Day: April 22, 2026

Online donors have raised more than US$71,000 to help cover the legal costs of David Vulin, a gay father who was arrested and later charged with a felony after a confrontation with a right-wing media personality who suggested on camera that he and his husband were more likely to molest their newborn son. The fundraiser […]

Tim Cook is stepping down as chief executive of Apple after 15 years in the role, bringing to a close one of the most consequential leadership periods in the company’s history. Apple has confirmed that Cook will hand over to longtime Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering John Ternus on 1 September 2026. Cook will […]

There really is no living legend quite like Meryl Streep. As one of the most acclaimed actors of all time, Streep is now returning to one of the most quoted, imitated and beloved roles of her career in The Devil Wears Prada 2 — and for a great many queer fans, that is more than […]

A resurfaced clip of Heated Rivalry creator Jacob Tierney is drawing praise online for his candid discussion about living with HIV and the stigma that still surrounds it. For many viewers, Heated Rivalry has already become a talking point for the way it approaches gay sex with unusual honesty. It sparked plenty of conversation about […]

A bold celebration of burlesque, circus, music and comedy, the Auckland Live Cabaret Festival returns to The Civic from 24 June to 5 July 2026, transforming one of Tāmaki Makaurau’s most iconic venues into a glittering playground of late-night spectacle and genre-defying performance. This year’s festival invites audiences to step into a world within a […]