River Phoenix, My Own Private Idaho My Own Private Idaho is a 1991 independent film directed by Gus Van Sant, starring River Phoenix and Keanu Reeves. The movie follows the lives of two young men, Mike Waters (Phoenix) and Scott Read more
Photo: ACLU attorney Chase Strangio, “Heightened Scrutiny” Happy Pride Month! June 2025 is shaping up to be a great month for LGBTQ+ film and TV content. Here’s a rundown of some notable releases and where to stream them: New Releases Read more
He’s at it again! Back in March, during a joint session of Congress, Trump valiantly attacked the Biden administration for supposedly spending a whopping $8 million to turn mice – gasp – transgender! The only slight snag in this gripping Read more
In a few short years, Joe Locke has risen from his debut in the global Netflix hit Heartstopper to a pivotal role as Billy Maximoff in Marvel’s Agatha All Along, fulfilling a lifelong “nerd’s” dream. Locke admits he’s not good Read more
Vans X Queer Surf Knu Skool Shoe Just in time for Pride Month, Vans has teamed up with Queer Surf to launch a special surf-inspired collection that champions LGBTQ+ voices within the global surf community. Designed by Queer Surf founder Read more
Image Credit: ‘Fallen Fruit,’ Mango Sun Productions For many queer individuals, the notion of “home” often conjures images of a place to escape, a springboard from which to launch into adulthood and find community elsewhere. It’s almost a given that Read more
Fierce resistance and radical care. An interview with three local mental health advocates BY MARK AIREL | PHOTO BY ZIV SADE EMMY OLEA Pioneering Inclusivity for Trans Futures For Emmy Olea (she/her), Director of Business Development and Marketing at Breathe Read more
CinePride Film Festival Debuts in Los Angeles, Celebrating Queer Cinema This September 2025 A bold new chapter in queer cinema begins this fall as CinePride Film Festival, an innovative LGBTQIA+ film festival, makes its debut in Los Angeles, September 11-14, at Read more
From “Real World” to “Beyond the Gates:” Out actor Mike Manning’s trailblazing role BY VICTOR MELAMED | PHOTO BY PAUL SMITH Mike Manning is stepping into a groundbreaking role on “Beyond the Gates,” the first new hour-long soap in 25 Read more
Niecy Nash, Jessica Betts, Andrew Rannells Lead 55th Annual LA Pride Parade The 55th annual LA Pride Parade, produced by Christopher Street West Association (CSW), will take place on Sunday, June 8th, celebrating the theme “Pride Marches On.” This year’s Read more
Following Gov Newsom’s decision to cut dedicated funding for LBTQ+ women and non-binary health programs, the Los Angeles LGBT Center CEO, Joe Hollendoner, issued the following statement: The Los Angeles LGBT Center is outraged by Governor Gavin Newsom’s decision to Read more
WORLDPRIDE D.C. KICKS OFF AMID RENEWED LGBTQ+ RIGHTS BATTLE As WorldPride kicks off in D.C., coinciding with Capital Pride’s 50th anniversary, the celebration is tinged with urgency due to a renewed assault on LGBTQ+ rights. The Trump administration’s policies, notably Read more
By Orly Lyonne We often picture the LGBTQ+ community as one big, unified group, all fighting for the same goals. And in many ways, that’s true! But sometimes, without meaning to, certain ideas and ways of thinking can creep in Read more
Ryan Phillippe as Billy Douglas in “One Life to Live.” In a recent interview with People magazine, actor Ryan Phillippe revealed his initial apprehension about taking on the groundbreaking role of Billy Douglas in the early 1990s on the soap opera Read more
Taylor Zakhar Perez, Nicholas Galitzine. “Red, White & Royal Blue” Great news, “Red, White & Royal Blue” fans! The highly anticipated sequel is officially a go, promising more of Prince Henry and Alex Claremont-Diaz’s captivating love story. In a striking Read more
Jason Collins, Brunson Green. Photo: Instagram Jason Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay active player, married film producer Brunson Green in Austin, Texas, their current home, this past weekend, reports Outsports. The couple, together for roughly a decade, reportedly became Read more
