Margaret Cho almost joined the world of Heated Rivalry , and now queer fans are mourning the casting that could have been. While appearing on the “I Never Liked You” podcast, Cho shared that she was originally offered a role in the queer hockey drama but ultimately turned it downContinue Reading
RuPaul has divided fans after posting an Instagram video about the political climate in America, in which he said “fascism is back” and suggested the “only thing we can do” is “to party and dance”. In the clip, RuPaul opens by saying: “Okay, there is no easy fix,” before arguingContinue Reading
BET is bringing back its signature celebration of culture and community. The BET Black + Iconic Soirée returns May 23, 2026, at MGM National Harbor in Oxon, Maryland, with Emmy-nominated actor and advocate Laverne Cox set to host the evening. The annual event highlights the intersection of Black and LGBTQ+Continue Reading
Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo I’ll Pretend You’re Mine by Tashie Bhuiyan Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera Burn Down, Rise Up by Vincent Tirado, Read MoreContinue Reading
It finally happened. After five seasons of longing looks, emotional chaos, and enough tension to power all of Las Vegas, Hacks finally gave fans the moment they’ve been begging for: Ava and Deborah kissed. And according to Hannah Einbinder, the cast knew exactly what kind of episode they were making.Continue Reading
Country star and longtime LGBTQ+ ally Maren Morris is heading to Washington, D.C. this summer as the official headliner of the 2026 Capital Pride Concert. The annual celebration, organized by Capital Pride Alliance, will take over Pennsylvania Avenue NW on Sunday, June 21, bringing together music, queer talent, activism, andContinue Reading
Heated Rivalry breakout star Connor Storrie is reportedly in talks to join Gracie Abrams and Tom Burke in Please, an upcoming A24 film from filmmaker Halina Reijn. Reijn, who previously delivered the comedy thriller Bodies Bodies Bodies and the Nicole Kidman psychological drama Babygirl, will write, direct, and produce theContinue Reading
On any given weekday, a bunch of tech-savvy young queers from around the U.S. log into a Zoom meeting to look for jobs. Or complete passport applications. Or figure out how to leave the country or a region of it that they’re not feeling safe or seen in. Other times,Continue Reading
As the man who brought one of the world’s canniest characters to life on screen, it’s no surprise that actor Ian McKellen is full of his own wisdom. In a Q&A for The Guardian that was published last week, the “Lord of the Rings” legend weighed in on the “worstContinue Reading
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