Category: Arts & Culture

Oct 17
Leaked Drag Race Down Under Vs The World Line-Up Snubs New Zealand-Based Queens

“The girls are all really disappointed,” a prominent Drag Queen tells YOUR EX A major cast leak has revealed the rumoured queens set to compete on Drag Race Down Under Vs The World – and while it’s stacked with stars from across the globe, there’s a notable omission that’s turning heads: not a single queen currently based […]

Oct 16
Not Everything Needs Explaining: The Subtle Radicalism of Xin Ji

YOUR EX meets contemporary dancer Xin Ji as he prepares to bring Body Story to the Nelson Arts Festival — a work that asks what our bodies might remember, even when our minds have moved on. Contemporary dance can sometimes feel like a world you need to decipher — but Xin Ji isn’t interested in […]

Oct 15
Boots Stars Tease Possible Season Two of Queer Netflix Hit

⚠️ Spoiler warning: This article contains spoilers for all episodes of Boots. The stars of Netflix’s queer military drama Boots have shared their hopes for a second season, as fans continue to praise the series for its emotional depth and powerful storytelling. Since its debut on 9 October, Boots has been hailed by both critics […]

Oct 13
From Sequin to Spirits: Acclaimed Kiwi Director’s Queer Ghost Story 

With Stranger Things star Dacre Montgomery in the lead, Samuel Van Grinsven’s Went Up the Hill is an eerie tale of control, family history and the past that won’t stay buried. Samuel and Dacre chat with Oliver Hall about the power of self-truth in making art that feels real.  Kiwi director Samuel Van Grinsven’s debut, […]

Oct 13
Boots: The Real, Raw, and Very Gay Story Behind Netflix’s New Hit Series

Netflix’s long-awaited queer military drama Boots has officially landed, and it’s already striking a chord with audiences. The series follows Cameron Cope, a closeted gay man in the early 1990s, who enlists in the U.S. Marine Corps bootcamp and is suddenly faced with the dual challenge of survival — physically and emotionally. Played by Miles […]

Oct 11
Drag Race Down Under Vs The World: Cast Rumours Already Stirring

While fans eagerly await the official announcement, the rumour mill for Drag Race Down Under Vs The World is already in full swing — and the internet is buzzing with possible returning queens from across the globe. Although no official cast list has been released and filming has yet to begin, fans are already speculating […]

Oct 06
Filming Location for Drag Race Down Under vs the World Leaks

Get ready — the upcoming Drag Race Down Under vs the World is heading far from home. The next crop of queens returning for the new international all-star season will be flying to Lisbon, Portugal, where the season is set to film, according to TV Tonight. Multiple sources have confirmed the European location for the […]

Oct 03
Fan-Favourite LGBTQ+ Series Queer Love Axed by Netflix

Netflix has quietly cancelled The Ultimatum: Queer Love, its reality dating series centring on queer, lesbian, and nonbinary couples. The streaming platform confirmed the decision on 2 October 2025, effectively ending the show’s run after two seasons and dashing hopes for a third. The cancellation marks a surprising turn for Netflix, which once championed the […]