As the holiday season draws near, the familiar glow of Christmas lights begins to fill homes and storefronts. Yet behind the nostalgic sparkle lies a choice: to buy mass-market, commercialized holiday decor — or to invest in something more? This year, one small, queer-owned brand offers both aesthetic magic andContinue Reading
Ariana Grande faced a frightening moment on the red carpet Thursday at the Singapore premiere of Wicked: For Good , when a fan suddenly rushed toward her. Videos from the event show Grande, portraying Glinda, walking alongside costars Cynthia Erivo, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum at Universal Studios Singapore. AContinue Reading
U.S. Catholic bishops have voted to make official a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender patients at Catholic hospitals. The decision formalizes a yearslong process for the U.S. church to address transgender health care. The bishops approved revisions…Read MoreContinue Reading
Charli XCX is returning to cinematic territory with a new single, “Chains of Love,” written for Emerald Fennell’s upcoming Wuthering Heights adaptation starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. This marks the second track released from her contributions to the film’s soundtrack, following the ominous collaboration “House” with Velvet Underground co-founderContinue Reading
It’s never a bad time for a queer movie night, and Netflix’s current lineup is delivering everything from holiday rom-coms to emotional dramas and historical biopics. Whether you’re craving something cozy, heartbreaking, or full of sparkle, the streamer’s LGBTQ+ collection has a little something for everyone. From Colman Domingo’s powerhouseContinue Reading
I sat in a conference room surrounded by four white women ― Dr. Westwood-Court, Dr. Bleekman, Maddie, and Bella. Blue and green eyes watched me with measured expressions, all communicating concern. The pale faces seemed to be commanding me to get out . My emotions bounced like a tossed tennisContinue Reading
I remember the moment it happened — the single spark that set my body aflame. Cecelia stood behind me on the Pilates reformer and pressed her legs into my back, her hands into my shoulders. The strength of her long, lean limbs drove me into submission. Her perfectly-highlighted blonde hairContinue Reading
Adele is stepping out of the recording studio and onto the big screen. The Grammy-winning singer will make her acting debut in Tom Ford’s upcoming feature film Cry to Heaven, adapted from Anne Rice’s 1982 novel of the same name. The project marks Ford’s highly anticipated return to directing, followingContinue Reading
Lux Pascal and Hunter Schafer are among those in the cast of Tom Ford‘s upcoming film, Cry to Heaven. The cast for the film was announced on Wednesday (12 November) and as well as Pascal and Schafer includes Nicholas Hoult, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Ciarán Hinds, and George MacKay. Also featuring areContinue Reading
Nintendo and Illumination are ready to blast Mario out of the Mushroom Kingdom and into orbit. The first full trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie debuted during Wednesday’s Nintendo Direct, offering a colorful preview of the next chapter in the plumber’s cinematic saga. A Cosmic Upgrade Following the record-breakingContinue Reading
Vevo has announced its highly anticipated 2026 DSCVR Artists to Watch list, putting a spotlight on emerging talent ready to break into the mainstream. Now in its 12th year, the program has become a cornerstone of Vevo’s mission to support new voices in music, offering curated global exposure and performanceContinue Reading
K-pop-inspired girl group KATSEYE is speaking out about the darker side of fame. In a recent interview with the BBC, the six-member band opened up about the emotional toll of receiving “thousands” of online death threats, and how they’re learning to cope with the pressure that comes with global stardom.Continue Reading
The holidays are right around the corner, and we here in the LGBTQReads community know things are particularly tight this season. And so, if you’re struggling to afford gifts for a loved one who happens to be a queer lit fan, or you yourself just need a moment of bookishContinue Reading