Virgin Island participant Millie took a big step on the show, coming out as a lesbian to her co-stars – and in turn, the nation. She is one of a handful of LGBTQ+ participants this series, alongside Tegan, Joy and Ellen, as revealed earlier in the series. But during lastContinue Reading
For contemporary gay fiction set in Italy, click here. Vesuvius by Cass Biehn (YA, 79) Nicked by M.T. Anderson (1087) The Ballot Boy by Larry Mellman (1368) Maddalena and the Dark by Julia Fine (1717) Eight Strings by Margaret DeRosia (19th c), Read MoreContinue Reading
iHeartMedia and Procter & Gamble are teaming up with the Elton John AIDS Foundation to launch the inaugural Elton John Impact Awards, a new audio special celebrating LGBTQ+ trailblazers, allies, and organizations making a difference around the world. Hosted by Billy Porter and Elvis Duran, the podcast-style special premieres JuneContinue Reading
When I found out I was having my first boy five years ago, I was elated and excited … and then worried about anger. There had recently been yet another school shooting, followed by yet another rash of headlines about boys, guns and rage. I understand the roots of thatContinue Reading
Bulgaria has won the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest with a huge 516 points. It is Bulgaria’s first time winning. After an incredible night of performances, and a tense reveal of the votes, Bulgaria’s Dara was crowned the winner. And while the UK didn’t do too well, we at least didn’tContinue Reading
If you’re giving oral sex to a partner with a penis, you probably are familiar with the dreaded gag reflex — and the terrible “oh God, am I about to puke in the most mortifying way possible?” intrusive thought that makes you lose your concentration and totally kills the moodContinue Reading
The lights are coming back on at Provincetown’s legendary Crown & Anchor, and the relaunch sounds exactly as sweaty and delightfully queer as fans would hope. On May 11, Tryst Hospitality announced a phased summer reopening for the iconic LGBTQ+ destination after officially taking over the property months later thanContinue Reading
A “women-only” social media app has lost an appeal to overturn a ruling that found it discriminatory against trans women. In January 2022, Giggle for Girls, marketed as a female-only space that allows women to find roommates, engage in freelance work, find friendship groups and more, came under fire forContinue Reading
Lady Gaga is extending the mayhem a little longer and we’re not mad about it. The full Apple Music Live: Lady Gaga MAYHEM Requiem performance is now available to stream on demand exclusively through Apple Music, giving Little Monsters another chance to experience the singer’s theatrical reimagining of MAYHEM afterContinue Reading
In the final season of The Boys, the stakes have never been higher. Homelander has tightened his grip on the world, The Boys are scattered and imprisoned, and chaos is unfolding everywhere. But amid all the violence and political satire, one of the season’s most emotional storylines belongs to Firecracker.Continue Reading
Festival season is about to get a sci-fi upgrade courtesy of Trixie Mattel, who is rolling out a new live DJ experience titled Super Disco alongside a fresh reimagining of Madonna’s “Hung Up.” The new version of the pop classic is produced by Trixie with vocals from Jayelle, continuing aContinue Reading
The Divine Gardener’s Handbook by Eli Snow Field Guide for the Formerly Villainous by Autumn K. England How to Lose a Goblin in Ten Days by Jessie Sylva Into the Midnight Wood by Alexandra McCollum Bromantasy by Máire Roche Bonus: These are all Adult, but for YA, check out The LastContinue Reading
There’s a moment in Obsession where the tension shifts from awkward crush energy into something far darker, and according to stars Michael Johnston and Inde Navarrette, that uncomfortable feeling was exactly the point. I sat down with the pair ahead of the release of Focus Features’ supernatural horror film, directedContinue Reading