Category: People
Australian footballer Josh Cavallo has spoken out against homophobia after receiving death threats and hateful messages on social media. The 24-year-old Adelaide United defender, who publicly came out as gay in 2021, recently shared disturbing comments he received on Instagram, highlighting the ongoing struggle against LGBTQ+ discrimination in sports. In a heartfelt post on Instagram, […]
Community sweetheart Nanu (Ngāti Maniapoto, Te Āti Haunui-ā-Pāpārangi) became the first trans actor to walk away with the Best Supporting Actress gong at the annual Zony Awards, celebrating musical theatre. She talks to YOUR ex about her successes, the importance of performing in regional communities, and why her heart belongs to Rotorua. Where did you […]
Statistics show that one-third of transgender and non-binary people have experienced sexual violence, and only 7.1% of instances of sexual violence are reported to police. Founding member of the Rainbow Violence Prevention Network, Angelo Libeau, talks to Oliver Hall about the importance of all of us driving to eliminate sexual violence. Angelo Libeau grew up […]
Hamilton’s Rainbow Hub Waikato is the only permanent space in the country dedicated to all members of the rainbow community that’s not a bar or nightclub. Team Leader Slay Way tells us how a community created an inclusive space that’s the envy of Auckland and Wellington. Tell us about the Rainbow Hub Waikato (RHW). RHW […]
Our favourite queens tell us about the impact of Drag Race Down Under, their challenging year, 2024’s new TV show, and the secret to their enduring friendship. “There’s a lot of opinions, and I totally can understand why,” Kita Mean tells us as we broach the subject of a controversial op-ed published on yourex.co.nz, where an […]
Grammy award-winning artist Billie Eilish has witnessed a significant drop in her Instagram following, losing approximately 100,000 followers after recently coming out. Eilish, renowned for hits like “Ocean Eyes,” had a following of over 110 million on Instagram before the interview. During the conversation for Variety’s Power of Women issue, Eilish opened up about her […]
Sir Elton John, the iconic musician and longstanding advocate in the fight against AIDS, has recently expressed optimism about the potential eradication of AIDS by 2030. While addressing MPs in Westminster on Wednesday (29 November), Elton John, who has been pivotal in HIV prevention through his Elton John AIDS Foundation, was honoured by the All […]
Marjorie Sinclair moved to New Zealand from Brazil at 19 years old to improve her English and has never looked back. The DJ has since produced inclusive club nights Church and Rio Funk, and played Pride parties and festivals all over the country. She talks to YOUR ex about making it in the NZ music […]