Category: Arts & Culture
Editor’s note: This article contains SPOILERS for the Season 17 finale of RuPaul’s Drag Race. After weeks of fierce competition, jaw-dropping runway looks, and unforgettable performances, the moment finally arrived: RuPaul’s Drag Race crowned its newest queen. Jewels Sparkles, Lexi Love, Onya Nurve, and Sam Star all battled their way to the top, each with […]
More than two decades after the release of American Psycho, the film’s director and co-writer, Mary Harron, is speaking out against a growing group of men who idolise its lead character, Patrick Bateman, despite the film being a clear satire. In a new interview with Letterboxd, Harron criticised the rise of “Wall Street bros” and self-proclaimed […]
Elton John and Brandi Carlile have teamed up for a powerful new release — Who Believes in Angels?, a 10-track collaborative album blending their distinct voices and musical legacies. Produced by Andrew Watt, the album features lyrics by John’s iconic songwriting partner Bernie Taupin and includes eight co-written tracks by John and Carlile, along with […]
Mike White came to prominence when he wrote and starred in dark gay comedy Chuck & Buck in 2000, and 25 years on, is one of the most sought-after writers in Hollywood. He discusses his inspirations and motivations with Jim Halterman. As The White Lotus concludes its thought-provoking third season, its creator, Mike White, has […]
Ria Hall and the Auckland Philharmonia unite to light up Matariki with music and meaning. This June, celebrate identity, heritage, and togetherness as Ria Hall joins the Auckland Philharmonia for a one-night-only concert honouring Matariki, the Māori New Year. Taking place on Thursday, 19 June at Auckland Town Hall, this moving performance will reimagine Hall’s […]
For decades, Queer was considered the lost novel of William S. Burroughs—a raw, unfiltered expression of longing and isolation, written in the 1950s but only published in 1985. Now, director Luca Guadagnino has brought this work to the screen, shaping it into an intimate, hauntingly beautiful love story that challenges conventional narratives of queer relationships […]
TikTok sensation and comedian Benito Skinner, better known as Benny Drama, is stepping into the spotlight with his own irreverent TV comedy, Overcompensating. The bold new series, which just dropped its first trailer, promises a wild ride through college life—with a very queer, very chaotic twist. With the tagline “College… come as you aren’t,” the […]
The latest episode of The White Lotus has sent shockwaves through fans with a scene that even made Patrick Schwarzenegger nearly throw up while filming. In episode 5, titled “Full Moon Party,” the HBO series took its dark and scandalous themes to a new level when two brothers—Saxon (Patrick Schwarzenegger) and Lochlan (Sam Nivola)—kiss after […]