Category: Arts & Culture

Dec 04
“We’re All In This Together”: Richard O’Brien’s Message For The Madness Of Our Times 

The man who penned the picture show candidly converses with YOUR EX’s Oliver Hall about AI, inclusion, Trump and the enduring magic of Rocky Horror.  When I finally reach Richard O’Brien over Zoom and apologise for being late, he brushes it off with a wicked grin.  “Don’t worry. It allowed me to go out on […]

Dec 04
The Man Behind 2,600 Rocky Horror Shows 

Kristian Lavercombe, the actor who has starred in the Rocky Horror Show more than anyone else, discusses the enduring cosmic camp of Richard O’Brien’s ‘coming of age story for anyone who’s ever felt different.’  After a 15-year absence, The Rocky Horror Show is finally strutting back onto Aotearoa stages, with corsets and chaos fully intact. […]

Nov 18
What It’s Like to Be a Drag Queen Living in Hawke’s Bay

Ahead of the premier of his starring role in Set In Stone as part of Fringe In The ‘Stings, Eru Heke tells us what it’s like to be a young drag queen living in Hawke’s Bay. For 19-year-old drag artist and actor Eru Heke, Hawke’s Bay isn’t just home, it’s where art, identity, and community […]

Nov 17
New Teaser for The Devil Wears Prada 2 Drops – And Fans Are Living for It

Fashionistas and film fans alike are rejoicing as The Devil Wears Prada 2 officially steps back onto the runway with a brand-new teaser video and official poster — sending queer audiences and couture lovers into a frenzy. The film reunites the iconic original cast — Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci — […]

Nov 14
Nearly Half of LGBTQ+ TV Characters Cut as Hollywood Bows to ‘Anti-Woke’ Pressure

The wave of cancellations sweeping through the entertainment industry is having a staggering impact on LGBTQ+ representation, with nearly half of all queer characters vanishing from television screens in 2025 — and more cuts expected before year’s end. According to Deadline, 41% of the 489 LGBTQ characters featured on scripted television this year will not […]

Oct 28
Canada’s Drag Race Season 6 Makes Herstory with First Drag King Competitor

The crown is well and truly up for grabs — and for the first time in Drag Race herstory, a drag king is in the running. The cast of Canada’s Drag Race Season 6 has been officially revealed, and among the 12 fierce new contestants is Velma Jones, a 39-year-old performer from Montreal who is […]

Oct 24
The ‘Hung Smile’ Theory: Can a Smirk Really Reveal Penis Size?

Another day, another viral internet theory — and this one is raising more than eyebrows. Social media is buzzing with a new claim: that a certain kind of grin, dubbed the “hung smile”, might reveal more than just a guy’s confidence — it could apparently hint at his penis size. The trend, first gaining traction […]

Oct 21
Red, White & Royal Blue Sequel Confirmed: Everything We Know (So Far)

Amazon MGM has officially provided an update on the highly anticipated Red, White & Royal Blue sequel — now titled Red, White & Royal Wedding. Although the follow-up was first confirmed during a For Your Consideration (FYC) event in May 2024, we now have a few more juicy details to sink our teeth into. While […]