Category: News
President Donald Trump has announced plans to overhaul the leadership of the Kennedy Center, removing board members and appointing himself as chairman. On Monday, February 10, he named Richard Grenell—an openly gay man and current “Special Presidential Envoy for Special Missions”—as the interim executive director of the renowned arts institution. Trump’s decision appears to be […]
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has implemented a ban preventing transgender individuals from enlisting in the US military. A recently uncovered memo reveals that Hegseth signed the ban last week, prohibiting those with a “history of gender dysphoria” from joining the armed forces. The decision follows former president Donald Trump’s executive order laying the groundwork […]
Google Calendar has removed dates for Black History Month, Pride Month, and Women’s History Month in a move the company says was long overdue. Speaking with PinkNews A Google spokesperson explained “Some years ago, the Calendar team started manually adding a broader set of cultural moments in a wide number of countries around the world. […]
This year’s Super Bowl advertisements notably lacked LGBTQ+ representation, continuing the community’s ongoing struggle for visibility during the biggest televised event in the U.S. According to an analysis by Ad Age, only four openly LGBTQ+ celebrities appeared in commercials during the game. These included Dan Levy in a Homes.com ad, Michelle Rodriguez for Häagen-Dazs, Jake […]
Auckland Pride Festival is back this February, offering a month-long celebration of Tāmaki Makaurau’s Takatāpui and Rainbow communities. The Big Events Auckland Rainbow Parade – 15 February While not officially part of Auckland Pride, the Rainbow Parade remains the city’s largest Rainbow event, bringing together thousands of marchers and spectators along Ponsonby Road. Featuring vibrant […]
Australian cabaret star Leather Lungs returns to Auckland with his new show, Shut Up & Sing, on 13 & 14 February, presented as part of Q Theatre’s Pride Festival 2025. He talks to Oliver Hall about living like a nun and vocal masturbation. What’s the most challenging song you tackle in Shut Up & Sing, […]
A group of transgender individuals in the United States has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration after an executive order eliminated the ‘X’ gender marker from passports. The order, signed by President Trump, mandates that U.S. government-issued identification documents—including passports, visas, and Global Entry cards—must reflect an individual’s sex “at conception,” effectively recognising […]
Lady Gaga opened the Super Bowl LIX pregame with an emotional tribute to resilience and unity, performing her 2022 ballad Hold My Hand from Top Gun: Maverick. Dressed in an elegant all-white ensemble, she took centre stage on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, delivering a powerful piano performance that resonated deeply with the audience. The […]