There’s something about remote landscapes—the dense, untouched forests, rugged hillsides, and vast, open skies—that evokes a profound sense of freedom and self-reliance. In his captivating new book, Backwoods, acclaimed photographer Paul Freeman transports us to these evocative settings, capturing men in their most authentic and primal state. Celebrating 20 yearsContinue Reading
Today on the site I’m delighted to help reveal the stunning cover of The Keeper of Magical Things by Julie Leong, a Sapphic Fantasy releasing from Ace on October 14, 2025! Here’s the story: An almost-mage discovers friendship—and maybe something more—in the unlikeliest of places in this delightfully charming novel fromContinue Reading
Saturday Night Live star Bowen Yang turned daytime television into a laugh-fest on Thursday with an eyebrow-raising — and entirely comedic — new nickname for Vice President JD Vance: “the pope killer.” Yang appeared on The View to promote his new romantic comedy The Wedding Banquet, but it was hisContinue Reading
In a matter of weeks, the research lab that I direct at the University of Michigan has lost six National Institutes of Health-funded grants. I assume more of my federal grants will be terminated, given the work we do in my lab focuses on violence prevention and positive youth developmentContinue Reading
RuPaul’s Drag Race season 17 finalist Lexi Love has announced that she’s taking an indefinite ‘step back’ from drag to ‘nurture [her] mental, physical, and emotional well-being’ – but promises to return ‘stronger than ever’. Ms. Lexi Love gagged viewers during the recently concluded 17th season of RuPaul’s Drag Race,Continue Reading
Jiggly Caliente, a beloved figure in the drag and entertainment communities, has passed away at the age of 44. Born Bianca Castro-Arabejo on November 29, 1980, in San Pedro, Laguna, Philippines, Caliente gained prominence as a contestant on Season 4 of RuPaul’s Drag Race in 2012. She later returned forContinue Reading
CBS Mornings co-anchor Gayle King is embracing new horizons, both literally and figuratively. Following her recent journey to space aboard Blue Origin’s all-female flight, King attended the TIME 100 Gala on April 24, where she shared insights into her latest achievements and future aspirations. At 70, King’s participation in theContinue Reading
Former U.S. Representative George Santos was sentenced to 87 months in federal prison on Friday, April 25, 2025, after pleading guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. The sentence marks the culmination of a series of legal troubles that led to his expulsion from Congress in December 2023. Santos,Continue Reading
Jiggly Caliente, a beloved performer known for her appearances on “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and as a co-host on “Drag Race Philippines,” has undergone a partial leg amputation following a serious medical emergency, her family announced. Caliente, whose real name is Bianca Castro, experienced a “severe infection” that led to hospitalizationContinue Reading
Lush Cosmetics has launched a bold new campaign in partnership with trans-led organisations TransActual and My Genderation to reaffirm its commitment to trans rights and visibility. Running from 23 April to 11 May across all 101 UK stores, the initiative features vibrant window displays, free educational booklets, and a newContinue Reading
Pop superstar Demi Lovato made a surprise appearance Friday night at the grand opening of The Tryst, a new luxury boutique hotel in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, specifically catering to LGBTQ+ travelers. Not only did she make a performance but she also showed support for her LGBTQ+ fans at the dragContinue Reading
Puerto Vallarta’s vibrant LGBTQ+ scene reached a new pinnacle with the grand opening of The Tryst, the world’s first gay luxury hotel brand. Located in the heart of the city’s Zona Romántica, The Tryst is the brainchild of entrepreneur Tristan Schukraft, often dubbed the “CEO of Everything Gay” for hisContinue Reading
Lydia B. Kollins barely had time to unpack her wigs from “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 17 before being whisked back into the Werk Room for another round of fierce competition. The fan-favorite queen has confirmed she joined the massive cast of All Stars 10 just weeks after wrapping up herContinue Reading