Madonna has never been one to simply revisit the past. With Confessions II, the pop icon channels the electric energy of downtown New York, paying tribute to the artists, dancers, clubs, and queer communities that helped shape both her career and modern pop culture. The album’s lead single, “Danceteria,” servesContinue Reading
Every Tuesday in New Orleans, I lead Somatic Flow, which is a yoga-adjacent mindful movement practice. I’ve been a yoga teacher for decades, but this particular moment in America feels like it needs more rigor than what white-girl yoga generally has on offer. So, we do sun salutations, but weContinue Reading
For a decade, Disney’s Descendants franchise has reminded audiences that no one is defined by where they come from. Whether they’re the children of heroes or villains, each new generation has challenged expectations, proving that your family’s legacy doesn’t have to determine your future. That message returns in Descendants: WickedContinue Reading
After making one of Brazil’s biggest queer pop breakthroughs with the official Rio Pride anthem “IGUAL,” Brazilian-Moroccan artist Yann is stepping into a bold new chapter. His new single, SHOOT BANG KILL, marks both his English-language and U.S. debut, launching an ambitious independent era that has been quietly taking shapeContinue Reading
Football may not be coming home, but the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been an illuminating event for LGBTQ+ fans. This year, the tournament was jointly hosted by three nations (United States, Mexico and Canada) for the first time. The 2026 World Cup will conclude after 104 matches involving 48Continue Reading
Blood City Rollers by V.P. Anderson and Tatiana Hill (MG) Check, Please! by Ngozi Ukazu (YA) Fence by C.S. Pacat and Johanna the Mad (YA) Cheer Up: Love and Pompoms by Crystal Frazier, Val Wise, and Oscar O. Jupiter (YA) Grand Slam Romance by Ollie Hicks and Emma Oosterhous , ReadContinue Reading
Fans who missed The Vampire Lestat: One Night Only LIVE won’t have to wait much longer to experience the rock spectacle. AMC Global Media announced that the sold-out performance, staged at New York City’s Beacon Theatre to celebrate the premiere of The Vampire Lestat, will begin streaming exclusively on AMC+Continue Reading
The first time I saw the ’90s cult classic, “Interview with the Vampire,” was the summer before middle school. In the wee hours during a slumber party, my best friend and I tiptoed to the living room, slid the R-rated tape out of its thin, cardboard case, and popped itContinue Reading
Carly Rae Jepsen is embracing a new chapter. On Thursday, the Grammy-nominated pop favorite released “After All,” the latest preview of her upcoming double album Day and Night. The shimmering new track explores love through a deeply personal lens, with Jepsen drawing inspiration from reflections on motherhood, identity and theContinue Reading
When Olivia Dean stepped onto the Crypto.com Arena stage for the first of two sold-out Los Angeles shows, it was clear she had arrived at a new chapter in her career. The British singer has quickly evolved from a rising talent into one of music’s most captivating new voices, andContinue Reading
Today on the site I”m pleased to welcome Norena Shopland, author of My Love All Love Excels, the biography of Katherine Philips: the seventeenth-century Welsh poet whose love for two women dominated her life. Before we get to the post, here’s a little more info on the book: Katherine Philips: theContinue Reading
The University of Kansas has sent a trans employee a legal notice for using the women’s restrooms on campus. Siobhán Kirchstein, who works as a janitor for the Kansas Geological Survey at the university, told the Lawrence Times on 13 July that she received an email from Katie Verner, theContinue Reading
As Idaho’s new criminal bathroom law begins taking effect, transgender residents are turning to one another for something many people rarely have to think about: where it’s safe to use the restroom. In response to House Bill 752, a new crowdsourced online map is helping transgender and gender-diverse Idahoans locateContinue Reading