Category: People

Jan 25
Bear NZ Week: DJ Galleon on Blindness, Bears and Conquering The World

Mitch Medcalf, aka DJ Galleon, is the current Mr Bear Queensland and Australia’s only professional DJ who is blind. Determined not to let his disability hold him back, Medcalf, as a producer, has found himself entering the Aria Club Charts and is now using the position his success has given him to improve life for […]

Jan 23
Exclusive Interview: Drag Race Legend Trinity The Tuck

RuPaul’s Drag Race Legend Trinity The Tuck talks exclusively to Oliver Hall about coming to New Zealand for the Drag Race Legends Tour with Jinkx Monsoon and Monet X Change. What can we expect from the legend tour? You are three of the funniest queens! I think you can expect a very diverse show. We […]

Jan 18
Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong Hits Out At Anti-Trans Sentiments in the U.S.A

Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong has spoken out against the increasing anti-transgender sentiments in the United States in a recent interview ahead of his latest album release, “Saviors,” this week. Amid the growing excitement for the album, Armstrong and band members Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool used the opportunity to address the alarming rise of […]

Jan 17
Elton John Achieves the Coveted EGOT Status with Emmy Win

Legendary gay musician Elton John has become the 19th person to achieve the prestigious EGOT status, joining an elite group of artists who have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award. His recent Emmy win for Outstanding Variety Special (Live) comes from the recording of his Dodger Stadium concert, which was live-streamed exclusively on […]

Jan 15
Irish Cabinet Minister Jack Chambers Comes Out as Gay

Jack Chambers, a member of the Irish political party Fianna Fáil and the current Minister for Roads has publicly come out as gay in a touching Instagram post. On Sunday, January 14, Chambers shared his personal revelation, stating the importance of being true to himself and the public he serves. In his heartfelt message, Chambers […]

Jan 12
Exclusive: Jinkx Monsoon on Dr. Who, Touring NZ with Legends and Scaring Conservatives

After spending the festive Season on-stage with sister Ben De La Creme, Jinkx Monsoon chats to Oliver Hall about her up-and-coming Legends tour with Trinity The Tuck and Monet X Change. What can we expect from the Legends Tour? You are three of the funniest Queens. Well, as you said, there’s a little humour in […]

Jan 09
Rugby Star to Trans Pioneer: Ellia Green Opens Up About Victory in Sport & Life as a Transgender Man

Former Olympian Ellia Green, known for their remarkable achievements in rugby sevens, including winning gold at the Rio 2016 Olympics and silver at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, has opened up about being the first ex-Olympian to come out as transgender. In a recent conversation on the BBC LGBT Sport Podcast, Green who uses he/him and […]

Jan 08
One To Watch: Ian Blackburn

While still studying, actor Ian Blackburn has picked up roles in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and now Robyn Malcolm’s stunning Kiwi drama After The Party. He talks to YOUR ex about dream roles, powerful storytelling, and the arts beyond acting.  Where did you grow up, and what was growing up […]