Category: People
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 […]
Ralph Corke, Visitor Experience Manager at Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT), shares what the museum has scheduled for Auckland Pride Month, what he loves about Aotearoa’s queer community, and his excitement about entering Mr Bear New Zealand. You’ve been in New Zealand for seven years now after leaving Brighton (England)’s sunny shores. What has […]
Campbell Johnstone, the first All Black to publicly come out as gay, has tied the knot with his partner Ben Thomson at an Oxford venue in the South Island. Johnstone, 44, came out in 2023 during an interview on TVNZ’s Seven Sharp, stating he wanted to “take away the pressure” of coming out and describing […]
Daniel Clarke, Director of Performing Arts at Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, sits down with YOUR EX Magazine for a candid Q&A about his inspiring journey and ambitious vision for Auckland’s performing arts scene. From his early days navigating the challenges of 90s Adelaide to his transformative experiences abroad and his groundbreaking work as a creative leader, […]
Cooper Koch, star of Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, stepped out on the red carpet with his boyfriend, Stuart McClave, for the first time at the 2025 Golden Globes. The openly gay actor received a nomination for his performance in Ryan Murphy’s Netflix anthology series, which tackled the controversial case of the Menendez […]