Category: People
LGBTQ+ ally and former National Party MP for Auckland Central, Nikki Kaye, has passed away at the age of 44. Her death was announced through heartfelt tributes from colleagues and friends across the political spectrum. In a Facebook post, former colleague Maggie Barry shared a photo with the caption, “Farewell, my friend.” Speaking to 1News, […]
Lil Nas X may have found himself a new love interest—or perhaps just a close mate—during a holiday shopping outing filled with playful affection. The 25-year-old rapper, who released his latest single, “LIGHT AGAIN!” last Friday, was seen spending time with Brooklyn-based pop artist Cody Jon over the weekend. According to TMZ, the pair were […]
Cooper Koch, star of Ryan Murphy’s Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, has a fraternal twin brother, Payton – and both are part of Hollywood’s rising talent. While Cooper takes centre stage as Erik Menendez, Payton is carving his path behind the scenes. Who Are Cooper and Payton Koch? The twins, now 28, were […]
Elevating the distinct voices of courageous Takatāpui, Rainbow, and MVPFAFF+ survivors who shared their powerful testimonies in the Abuse in Care Inquiry is vital to Aotearoa’s journey toward truth and reconciliation, researcher Paora Moyle says. Survivors of Abuse in Care gathered in Thames on Tuesday 12 November to watch the live broadcast of the national […]
Ellen DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi, have reportedly left the United States after Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election. The move comes as the former talk show host continues to navigate public scrutiny, having recently returned to Netflix with a second and final stand-up special following allegations of workplace misconduct. According […]
NBA player LaMelo Ball has been fined $100,000 by the league for using an anti-gay slur during a post-game interview, which the NBA described as “offensive and derogatory.” Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee addressed the situation on Sunday, November 17, saying Ball is “very apologetic” for his comments. The incident occurred following the Hornets’ […]
Andrew Tate, a self-proclaimed misogynist, has ignited controversy by using a homophobic slur to disparage the haka. This incident follows his recent misgendering of Elon Musk’s transgender daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson, and his implication that she is not entitled to an opinion. The divisive internet personality took to X to express his views on the […]
Ncuti Gatwa, the latest actor to portray Doctor Who’s legendary Time Lord, has shared his experiences of both support and backlash since joining the beloved sci-fi series. Despite facing instances of homophobic and racist abuse, Gatwa expressed gratitude for the “warmth and love” he’s felt from fans. Fans first saw Gatwa as the fifteenth Time […]