The morning I came out to my mother, I got out of bed to do it. That detail matters more than it might seem. I had been out in every other context for years — to friends, to the city, to the version of my life I had built inContinue Reading
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” veterans Ginger Minj and Jujubee make a convincing bid for big-screen stardom in “Stop! That! Train!,” a disaster comedy that’s poised to be a cinematic highlight for legions of LGBTQ+ Pride Month revelers. The queens are also hopeful the movie, which hit theaters Friday, gives viewers comicContinue Reading
Pride Month tends to bring a familiar lineup: rainbow collections, celebrity campaigns and highly produced social posts. But some of the most meaningful moments of visibility don’t happen at a podium or on a red carpet. They happen in families. Over the years, more public figures have spoken openly aboutContinue Reading
Fans hoping to see Jack Innanen skate into the world of Heated Rivalry next season have their answer. While attending the Tribeca Festival premiere of Adults season 2 on June 11, Innanen confirmed that he will not be appearing in the highly anticipated second season of the hockey romance series.Continue Reading
If the cast chemistry in That Friend feels authentic, it’s because stars Harvey Guillén and Josh Brener clearly have just as much fun off-screen as they do in the film. The duo sat down with Gayety to discuss the new comedy, which follows a Palm Springs getaway that goes completelyContinue Reading
Miles Gutierrez-Riley (Off Campus) may spend much of That Friend navigating drug-fueled chaos and unpredictable adventures, but his favorite moment in the film is surprisingly simple. Speaking with Gayety at the Tribeca Film Festival premiere, the actor revealed that the scene that stands out most to him is an earlyContinue Reading
Meg Stalter has officially entered her pop star era, and she’s doing it the only way that makes sense: with wigs flying, pageant energy dialed to 100 and a bedazzled Arby’s tumbler making a surprise cameo. The actor and comedian released her debut single, “Prettiest Girl In America,” this weekContinue Reading
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
America is Not the Heart by Elaine Castillo Karaoke Queen by Dominic Lim Mistress of Lies by K.M. Enright Local Heavens by K.M. Fajardo The Stormbringer Saga by Gabriella Buba Bonus: These are all Adult, but for New Adult, check out Another Word for Happy by Agay Llanera, Read MoreContinue Reading
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