Category: People
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 […]
President-elect Donald Trump appears poised to make history by potentially appointing Ric Grenell, a fiercely conservative diplomat and the first openly gay person to be considered for the role of Secretary of State. Grenell, a loyal Trump supporter and former acting Director of National Intelligence, is viewed by many as Trump’s likely choice for the […]
Oliver Hall talks to the stars and director of the new Kiwi documentary Trans And Pregnant, which follows a trans/cis gay male couple’s pregnancy journey as they navigate New Zealand’s health system, gender dysphoria and society’s expectations of what a family should be. TVNZ’s new documentary Trans And Pregnant follows the intimate journey of a Kiwi couple’s […]