Category: People
The Australian singer-songwriter, Sia has revealed that she turned down a photo request from United States President, Donald Trump because of her “queer and Mexican fans.” The 42-year-old’s recollection of her Trump snub was made during an interview with Rolling Stone, saying she recounted the time she was the musical guest on “Saturday Night Live” […]
After eleven years, Pink returns to NZ with her Beautiful Trauma tour and proves that the decade away, has only sharpened her live performing skills. When Pink performed in at the (then) Vector Arena on 10 June 2007 as part of her I’m Not Dead tour we were treated to a hit-loaded setlist and ballsy […]
LGBTI kiwi stalwart Richard James has died suddenly aged 52. James passed away while in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Sunday. James was heavily involved in the LGBTI community in New Zealand and had held senior positions with a range of community organisations including GABA (now Rainbow Auckland) and Auckland Pride. Tributes have been flowing all morning […]
The convicted transgender whistleblower will speak in Aotearoa after Immigration New Zealand approved her visa. Immigration New Zealand confirmed it had given Manning special dispensation to apply for a visa – a requirement under New Zealand law for those who have served lengthy prison terms. “While Ms Manning was convicted of a serious offence and […]
The couple took to social media to announce they are expecting a second child, with a Handmaid’s Tale themed Instagram photo. Kiwi singer and television personality Anika Moa has taken to Instagram to announce that her and her wife Natasha Utting are expecting a second child together. “Blessed day! We are joyous to announce that […]
Saturday September 8 will be pop-star P!nk’s 39th Birthday and she will celebrate by playing Auckland’s Spark Arena! As a celebrity, P!NK keeps a relatively low profile which makes it easy to forget what a pop juggernaut she is! For her Beautiful Trauma World Tour, P!NK is putting on a staggering six shows in Auckland and one […]
express caught up with Verity & Lisa, the proprietors of community café Garnet Station, one of Auckland’s longest running LGBTI venues. What inspired you to start Garnet Station? 11 years ago we found a rundown house on the city fringe and decided to be our own bosses. How has Garnet Station evolved over the decade? […]
Karen O’Leary talks to Oliver Hall about drunkenly stumbling into acting and scoring roles in What We Do in the Shadows, The Breaker Uppers and TV’s top new kiwi comedy Wellington Paranormal. Karen O’Leary accidentally fell into acting! “My official day job is running a community-based early childhood centre,” she explains to express. “One of […]