Category: People
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 […]
Music icon Cher is sounding the alarm on the potential threats the transgender community could face from the Republican Party as the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches. The 77-year-old singer, known for hits like “Strong Enough,” has a personal connection to the trans community with her son, Chaz Bono, being transgender. In recent interviews, Cher […]
Charli XCX has spoken out against the barrage of online hate received following her upcoming musical partnership with Sam Smith on their soon-to-be-released track, “In the City.” The UK-based artists recently revealed their collaborative effort via Instagram last week. “Releasing a track with Sam has been eye-opening, as I’ve never seen such a relentless tide […]
In a promising update for the queer community and comedy aficionados alike, Jennifer Saunders, the genius behind the beloved British sitcom Absolutely Fabulous, has hinted at a new project closely linked to the series. This exciting revelation occurred during a recent episode of the Titting About podcast, hosted by Saunders and her lifelong comedy partner, […]
Christopher Luxon is New Zealand’s new Prime Minister. What his coalition government will look like is yet to be decided, but we know it is guaranteed to feature the ACT party and most likely NZ First. Here we reflect on Your Ex’s recent interviews with Chris Luxon and ACT leader David Seymour and what they […]
Veteran musician Sir Rod Stewart has publicly rejected the opportunity to perform in Saudi Arabia, stating his desire to draw attention to human rights abuses in the country, particularly affecting the LGBTQ+ community. The 78-year-old singer revealed he had previously turned down an offer exceeding a million dollars to perform in Qatar ahead of last […]