Category: People

May 14
Jason Collins, NBA’s First Out Gay Player, Dies at 47

Jason Collins, the first openly gay player in NBA history, has died at the age of 47. Collins’ family confirmed on Tuesday that the former basketball player had died following a battle with brain cancer. “We are heartbroken to share that Jason Collins, our beloved husband, son, brother and uncle, has died after a valiant […]

May 09
Heated Rivalry Star Connor Storrie Stuns in New Topless Pics

Following the mainstream success of Heated Rivalry, Connor Storrie has become a fan favourite, and his latest VMAN Magazine images are now making waves online. After already turning heads with his 2026 Met Gala appearance, Storrie has once again captured attention with a new set of striking photos. Earlier this year, Storrie posed shirtless for […]

May 08
Conservation at the Heart: Dr Adam Naylor and the work behind Wild Heroes 

Auckland Zoo senior veterinarian Dr Adam Naylor takes Oliver Hall behind the scenes to show the work that goes into urgent wildlife care, rehabilitation, and the conservation of endangered species  When Dr Adam Naylor has to postpone our interview because an albatross and an endangered bittern have just arrived as emergency patients, it feels less like bad timing and […]

May 08
Michael Hepher: Auckland Zoo’s ungulate expert still looks up at giraffes in awe 

Michael ‘Heff’ Hepher reveals the science, hard work and wonder behind modern zookeeping. Michael Hepher has worked with giraffes for years, but he still talks about them like someone seeing them for the first time.  “They are so delicate,” he says, describing them as “gentle giants” and marvelling at the simple fact they exist at all. “They don’t look real! We’ve got Billy, who’s […]

May 07
“Better Late Than Never”: Hayden Panettiere Opens Up About Being Bisexual

Heroes and Scream star Hayden Panettiere has come out as bisexual in her upcoming memoir. After years of feeling “afraid” to speak openly about her sexuality, Panettiere shares that part of herself in This Is Me: A Reckoning, which is set to be released on May 19, according to an exclusive preview in Us Weekly. […]

May 07
Rebel Wilson Welcomes Second Daughter With Wife Ramona Agruma

Australian actress Rebel Wilson has announced the birth of her second daughter with wife Ramona Agruma. The joyful family news comes amid a busy period for Wilson, who has recently been involved in a defamation trial. Sharing the update on Instagram on 4 May, Wilson revealed that the couple had welcomed another baby girl and […]

May 06
The Purpose Behind Tyrun’s Bilingual R&B 

Aotearoa and Niuean artist Tyrun talks about blending  growth, queer visibility and Vagahau Niue into his fresh contemporary sound  On Tyrun’s single FILA, the singer-songwriter questions what happens when love is forced to change.  For the Aotearoa and Niuean artist, that came from a period of personal reflection.  “Saturn returned!” he explains, laughing. “It made me hyper aware of how I had […]

May 06
Jacob Gutierrez Talks Big Mistakes, Dan Levy and His Surprise Netflix Breakthrough

Jacob Gutierrez’s path to Netflix’s Big Mistakes was anything but ordinary. While preparing for grad school in clinical psychology, the Broadway actor unexpectedly landed a role opposite Dan Levy in the chaotic new comedy series. Playing Tareq, the secret boyfriend of Levy’s character Nicky, Gutierrez brings warmth and authenticity to a queer storyline about love, […]