Category: People

Oct 12
Sam Smith Spills The Tea About Their NSFW Gift From Ed Sheeran

Sam Smith revealed that Ed Sheeran purchased a 6-foot “marble penis” for them, which had to be “craned into their house”.  Smith’s revelation came during an interview with Kelly Clarkson on her daytime talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show. Speaking with Clarkson, Smith explained that they received the NSFW present from Ed Sheeran out of […]

Oct 12
Did Madonna Come Out as a Lesbian?

See the bizarre TikTok video that has baffled fans below.  A viral video of Madonna appearing to suggest that she is gay has left many fans scratching their heads confused.  In a video posted on the singer’s TikTok account Sunday, the Material Girl hitmaker holds up a pink pair of underwear next to the caption […]

Oct 06
When Aroha Awarau Met Oprah Winfrey

A journalist, playwright and film writer – Aroha Awarau’s words have made his dreams come true. From film and theatre awards to interviewing Oprah Winfrey! He talks to Oliver Hall about coming out to his mother on her deathbed, mentoring Black Creatives Aotearoa and never giving up on your dreams. You were born and raised […]

Sep 27
Cassie Roma Exits Celebrity Treasure Island

The Apprentice Aotearoa star and former Auckland Pride Chair, Cassie Roma, made an emotional departure from the show to spend more time with her daughter. “For the last year all I’ve been doing is packing my bags and leaving my kid,” Cassie Roma told teammates Courtney Louise and Jesse Tuke. Roma described watching Mike King […]

Sep 27
Elton John Presented With National Humanities Medal For HIV/AIDS Work

Sir Elton John has been presented with the National Humanities Medal for his work fighting HIV/AIDS by US President Joe Biden. Elton John was presented the award following a performance at the White House on Friday, 23 September – leaving Elton “flabbergasted”, adding, “I’m never flabbergasted, but I’m flabbergasted.” Presenting the Medal, Biden explained how […]

Sep 27
Hannah Conda: The Lips, The Laughs, The Looks

Hannah Conda walked into the werk room lips first, and began stealing our hearts on RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under Season 2 from her very first raspy cackle! The Aussie finalist discusses surgical enhancement, online trolling and her brother coming out in an exclusive chat with express. “I’m starting with the All Stars look, babes! […]

Sep 16
Exclusive: ALOK – Provocative And Powerful

ALOK (they/them) is an internationally acclaimed author, poet, comedian, and public speaker. Currently touring the world with their Poetry + Comedy Tour – which has been lorded by critics as “provocative and powerful.” Ahead of their Auckland show on Friday 23 September, ALOK talks to express about surviving bullying, trans-acceptance and making meaningful connections. What […]

Sep 14
I’m Bi, So…” Susan Sarandon Casually Comes Out As Bisexual

Academy Award-winning actress Susan Sarandon has confirmed that she’s bisexual during an interview with Jimmy Fallon.  75-year-old Sarandon made the casual remark about her own bisexuality while joking about liking both dogs and cats to Fallon. “My little creatures all passed away. I can’t talk about it because I still get upset. It was about […]