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 […]
Just when we thought Wicked had given us everything, a newly released deleted scene featuring Jonathan Bailey and Ethan Slater—shirtless and flexing in the forest—has sent fans into a frenzy. The “lost scene,” unveiled by Entertainment Tonight over the weekend, is a two-minute bonus clip that shows the evolving bond between the film’s five lead […]
In a candid new interview, Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet has opened up about her formative years, sharing that her earliest intimate experiences as a teenager were with girls. Now 50, the Titanic star appeared on the Team Deakins podcast to reflect on her career beginnings — particularly her powerful breakout performance in Heavenly Creatures, the […]
Justin Bieber is back in the booth — and back on fans’ minds after dropping some sizzling shirtless selfies from the studio. The pop superstar, who released two albums this year and earned four Grammy nominations for 2026, has now hinted that even more music is on the way. Posting a series of shirtless photos […]
William Rush, the actor best known for playing Waterloo Road’s beloved gay character Josh Stevenson, has tragically died aged 31. His mother, actress Debbie Rush, confirmed the news in an emotional Instagram post. “Our beautiful baby boy, William, passed away on 17th December,” she wrote. “As a family, our hearts are completely broken, and there […]
Still missing Élite? You’re not alone — and Arón Piper just gave fans another reason to reminisce. The Spanish actor, who played Ander Muñoz in the first four seasons of Netflix’s smash teen drama, Élite, has kept busy with a string of new roles. But he’s also kept fans fed with thirst-worthy social media posts […]
Orville Peck has the internet in a chokehold after sharing a tantalising sneak peek from the upcoming live-action Street Fighter film — and let’s just say, the girls, gays, and theys are sweating. The masked country crooner, best known for his haunting vocals and signature fringed face coverings, posted a promotional still last week that […]
The stars of Boots, the acclaimed LGBTQ+ military drama, are speaking out following the show’s unexpected cancellation by Netflix. Despite critical praise and a passionate fanbase, the streaming platform confirmed the series would not return for a second season — and the cast has been candid about their disappointment, while also expressing deep appreciation for […]