Category: People
American actor Kevin Spacey has been found not guilty of nine sexual offence charges in a closely watched criminal trial in London. With tears streaming down his face, Spacey expressed his gratitude to the jury and hugged his lawyer as he left the courtroom a free man. He described feeling “humbled” by the outcome and […]
The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand is making history in terms of LGBTQ+ representation, with at least 94 publicly out LGBTQ+ Footballers competing in the tournament, accounting for nearly 13% of all athletes participating in the highest-level international competition in women’s soccer. This year’s Women’s World Cup features a significantly […]
In a surprising turn of events, Justice Minister Kiri Allan has tendered her resignation as a Cabinet minister after being involved in a car crash in Wellington and subsequently charged with reckless driving and resisting arrest. The incident occurred on Evans Bay Parade in Wellington at around 9 pm last night, and Allan was taken […]
Auckland-based Influencer Sabby Jey has created a sustainable business, stood up for POC communities, and survived sexual assault. She talks to Your Ex about her resilience, resistance, and standing her ground. You’re a ‘minority’ several times over. What does it mean to you to fight for visibility and to surround yourself with people who empower […]
Envy Peru, the winner of Drag Race Holland, has reportedly been targeted in an attack by a group of four individuals in Amsterdam. The 34-year-old television personality took to Instagram on Tuesday, July 11, to share details of the incident, emphasising the need for progress in the LGBTQ+ community. According to Envy Peru’s allegations, the […]
Melbourne Drag Icon Art Simone is heading to Aotearoa this October to perform at Palmy Drag Fest. She talks to Oliver Hall about how to make it as a drag queen, with or without the Race. “I definitely would!” Art replies when I ask the fateful question of whether she would sign up to do […]
Skipper Offen AKA Margarita Blades is on a mission to shake up drag. From performing as both a King and Queen to producing alternative drag shows, the talented makeup artist tells us how drag helped him find himself. Where did you grow up, and how was life for you growing up there? I grew up […]
Ahead of her first-ever NZ gig, comedian Fortune Feimster discusses her disaster proposal, struggling to ‘serve and protect,’ and turning all her misfortunes into comedy gold. Being a butch lesbian comes with more challenges than you would think, according to comedian Fortune Feimster, who performs her first-ever New Zealand show in Auckland this month. “I […]