Category: Arts & Culture
For 35 years, the New Zealand Fringe Festival has been the beating heart of creativity in Aotearoa, providing a stage for daring, innovative, and genre-defying performances. In 2025, the festival marks this major milestone with its most ambitious programme yet, bringing together emerging talent, seasoned performers, and international acts for a three-week celebration of the […]
Luca Guadagnino’s Queer, starring Daniel Craig, Omar Apollo, and Drew Starkey, has won critical acclaim yet was completely shut out of the 2025 BAFTA nominations. The snub has sparked debate among fans and critics, with some questioning whether lingering biases against LGBTQ+ storytelling played a role. Written by Justin Kuritzkes, the film is set in […]
Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival is back this March, bringing a dazzling line-up of local and international talent to Tāmaki Makaurau. From musicals to breathtaking dance and circus performances, The Festival is set to inspire, entertain, and unite audiences. Here are our picks for ten shows you won’t want to miss. 1. […]
Park Sung-hoon, who plays Hyun-ju (Player 120) in the second season of Squid Game, has revealed his commitment to ensuring the character was portrayed with authenticity and respect. The decision to cast Park, a cisgender male, in the role of a transgender woman sparked debate among fans. Series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk explained that casting a […]
Inside sources tell YOUR EX magazine that there are currently no plans to begin filming a fifth season of Drag Race Down Under (DRDU). Traditionally, casting calls for the show start in November, with filming scheduled to begin in February. However, while those timelines were delayed this year, the fourth season—released exclusively on WOW Presents […]
Netflix’s hit drama Baby Reindeer achieved major success at the Golden Globes on Sunday (5 January), with creator Richard Gadd and co-star Jessica Gunning taking home awards. The series also won Best Limited TV Series, adding to its growing list of accolades. The dark comedy, inspired by Gadd’s real-life experiences, delves into the harrowing story […]
The ‘Queen of Ireland,’ & accidental activist Panti Bliss, is heading to New Zealand this summer as part of the Auckland Pride Festival, bringing her smash-hit comedy show If These Wigs Could Talk to eager audiences. At 56, the legendary drag performer, activist, and entertainer reflects on a life filled with outrageous adventures, unexpected activism, and […]
The highly anticipated musical adaptation Wicked has faced turbulence in Kuwait, where it was abruptly pulled from cinema listings just a day before its scheduled premiere. While Kuwait’s Information Ministry has yet to release an official statement, local media is rife with speculation that the alleged ban is tied to the film’s LGBTQ+ cast and […]