Category: Arts & Culture

Jun 17
Netflix Releases Emotional Trailer For Heartstopper Forever

Netflix has released the trailer for the hotly anticipated Heartstopper Forever ahead of its 17 July 2026 release. In the new trailer, Nick Nelson, played by Kit Connor, and Charlie Spring, played by Joe Locke, are seen together for one final chapter before the beloved series, based on Alice Oseman’s graphic novels, comes to a […]

Jun 16
LEVITICUS Blends Queer Romance, Dread and Supernatural Horror

Australian writer-director Adrian Chiarella makes his feature debut with LEVITICUS, a queer horror film that transforms first love into something terrifying, intimate and deeply personal. Produced by Causeway Films, in association with Arenamedia and Lazy Susan Films, the 86-minute feature follows teenage boys Naim and Ryan, whose unexpected connection draws dangerous attention from their small […]

Jun 15
Proposed Content Warnings On LGBTQ+ Content Condemned By LGBTQ+ Groups In USA

More than 40 LGBTQ+ and civil rights organisations in the United States have formally opposed a proposal that could see television programmes featuring LGBTQ+ characters or themes carry special content warnings. The joint submission, filed with the US Federal Communications Commission on Thursday, warned that the move would stigmatise queer and transgender people and amount […]

Jun 15
Groundbreaking Artist Of Queer Life, David Hockney Dies Aged 88

British artist David Hockney has died aged 88, leaving behind a groundbreaking body of work that depicted gay life with rare openness in a Britain where homosexuality remained a criminal offence until 1967. His death was reported on 12 June 2026, with tributes recognising him as one of the most influential British artists of the […]

Jun 10
Every Time Nicholas Galitzine Has Played LGBTQ+ Characters On Screen

Masters of the Universe star Nicholas Galitzine may identify as straight, but the British actor has become known for taking on complex gay and bisexual roles across film and television. Galitzine’s profile has soared in recent years, following his performance as closeted gay royal Prince Henry in Red, White & Royal Blue, George Villiers in […]

Jun 09
Love in Motion: Kapieri & Antonio’s Creative Partnership 

Partners in life and choreography, Kapieri Samisoni and Antonio Matagi talk to Oliver Hall about coming out, creative differences, and bringing their first shared work, Kamata(a)ga, to the Pacific Dance Festival.  How and when did the two of you first meet, and what were your first impressions of each other?  K: We first met in 2018 during […]

Jun 08
Interview: Alan Cumming on Tip Toe

The Scottish star discusses the hard-hitting show that is putting modern-day homophobia back in the spotlight, streaming on TVNZ+ After the seismic cultural impact of It’s A Sin, writer Russell T Davies returns with Tip Toe, a five-part drama that looks directly at the growing tension, misinformation and anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric creeping back into everyday life. […]

Jun 04
Inside SUGAR: The Non-Binary Sex Worker Story Chasing A Fairytale Ending 

YOUR EX meets the queer creative team behind SUGAR  When SUGAR played Brisbane, writer Ro Bright says the politics of the show shifted in real time.  “Every country we take SUGAR to, the politics around sex work, sugar culture, and the trans community is different,” Bright tells YOUR EX. “We encounter laws that take away our rights […]