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Latest LGBTIQ entertainment from Australia and around the world
The Block’s trans casting director wants to see more of us on the show
The Block‘s casting director, proud transgender man Lucky Price, wants more Australians of diverse backgrounds on the reality TV show. Price is searching for cast members for the next season of the Nine Network renovation program in 2022. “It’s something that has been at the forefront of my mind with all the casting I do, …
Horror icon Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, reveals 19-year queer relationship
Actress Cassandra Peterson – better known as US horror star Elvira, Mistress of the Dark – has come out of the coffin and revealed she’s been in a relationship with a woman for 19 years. Peterson has opened up about her partner Teresa “T” Wierson in her new memoir Yours Cruelly, Elvira. In the book, …
Where to watch the fireworks as Riverfire returns to Brisbane
The Brisbane River will explode with colour on Saturday night (September 25) when the dazzling Riverfire marks the end of the three weeks of the 2021 Brisbane Festival. And organisers have revealed where the COVID-safe celebrations in the city this weekend are and how they will work. Revellers will line all the vantage points along …
Netflix’s Sex Education just gave us an amazing 30-second HIV lesson
Queer viewers of Netflix’s teen comedy-drama Sex Education have applauded the show for featuring an important HIV lesson. Sex Education‘s third season arrived on the streaming service this week. The series follows a group of students at a British high school, including Otis, the son of a sex therapist. In episode four of the latest …
Jack Vidgen shares his story of addiction in new song ‘Goodbye’
Jack Vidgen, star of Australia’s Got Talent, has shared his story of addiction through this new song, Goodbye. This is the third single released by Jack this year as he continues to open up about his personal struggles through music. Goodbye tells a deeply personal story for Jack Vidgen At first listen it’s easy to …
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie: The true story of a teenage drag queen
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie is the latest queer film that will melt your heart. Based on a true story Everybody’s Talking About Jamie tells of an aspiring 16-year-old drag queen, Jamie New. Originally told in a documentary Jamie: Drag Queen at 16, the story was later adapted for the stage. After travelling the world on …
Leslie Jordan shares 80s throwback photo and the thirst is so real
Actor Leslie Jordan has shared a topless “stud muffin” throwback photo from 1980, and the thirst is very real. Last weekend, the 66-year-old actor posted the 40-year-old snap of his younger self, complete with furry torso and thick moustache, leaning against a blue convertible. “I just called 1980 and told it I wanted my 6-pack …
Gay activist doco ‘Hating Peter Tatchell’ comes to streaming
New documentary Hating Peter Tatchell, chronicling the titular LGBTIQ+ activist’s 54 years of fearless human rights campaigning, comes to streaming on Netflix in Australia this week. The doco is by Aussie filmmaker Christopher Amos and executive produced by Elton John and David Furnish. It explores both the motivations and consequences of Peter’s provocative campaigning. Born …
RuPaul just made herstory with win at the 2021 Emmys
RuPaul has set a record for most Emmy wins for a Black artist with 11 statues in total, after another win for RuPaul’s Drag Race. Drag Race, which Ru executive produces, won the outstanding competition program honor at the 2021 Emmy Awards on Monday (Australian time). Ru is now the most-awarded person of color in …
‘Dark and toxic’: Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman talks leaving Drag Race
Former Canada’s Drag Race judge Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman has opened up about his negative experience on the show and the “shocking” racist abuse he received from fans. The actor served as a judge in the first season of the Canadian spin-off. However he departed before season two amid a vicious backlash from fans after his comments …
Dua Lipa announces nationwide dates for Australian tour
Pop superstar Dua Lipa is bringing her Future Nostalgia tour to Australia late next year and we’re levitating. The British pop superstar will be bringing her 2020 mega-hit album to arena stages across the country late next year. Dua’s Australian tour kicks off in Brisbane on November 5, 2022 before heading to Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide …
NSFW vid ‘That’s What I Want’ – Lil Nas X goes Brokeback
Lil Nas X released his debut album MONTERO yesterday along with the video for his latest guaranteed megahit ‘That’s What I Want’. Continuing to defy convention by blatantly centring his sexuality, Lil Nas X goes Brokeback in the NSFW vid. Scroll down for ‘That’s What I Want’ The vid kicks off with Lil Nas X …
Katie Noonan and band to headline Brisbane Pride Fair Day
Five-time ARIA winner Katie Noonan will headline Brisbane Pride Fair Day on Saturday 2 October. Brisbane Pride Entertainment Director Harry K said the legendary singer will head an entertainment line-up spread over three stages. Brisbane Pride Fair Day takes place in New Farm Park following the Pride Rally and March. The rally begins at 10 …
Wanda D’parke’s sentimental journey back to the Bilo KFC
Wanda D’parke, QNews Ass-trologer to the Stars, heads home in October with her new show Once, Twice, Three Times a Diva. We caught with The Girl from Biloela before she returns to her roots and a special place in the heart — the Bilo KFC. Destiny: When did you leave Biloela? Wanda D’parke: 1982. My …
