Category: People

Feb 09
Skater Amber Glenn Uses Olympic Spotlight to Call Out LGBTQ+ Injustice

Three-time U.S. figure skating champion Amber Glenn isn’t just chasing Olympic gold — she’s using her first appearance at the Milano Cortina Games to speak out against injustice and uplift her community. The 26-year-old made history this year as the first openly queer woman on the U.S. figure skating team. But Glenn is doing far […]

Feb 08
Matt McVeigh Crowned Mr Bear New Zealand 2026

After a night of confidence, community spirit and plenty of cheek, Matt McVeigh has officially been crowned Mr Bear New Zealand 2026, taking home the sash in front of a packed and passionate crowd. A familiar face within Auckland’s bear scene, Matt impressed judges and audiences alike with his warmth, humour and clear commitment to giving back. Born […]

Feb 06
“80% of Lib Dems Are Probably LGBTQ+”: UK’s ‘Hottest Politician’ Carl Cashman Makes Bold Claim

Liberal Democrat councillor and social media favourite Carl Cashman, dubbed the “UK’s hottest politician”, has claimed that as many as 80 per cent of Liberal Democrat members are “probably part of the LGBTQ community”. Cashman, who leads the Lib Dem group on Liverpool City Council, made the eyebrow-raising comment during an appearance on the Boys! […]

Feb 06
Zane Phillips Drops New Photoshoot and Fans Are Losing It

It’s always a good day when a new photoshoot of Zane Phillips lands online — and his latest set has fans spiralling in the best way. The smouldering actor, best known for his roles in Fire Island and Mid-Century Modern, is no stranger to flexing both his acting chops and his jaw-dropping physique. But his […]

Feb 05
‘We Belong’: Why the Rainbow Parade Matters

As Auckland’s Rainbow Parade gears up for another colourful celebration, Event Manager Shaughan Woodcock gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what makes this year’s Parade so significant, and why our visibility remains vital. How many groups and organisations are marching in 2026, and what does that number say about where the Parade — and the […]

Feb 04
Rumour Mill Swirls Around Heated Rivalry Stars Connor Storrie and François Arnaud

Speculation around Heated Rivalry co-stars Connor Storrie (Ilya Rozanov) and François Arnaud (Scott Hunter) has reached a fever pitch, with gossip about a possible romance spilling from fan forums into mainstream media. Outlets like Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Elle, and Just Jared have all picked up the story — though most carefully frame it as a “bromance.” […]

Feb 03
Gus Kenworthy Hits Back at “Traitor” Claims Over Team GB Switch

Olympian Gus Kenworthy has addressed criticism over his decision to represent Team GB at the upcoming Winter Olympics in Italy — a move that has prompted some to label him a “traitor”. The 34-year-old freestyle skier, who holds dual citizenship through his British mother, was born in Chelmsford, Essex, and raised in Telluride, Colorado. After […]

Feb 01
‘It Was Making Me Sick’: Ex-Footballer Speaks Out on Being Closeted

Former Division I college football player Jake Eldridge has revealed that the pressure of hiding his sexuality throughout his sporting career became so overwhelming it ultimately landed him in hospital. Speaking to People on 27 January, Eldridge said he knew he was gay from a young age, but that football became a way of suppressing […]