It finally happened. After five seasons of longing looks, emotional chaos, and enough tension to power all of Las Vegas, Hacks finally gave fans the moment they’ve been begging for: Ava and Deborah kissed. And according to Hannah Einbinder, the cast knew exactly what kind of episode they were making.Continue Reading
Country star and longtime LGBTQ+ ally Maren Morris is heading to Washington, D.C. this summer as the official headliner of the 2026 Capital Pride Concert. The annual celebration, organized by Capital Pride Alliance, will take over Pennsylvania Avenue NW on Sunday, June 21, bringing together music, queer talent, activism, andContinue Reading
Heated Rivalry breakout star Connor Storrie is reportedly in talks to join Gracie Abrams and Tom Burke in Please, an upcoming A24 film from filmmaker Halina Reijn. Reijn, who previously delivered the comedy thriller Bodies Bodies Bodies and the Nicole Kidman psychological drama Babygirl, will write, direct, and produce theContinue Reading
On any given weekday, a bunch of tech-savvy young queers from around the U.S. log into a Zoom meeting to look for jobs. Or complete passport applications. Or figure out how to leave the country or a region of it that they’re not feeling safe or seen in. Other times,Continue Reading
As the man who brought one of the world’s canniest characters to life on screen, it’s no surprise that actor Ian McKellen is full of his own wisdom. In a Q&A for The Guardian that was published last week, the “Lord of the Rings” legend weighed in on the “worstContinue Reading
The LGBTQ+ community is mourning the loss of Jason Collins, the groundbreaking athlete who became the first openly gay active player in the National Basketball Association. Collins died Tuesday following a battle with Stage 4 glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. He was 47. According to his family, heContinue Reading
Body glitter, warehouse beats and one of Pride weekend’s most anticipated parties are officially back on the calendar. LadyLand returns to Under the K Bridge Park on Saturday, June 27, bringing another stacked lineup of queer talent to Brooklyn with Kim Petras leading the charge. The annual festival, created byContinue Reading
NYU Langone Health has become the first known hospital to face a federal criminal subpoena connected to the provision of gender-affirming care for transgender youth. According to a statement to patients and parents on 11 May, the subpoena was issued by the US Attorney’s Office in the Northern District ofContinue Reading
When JADE stepped behind the desk at NPR for her long-awaited Tiny Desk debut, she didn’t waste the opportunity trying to recreate arena-sized pop spectacle in miniature. Instead, the former Little Mix member leaned into intimacy, reshaping some of the biggest songs from THAT’S SHOWBIZ BABY! into something warmer, looserContinue Reading
Long before Sir Ian McKellen became one of the world’s most outspoken LGBTQ+ advocates, the legendary actor says he was once encouraged to stay quiet. In a recent interview with The Guardian , McKellen reflected on a private lunch he shared with late Star Wars icon Alec Guinness, who allegedlyContinue Reading
Colorado lawmakers have passed a new bill designed to strengthen protections for LGBTQ+ youth against conversion therapy after the U.S. Supreme Court raised constitutional concerns about the state’s previous ban earlier this year. HB26-1322 cleared the Colorado General Assembly on May 7 and now heads to the desk of Gov.Continue Reading
Julia Roberts received her first Academy Award nomination for “Steel Magnolias,” but the 1989 dramedy may have had an even more profound impact on one of her co-star’s children. Speaking to People last week, actor Sally Field recalled her “wonderful” experience working on the movie’s Louisiana set, even sharing aContinue Reading
As Pride travel continues evolving beyond massive parades and packed nightclub circuits, a new wave of destinations is redefining what LGBTQ+ celebrations can look like in 2026. Across the U.S. and abroad, cities are leaning into experiences that feel more local, more immersive and, in some cases, far less expected.Continue Reading