Category: People
Beyoncé has called for love, acceptance, and the removal of stigma towards the rainbow community in her impassioned acceptance speech at the GLAAD media awards. Along with her husband Jay-Z, the 37-year-old singer, songwriter, and actor were honoured by the LGBTI media advocacy organisation, receiving the Vanguard Award, which is presented to allies who have […]
People from all walks of life gravitate to Karangahape Road and for decades it has been home to a vibrant and strong trans community. Sixty-six years ago a curious incident happened on the street that illuminates the sometimes complex dynamic between the trans community and wider society. Late one night in 1953, Niccole Duval, a […]
The Prime Minister says Brunei’s new laws ‘fly in the face’ of New Zealand principles. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has condemned Brunei’s new anti-gay laws which make homosexuality punishable by death. The South East Asian nation recently passed a law to punish sex between two men with death by stoning. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern condemned […]
Brazilian Born New Zealand Boxer Geovana Peres has become the WBO World Women’s Light Heavyweight Champion in front of a sold out crowd at SKYCITY Convention Centre. Geovana won the bout with two judges scoring 98 – 92 and the other 96 – 94, winning by Unanimous Decision against Lani Daniels. The LGBTI+ community turned […]
In yet another twist in the Jussie Smollett saga, prosecutors have now dropped all charges against the Empire star for reporting an alleged hoax hate-crime. The decision to drop all charges was announced in a statement after 36-year-old Smollett appeared in court on Tuesday. “After reviewing all of the facts and circumstances of the case, […]
The British Singer says, “I do think like a woman sometimes, in my head. Sometimes I’ve questioned ‘Do I want a sex change?’ Sam Smith has ‘come out’ as non-binary saying they don’t identify as either male or female, but has considered having gender reassignment surgery in order to become a woman. “I’ve always had […]
Sean Kelly is the Kiwi fashion designer that won Season 13 of Project Runway in 2014 and is currently starring in Project Runway All Stars. He talks to Belinda Nash about his swimwear label Hercules New York, coming out and building his own business in America. Designer Sean Kelly seeded his swimwear brand in 2017 […]
Music legend and gay icon, Elton John has announced the release of his first autobiography, following on the from his Rocket Man biopic which is scheduled for release in late May, and his farewell tour which commences in September. The 71-year-old best selling artist made his announcement via a video which was posted on twitter and filmed at the […]