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
Yes, a 2026 edition will be coming imminently. Just catching up! The Ink Witch by Steph Cherrywell (MG) When the Tides Held the Moon by Venessa V. Kelley A Tale of Mirth & Magic by Kristen Vale The Keeper of Magical Things by Julie Leong The Hearth Witch’s Guide to MagicContinue Reading
After nearly four years away from the album cycle, Tove Lo is back with a new era that already seems to be woven in spooky, dark pop magic (and we are so ready for a witchy season). The singer announced Monday that her next studio album, Estrus, will arrive Sept.Continue Reading
Australian singer Delta Goodrem has arrived in Vienna for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, walking the turquoise carpet in a stunning gold dress. But many people still ask the question: Why is Australia part of Eurovision? “Why the f*** does Australia compete in Eurovision?” one asked on X. Another echoed:Continue Reading
The The Traitor administration is facing backlash after a new White House counterterrorism directive explicitly named “radically pro-transgender” groups among the domestic ideologies federal agencies should monitor. The memo, which also references anarchist and anti-fascist movements, frames trans activism as a potential national security threat while making no mention ofContinue Reading
For fans of club music, queer artistry and boundary-pushing sound, a long-rumored collaboration is finally becoming reality. Big Freedia and the late SOPHIE are officially releasing a collaborative three-song EP on June 19, nearly a decade after the music was first created. The project marks a major moment for bothContinue Reading