It’s been ten years since the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, that stole 49 lives and left 53 people wounded, in one of the darkest days in American history. Around 320 people were inside Pulse nightclub, a popular LGBTQ+ venue, in the early hours of 12 June, 2016, whenContinue Reading
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Ten years ago, joy turned into grief inside Pulse Nightclub. On June 12, 2016, hundreds gathered for Latin Night at the Orlando LGBTQ+ venue, an evening centered on music, community and celebration. Before sunrise, a gunman opened fire, killing 49 people and injuring 53 others in what remains the deadliestContinue Reading
For years, LGBTQ+ audiences have turned to the internet long before traditional entertainment caught up. Entire fandoms were built in forums, fan fiction archives and creator-led spaces where queer people could imagine different endings, center overlooked identities and tell stories that didn’t need executive approval to exist. That’s part ofContinue Reading
There’s no shortage of magazines chasing relevance. ICONIQA is aiming for something else entirely. The independent art book and magazine platform has announced the release of ICONIQA Issue No. 2, returning with a larger international scope and a continued focus on LGBTQIA+ creativity across fashion, performance, nightlife, visual storytelling, andContinue Reading
Michael Urie has played just about every kind of queer character you can imagine. Over the years, he’s starred in groundbreaking series like Ugly Betty, led Netflix’s first gay holiday rom-com with Single All the Way, conquered Broadway, tackled Shakespeare, and now earned his first Emmy nomination for playing BrianContinue Reading
Pride has always been about visibility, but increasingly, it’s also about where we choose to spend our dollars. From queer founders building brands with purpose to major companies creating collections that directly support LGBTQ+ organizations, this year’s Pride shopping lineup offers more than rainbow packaging. Whether it’s celebrating queer historyContinue Reading
A federal mental health agency is signaling that specialized suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline could return after their abrupt shutdown last year, but advocates say the details matter. In a letter sent to members of Congress, the Substance Abuse and Mental HealthContinue Reading
Kanye West (Image: John Parra/WireImage/Scott Dudelson/Getty Images/Canva) Court filings in Jennifer An’s lawsuit against Kanye West reportedly reference alleged messages from La Roux singer Elly Jackson in which she said she remembered the incident as “horrific”. An has also spoken publicly about her allegation on the BBC’s Fame Under FireContinue Reading
Actress and singer Julia Lester announced her engagement to longtime girlfriend Ilana Wolpert on June 9, sharing the happy news in a joint Instagram post featuring a series of romantic photos. “I love you Ilana Lee Wolpert and I can’t wait to marry you 🤍🌸,” Lester wrote alongside the images.Continue Reading
As the Brat era keeps expanding, Charli XCX is making sure part of its impact reaches beyond the stage. The pop star has announced that a portion of ticket sales from her upcoming Music, Fashion, Film tour will benefit Transgender Law Center, bringing direct financial support to a trans-led organizationContinue Reading
Tom Brady has spent decades building one of the most carefully crafted brands in sports. So naturally, his latest business venture is called Good Nut. The NFL legend has teamed up with Gopuff to launch a new line of organic coconut water, and judging by the marketing campaign, everyone involvedContinue Reading
Pride Month is often framed through celebration: parades, performances, chosen family and moments of joy. But for many LGBTQ+ advocates, Pride has always carried another purpose, organizing in public. This year, one national coalition is asking communities to remember that history. As June unfolds, Save HIV Funding (SHF) is usingContinue Reading