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‘I am not male or female’: Sam Smith comes out as non-binary
Sam Smith has revealed in a new interview that he does not identify with any one gender and considers himself non-binary and genderqueer. The singer has appeared on the first episode of actress Jameela Jamil’s Instagram Live show I Weigh Interviews. In the candid half-hour interview, Smith discussed his relationship with his own body image …
Rapper Iggy Azalea Teases Collaboration With Miss Vanjie
Australian rapper Iggy Azalea has taken to social media to tease an upcoming collaboration with RuPaul’s Drag Race stars Vanessa Vanjie Mateo and Mayhem Miller. The rapper has been teasing her upcoming single “Sally Walker” – the first release from her second studio album In My Defense – on her Twitter account, and last weekend …
Elton John to share life story in ‘no-holds-barred’ autobiography
Elton John has announced that he will tell “the truth” about his life in a “no-holds-barred” autobiography this October. In a video posted to his Twitter account, John explained, “I can’t wait for you to read it, because it’s the truth… and so many books that have been written about me haven’t exactly been truthful.” …
Lady Gaga gives Aussie fans a hearfelt message for Mardi Gras 2019
Lady Gaga has sent a touching message of joy to Sydney Mardi Gras revellers ahead of this year’s festivities. Gaga was a standout at the 2019 Academy Awards earlier this week, winning the Oscar for Best Original Song for A Star is Born breakout song “Shallow” alongside co-writers Mark Ronson, Andrew Wyatt, and Anthony Rossomando. …
WATCH: Taron Egerton Sounds Just Like Elton John In ‘Rocketman’ Trailer
The first full trailer for long-awaited Elton John biopic Rocketman is here. Taron Egerton stars as the music icon and does his own singing in the film, which will explore the music icon’s early days at Royal Academy of Music in London and his subsequent rise to pop stardom. But Egerton has said that Rocketman …
‘People Love To Gossip’: Dolly Parton Dispels Gay Rumours
Music icon has hosed down long-standing rumours that she and childhood best friend Judy Ogle are a secret same-sex couple. Promoting the musical version of her iconic 1980 film 9 to 5 in the UK, the country music singer candidly answered questions about her career and personal life in an interview with The Sun. “People …
The Veronicas Are Headlining Brisbane’s Big Gay Day 2019
Brisbane-born pop duo The Veronicas have been announced as the headliners of this year’s Big Gay Day street festival in Fortitude Valley. The event, now in its 19th year, will take over The Wickham on Sunday, March 10 and transform the neighbouring street into an inclusive festival to raise money for six local LGBTIQ organisations. …
Sam Smith Says He Used To ‘Starve Himself For Weeks’ Before Photoshoots
Sam Smith has struggled with body image issues for years, but the out and proud singer has said he’s had enough. The British singer took to Instagram to share an unfiltered shirtless photo of him at the beach to declare he will no longer allow his self-image struggles get the best of him. “In the …
It’s Official: Australia Will Be Competing In The Eurovision Song Contest Until 2023
Australia has locked in a spot in the Eurovision Song Contest until 2023, it’s been confirmed. SBS and production partner made the announcement on Wednesday, ahead of our fifth competitor, Brisbane-born singer-songwriter Kate Miller-Heidke, heading to Israel in May. Eurovision executive supervisor Jon Ola Sand said the organisation “couldn’t have imagined quite how popular [Australian] …
Brisbane’s Kate Miller-Heidke To Represent Australia at Eurovision 2019
Australia has chosen Brisbane-born singer-songwriter Kate Miller-Heidke as this year’s Eurovision contender. Miller-Heidke beat nine other Aussie acts to win the selection competition at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre to represent Australia at the Eurovision Song Contest, which will be held in May in Tel Aviv. “I’m totally overwhelmed! This has been a …