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Acclaimed Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz has pulled out of a scheduled performance at the Kennedy Center following its controversial renaming in honour of former President Donald Trump. The 77-year-old Oscar and Grammy winner was set to appear at a May gala with the Washington National Opera. However, Schwartz has confirmed he will no longer participate, […]
G.A.Y’s New Year’s Eve 2026 celebration in Auckland was nothing short of a vibrant spectacle — a true kaleidoscope of colour, confetti, and unapologetic queer joy. From head-turning fashion moments on the dancefloor to electric vibes and midnight kisses, the night pulsed with pride, passion, and party energy. Revellers rang in the new year in […]
Family Bar rang in 2026 with a party that was loud, proud, and unforgettable. As the clock ticked down to midnight, Auckland’s iconic Karangahape Road venue was packed with partygoers ready to celebrate the new year in true Family style — with sparkle, sass, and sensational performances. The night was hosted by none other than […]
In a significant setback for LGBTQ+ student protections, a federal court ruling in the United States has concluded that teachers may disclose students’ gender identity to their parents, even without the student’s consent. On 22 December, US District Judge Roger Benitez ruled that federal law permits school staff to notify parents of what he called […]
Glitz, glam, and unforgettable vibes — New Year’s Eve at Eagle Bar lit up K Rd in style! Eagle Bar is K Rd’s favourite local, from cheeky after-work cocktails to a late-night party. On New Year’s Eve, YOUR EX’s Jasmin Sheikh captured all the fun. Eagle Bar, 259 K Road, Auckland.
Organisers of Arlington Pride have officially cancelled the city’s 2026 Pride Parade following a contentious decision by the Arlington City Council to uphold the suspension of local LGBTQ+ anti-discrimination protections. The June event, which drew over 15,000 attendees in 2025 and has been a major celebration since its debut in 2021, has now been shelved […]
Veteran ESPN host Scott Van Pelt has gone viral following a flustered on-air moment during the network’s New Year’s Eve coverage, after reacting awkwardly to a same-sex kiss caught live on camera. As 2026 rang in, ESPN’s broadcast of the Times Square ball drop was hosted by the 59-year-old SportsCenter anchor, who has helmed the […]
Karen Ritchie, a lifelong advocate for compassion, dignity, and human rights, has been appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) in recognition of her extraordinary service to people living with HIV/AIDS and to Rainbow communities across Aotearoa. Of Te Āti Haunui-a-Pāpārangi descent, Ms Ritchie has devoted decades of her life to […]