Vermont-based artist Tai Ericson has turned a beloved fantasy series into a poignant protest: portraits of transgender women who were murdered, crafted from the pages of Harry Potter books. Ericson’s project began earlier this year, responding to J.K. Rowling’s widely criticized statements on trans issues. “Trans women are women. TransContinue Reading
Two of China’s most popular gay dating apps have vanished from Chinese app stores, sparking concern among LGBTQ+ advocates about an intensifying government clampdown on queer spaces both online and offline. As of Tuesday, Blued and Finka , two of the country’s largest queer social networking platforms, were no longerContinue Reading
Two Truths and a Lie by Cory O’Brien (Sci-Fi) There’s Only One Sin in Hollywood by Rasheed Newsom (Historical) Battle Scars by Meghan O’Brien (Contemporary Romance) Regeneration by Pat Barker (Historical) The Charioteer by Mary Renault (Historical), Read MoreContinue Reading
Introducing a new calendar that’ll have you checking the date twice. Photographer Chris Behroozian is back with something a little more titillating. His new Beefy 2026 Calendar is exactly what it sounds like — twelve months of unapologetic beards, bellies, and sometimes more. These black-and-white portraits capture twelve bears inContinue Reading
If your idea of holiday cheer involves glitter, garters, and a Gingerbread Man who can really move, you might want to unwrap yourself at Balcon Salon this season. The Hell’s Kitchen hotspot is serving up its signature blend of heat and humor with “Brolesque: XXX-MAS,“ a late-night, queer holiday spectacularContinue Reading
RuPaul’s Drag Race alum Kerri Colby is stepping into the music scene with her debut single, “H.B.F.”, a bold anthem of self-love and empowerment. The title, short for Hair. Body. Face., captures Kerri’s mantra of embracing all aspects of oneself. With uplifting lyrics and energetic production, the track encourages listenersContinue Reading
For 2024, click here. Backhanded Compliments by Katie Chandler (Tennis) Play You For It by Samantha Saldivar (Basketball) Overtime by Tracey Richardson (Hockey) Ready to Score by Jodie Slaughter (Basketball) Hard to Beat by Lexi Greene (Rugby) Bonus: These are all Adult; for YA, check out It’s a Love/Skate Relationship by Carli J. Corson and All’sContinue Reading
Non-binary furry fighting games fanatic SonicFox has fulfilled a dream: ratioing LibsofTikTok. The American esports player, whose real name is Dominique McLean, confronted the notoriously anti-LGBTQ+ social media account, operated by right-wing pundit Chaya Raichik, which has targeted educators, influencers and academics who have voiced pro-LGBTQ+ views. Several posts haveContinue Reading
Charli XCX is diving deep into the gothic with “House,” her haunting new collaboration with The Velvet Underground’s John Cale. The track, written for Emerald Fennell’s upcoming adaptation of Wuthering Heights , marks a bold new chapter for the Brat era pop provocateur. A Dark, Elegant Sound “House” trades Charli’sContinue Reading
Steamy footage of Jonathan Bailey has resurfaced following his well-deserved ‘sexiest man alive’ award, and the internet is officially spiralling Fans can’t get enough of Jonathan Bailey, who revealed on Monday (3 November) that he was named the sexiest man alive in 2025 by People magazine – making him theContinue Reading
After nearly a decade of luxury listings, personal drama, and emotional showdowns, Selling Sunset star Chrishell Stause is closing the door on the Netflix reality series for good. In a candid new interview with Bustle published November 7, Stause confirmed that she will not return for the show’s upcoming tenthContinue Reading
NBC’s Wicked: One Wonderful Night delivered a glittering celebration of music and magic but not without controversy. Viewers tuning into Thursday’s two-hour special may not have realized one moment was missing: a pointed political remark from Wicked star Marissa Bode . Bode, who originated the role of Nessarose Thropp inContinue Reading
Beloved drag superstar Kim Chi is expanding her creative empire from makeup palettes and runways to the literary world with the release of two new books, the culinary travel memoir Kim Chi Eats the World and her debut young adult novel Donutella Hamachi and the Library Avengers. But while fansContinue Reading