Category: People

May 20
Love & Marriage: Four Local Couples Share Their Big Day With express

Nikki Si’ulepa & Rachel Aneta Wills Nikki proposed to both Rachel and her children in a strategically organised event that took four months of planning. Film-maker Nikki set up a ‘multi-camera shoot’ with hidden cameras camouflaged with foliage, a radio mic on her, a radio mic in a watering can and a main camera operator […]

May 17
The Day Dad Came Out to Me: express Talks With Carolyn Taylor

Former What Now host/2019 Dancing With The Stars Contestant Carolyn Taylor and her father, school principal Robert Taylor, sat down with express to discuss the time he told her he was gay and how honesty creates a freer family. Robert Taylor converted to the Mormon Church when he was 18. He married a fellow Mormon […]

May 16
Australian Pro-Footballer Comes Out As Gay

Andy Brennan has made LGBTI history in becoming the first male Australian professional Football player to come out as gay. The 26-year-old, Melbourn based forward, who plays for one of the largest clubs in Melbourne Green Gully, made the announcement to fans and friends via an Instagram post. “It’s taken me years to get comfortable saying […]

May 14
Sartorial Style with Attitude: Belinda Nash Talks With Model Zac Macfarlane

At just 20 years young Model Zac Macfarlane has a portfolio which reads like a who’s who of fashion. Belinda Nash uncovers his passion for embracing the unexpected. He’s represented high end local and global brands on runways and shoots including Calvin Klein, Hugo Boss, Tom Ford, Devonchè, Federation, Not For You, Salasi, Superdry, Bailey […]

Apr 29
The Road to Mainstream Acceptance: express Chats to Shane Jenek and His Alter-Ego Courtney Act

Shane Jenek charts the incredible career his alter-ego Courtney Act, telling Oliver Hall, “we’re the same person, just a different wrapper.” I first interviewed Shane Jenek aka Courtney Act in 2003 after his breakthrough TV appearance as a contestant on Australian Idol. He been performing as Courtney for less than two years and told me […]

Apr 29
Rumoured Lesbian Partner of Whitney Houston to Release Tell-All Book

Following decades of remaining silent, the long-time rumoured partner of Whitney Houston, Robyn Crawford, has announced the release of a new book, revealing all the details about their relationship. A Song for You: My Life With Whitney is set to be published by Penguin Random House in November 2019, and reportedly details Crawfords relationship with […]

Apr 17
People & Their Pets: Our Cutest Companions

From fur babies and feathery friends to scaly soulmates, Dog-lover Steven Oates hunts out some of our most colourful community members and their equally adorable animals. Pretty Girl the Cockatiel, with Lola Popsicle (Socialite and Stylist to the Stars) “Pretty Girl was born a boy but now identifies and a girl,” says Lola, who always […]

Apr 15
Shawn Mendes Discusses ‘Hurtful’ Rumours About His Sexuality

Shawn Mendes has once again attempted to address rumours circulating about his sexuality, describing them as “hurtful.”   Speaking with the Guardian, the 20-year-old Candian Singer said that people simply make assumptions about his sexuality, adding that the rumours are in fact “hurtful” and can also hurt his LGBTI fans.   “For me it’s hurtful. […]