A trans man is calling for urgent changes to bathroom access and safety after he was allegedly subjected to a humiliating and discriminatory experience at a popular Melbourne restaurant. Zee Pepper, a proud Gunai Kurnai man, had been enjoying a night out at Soho restaurant with his mother and stepsister before the trio headed to […]
The 78th Annual Tony Awards, held on Sunday 8 June, will go down as one of the most unforgettable – and fabulously queer – nights in Broadway history. Hosted by Cynthia Erivo, fresh off the release of her new album I Forgive You, a stunning WorldPride 2025 performance in Washington D.C., and buzz surrounding her film […]
MAGA influencer Charlie Kirk has been widely mocked online after attempting to attack Olympic gymnast Simone Biles in a bizarre online feud over transgender athletes. The drama began when anti-trans activist Riley Gaines lashed out at a high school softball team that included a transgender player. After the team celebrated its championship win online, Gaines […]
Karine Jean-Pierre, the history-making former White House press secretary, has officially departed from the Democratic Party, marking a significant personal and political shift. Jean-Pierre, 50, who was the first Black and openly LGBTQ+ person to serve as White House press secretary, changed her political affiliation to “independent” in January, shortly after resigning from her post […]
Rita Ora is preparing to bring the heat — literally and musically — as she returns to the stage with a new single, a soon-to-be-released album, and a heartfelt commitment to the LGBTQIA+ community. Speaking with Pink News, the pop star admitted she’d forgotten about “Radioactive”, one of the many bangers from her 2012 debut. […]
Oliver Hall discovers how Māori-Pasifika artist Jamaica Moana honours her father, leads in Sydney’s ballroom scene, and reclaims identity through whakapapa, aroha, and artistry. In the quiet moments before a performance or the release of a vulnerable track, Jamaica Moana carries her tupuna with her. Whether she’s commanding the stage at Dark Mofo or returning […]
With Drag Queens on a Farm and DJs on the Slopes, Festival director Sam Coulthard shares what makes Winter Pride so special. When Sam Coulthard first arrived in Queenstown, he didn’t expect to find a family. But that’s exactly what Winter Pride became for him — a rainbow whānau that gathers every August to celebrate […]
Oliver Hall discovers how Ava Nakagawa, founder of Beer Baroness, and business partner Andi Hickey are transforming New Zealand’s craft beer scene with a focus on inclusivity, community, and exceptional brews, like the Queer Bear IPA. In a Christchurch brew scene steeped in tradition, Ava Nakagawa is a refreshing pour of boldness, wit, and unapologetic […]