Category: Arts & Culture
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. […]
US broadcaster PBS has come under fire from Republican lawmakers after Sesame Street celebrated Pride Month with an inclusive message, prompting accusations of “grooming” children from conservative politicians. To mark the beginning of Pride Month, Sesame Street‘s official social media account shared an image showing characters with multi-coloured arms – red, orange, yellow, green, blue […]
Ncuti Gatwa has officially exited his role as the Doctor after two seasons on Doctor Who, with his final episode ending in a jaw-dropping regeneration twist, transforming into a face fans know all too well. Rumours of a surprise regeneration had been circulating ahead of the series finale, which dropped this morning (AEST). In an […]
As He Ingoa opens tonight at the Kia Mau Festival, 23-year-old Raureti Ormond steps boldly into the spotlight with a musical ritual that reclaims space, identity, and takatāpui truth. Oliver Hall meets the rising star behind a name reborn. At just 23, Raureti Ormond is already carving his place as one of Aotearoa’s most fearless […]
Drag Race Down Under star Gabriella Labucci has sent fans into a frenzy after revealing a surprising production secret: crew members re-enact lip syncs for the cameras to capture judges’ reaction shots, long after the queens have performed. The season three finalist made the revelation during a recent episode of the Pressed Conference podcast, hosted […]
After years of whispers and speculation, Disney has officially confirmed that a sequel to the iconic 2006 film The Devil Wears Prada is finally on its way — and it’s set to hit cinemas on May 1, 2026. The announcement arrives just in time for the 20th anniversary of the original film, which introduced the […]
The 69th Eurovision Song Contest has crowned a new winner, and once again, queerness takes centre stage. Held in Basel, Switzerland, this year’s event was won by 23-year-old Austrian-Filipino male soprano JJ, also known as Johannes Pietsch, with his emotional ballad Wasted Love. JJ, who proudly identifies as queer, captivated the audience with his unique […]