Category: People

Oct 01
Our All Black Ally

At the height of World Cup Fever, TJ Perenara talks to Oliver Hall about standing up for the rainbow community and the influence of Rugby on New Zealand. Go the All Blacks! All Blacks Half-Back Thomas Tekanapu Rawakata (TJ) Perenara debuted for the team against England in 2014 and has been a crucial part of […]

Sep 27
Boy George Unfazed By Sexuality Of Actor In Upcoming Biopic

English singer, songwriter, Boy George says that he is not concerned if the actor who is set to play him in his upcoming biopic is straight or gay. The 58-year-old star made the comment while speaking to TMZ who stressed that sexuality was not important, provided they nail the part. Boy George, who confirmed that the actor […]

Sep 25
Unrepentant Folau Attempts Shock Return to League After Homophobia Controversy

No longer welcome in rugby union in Australia, Folau seeks a return to rugby league – this time for Tonga.   Former Wallabies star, Israel Folau has announced his intention to return to rugby league in time to for Tonga’s end-of-season Test against Australia. According to the statement from Rugby League International Federation, Folau has […]

Sep 22
Queer Eye’s Jonathan Van Ness Reveals HIV Positive Status

The Queer Eye star has revealed his HIV status, addiction battles and surviving sexual abuse in a new tell-all memoir. Jonothan Van Ness, member of Queer Eye’s fab five has publicly revealed that he is HIV positive. Van Ness made the revelation in a new tell-all memoir “Over the Top” which is set to be […]

Sep 21
Our Little Pony

Belinda Nash discovers bag design was a happy accident for the founder of Deadly Ponies Liam Bowden, thanks to being encouraged to follow his passion while growing up in Auckland suburb, Mt Albert. “Somehow from that, I fell into bags,” he laughs, “and here I am.”  Bowden’s modesty belies what has become the fashionista’s bag […]

Sep 16
Sam Smith Asks To Be Referred To As “They” Or “Them”

Following recently coming out as non-binary, English singer-songwriter Sam Smith has announced that they do not want to be referred to as ‘him’ or he.’  Taking to social media to explain, Smith said, “Today is a good day so here goes,” they tweeted. “I’ve decided I am changing my pronouns to THEY/THEM. After a lifetime of […]

Sep 15
James Malcolm Explores The Gender-Blind Equality Agenda  

For Auckland Theatre Company’s latest production Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead, director Ben Henson, breaths new life into the half-century-old script by truly finding the right actors for the roles. express‘ fave theatre powerhouse James Malcolm catches up with Henson and lead actors Freya Finch and Tom Clarke to discuss putting talent before the binary. […]

Sep 15
Kate Elliott Comes Out  

One of New Zealand’s most critically acclaimed actors, Kate Elliott has returned to our screens on Three’s gritty new drama The Gulf. The star of Wentworth talks to Oliver Hall about marrying men, dating women and coming out to her daughter as ‘queer’.  “I always identified as queer,” Elliott says thoughtfully, broaching the subject publicly […]