Kit Connor (Heartstopper) stepped out at the 28th British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs) in London on November 30, and he looked very different. Gone is the fresh-faced rugby lad we fell in love with on Netflix. In his place stands a bona fide leading man sporting a thick, rugged beard that officially signals his graduation...
It has been almost forty years since the Australian premiere took place at the Sydney Theatre Company (STC) in 1989. Now Larry Kramer’s groundbreaking and semi-autobiographical play The Normal Heart returns for the STC 2026 season. This production marks the first season under new Artistic Director Mitchell Butel. He also stars in the production. The...
“The sheep are killed for being gay.” That’s how designer Michael Schmidt described it to The New York Times. Around six to eight per cent of domestic rams prefer male partners exclusively. On traditional farms, that makes them useless for breeding. So they get sent to slaughter. But not anymore. Not if a German farmer,...
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“I grew up in Irish Catholic tradition… I was an altar boy when I was eight years old and I was kicked off for smiling too much.” That is Josh O’Connor explaining his religious background in an interview with Gayety. The British actor now plays a priest in Wake Up Dead Man, the latest instalment...
Intersex children in Australia are still being subjected to medical procedures that could safely be delayed until they’re old enough to make decisions about their own bodies. Equality Australia’s The Missing Voice report reveals that surgeries and other interventions continue to be performed on intersex minors — and why the system is failing to protect...
Marvin Valdez fist pumps the athletes who shared their truth in 2025. Every year, the world of professional sport gets a little more honest. 2025 has certainly been a standout year, with athletes, coaches, and even referees from codes across the world sharing their stories. It’s a reminder that visibility matters, from the local leagues...
When Piers Morgan is the calm, sensible voice in a conversation, you know the other person is either Vlad The Impaler or… Tucker Carlson spent part of his 27 November broadcast fixated on an anti-gay slur. The former Fox News host pushed Piers Morgan to say the F word on camera, turning the segment into...
It is a significant moment for visibility in men’s tennis. Mika Brunold has come out as gay in a moving social media post. The 21-year-old Swiss player is currently competing on the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Challenger Tour. Success requires honesty. Brunold is a rising star who reached a world ranking of 289 in...
The U.S. government will not mark World AIDS Day on 1 December this year. That decision comes after sweeping cuts to U.S. foreign aid by the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, previously headed by Elon Musk. The funding cuts had immediate consequences for HIV programmes. Boston University epidemiologist Brooke Nichols published trackers that estimate...
World AIDS Day always arrives with a sense of reflection, but this year the theme No one left behind feels sharper than usual. Across Australia people are attending vigils, pinning on red ribbons and remembering the names of those we lost. It is a day that asks us to take an honest look at how...
A massive reunion for the Fire Island stars. Zane Phillips has clearly been spending some quality time at the gym. The thirty-two-year-old actor revealed a significantly more muscular frame during his recent appearance on the Apple TV+ series Loot. This cameo reunites him with Joel Kim Booster. We all remember seeing them share the screen...
PHOTOGRAPHER: Christian Scott | InstagramMODEL: Mitch Brown | Instagram Mitch Brown is a dead-set legend! He’s the first out Aussie Rules player in the game’s entire 128-year history to come out. He’s bisexual, and has boldly shared his story with the world. So DNA celebrates Mitch and the trailblazing way he’s changing attitudes, with a...
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Italian actors often conjure images of intense stares and impressive physiques. Gilles Rocca certainly fits that bill. The 42-year-old winner of Dancing With The Stars (DWTS) in Italy has built a career on his looks and talent. You might recognise him from popular series like Don Matteo and I Cesaroni or the film Metamorfosi. However,...