Charles Aznavour’s 1972 masterpiece “Comme ils disent” officially translated into English under the title “What Makes a Man.” Performed here by Xam Hurricane on The Voice France, 2018. WATCH: https://youtu.be/VoBhTzvuM_8?si=v1lrklEsmkiOL-xQ “What Makes a Man” (Official English Lyrics) My mum and I, we Read more
Brittany Howard. Photo: Drew de F Fawkes, via Wikimedia Commons The 98th Academy Awards proved to be a night of selective but significant visibility for the LGBTQ+ community. While the ceremony faced criticism for a lack of queer winners in the high-profile Read more
Bad Bunny. Photo: Calvin Klein Hundreds of fans swarmed Roberto Clemente Plaza in NYC this weekend for the unofficial Bad Bunny Lookalike Contest, a viral showdown hosted by Bronx Native and 7th Street Burger. The event turned the “Boogie Down” into Read more
Actor François Arnaud commands the spotlight as the cover star of the April 2026 issue of ELLE Canada. The issue delves into the massive buzz surrounding the recent screen adaptation of Heated Rivalry, the acclaimed sports romance that has taken streaming Read more
Scene from “Chico” (France/Belgium) – Dir. Théo Abadie The spirit of punk-rock filmmaking is taking over Sunset Boulevard this April. Curators Daniel Talbott, Andrew Klaus-Vineyard, and Felix Mack have announced “Our Heroes Bleed Glitter,” a curated screening of award-winning queer short films Read more
Kit Connor, Joe Locke, “Heartstopper” Fans of Nick and Charlie will have to wait for the page to turn before the credits roll. Author Alice Oseman confirmed to Deadline at the London Book Fair that the upcoming film, Heartstopper Forever, will not Read more
Finding a “Safe Table” is about to get much easier for Atlanta’s tabletop fans. According to an interview with Georgia Voice, queer app developer Rachel Dove is preparing to relaunch Dungeons Not Dating—a first-of-its-kind platform designed to connect D&D players through Read more
Miriam Margolyes, “A Friend of Dorothy” The revelation that Miriam Margolyes played a pivotal role in a young crew member’s coming-out journey has added a heartwarming chapter to the legacy of her Oscar-nominated short film, A Friend of Dorothy. The story Read more
William Arnold Newton, aka Billy London, RIP For those who lived through the 1990s gay adult entertainment scene, the name Billy London carries a dark, lingering weight. Born William Arnold Newton, the performer was a recognizable face in the industry, but Read more
Scene form “We’ll Find Happiness” Fresh off a successful screening at the 2026 European Film Market (EFM) in Berlin, the Canada-Luxembourg co-production We’ll Find Happiness (On sera heureux) has finalized several major distribution deals. Directed by Léa Pool and written by Michel Read more
Olympian Tom Daley is back on the platform where it all began. Thirteen years after his history-making coming-out vlog, the 31-year-old gold medalist has returned to his YouTube channel with a new video that proves just how much has changed—and Read more
Scene from “Boots” The 14thAnnual Queerties Awards celebrated the brightest stars and the most impactful moments in LGBTQ+ media and culture this week at Avalon Hollywood, with winners determined by nearly 2 million votes cast by the community. Guests in Read more
Scene from “The Stroke” The Stroke (Polish: Udar) is a critically acclaimed Polish dark comedy-drama series that made its international streaming debut in March 2026. The series follows Jacek (Jacek Poniedziałek), a cynical, openly gay Warsaw culinary critic and TV celebrity. Read more
Corentin Fila in “Escort Boys.” Photo: Prime Video French actor Corentin Fila is joining the cast of The White Lotus Season 4, scheduled to premiere in this year. Known for his grounded and nuanced energy, Fila’s filmography is defined by complex, queer-friendly Read more
In response to a few online comments, THE FIGHT would like to clarify its editorial choice to specify when newsmakers are “openly LGBTQ+.” While some may see the label as redundant, the magazine maintains that it serves a vital purpose in Read more
Alberto Ravagnani. Photo: Instagram Italian priest and social media star Alberto Ravagnani has officially left the priesthood, citing a deep-seated conflict with the Catholic Church’s mandatory celibacy. As reported by The Telegraph, the 32-year-old influencer described the requirement to suppress Read more
In their provocative new book, Trans Pleasure: On Gender Liberation and Sexual Freedom, sociologist Brandon Andrew Robinson issues a bold challenge to modern social constructs: it is time to abolish sexual identities entirely. Robinson, an associate professor of gender and sexuality Read more
Following the success of Heated Rivalry, creator Jacob Tierney is making a major career pivot. Leaving the hockey rink behind, Tierney is set to helm Alexander, a new Netflix series centered on the life of Alexander the Great. Netflix has granted Read more
Joe Locke The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) has officially announced the winners for the 2026 Children’s & Family Emmy Awards, with Heartstopper breakout star Joe Locke leading a night that celebrated a new era of diverse and sophisticated youth Read more
A Friend of Dorothy is a 2026 Academy Award nominee for Best Live Action Short Film. Directed by Lee Knight, this British drama stars industry icons Miriam Margolyes and Stephen Fry alongside breakout talent Alistair Nwachukwu. The film tells the heartwarming story of Dorothy Read more
