Category: People
It’s the Rainbow Youth ad that’s gone absolutely viral; a kiwi bloke stands in a farm paddock eating a pie, which he accidentally drops. His reaction is one that we’ve heard too many times “ugh gay…”. Nigel however, get’s called out for his casual homophobia by his mate who tells him “Look bro, unless that […]
Randa (Mainard Larkin) has been shaking up the music scene with their nostalgic pop-culture filled raps and colourful aesthetic. Taking out the Critics Choice Prize at the Vodafone Music Awards in 2014, they’ve been outdoing themself every year since. A big fan of the Tasteful Bakehouse PieFee, Randa is your soundtrack for summer. Your tracks […]
This month express editor Sarah Murphy chats with the couple that everyone is talking about, Ben and Aaron from Married at First Sight. What is it like seeing your life, and your marriage, play out on TV? Ben: I’ve just learnt to laugh when watching it. I know the pressure I was under to make […]
Allegations of sexual harassment towards a minor have been made against Kevin Spacey and in response, the actor decided it was an appropriate time to come out. It was not. What usually would be a celebration of an accomplished actor coming out as gay after years of rumours is anything but. Instead, the news has […]
Amber Maya grew up in Barbados where she says she had an amazing childhood, filled with dreams of becoming a performer. As a dancer, who wanted to be an actress, neither she nor anyone around her, thought that she would eventually become a musician. Fast forward to 2017 and the Kiwi-Bajan singer has now been […]
We chat to artist and filmmaker Alex Plumb about his latest film project and exploring themes of desire. Hi Alex, your debut film The Luring has been shown around the world, congrats! What has that been like for you? It has been amazing. It’s a film that really represents my aesthetic and who I […]
We change things up a little this month and chat with our editor’s very own mum, Gaylene Hawley-Simmonds. Tell express readers a little about yourself. I am a 56 year old woman who for the first 46 years of life was heterosexual…..or so I thought! About ten years ago I fell for another woman six […]
express takes pleasure in presenting those in our community who have been successful in their chosen field, whether it be artistic, business, sporting or other. This month, Zakk d’Larté meets up with Grayson Coutts about his success as a freelance makeup artist. Hi Grayson! Firstly how did you get started in the makeup business? Quite […]