Category: People
Independent musician Kaleb Rudy talks about taking inspiration from his darkest times, self-funding his EP and videos, and trying to make it as an openly bisexual man in the music industry. Where did you grow up, and what was the experience of growing up there like for you? I got a pretty good tour of […]
Holden Nowell, the actor featured in Carly Rae Jepsen’s iconic “Call Me Maybe” music video, has opened up about his discomfort with his character’s portrayal in the video. In an interview with iHeartRadio Canada, Nowell discussed the impact of his role, which sees his character revealed as gay, and the personal challenges it posed for […]
Fresh off his hilarious portrayal of James “the wee English fella” in Derry Girls’ single-sex Catholic School; Dylan Llewellyn took on the part of Jack in Big Boys, a gay-coming-of-age story, loosely based on the life of writer Jack Rooke. He talks to YOUR Ex about landing the role and leaving Derry Girls. How did […]
Red, White & Royal Blue, the film adaptation of the popular teen novel, has been a major hit. Director Matthew Lòpez and stars Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine tell YOUR ex why they think this queer love story has succeeded where others have failed. Prime Video’s gay romantic comedy Red, White & Royal Blue is a hit! It […]
Former YOUR EX cover star James Mustapic has been crowned the winner of Celebrity Treasure Island 2023. The Celebrity Treasure Island-winning comedian stated: “Our beautiful trans community need our love right now, and this money will make a massive difference in supporting those who are struggling out there.” Gender Minorities Aotearoa is a national transgender […]
Legendary Music Manager Simon Napier-Bell shares memories of George Michael, Dusty Springfield, Sinead O’Connor, and what it was like to be openly gay in an industry that made money from ‘screwed up kids.’ Simon Napier-Bell is a music industry legend. From managing the likes of Wham!, Sinead O’Connor, and Boney M to writing Dusty Springfield’s […]
Wellington-born choreographer Todd Williamson has worked with Parris Goebel, Lorde, and Rita Ora, as well as some of K-Pop’s biggest stars. He talks to YOUR EX about falling in love with dance, coming out as a teenager, and getting his big break! Where did you grow up in New Zealand and what was the experience […]
Olympic diving champion Matthew Mitcham has spoken about his difficult journey of coming to terms with his sexuality and battling with internalised homophobia and shame that deterred him from coming out. Mitcham, who in 2008 became the first openly gay athlete to secure an Olympic gold medal, shared that he had known he was gay […]