Category: People
Rupert Everett discusses LGBT politics, why he will be forever grateful to Colin Firth and the decade it took him to make Oscar Wilde Biopic, The Happy Prince. I first interviewed Rupert Everett at Sydney Mardi Gras in 2007, where he was promoting his autobiography Red Carpet’s and Other Banana Skins. It was a strange […]
Patricio Manuel has begun his professional boxing career with a win at the high-profile Golden Boy Fight Night at Fantasy Springs, Califonia. 32-year-old Patricio, who was formerly known as Patricia, has made history as the first transgender boxer to win a professional contest in the United States, after defeating Hugo Aguilar. Manuel who started his transition in […]
Athletically gifted Canadian, Cedric Belisle will arrive in Auckland in February to play the lead role in Cirque Du Soleil’s Kooza. The muscular trampolinist tells express about being gay in a travelling circus. Cedric was ten years old when he went to see his first Cirque Du Soleil show, Alegria. “I told my parents that, […]
Melanie Janine Brown, also known as Mel B or Scary Spice has opened up about her past relationships including Eddie Murphy, Stephen Belafonte, and her ex-girlfriend. The Spice Girl’s comments which were made during an interview with Gay Star News explained why she has never written about her relationship with another woman. “I didn’t think […]
American figure skater, Adam Rippon has confirmed his retirement from competitive figure skating during the CBS This Morning series, titled, Note to Self. The 29-year-old Olympic bronze medalist confirmed the news with a short video where Rippon shares a heartfelt letter he penned to his younger self, urging him to be proud and reflecting on his athletic career. […]
Once described as the Godfather of contemporary dance, Douglas Wright has died following a battle with cancer. Wright’s credits include about 50 performances; a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his services to dance, and an Arts Foundation Laureate. Tributes have flowed all day for Wright, with a number of organisations and artists […]
Nine fierce and fabulous drag-stars are out to win the title of the ultimate ‘drag-star’! Medulla Oblongata is 32 years old from Auckland. Medulla is a full time drag queen and has stared in a short film about her life. Originally from the Maldives, Medulla fled to New Zealand to escape persecution for being […]
Nine fierce and fabulous drag-stars are out to win the title of the ultimate ‘drag-star’! Vulga Titz is 20 years old from Auckland. Another new queen to the scene, Vulgar is all about self-confidence and body positivity. She’s also a party animal and loves going out with her close friend (and now competition) Bunny […]