Category: People
A funeral service for James Lee Williams, known as The Vivienne, took place in north Wales after the beloved drag performer’s death at the age of 32. The Drag Race UK champion was found at home in Cheshire on 5 January, with police confirming there were “no suspicious circumstances” surrounding her death. On Monday (27 […]
London’s Metropolitan Police are searching for three men in connection with the unexpected death of legendary drag queen Heklina in Soho, London. Heklina, whose real name was Steven Grygelko, was a well-known drag performer, celebrated both in the U.K. and the U.S.. She was found unresponsive at a residential property in Soho Square on 3 […]
A newly released HBO documentary has revealed that Paul Reubens, best known for portraying Pee-wee Herman, spoke openly about his sexuality before his passing. The two-part documentary, Pee-wee as Himself, premiered at Sundance this week, featuring Reubens discussing his sexual orientation and a relationship with a man named Guy. Despite his long and successful career, […]
Alan Cumming, the host of Peacock’s hit reality competition The Traitors, has shared his reaction to winning his first Primetime Emmy Award – a moment that ended RuPaul’s record-breaking reign in the category. Since 2016, RuPaul has won the Emmy for Outstanding Host of a Reality Competition Program for eight consecutive years, solidifying his place […]
Karla Sofía Gascón, the star of Netflix’s Emilia Pérez, has made history as the first openly transgender performer to receive an Oscar nomination in any acting category. She is nominated for Best Actress, competing against Cynthia Erivo (Wicked), Demi Moore (The Substance), Mickey Madison (Anora), and Fernanda Torres (I’m Still Here). Gascón plays the titular […]
Red, White & Royal Blue star Taylor Zakhar Perez is turning heads as the latest ambassador for Lacoste’s global underwear campaign. “It’s an honour to join Lacoste as an ambassador,” says Perez. “I’ve always admired the history, legacy, and creativity of the brand, and it’s with great pride that I now carry the values of […]
Grammy-nominated artist Omar Apollo—the voice behind hits like Evergreen—has never been one to shrink himself for anyone. And when his latest post sparked controversy, the 27-year-old star made it clear: he’s not here to appease homophobes. Recently, Omar shared a provocative still from his film Queer, featuring an intimate moment with co-star Daniel Craig. The […]
The Auckland Rainbow Parade will return to Ponsonby Road from 7:30 pm on Saturday, 15 February. Ahead of this vibrant celebration of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s Rainbow communities, we talk to Parade Event Manager Shaughan Woodcock about the importance of the event, the criteria for participants, and the return of the glamorous Smirnoff Grandstand. Why is […]