The Boyfriend , Netflix’s groundbreaking Japanese reality dating series centered on queer romance, is coming back for Season 2. This time, the cast trades sunny beaches for snowy Hokkaido, setting the stage for quiet moments, real vulnerability, and meaningful emotional growth. The new season premieres globally on January 13, 2026.Continue Reading
A tense library board meeting in Rutherford County, Tennessee, has placed a spotlight on growing attempts to restrict LGBTQ literature across the state. What began as routine public business on Dec. 1 shifted sharply when Luanne R. James, the recently appointed director of libraries for the Rutherford County Library System,Continue Reading
These are 2024-26 releases. Lucy, Uncensored by Mel Hammond and Teghan Hammond One of the Boys by Victoria Zeller Fawn’s Blood by Hal Schrieve Queen of Faces by Petra Lord This Wretched Beauty by Elle Grenier Bonus: These are all prose novels, but for a graphic novel, check out Girlmode by Magdalene VisaggioContinue Reading
With The Housemaid, a new adaptation of the bestselling psychological thriller by author Freida McFadden, Sydney Sweeney continues her streak as one of Hollywood’s busiest, and most versatile stars. Directed by Paul Feig, the film centers on a young woman who accepts a live-in job only to uncover unsettling truthsContinue Reading
Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers – longtime friends, comedy partners and co-hosts of the hit queer podcast Las Culturistas – are officially reteaming for a new feature film at Searchlight Pictures. The duo, who charmed audiences with their roles in the modern queer rom-com Fire Island, will write and starContinue Reading
After just six episodes, Heated Rivalry has the internet buzzing. The series leans into queer romance with tension-packed stares, locker-room rivalries, and stolen hotel-room moments. The Crave show dropped November 28 on Crave in Canada and HBO Max in the U.S. and Australia to much excitement. Its presence online hasContinue Reading
In 2019, I returned home to Kansas City to attend the University of Missouri–Kansas City in hopes of a fresh start. Just a few months earlier, I’d had a traumatic experience that would change my life forever. Before my return home, I was on the national stage as a collegiateContinue Reading
Comedian, actor and queer icon Tig Notaro is developing a new film with director Zack Snyder, and the premise is already turning heads. During a recent appearance on the podcast On With Kara Swisher , Notaro revealed that she and Snyder are co-writing a movie that she describes, with completeContinue Reading
More women’s universities in Japan are starting to accept trans students, marking a positive move towards greater inclusivity. Currently six establishments accept trans women, while one plans to in the future, a nationwide survey conducted by the Mainichi Shimbun between September and October found. A total of 60 universities were polled,Continue Reading
The Sin City Classic Sports Festival Presented by Lexus, the world’s largest LGBTQ+ sporting event, announced that Grammy-winning singer, LGBTQ+ advocate, and ABC TV & Hulu co-star LeAnn Rimes will perform at this year’s Sin City Classic Concert. The show will take place January 18 at Brooklyn Bowl Las VegasContinue Reading
Tryst Hospitality is adding one of Provincetown’s most storied queer hubs to its growing portfolio. Founder and CEO Tristan Schukraft announced the group’s acquisition of the Crown & Anchor, the Commercial Street complex known for its hotel, restaurant, and long-running performance venues. The deal secures the future of one ofContinue Reading
Variety’s Actors on Actors is back for its 23rd season, and while the lineup is stacked with Hollywood heavyweights, there is one pairing that immediately sent LGBTQ+ Twitter into full meltdown: Jonathan Bailey and David Corenswet. That’s right. On December 7, the Winkie Prince and the newest Superman will sitContinue Reading
Pop star Lily Allen is giving fans more than just her music. On Wednesday, December 3, Allen announced a limited edition merchandise drop tied to her latest album, West End Girl, and one item has sparked plenty of chatter. Sharing a photo on Instagram, Allen, 40, held what appeared toContinue Reading