Category: Arts & Culture
The British Library will posthumously reinstate Oscar Wilde’s reader pass, more than a century after it was revoked due to his conviction for homosexuality — a move hailed as a symbolic gesture of apology and recognition of injustice. The late gay poet and playwright was banned from what was then the British Museum Reading Room […]
Drag performers received a warm welcome while President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania were met with boos at opening night of Les Misérables at Washington’s Kennedy Centre this week — marking a moment of defiant pride and cultural resistance. Queens Tara Hoot, Ricky Rosé, Vagenesis, and Mari Con Carne arrived in full drag to fanfare, […]
LGBTQ+ inclusion in mainstream cinema has taken a troubling downturn, according to GLAAD’s 13th annual Studio Responsibility Index. The study, released this week, reveals that just 23.6% of films from major Hollywood studios released in 2024 included LGBTQ+ characters — the lowest figure in three years. That’s down from 27.3% in 2023 and 28.5% in […]
Cartoon Network has clapped back at homophobic trolls after sharing a heartfelt Pride Month message — and fans are loving it. Over the weekend, the network posted fan art on its official Instagram account featuring beloved queer characters, including Princess Bubblegum and Marceline from Adventure Time, celebrating Pride. The artwork was accompanied by an empowering […]
The 78th Annual Tony Awards, held on Sunday 8 June, will go down as one of the most unforgettable – and fabulously queer – nights in Broadway history. Hosted by Cynthia Erivo, fresh off the release of her new album I Forgive You, a stunning WorldPride 2025 performance in Washington D.C., and buzz surrounding her film […]
Jennifer Shields gives a personal reflection on the impact trans literature has had on her, highlighting key books from Imogen Binnie, Emily St. James, Casey Plett, and leading Aotearoa writers that continue to shape trans identity and community. During a recent psychology training day, a colleague asked what books people are currently reading to better […]
Oliver Hall discovers how Māori-Pasifika artist Jamaica Moana honours her father, leads in Sydney’s ballroom scene, and reclaims identity through whakapapa, aroha, and artistry. In the quiet moments before a performance or the release of a vulnerable track, Jamaica Moana carries her tupuna with her. Whether she’s commanding the stage at Dark Mofo or returning […]
We meet The Tīwhas – Aotearoa’s trailblazing takatāpui drag collective – set to return to Palmy Drag Fest with a high-energy blend of kapa haka, comedy, and live music. When the stage lights go up at Palmerston North’s iconic Regent on Broadway this October, the energy will be electric – because The Tīwhas are back. […]