Panti Bliss, Ireland’s most iconic drag queen, is bringing her latest show, If These Wigs Could Talk, to Aotearoa, and if there’s one thing she guarantees, it’s that audiences won’t have seen a drag performance quite like it. Speaking to Oliver Hall from Dublin, Panti reflects on her unexpected career trajectory, the evolving world of […]
Troye Sivan is turning up the heat in the studio as he teases new music infused with sensual energy. Fresh off a high-energy tour with Charli XCX, the pop star is diving into the creative process once again—this time, drawing inspiration from sex and queer joy. In a recent interview with PRIDE, Sivan shared his […]
History was made on Hell’s Kitchen as Kyle Timpson became the first openly gay male winner of the long-running culinary competition. Timpson, an executive chef, triumphed in the 23rd season of the hit Fox series, which featured 18 highly skilled contestants, all holding head or executive chef titles. Navigating the intense, high-pressure challenges of the […]
Caitlyn Jenner has been widely criticised on social media after publicly supporting US President Donald Trump’s executive order banning trans women from participating in women’s and girls’ sports. The order, signed on Wednesday (6 February) to coincide with National Girls and Women in Sports Day, aims to “keep men out of women’s sports,” according to […]
New Zealand’s Bear community came together for an unforgettable night as Luke Bird was crowned Mr Bear New Zealand 2025, taking the title in a competition filled with charisma, camaraderie, and celebration. The annual event, a highlight of the Bear community’s calendar, saw a group of proud and diverse contestants take the stage, each bringing […]
Laverne Cox believes the timing of her new Prime Video series, Clean Slate, is nothing short of “divine.” In the heartfelt yet humorous series, the Emmy-winning actress plays Desiree, a trans woman who returns to her hometown of Mobile, Alabama, to reconnect with her estranged father, Harry, after 23 years of separation. Cox not only […]
Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce has said it will be an “honour” to play in front of US President Donald Trump at Super Bowl 59. Kelce, who is dating pop superstar Taylor Swift, will take the field against the Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans on Sunday (9 February). Trump is set to make history […]
British actor Benedict Cumberbatch has admitted he regrets playing a non-binary character in the 2016 comedy Zoolander 2, stating that he would not take on a similar role today. In an interview with Variety, Cumberbatch reflected on his portrayal of “All,” a non-binary supermodel whose character was played for laughs. The role sparked backlash from […]