How Jonathan Van Ness overcame abuse, addiction and a positive diagnosis to become one of the world’s most successful YouTubers, Podcasters and Queer Eyes. “I’ve had nightmares every night for the past three months because I’m scared to be this vulnerable with people,” Van Ness told the New York Times in the build-up to the […]
Designer Ryan Turner tells express‘ Belinda Nash if his work can make one person feel safe, unique and confident being their authentic self, then he will do “everything in his power” to make it happen. “My story started with a little messy boy who didn’t know who he was anymore, what he wanted to do, or […]
When Coral Trimmer was swept off her feet by Riet Hoagland in 1950’s NZ, she had no idea that her fearless lesbian lover was a Dutch WWII Hero who had been imprisoned by Nazis. Sandi Hall delves into their brave romance. “I was trembling so much and I didn’t know why and I asked her. […]
Netflix’s Sense8 Star Brian J. Smith has come out as gay during a recent interview. Speaking with Attitude magazine, the 38-year-old actor discussed how tough he found growing up in a rural Texas town where he said he “could never be who I was.” “I was terrified,” Smith explained. “At school, I really couldn’t fit in anywhere. I […]
American rapper, singer and songwriter, Lil’ Nas X has become the first out gay performer to win a Country Music Association Award. The 20-year old artist received his CMA in the “Musical Event of the Year” category, sharing the prize with collaborator Billy Ray Cyrus for their remix of Old Town Road, which held the number […]
American actor and singer, Anthony Rapp – best known for his role in the Broadway production of Rent and Star trek has announced his engagement to his boyfriend. 48-year old Rapp took to social media to tell fans and followers that he had proposed to partner Ken Ithiphol, “So something happened tonight. I asked Ken […]
Stewart Morgan from New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty chats to express about what makes his business tick, being a member of Rainbow Auckland, and how being involved in the organisation has helped his business grow. Former commercial pilot/flight instructor turned Real Estate Profesional, Stewart moved to Auckland from Dunedin in the ’90s and first joined […]
Benjamin Knox is one of Christchurch’s most renowned make-up artists and beauty stylists. Not only is he well-known and respected in the beauty scene, but also as one of the city’s most beloved drag queens – Bella Bloom! Ben has also been involved with creating Christchurch Pride’s events throughout the city’s rebuild! Little Miss Cinnamon […]