Category: Arts & Culture
Contemporary dancer and choreographer Lyncia Müller talks to Ginger O’Neil about her queerness inspiring her art, and the inspiration and influence of Queen Sālote Tupou III. Lyncia Müller (Fatai, Lakepa, Nukunuku) is a proud queer Tongan artist whose creative spirit spans dance, theatre, and deep cultural expression. Her recent screen appearances include Inky Pinky Ponky […]
There’s a new heartthrob lighting up social media, and he’s got all the makings of a classic crush: bright smile, soft eyes, and a torso that seems… a little too smooth. If you’ve found yourself following @leo.boy2005 across Instagram or X, congratulations—you’ve been thirst-trapped by an AI-generated twink. You’re far from alone. Over 80,000 people […]
Victor Rodger’s Black Faggot comes to Christchurch’s new Court Theatre venue—delivering hilarious, emotional and unflinching portrayals of queer Pasifika life. This month, Black Faggot—Victor Rodger’s boundary-pushing, heart-wrenching, and hilariously unapologetic play—finally lands at The Court Theatre in Christchurch, and in more ways than one, it’s making history. Running from 17 May to 14 June 2025, […]
Jazmine Mary opens up about grief, queer identity, and finding light in the liminal. There’s a certain electricity that hums through I Want to Rock and Roll, the third studio album from noir-folk visionary Jazmine Mary. It’s an album forged from grief, pulsing with hope, and framed by a queerness that is both defiant and […]
HBO CEO Casey Bloys has reassured viewers that the upcoming Harry Potter TV adaptation will not be shaped by JK Rowling’s controversial views on transgender rights. The author’s opinions are not influencing the show’s content or casting. The long-awaited television reboot of the Harry Potter series, announced in 2023 and set to premiere in 2026, […]
Durand Bernarr’s 2025 is unfolding as a career-defining chapter. The openly queer R&B virtuoso launched his highly anticipated YOU GON’ GROW, TOO! tour on Wednesday, 23 April, in Sacramento, California, setting the tone for what promises to be an electrifying global run. The tour spans 34 shows across seven countries, with 17 dates already sold […]
Eurovision 2025 has updated its flag policy, banning artists from displaying Pride flags and limiting them to carrying only their official national flags during the contest’s events. According to new guidelines obtained by Danish broadcaster DR and shared with PinkNews, contestants and their delegations will be permitted to bring only the flag of their represented […]
Alice Oseman has shared exciting new details about the upcoming Heartstopper film, describing it as “a big change from what we know” as it replaces a fourth season of the beloved series. Production company See-Saw Films recently announced that Nick Nelson (played by Kit Connor) and Charlie Spring (Joe Locke) will see their love story […]