Category: People
Speaking exclusively to express, the former Auckland Pride Parade Registrations Coordinator gives his own account of the events that led to his resignation in the lead up to 2016’s parade as well as his personal reasons for opposing police participation. Baz Bloomfield was a volunteer for the Auckland Pride Festival since its conception in 2013 and spent the […]
A new fundraising initiative has been launched for World AIDS day 2015, featuring some of the entertainment industry’s biggest stars. U2 frontman Bono has launched an all-star campaign featuring “once-in-a-lifetime experiences” that can be won after donating at least $10 to his organisation (RED), which raises funds to fight AIDS. The campaign kicks off Tuesday to coincide […]
The American pop star’s sexuality has been cited as the reason behind the petition. The petition was launched by a group of “concerned citizens” have launched a petition to prevent the singer Adam Lambert performing in Singapore on the grounds of his “promotion of GLBT rights” and “sexualised” performances. The petition is addressed to concert organiser […]
Charlie Sheen has discussed living with HIV for the first time publicly. Sheen told Today show anchor Matt Lauer that he has known about contracting the virus for four years. “I’m here to admit that I am HIV-positive,” Sheen said. “And I have to put a stop to this onslaught, this barrage of attacks, […]
Levi Joule chats to DJ Starli about her recent jail time for drug dealing and recovery as she prepares to take up the role of resident DJ at Auckland’s new gay bar Twist. K’Road’s most well known DJ is back at the top of her game after taking a “little sabbatical”. DJ Starli began her […]
Michael Angelakos, lead singer of indie band Passion Pit came out during a podcast interview. The revelation came during the interview with Bret Easton Ellis on his B.E.E. podcast, in which he said, “I’m gay. And that’s it. It just has to happen.” Angelakos spoke about the difficult break up with ex-wife, Kirsty Mucci, saying […]
Local Transgender personality Mary Haddock-Staniland has fulfilled a longtime wish. Transgender Personality Mary Haddock-Staniland is taking time out to recover after undergoing breast augmentation surgery. Performed by top New Zealand surgeon Dr Julian Lofts, it’s understood the procedure was a success and Mary is recovering well in private care. Publicist Miranda Likeman, husband Willie Staniland and a […]
Gus Kenworthy made the announcement on Twitter. American freeskier Gus Kenworthy has come out as gay. The 2010 Sochi Winter Olympic silver medalist made the announcement on twitter with the words “I am gay.” “I am gay.” Those words were accompanied by a picture of the cover of the latest issue of ESPN The Magazine […]