Category: People
One of the world’s leading women’s rugby players, Ruby Tui has proudly flown the rainbow flag while representing Aotearoa. She talks to express about her new commentary gig at Sky Sport, the success of her memoir ‘Straight Up’, the future of her professional rugby career and Campbell Johnstone’s coming out. Ruby Tui has been considering […]
RuPaul has spoken out against recent anti-drag legislation in the United States. Taking to social media, RuPaul criticised right-wing politicians attempting to distract voters from real issues by sparking public hysteria over the “dangers” of young people being exposed to drag performers and shows. Last month, legislators in Montana and Tennessee passed bills banning anyone […]
Canadian singer Shawn Mendes has taken to Twitter to share a letter with his fans, expressing his desire to be more honest with himself and his followers. In the post, Mendes talks about hiding his true self and feelings of failure in the note, which has left many fans speculating about the artist’s sexuality once […]
Former Kiwi Ferns Captain Honey Hireme-Smiler has made history as the first woman to commentate across both the men’s and women’s NRL. To celebrate, Honey speaks to express about the progress of women’s rugby and her advice for same-sex parents. FOR THE FIRST TIME, HALF OF SKY SPORT’S NRL SEASON TEAM ARE FEMALE, WITH YOURSELF, […]
UFC bantamweight fighter Jeff Molina has been forced to come out as bisexual to fans after he was outed online with an alleged sex video. Molina, who made the announcement via social media, explained how the situation forced him to come out, and he had planned to do it differently on his terms, adding, “I […]
Kayne Ngātokowhā Peters talks to express playing on the NZ Falcons and his documentary A Gay Rugby Love Letter. Where did you grow up and how was ‘growing up’ for you? I grew up in Auckland’s Onehunga and Māngere suburbs by the airport. And was always taken back to our marae by National Park, and […]
This weekend Intuitive Spiritual Coach Adam Robertson is performing ‘Breathwork and ‘Twerkwerk’ session at the NZ Spirit Festival taking place in Kairpara, Auckland. Adam creates spaces for individuals to express and heal from trauma and grief through techniques like ‘breathwork’ to find great self-acceptance and love. He tells express about his journey into spiritual healing […]
This Pride, Kiwibank unveiled their new PRIDE Badge, ‘Te Kahukura Kāpuia’, a symbol of their commitment to the inclusion of Rainbow communities, spearheaded by their own Pride Network. Kiwibank Pride Network members Jess Segal and Seb Hopkins tell express about the creative process and meaning behind their badge. We call our Pride symbol Te Kahukura […]