Category: People
The 78th Annual Tony Awards, held on Sunday 8 June, will go down as one of the most unforgettable – and fabulously queer – nights in Broadway history. Hosted by Cynthia Erivo, fresh off the release of her new album I Forgive You, a stunning WorldPride 2025 performance in Washington D.C., and buzz surrounding her film […]
MAGA influencer Charlie Kirk has been widely mocked online after attempting to attack Olympic gymnast Simone Biles in a bizarre online feud over transgender athletes. The drama began when anti-trans activist Riley Gaines lashed out at a high school softball team that included a transgender player. After the team celebrated its championship win online, Gaines […]
Karine Jean-Pierre, the history-making former White House press secretary, has officially departed from the Democratic Party, marking a significant personal and political shift. Jean-Pierre, 50, who was the first Black and openly LGBTQ+ person to serve as White House press secretary, changed her political affiliation to “independent” in January, shortly after resigning from her post […]
Rita Ora is preparing to bring the heat — literally and musically — as she returns to the stage with a new single, a soon-to-be-released album, and a heartfelt commitment to the LGBTQIA+ community. Speaking with Pink News, the pop star admitted she’d forgotten about “Radioactive”, one of the many bangers from her 2012 debut. […]
Oliver Hall discovers how Māori-Pasifika artist Jamaica Moana honours her father, leads in Sydney’s ballroom scene, and reclaims identity through whakapapa, aroha, and artistry. In the quiet moments before a performance or the release of a vulnerable track, Jamaica Moana carries her tupuna with her. Whether she’s commanding the stage at Dark Mofo or returning […]
With Drag Queens on a Farm and DJs on the Slopes, Festival director Sam Coulthard shares what makes Winter Pride so special. When Sam Coulthard first arrived in Queenstown, he didn’t expect to find a family. But that’s exactly what Winter Pride became for him — a rainbow whānau that gathers every August to celebrate […]
Oliver Hall discovers how Ava Nakagawa, founder of Beer Baroness, and business partner Andi Hickey are transforming New Zealand’s craft beer scene with a focus on inclusivity, community, and exceptional brews, like the Queer Bear IPA. In a Christchurch brew scene steeped in tradition, Ava Nakagawa is a refreshing pour of boldness, wit, and unapologetic […]
Three graduates of the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs stood proudly among their classmates at Falcon Stadium, diplomas in hand, having successfully met the rigorous demands of military education. But unlike their peers, they were not commissioned as second lieutenants. The reason: they are transgender. This year marks the first time that out-transgender […]