To most people, it’s a simple shark toy. But to trans people, IKEA’s Blåhaj is a symbol and signifier of the transgender community. The polyester plushie, which is available online or in store for £22 ($28), has been a symbol of trans rights since about 2017. Its significance started onContinue Reading
Nearly a year after his run on HBO’s “The Gilded Age” came to a close, Claybourne Elder is returning to his musical roots with a new project that chronicles his journey with faith and fatherhood. The Utah-born actor, singer and Grammy nominee unveiled his first-ever solo album, “If the StarsContinue Reading
If you asked dating app and content creator Terry Rhea what his sexual orientation is, he’d say he’s “heteroflexible.” If you responded quizzically ― what’s that? ― he’d gladly go into detail about what the word means to him. “To me, heteroflexible means that under the right circumstances — theContinue Reading
Olivia fans rise! Consider this your official notice: a new era for the fandom has officially arrived (and we’re shaking in our boots!). Olivia Rodrigo confirmed Thursday that her third studio album will drop June 12, marking her first full-length release since 2023. The announcement landed with a clean slateContinue Reading
BTS has officially returned, but their ARIRANG comeback was not just a performance. It was a carefully constructed cultural moment that blended history, technology, and identity on a global stage. The group, made up of RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook, reunited after completing South Korea’s mandatoryContinue Reading