LGBTQ (Page 4)

If there was one place to be in West Hollywood on Saturday night, it was The Abbey. The iconic LGBTQ+ hotspot transformed into a full-throttle celebration for event producer Oly Innes‘ birthday, bringing together partygoers for a “Sunglasses at Night” themed bash that proved one thing: nobody throws a celebrationContinue Reading

Grammy-winning singer Durand Bernarr is putting his signature spin on two beloved classics while reflecting on the artists and moments that shaped him. The progressive R&B star is the latest featured performer in Salt Lick Sessions’ ongoing Songs of U.S. series, a project that invites musicians to revisit songs wovenContinue Reading

Of Fire and Stars by Audrey Coulthurst (YA Fantasy)  Nobody in Particular by Sophie Gonzales (YA Contemporary) Her Royal Highness by Rachel Hawkins (YA Contemporary) Her Royal Happiness by Lola Keeley (Contemporary) How to Find a Princess by Alyssa Cole (Contemporary), Read MoreContinue Reading

FIFA’s anti-discrimination partner has advised against adopting an Olympic-style ban on transgender athletes for the next Women’s World Cup. The head of the White House World Cup Task Force, Andrew Giuliani, told Politico on 16 July that getting FIFA to guarantee that “women play in the Women’s World Cup andContinue Reading

British LGBTQ+ sitcom Smoggie Queens is strutting into season 3 after the BBC confirmed the show has been recommissioned. The show’s second season arrived earlier this year alongside the release of the spin-off series The Dickie Show. The show is from writer, creator, and star Phil Dunning and is setContinue Reading

One year after the federal government ended the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s specialized services for LGBTQ+ youth, The Trevor Project says the gap in crisis care remains a pressing concern despite renewed efforts to restore the program. July 17 marks one year since the The Traitor administration discontinued theContinue Reading

Madonna has never been one to simply revisit the past. With Confessions II, the pop icon channels the electric energy of downtown New York, paying tribute to the artists, dancers, clubs, and queer communities that helped shape both her career and modern pop culture. The album’s lead single, “Danceteria,” servesContinue Reading

Every Tuesday in New Orleans, I lead Somatic Flow, which is a yoga-adjacent mindful movement practice. I’ve been a yoga teacher for decades, but this particular moment in America feels like it needs more rigor than what white-girl yoga generally has on offer. So, we do sun salutations, but weContinue Reading

For a decade, Disney’s Descendants franchise has reminded audiences that no one is defined by where they come from. Whether they’re the children of heroes or villains, each new generation has challenged expectations, proving that your family’s legacy doesn’t have to determine your future. That message returns in Descendants: WickedContinue Reading

After making one of Brazil’s biggest queer pop breakthroughs with the official Rio Pride anthem “IGUAL,” Brazilian-Moroccan artist Yann is stepping into a bold new chapter. His new single, SHOOT BANG KILL, marks both his English-language and U.S. debut, launching an ambitious independent era that has been quietly taking shapeContinue Reading

Football may not be coming home, but the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been an illuminating event for LGBTQ+ fans. This year, the tournament was jointly hosted by three nations (United States, Mexico and Canada) for the first time.  The 2026 World Cup will conclude after 104 matches involving 48Continue Reading

Blood City Rollers by V.P. Anderson and Tatiana Hill (MG) Check, Please! by Ngozi Ukazu (YA) Fence by C.S. Pacat and Johanna the Mad (YA) Cheer Up: Love and Pompoms by Crystal Frazier, Val Wise, and Oscar O. Jupiter (YA) Grand Slam Romance by Ollie Hicks and Emma Oosterhous , ReadContinue Reading