Day: September 2, 2025

Sep 02
Australia’s Serial Grindr Scammer Facing Jail After Court Hears of Years-Long Offending

Dong Qiao Li, a 32-year-old serial fraudster, is facing the prospect of jail time after a Melbourne magistrate was left “flabbergasted” by the full extent of his criminal history, which spans more than a decade and multiple states. Appearing in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court last Thursday, Li had been scheduled for sentencing after pleading guilty to […]

Sep 02
Snoop Dogg Yet to Address LGBTQ+ Remarks Backlash, Despite Viral “Apology”

Rapper Snoop Dogg has yet to respond officially to backlash over his recent comments on LGBTQ+ representation in media — despite a viral comment circulating under his name that appeared to walk back his earlier remarks. Last month, the hip-hop icon came under fire for stating that the inclusion of a queer character in Disney’s […]

Sep 02
Pope Leo XIV Meets LGBTQ+ Advocate, Signals Inclusive Direction for Church

Pope Leo XIV has met with a prominent LGBTQ+ Catholic advocate, in what many see as a hopeful sign for queer members of the Church. In a private audience on 1 September, Leo met with Reverend James Martin, a Jesuit author and editor based in New York who has long championed LGBTQ+ inclusion within Catholicism. […]

Sep 02
Lil Nas X’s Father Speaks Out After Rapper’s Arrest: “He’s Suffering”

Five years after bursting onto the global stage with Old Town Road, Grammy-winning rapper Lil Nas X is facing the darkest chapter of his public life. The 26-year-old, born Montero Hill, is now facing multiple felony charges after a shocking incident in Los Angeles — and his father, Robert Stafford, is speaking out. Felony Charges […]

Sep 02
Enter Now: Double Passes to Heartbreak Hotel at Three NZ Venues

Fresh from London and now touring Aotearoa, the critically acclaimed Heartbreak Hotel is checking in — and we’ve got 3 x double passes to give away! We’re giving away one double pass each to: Circa Theatre (Wellington) Nelson Arts Festival Tauranga Arts Festival Part synth-pop spectacle, part emotional excavation, Heartbreak Hotel blends science, sound, and […]

Sep 02
Celebrate Drag & Rebellion – D.R.A.G Ticket Giveaway

We’re giving away 2 x double passes to the exclusive preview performance of D.R.A.G (Dressed Resembling A God) at Q Theatre on Thursday, 13 November! This fierce new work is created by acclaimed Silo designer Daniel Williams, and stars legendary local performers Hugo Grrrl & Adena Delights, Pōneke queen Slay West, and a lineup of fabulous special guests. D.R.A.G […]

Sep 02
Win Tickets to Priscilla Queen of the Desert at The Civic

We’re giving away 5 x double passes to the fabulously feel-good stage sensation Priscilla Queen of the Desert at The Civic on Wednesday, 17 September! Based on the iconic Aussie film, this glittering musical is bursting with outrageous costumes, fabulous friendships, and a non-stop playlist of crowd-pleasers like “I Will Survive”, “Hot Stuff”, and “It’s […]