Day: October 20, 2026

All criminal charges against adult performer Drake Von arising from domestic-violence allegations in Las Vegas have been dismissed, according to court records, although a separate DUI case remains pending. Adult film performer Drake Von, whose legal name is Dawson Bacon, is no longer facing criminal charges connected to a June domestic-violence case in Las Vegas. […]

Chick-fil-A chief executive Andrew Cathy has declined to directly state whether the fast-food giant now supports LGBTQ+ equality, instead repeatedly emphasising hospitality and customer service when questioned about the company’s controversial history. Chick-fil-A’s long-running relationship with LGBTQ+ controversy is back in the spotlight after chief executive Andrew Cathy was pressed on the company’s current position […]

Sola Rosa, MELODOWNZ, Borderline, Lilbubblegum, DARTZ and Where’s Jai lead the first announcement for Cross Street Music Festival’s biggest edition yet, taking over K’ Road and Cross Street this November. Tāmaki Makaurau’s Cross Street Music Festival is back for 2026, with its first wave of artists revealed for Saturday 28 November. Now in its eighth […]

Alex Consani has returned to the Victoria’s Secret runway for a third consecutive year, serving two dramatic looks and continuing a run that has helped reshape who gets to be seen as a mainstream fashion “Angel”. Trans supermodel Alex Consani is back on the Victoria’s Secret runway — and this time, she came with wings. […]

Republican senator Ted Cruz has drawn criticism after invoking a “left-wing transgender witch” while discussing voter turnout and the increasingly competitive US midterm elections. Texas senator Ted Cruz has once again put transgender people into the centre of Republican campaign rhetoric — this time while explaining why the 2026 US midterm elections are proving so […]