Category: Arts & Culture

Sep 16
Richard E Grant: Queen For A Day

Acting royalty Richard E Grant has done it all. In 34 years of screen roles he has starred in some of the biggest blockbuster franchises, most lavish period dramas, and campest critical bombs on both the big and small screens, but he had never played a drag queen, until now! He talks to Oliver Hall […]

Sep 07
Photography: Rob Tennent’s Boys of Summer

Through his new photography book, I’m Going To Miss You, Rob Tennent sends a love letter to Aotearoa’s boys of Summer. Shot over over our first Summer of closed borders, he weaves intimate shots of his handsome friends on our beautiful beaches, into a candid story of long days and hot sand with occasional erotic […]

Sep 03
ABBA Create ‘Abbatars’ for New Concert Tour as They Release First New Music in 40 Years

More than 40 years since they released their last song, Swedish band ABBA have returned to the spotlight to release a brand new album and announce a brand new concert tour that will begin in their own custom-built arena in London in 2022. Original band members Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson fronted a live stream […]

Sep 02
Elton John To Drop New Album Featuring Collabs From Nicki Minaj, Lil Nas X, Miley Cyrus, & More

Music legend Elton John has announced the release of his 32nd studio album titled: The Lockdown Sessions, with collaborations from some of the biggest names in music including, Lil Nas X, Miley Cyrus, Charlie Puth, and more! The 16-track record will be dropped on Wednesday (1 September – UK time), has been described as “the […]

Aug 22
“Superman Is Gay” DC Comics Rumored To Announce

An industry insider and former artist for DC Comics has claimed that DC is set to announce that Superman is gay. Former artist Ethan Van Sciver, who is widely considered to be a controversial figure in comic book circles for his involvement in Comicsgate, made the claim during a Livestream via Youtube on the 19th […]

Aug 16
Olivia Coupe Is Queer As F***

During the day, Olivia Coupe (she/her/they/them) has a full-on career in the film industry…and in her spare time, runs QUEER AF, which hosts inclusive social events for LGBTQI+ people and Queers and Wares markets showcasing talented queer creatives and makers.    What sparked QUEER AF? I started with QUEER AF club nights to create the […]

Aug 09
MJ Rodriguez’ Ground-Breaking Emmy Nomination

Following POSE’s third and final season, MJ Rodriguez has become the first trans woman nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series at the Emmy’s for her portrayal of Blanca Rodriguez-Evangelista. She talks to Oliver Hall about this groundbreaking moment.  At the virtual press conference, MJ (Michaela) Rodriguez is clearly thrilled to have been […]

Aug 06
“Unreleased Studio Gems” Barbra Streisand Releases New Album ‘Release Me 2’

Music legend, Barbra Streisand has handpicked 10 previously unreleased studio gems from her personal vaults for her extraordinary new collection, Release Me 2 – OUT NOW! Speaking about the new album, Streisand says working on the 2nd volume of ‘Release Me’ had “been a lovely walk down memory lane … a chance to revisit, and in […]