Category: People

Nov 17
Retiring, Not Retreating: Pelosi’s Enduring LGBTQ+ Legacy

On 6 November, former US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced her upcoming retirement, capping a remarkable 38-year career representing San Francisco—a city long at the heart of LGBTQ+ activism. Since her election in 1987, Pelosi has remained one of the most vocal and unwavering allies of the LGBTQ+ community in American politics. From […]

Nov 17
Trans Activists Invited to Vatican Jubilee Urges Pope Leo to Uphold LGBTQ+ Rights

Pope Leo XIV is set to dine with Alessia Nobile and fellow transgender Catholic activists this Sunday, as part of the Vatican’s annual Jubilee for the Poor, according to Catholic journalist Christopher Hale. The gathering coincides with the World Day of the Poor and features Mass at St Peter’s Basilica followed by a communal lunch […]

Nov 14
Cynthia Erivo Steps in to Protect Ariana Grande During Red Carpet Incident

Cynthia Erivo has won praise for stepping in to shield Ariana Grande from an unexpected fan encounter at the Wicked: For Good premiere, turning heads both for her bravery and her loyalty. The incident unfolded on Thursday, 13 November, as the cast of Wicked walked the yellow carpet at Universal Studios Singapore. Stars Ariana Grande, […]

Nov 13
Gays in Chaos After Shawn Mendes Posts Shirtless Photo With A Fan

One thing’s for sure — Shawn Mendes is the gift that keeps on giving … The chart-topping singer and heartthrob recently wrapped up his On the Road Again Tour, where he travelled the globe connecting with fans. But it’s one particular fan encounter that has the internet in a thirsty spiral. A shirtless selfie featuring […]

Nov 13
Nicki Minaj Goes Full MAGA with Anti‑Trans White House TikTok Repost

After defending Donald Trump on social media last week, Nicki Minaj appears to have stepped further into MAGA territory. The rapper — known for chart‑toppers like “Super Bass,” “Beez in the Trap,” and “Anaconda,” as well as a long history of high‑profile feuds — drew backlash from fans in early November when she reposted a […]

Nov 13
Ricky Martin: “Gay Men Are Having to Hide Again — It’s Sad and Scary”

Pop icon and actor Ricky Martin has opened up about the sobering reality many gay men are facing today, saying the current climate feels eerily similar to a time decades past — one marked by fear, rejection, and concealment. Speaking to USA Today while promoting his latest role in the Apple TV+ dramedy Palm Royale, […]

Nov 13
Red-Hot and Not Done Talking: Emily C. Browning Arrives 

Pansexual pop producer and clown-core diva Emily C. Browning has spent the last five years building up to her bold debut album, PRIMARY. She opens up to YOUR EX about queer community, creative confidence, and trusting her own damn ears.  There’s a line in Emily C. Browning’s song “Not Done” that hits like a manifesto: […]

Nov 13
From Journalism to Showroom: Robert Barry’s Passion for People and Cars

A former manager of the New Zealand Falcons rugby team, and a familiar face who has welcomed you to Urge Events dance parties over the past decade, Robert Barry has made a career pivot from motoring journalism into selling new and used vehicles for Tristram, Premium Automotive Care.  Although based in the Tristram Škoda showroom […]