Category: People

Lady Gaga’s latest album, Mayhem, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Albums chart this week, capping off a promotional run in which she consistently reaffirmed her support for the queer and trans community. Amid ongoing challenges to LGBTQ+ rights in the U.S., the pop icon has used her platform to uplift and advocate for […]

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has faced backlash for using a homophobic slur while criticising Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s response to recent Chinese military exercises near Australia. Dutton described Albanese’s approach as “the weakest, most limp-wrist response you could see from a leader” during a foreign policy event in Sydney. The phrase “limp wrist” has long […]

The top six queens of RuPaul’s Drag Race season 17 faced an alleged hate crime while doing press in Las Vegas, according to contestant Suzie Toot. During an interview at the RuPaul’s Drag Race Live 1000th show on 17 March, Suzie recounted the unsettling encounter to Pride.com reporter Ricky Cornish. “We did get hate-crimed! Suzie […]

JK Rowling has sparked controversy once again after appearing to take a swipe at the stars of the Harry Potter film series in a cryptic post on X. The author, who has become a divisive figure due to her views on transgender issues, seemingly referenced actors Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint—each of whom […]

Bad Bunny is turning up the heat in Calvin Klein’s Spring 2025 campaign, marking his first collaboration with the brand. Wearing the Icon Cotton Stretch underwear, the global superstar brings his signature confidence and undeniable presence to a campaign that is as bold and immersive as his music. Shot and directed by Mario Sorrenti, the […]

In the second of our columns, focused on trying to start a family as gay men in New Zealand, we explore domestic surrogacy. My partner and I have wanted to have a family from a young age but didn’t meet until our late thirties. It’s a tricky thing because a huge commitment like having children […]

New Zealand-born, Sydney-based hyper-pop artist Venice Qin is pushing boundaries and making waves across Aotearoa, Australia, and beyond. With over 2.5 million streams, a growing fanbase, and a reputation for electrifying performances, she is gearing up to drop her highly anticipated debut LP, Moon Landing, later this year. Venice recently brought her energy home to […]

Josh Cavallo, the first openly gay male professional footballer, has revealed that he continues to receive “multiple, multiple, multiple death threats” every day simply for being out in the world of football. Speaking on FIFPRO’s Footballers Unfiltered podcast, the 25-year-old Adelaide United midfielder and defender described the ongoing hostility he faces. “In the world of […]