Category: People

Feb 14
From Pearls to Paintings: Ben Bergman’s Journey in the Cook Islands 

Talking with Oliver Hall and Richard Tait, Ben Bergman reflects on his unconventional upbringing in the Cook Islands, the challenges of growing up gay in a conservative society before law reform, and his passion for art.  The Cook Islands, with their pristine lagoons and warm island hospitality, are an escape for many. For Ben Bergman, […]

Feb 14
Ariana Grande Embraces Queer Subtext in Wicked Despite Risqué Fan Art

Ariana Grande, who stars as Glinda in the upcoming Wicked film adaptation, has weighed in on the flood of Gelphie fan art depicting a romantic relationship between Glinda and Elphaba. The pop star admitted that some of the more graphic artwork has taken her by surprise. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Grande shared her reaction […]

Feb 14
Marlon Wayans Roasts Soulja Boy for Slurs Against His Trans Son

Actor and comedian Marlon Wayans has fiercely responded to rapper Soulja Boy after the musician launched a series of transphobic slurs against Wayans’ son, Kai, on social media. The heated exchange erupted on X following Wayans’ earlier comments about Soulja Boy’s performance at a pro-Trump event. The feud began when Wayans, during an interview on […]

Feb 13
Surviving Prison as a Gay Man: Coercion, Solitary Confinement, and Labels

LGBTQ+ individuals face disproportionately high incarceration rates in the U.S., with statistics showing they are more likely to be arrested and imprisoned than their heterosexual counterparts. According to the Prison Policy Initiative, lesbian and bisexual women are four times more likely to be arrested than straight women, while one in six trans people has experienced […]

Feb 13
Police Provide Troubling Update on Drag Race UK Star The Vivienne’s Death

Local police have confirmed that RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner, The Vivienne, was found dead in a bathroom due to an “unnatural cause of death,” according to a report by BBC News. This latest update has left fans and fellow drag performers with more questions as they continue to mourn the beloved drag artist. Authorities […]

Feb 11
Drag Race’s Hormona Lisa on Anti-Trans Rhetoric: “It Feels Surreal”

RuPaul’s Drag Race star Hormona Lisa is opening up about the challenges of navigating increasing anti-trans rhetoric in the wake of former President Donald Trump’s latest executive order. The season 17 queen, who was recently eliminated in episode six, has shared her concerns about the impact of these policies on the trans community. In a […]

Feb 10
Shanan Halbert: Tātou katoa – It’s About All of Us

Labour’s spokesperson for Rainbow Issues, Shanan Halbert, says it’s time for us to unite and stand up to a government that doesn’t understand the needs of rainbow communities.  I reflect often on the words of Georgina Beyer, who said it best when she said, “People call it courage and bravery. I just call it standing […]

Feb 10
Lady Gaga Delivers Emotional Super Bowl LIX Pregame Tribute

Lady Gaga opened the Super Bowl LIX pregame with an emotional tribute to resilience and unity, performing her 2022 ballad Hold My Hand from Top Gun: Maverick. Dressed in an elegant all-white ensemble, she took centre stage on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, delivering a powerful piano performance that resonated deeply with the audience. The […]