Pabllo Vittar is headed to Sydney to perform at Mardi Gras. Marc Andrews tracked her down for a quick chat… 1. Dua Lipa is also performing at Mardi Gras this year. How fabulous is she? I admire her work too much. It will certainly be a very happy day for everyone who is coming to...
Hours before President Trump is due to give his third State Of The Union address, openly gay actor Billy Porter gave his own that focused on the LGBTIQ community. Aired by tv channel Logo, Porter spoke about the challenges faced by the LGBTIQ community in 2020. “Last year, I told you that the state of...
In a conversation caught on camera, an Iowa caucus-goer who voted for Pete Buttigieg asked to change her vote after learning he is gay. Talking with precinct captain Nikki van den Heever the woman appears surprised to learn Pete Buttigieg is gay. “Are you saying he has a same-sex partner? Pete?” the unnamed woman asks....
US Evangelical preacher, Franklin Graham has threatened to sue Scottish event venue, SSE Hydro after they cancelled his event because it was likely he’d use hate speech and anti-LGBTIQ themes. Graham, who has a reputation for homophobia, is on an eight-day tour of the United Kingdom and has faced protests and cancelations from three venues....
You have to feel a bit sorry for Mika. The British singer, who had a global #1 back in 2007 with Grace Kelly, wasn’t ready to be open about his sexuality at the time. It wasn’t until five years later that he finally came out in a magazine interview, but by then sales of his...
In a first for the Super Bowl, two drag queens will feature in a 30-second ad. RuPaul’s Drag Race queens, Kim Chi from season 8 and Miz Cracker from season 10, appeared in a teaser for a 30-second ad for Sabra Hummus. While they joke, it’s a significant moment for the LGBTIQ community. According to...
When fresh-faced 14-year old Jack Vidgen won Australia’s Got Talent in 2011 albums were hastily released, fuss was made and then he disappeared. Taking time to grow up away from public scrutiny meant that when Jack returned to Australian screens last year to compete in The Voice (on Eurovision alumni Guy Sebastian’s team no less) he had a set...
In Iowa, the state Republican lawmakers have introduced a bill that would remove the rights of transgender people currently protected in the Civil Rights Act. Nine state representatives introduced the HF 2164 bill, described as “an act removing gender identity as a protected class under the Iowa Civil Rights Act.” The bill would amend portions...
Openly gay writer, actor, director and producer Dan Levy will be honoured with the HRC Visibility Award at the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Los Angeles Dinner on 28 March. “Through his advocacy, his creative leadership, and his hilarious, authentic portrayal as David Rose on Schitt’s Creek, Dan Levy is moving LGBTQ visibility forward by inspiring...
Champion of “religious freedom” and former Wallaby, Israel Folau, has agreed to not publicly comment on his beliefs as part of a one-year contract with French rugby union team the Catalan Dragons. Folau’s return to rugby will mark the first time he’s run out onto the field since his sacking by Rugby Australia over his...
Chatty comedian Nathan Valvo brings his stand-up to Sydney for Mardi Gras. Interview by Mike Hitch. Nathan Valvo’s comedic style, with its unapologetic cynicism and bubbly campness, has made him a comedic success across the world. Known for his once great addiction to Grindr, the five-star comedian who tore-up the 2019 Melbourne Comedy Festival is back in Sydney...
David Tag plays Sylver McQueen in the UK TV drama Hollyoaks. In a stunning six-page spread in this month’s DNA, he reveals his hot body, what he thinks of his DILF status, and what he wears to bed! Photography by Dan Collins. “I’ve not always been aware of my sex appeal, no. I was a...
No matter where you live in the world, when you think of queer stories on screen one of the most common images involves a bus called Priscilla. Mitzi, Bernadette and Felicia may well be three of the most beloved representations of our community, however, in Australia LGBTQI+ stories were on our screens much earlier and...
Global gay icon Conchita Wurst will be heading to Australia for the first time in years to perform a series of concerts in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney with a Symphony Orchestra, Trevor Ashley and Kate Miller-Heidke. Who remembers his legendary performance at Eurovision? Catch a show in Brisbane on February 26th, Sydney February 27th and Melbourne February 28th. Tickets available...
Brand: MEAT Brand new men’s label, Meat Underwear is designed by a bunch of cute Californian guys who just wanted comfortable underwear to wear every day with a slightly provocative design edge. Inspired by the beach, sunshine and coastal LA attitude, Meat Underwear is simultaneously comfortable, playful and full of vibrant energy. Made with inviting...