Category: News

Jan 09
Daniel Clarke’s Vision for Auckland As Director of Performing Arts At Tātaki Auckland Unlimited

Daniel Clarke, Director of Performing Arts at Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, sits down with YOUR EX Magazine for a candid Q&A about his inspiring journey and ambitious vision for Auckland’s performing arts scene. From his early days navigating the challenges of 90s Adelaide to his transformative experiences abroad and his groundbreaking work as a creative leader, […]

Jan 09
Idaho Republicans Push to Repeal Marriage Equality In The United States with New Resolution

Republican legislators in the state of Idaho have introduced a resolution urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges, the landmark 2015 decision that established marriage equality nationwide. The resolution, House Joint Memorial 1, argues that the Supreme Court overstepped its authority by mandating states to recognise same-sex marriages. It calls for a […]

Jan 09
USA: Eight California Deputies Fired for Covering Up Brutal Assault on Trans Man

Eight Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies have been dismissed for their alleged involvement in covering up the assault of a transgender man by a fellow officer. According to a report by the Los Angeles Times, the incident, which took place in February 2023, involved Deputy Joseph Benza III, who pleaded guilty in December to one […]

Jan 09
Sir Elton John Shares Health Update on Stage: ‘Stuck in the Moment’

Sir Elton John opened up about his ongoing struggles with vision loss during an appearance at the 2025 Golden Globes, blending humour with heartfelt honesty. The iconic musician and songwriter joined Brandi Carlile on stage to present the award for Best Film Score, but took a moment to address the headlines surrounding his health. “I […]

Jan 08
WorldPride 2025: Shakira to Headline Opening Party in Washington, D.C.

Global music icon Shakira will headline the WorldPride 2025 Welcome Concert, bringing her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour to Nationals Park on Saturday, May 31, 2025. This performance marks her return to touring after a seven-year hiatus and sets the stage for an exciting start to WorldPride D.C., one of the largest global […]

Jan 08
USA: Neo-Nazi Sentenced to 3.5 Years for Role in Death of Gay Phoenix Man

Cory Young, a self-identified neo-Nazi skinhead, was sentenced on Monday to 3 1/2 years in prison for his involvement in the beating death of Jake Kelly, a 49-year-old gay man from north Phoenix. The sentencing took place in Maricopa County Superior Court and stems from a plea agreement reached in November 2023. Young, 45, who […]

Jan 08
Meta Policy Update Sparks Concerns Over Hate Speech and LGBTQ+ Protections

Meta has announced significant changes to its content moderation policies, triggering controversy over relaxed restrictions on speech related to immigration, gender, and sexual orientation. The revisions include updates to the “Hateful Conduct” policy, raising concerns that the platform now permits content previously considered discriminatory or harmful. In a blog post, Joel Kaplan, Meta’s newly-appointed Chief […]

Jan 08
AUSTRALIA: Queensland Reverses Course on Gender-Affirming Care for Youth

The Queensland government has backtracked after Health Minister Tim Nicholls initially confirmed plans to consider expanding the state’s Children’s Gender Service. Last week, The Courier-Mail reported that Nicholls announced a steering committee would oversee the implementation of all 25 recommendations from an independent review into the Queensland Children’s Gender Service. The review, prompted by allegations […]