Day: January 27, 2017

Jan 27
Our Go-To Swimwear Picks for 2017

For express’ third annual swimwear issue, we checked out 12 of the hottest brands to give us the latest look in swimwear for 2017! Long gone are the days of full-length cotton togs. These days, briefs and boxer briefs are taking over the scene, with particular attention from all the brands on making pouches to […]

Jan 27
Crime Writer Headlines Writers’ Festival

Best-selling crime writer Val McDermid is the international headline act for the second Samesame but Different LGBT+ writers’ Festival in Auckland next month. Lesbian McDermid, whose books were turned into hit UK TV series, Wire in the Blood, starring Robson Green, will be interviewed via Skype on Saturday 18 February from her home in Scotland. […]

Jan 27
Having the Chat: Jason Chasland

We talk to Jason Chasland about his one-man show running throughout the Auckland Pride Festival, IMPOSTAR. Hi Jason, thanks for talking to us! Firstly, tell our readers a little about your upbringing. I grew up in Carterton but then we moved to a farm when I was eight called Te Parae in the Wairarapa. I […]

Jan 27
A Must-See Exhibition in Wellington This Summer!

City Gallery Wellington is exhibiting the internationally-acclaimed work by Cindy Sherman until 19 March. New York-based Cindy Sherman is widely considered one of the most influential artists living today. She has successfully challenged the way we think about photography and in doing so, she confronts our stereotypical and cultural clichés, relating in particular to the […]

Jan 27
The Million Dollar Man

express recently interviewed the ‘The Million Dollar Man’, Michael Boulgaris, who is recognised as both an acclaimed leader in the industry and as being synonymous with the selling of luxury real estate. Straight away, Boulgaris’ charm was switched on as he welcomed us into his beautiful Remuera home. With introductions out of the way, we […]

Jan 27
Mr Gay New Zealand Finalist Shines a Light on LGBT+ Homelessness

Article: Star Observer A Mr Gay New Zealand finalist is hoping to use his platform to raise awareness around homelessness within the country’s sexual and gender diverse community. Twenty-five-year-old Rotorua-based Cody Jarvie, who was selected as one of the ten finalists in this year’s competition, said he entered to help create a positive change as […]

Jan 27
A Tribe Called Queer: The LGBT+ Rappers Missing In Your Life – Part Two

This is a continuation of the list provided by our omniscient music guru, Lauren Spring. Check out the first part if you have not already. Queer rappers are in an industry known for its derogatory attitudes towards anyone in the LGBT+ community, thus making their visibility all the more important. Of course, just because they […]

Jan 27
Iceman Kisses Another Guy for the First Time

Iceman, one of the X-Men, has finally had his first gay kiss. Since coming out in 2015, he finally gets a same-sex romantic storyline in issue #17. Iceman met his love interest last year, in X-Men #13, after a failed trip out to a gay bar. He meets (and gets the number of) Romeo at the […]