Category: Arts & Culture

Jan 23
Exclusive Interview: Drag Race Legend Trinity The Tuck

RuPaul’s Drag Race Legend Trinity The Tuck talks exclusively to Oliver Hall about coming to New Zealand for the Drag Race Legends Tour with Jinkx Monsoon and Monet X Change. What can we expect from the legend tour? You are three of the funniest queens! I think you can expect a very diverse show. We […]

Nov 30
Bringing Brazilian Beats To Aotearoa’s Party Scene

Marjorie Sinclair moved to New Zealand from Brazil at 19 years old to improve her English and has never looked back. The DJ has since produced inclusive club nights Church and Rio Funk, and played Pride parties and festivals all over the country. She talks to YOUR ex about making it in the NZ music […]

Nov 27
Doctor Who Breaks Barriers with LGBTQ+ Characters in 60th Anniversary Episode

The iconic British TV series Doctor Who has garnered widespread acclaim for its latest special episode, “The Star Beast,” thanks to its strong emphasis on LGBTQ+ representation. Marking the show’s 60th anniversary, “The Star Beast,” the first of three hour-long specials, featured the return of Russell T Davies as showrunner, David Tennant reprising his role […]

Nov 22
Drag Race Germany Crowns First Ever Cisgender Woman Winner

Pandora Nox is the first AFAB (assigned female at birth) winner in Drag Race’s nearly 15-year ‘herstory’. Pandora Nox has emerged as the first cisgender woman to clinch the title in the Drag Race series, marking a milestone with her victory in the debut season of Drag Race Germany. This triumph is not only a […]

Nov 16
Opinion: Sam Smith’s Concert Made An Empowering Point

Sam Smith used their platform to promote body positivity and battle kink-shaming, all while showcasing the best voice in pop music. Ignore the reviews saying Sam Smith’s Gloria The Tour was a concert full of sex and shock factor. No actual sex took place on stage and there was very little to shock unless you’ve […]

Nov 08
Derry Girl Dylan Llewellyn Grows Into A Big Boy

Fresh off his hilarious portrayal of James “the wee English fella” in Derry Girls’ single-sex Catholic School; Dylan Llewellyn took on the part of Jack in Big Boys, a gay-coming-of-age story, loosely based on the life of writer Jack Rooke. He talks to YOUR Ex about landing the role and leaving Derry Girls.  How did […]

Nov 07
Wholesome Gay Love Stories Are Good For Business

Red, White & Royal Blue, the film adaptation of the popular teen novel, has been a major hit. Director Matthew Lòpez and stars Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine tell YOUR ex why they think this queer love story has succeeded where others have failed. Prime Video’s gay romantic comedy Red, White & Royal Blue is a hit! It […]

Nov 02
‘In Plain Sight’ Queer Songs Homophobes Love

If you’re looking for a gig this weekend, queer band CODES are playing a unique gig at Auckland’s Wine Cellar, exploring queer songs from the last century that slipped under the radar of mainstream culture. YOUR Ex Caught up with singer-songwriter Tim Stewart to discuss! Where did you grow up and what was growing up […]