Thailand’s landmark marriage bill takes effect.
8 Black queer documentaries that explore history, race, sexuality, and identity.
How is Jeremiah Brent as Bobby Berk’s ‘Queer Eye’ replacement? The gay reviews are in.
Apple board pushes back on proposal to abandon diversity initiatives.
Meta ‘removes LGBTQ+ Pride themes from Facebook Messenger app’.
Let’s be honest: Thus far, 2025 isn’t giving us a lot of confidence that it’s going to be a great year.
Mark Zuckerberg officially morphs into a bro’d out MAGA queen & we’re literally gagging.
OnlyFans star Peachy Boy more ‘comfortable’ with his bisexuality thanks to gay fans.
As our own world continues to feel increasingly dystopian, it’s no surprise that dark sci-fi stories have proliferated, from Squid Games to The Hunger Games.
As we brace ourselves for an administration that likes to pretend queerness is some modern trend, it’s important to remember that we’ve been around forever, and that there’s still a wealth of stories from LGBTQ+ history waiting to be told.
Emilia Pérez has won big at the Golden Globes 2025 – with many celebrating it as a win for trans representation on screen.
More than six years after his death at the age of 28, the life of the Grammy-nominated DJ and producer Avicii is being celebrated in a new documentary.
Transgender dancer Jin Xing’s ascent to the upper echelons of Chinese show business is extraordinary in a nation where it has become increasingly difficult for LGBTQ+ people to live openly.
James Lee Williams, a drag performer who went by The Vivienne and was crowned the Season 1 winner of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK,’ has died.
New details emerge about James Dean’s alleged gay affair with Hollywood producer & blackmail plot.
Sade’s first song in six years, ‘Young Lion,’ is tender apology to trans son, Izaak.
Elon finally chased the gays away. After more than one year of empty threats and false starts, the BlueSky migration seems to be underway.
We are excited to share the momentous news that Cape Town Pride has officially won the bid to host WorldPride 2028.
Welcome back to our queer film retrospective, “A Gay Old Time.” In this week’s column—to find comfort in these dark times—we’re escaping to a different time and place with 1969’s “Funeral Parade Of Roses”.
Law firm AS&H Clifford Chance failed to include alleged abuse of migrant workers in assessment for Fifa 2034 bid, say rights groups.
“Leave Shawn Mendes alone” is the new “Leave Britney alone” after the singer’s recent disclosure.
We need to talk about TikTok’s ‘Squirrel Dad’ serving equal parts nuts and meat.
A Bold, Colourful Celebration of Black Queer Identity in Mzansi.
Plett Tourism is thrilled to announce that in addition to being nominated as Africa’s Leading Beach Destination for the 15th year, they have been nominated as the World’s Leading Beach Destination in the World Travel Awards this year.
The search for the new Mr Gay Europe has begun!
Why is fan fiction so popular with LGBTQ+ people and what is Archive of Our Own?
Madonna posts heartbreaking tribute to her brother, Christopher Ciccone.
Kristian Nairn dishes on ‘Game Of Thrones’ behind-the-scenes secrets, his gay mentors & new memoir.
The best LGBTQ+ movies & TV shows coming to streaming in October 2024.
Bob the Drag Queen spills the tea on working with Madonna, the “queen of pop” & a “65-year-old boomer”.
Zachary Quinto slithers on the floor in sultry photo shoot & swears he’s not as “intense” as everyone thinks.
Ricky Martin teases more skimpy outfits on season 2 of ‘Palm Royale’: “I hope I’m not naked”.
James Earl Jones, iconic actor and memorable voice of Darth Vader and Mufasa, dead at 93.
Omar Apollo has a sex scene with Daniel Craig in Queer – plus he’s nude for most of his screen time.
Jonathan Berry makes history as the first Indigenous Australian to be crowned Mr Universe.
Ncuti Gatwa’s latest, glistening thirst trap wows the internet.
Scandal-hit Strictly Come Dancing reportedly ditching same-sex couples to return to ‘traditional roots’.
New doc Avant-Drag! is a reminder that doing drag remains transgressive – and often dangerous.
Two more suspects arrested after deadly mass shooting during Norway Pride festival.
Several people have been injured after a possible chemical agent was dispersed into a large crowd of attendees at Baltimore Pride.
Here’s who’s having queer awakenings in Season 3.
Actress Abigail Thorn stars in the new Star Wars Cinematic Universe (SWCU) show The Acolyte, which drops on Disney+ this week.
Kylie Minogue debuts new song with queer country star Orville Peck at WeHo Pride.
With historic marriage equality law on the horizon, even the Prime Minister joined the celebrations.
Visitors from around the world are invited to celebrate Pride Month in Thailand this June.
Parade, parties and a side helping of LGBTQ+ goodness — here’s your ultimate guide to Pride in London 2024.
Both Nicholas Galitzine & Taylor Zakhar Perez are returning for Red, White & Royal Blue 2!
US-based Italian model Eugenio Casnighi has spilled serious Met Gala tea, opening up on social media about being fired from this year’s Met Gala red carpet.
Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor will explore his queerness, says RTD: ‘We’re not delivering a neutered Doctor’.
The group says their new music is their gayest yet: “This is our queer album”.
Headlining this year’s festival is none other than the legendary synthpop group, The Human League. Join the celebration and be part of a vibrant community that embraces love and acceptance.
‘Ugly Betty’ star Mark Indelicato on having his sexuality scrutinized as a teen: “It wasn’t anyone’s business”.
‘Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert’ Movie Sequel Readying To Shoot With Original Stars
WATCH: ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ leans even deeper into homoerotica—with a little help from Madonna.
The actor took to social media to address online discussion of his on-screen romantic moment.
Theatre on the Square proudly presents the highly acclaimed solo show ÎLE, written and performed by the talented Sophie Joans and directed by Rob van Vuuren.
British diver Tom Daley posted a video last month in which he and his current diving partner, Noah Williams answered questions from followers.
This is the story of how a low-budget Australian film – The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert – changed the course of history, loudly and proudly bringing a celebration of gay culture to the world that continues to resonate 20 years on.
