A new report by PEN America reveals that more than half of the books banned in U.S. schools last year focused on people of color or members of the LGBTQ community, highlighting a disturbing trend of targeted censorship against marginalized groups. Released on Thursday, the analysis found that more thanContinue Reading
Adult Fiction Bram Stoker Award-longlisted author of MY DARLING DREADFUL THING Johanna van Veen‘s SAINT, SINNER, SKULL, a sapphic folk horror novel with a fantastical twist following a nun and an orphaned peasant on their harrowing journey across a war-torn countryside to reunite the gilded skull of a saint to her body –Continue Reading
In February 2024, I had top surgery — a form of gender-affirming care that was recently labeled “mutilation” by the president of the United States in one of the many heinous executive orders he issued since his inauguration. A year ago, in the post-anesthesia care unit of a New JerseyContinue Reading
In an extraordinary act of compassion, the Brilliance of the Seas, a Royal Caribbean cruise ship currently chartered by the LGBTQ+ vacation company VACAYA, rescued 11 refugees stranded in the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday. The refugees were found adrift between Cuba and Mexico, their small boat at the mercyContinue Reading
Hulu recently announced that Matteo Lane: The Al Dente Special, the first hour-long stand-up comedy special from Matteo Lane, will premiere on the streaming service on Friday, May 16. This special marks a significant milestone in Lane’s career, serving as his first major special with a major streaming platform. TheContinue Reading
I absolutely love that queer cozies in every genre are on the rise, so I’m delighted to welcome Kat Hillis and Rosiee Thor to the site today to reveal the cover of their upcoming paranormal mystery, Dead & Breakfast, which releases October 14th from Berkley! Here’s the story: The new vampiresContinue Reading
A Pentagon memo issued on Wednesday (Feb. 26) mandates the identification and separation of transgender service members unless they qualify for an exemption. This new directive follows the recent announcement by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, who implemented a ban on transgender individuals enlisting in the U.S. military earlier thisContinue Reading
High-street retailer Marks & Spencer is facing a boycott over its continued advertising on GB News, after a host on the right-wing TV channel used a homophobic slur. The 141-year-old store is under increased scrutiny, with thousands of people urging the business to end its deal with GB News. TheContinue Reading
Alan Cumming is set to appear in the upcoming season of Doctor Who, marking his return to the beloved sci-fi series. The BBC announced on Thursday that Cumming, 60, will voice an animated character named Mr. Ring-a-Ding in the second episode of the new season, which is set to airContinue Reading
Today on the site I’m delighted to welcome Esme Symes-Smith to reveal the cover of the fourth and final book in the MG fantasy Sir Callie series, Sir Callie and the Last Stand, which releases October 14, 2025 from Labyrinth Road/PRH! Here’s the story: In the conclusion of this bestselling fantasyContinue Reading
Rising pop star Tate McRae is opening up about her strong bond with her LGBTQ+ fans, admitting they are her “favorite” and sharing that her entire team is LGBTQ+. In an interview with Pride on Tuesday, February 25, McRae, 21, expressed how much she values the support from her queerContinue Reading
Girl, Serpent, Thorn by Melissa Bashardoust Where Shadows Meet by Patrice Caldwell Brewed With Love by Shelly Page Where Shadows Bloom by Catherine Bakewell This Dark Heart by Zeena Gosrani Bonus: Coming in 2026, What You Will by Rachael Lippincott, Read MoreContinue Reading
Orville Peck, the gay country singer known for his unique blend of haunting melodies and masked persona, is set to make his Broadway debut as the iconic Emcee in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club this March. The announcement has stirred excitement among fans, with a first-look image recently sharedContinue Reading