Stanford Altamirano, RIP As 2025 comes to a close, we reflect on the pioneers, artists, and advocates who shaped queer culture. From the founders of our media to the legends of the stage, these individuals redefined visibility and fought for Read more
Dylan O’Brien in “Twinless” As 2025 draws to a close, queer cinema has moved beyond “struggle” to a vibrant era of genre-bending joy. From high-budget musicals to intimate portraits, these stories are no longer a niche—they are the year’s main Read more
Aetna has finalized a landmark nationwide settlement to provide equal In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) access for same-sex couples, effectively ending the “Queer Tax” in healthcare. Aetna will no longer require same-sex couples to self-fund expensive IUI cycles to “prove” infertility—a Read more
In the Josh Safdie-directed A24 film Marty Supreme just released, Timothée Chalamet reportedly went to extreme lengths for authenticity during a key scene where his character, Marty Mauser, is publicly punished with a paddle. The scene occurs when Marty, a Read more
Noah Schnapp. “Stranger Things.” Stranger Things 5 already made Will Byers a hero in Episode 4, and now the beloved series has revealed just how powerful he is when he finally accepts his true self, reports Tudum By Netflix. In Read more
Local Activist James Duke Mason Bridges Pop Culture and Politics with New Podcast BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY ZIV SADE James Duke Mason, a local veteran LGBTQ+ rights advocate and the son of pop icon Belinda Carlisle and political Read more
Oceane Aqua-Black Shatters Records with Debut Album “Shame-less” Drag superstar and pop provocateur Oceane Aqua-Black has officially made history with her debut album, Shame-less. Released via So Fierce Music, the 23-track project clocks in at 83 minutes and 27 seconds, officially Read more
Setting New Year’s resolutions is a great opportunity to focus on self-care, community, and achieving personal milestones. Here are a few New Year’s Resolution tips and ideas. MENTAL WELLNESS & SELF-AFFIRMATION Focus on resolutions that center on self-worth and healing Read more
California and The Trevor Project Launch Landmark Initiative for LGBTQ+ Crisis Care In a direct response to shifting federal policies and rising mental health needs, Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a strategic partnership between the State of California and The Read more
Gay military drama seeks new streamer following political firestorm BY VICTOR MELAMED In a candid interview with Variety last month, executive producer Brent Miller—the longtime producing partner of the late TV legend Norman Lear—opened up about Netflix’s devastating cancelation of Read more
TRIBUTES POUR IN FOR TIRELESS LGBTQ+ ALLY DIRECTOR ROB REINER The entertainment world and political community are still reeling following the tragic deaths of director, actor, and producer Rob Reiner and his wife, Michelle Reiner, who were found fatally stabbed Read more
“Heated Rivalry.” Photo: HBO Max In a stunning upset for television history, the penultimate episode of Heated Rivalry (Season 1, Episode 5: “I’ll Believe In Anything”) has officially tied with Breaking Bad’s legendary “Ozymandias” as the highest-rated TV episode of Read more
Connor Storrie, Hudson Williams, “Heated Rivalry.” Photo: Sabrina Lantos/HBO Max In an interview with Slate, the creator of Heated Rivalry – Jacob Tierney – detailed a behind-the-scenes battle to preserve the show’s explicit nature. Despite being adapted from Rachel Reid’s Read more
Echoing the legal battles of Kim Davis, Waco Justice of the Peace Dianne Hensley has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to topple Obergefell v. Hodges, the 2015 Supreme Court decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. Represented by Jonathan Mitchell—the architect Read more
Gus Kenworthy. Photo: Instagram Freestyle skiing icon and trailblazing openly gay athlete Gus Kenworthy has taken another massive step toward his fourth Olympic Games, securing a fourth-place finish at the U.S. Grand Prix on Saturday. The result marks a successful continuation of Read more
Photo: Heated Rivalry, HBO Max / Crave Episode 5 marks a monumental pivot for Heated Rivalry, trading the physical adrenaline of the rink for a profound emotional reckoning. Without spoiling the plot, here is how this chapter fundamentally alters Read more
