Category: People
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 […]
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 […]