Category: People
Bandit Janthawan, the celebrated drag queen and fashion designer known as Bandit, who gained fame from “Drag Race Thailand” season two, has passed away at the age of 38. The drag performer, who finished fourth in the 2019 series and won the season’s acting challenge, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, as confirmed by close sources […]
Zander Murray, Scottland’s first openly gay footballer, has announced his retirement from professional football. In an interview with the BBC, the 32-year-old expressed that this season would mark the end of his football career, stating, “I think you just know when your time is up, and that’s where I’m at. You just know when the […]
Bel Priestley, a rising star known for her role in the popular queer drama “Heartstopper” season two, has recently shared her inspiring journey of overcoming school bullying and becoming a beacon of hope for the trans community. In a heartfelt interview with the BBC, Priestley opened up about her experiences growing up in Leighton Buzzard, […]
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 […]