Scene from “Heated Rivalry” The internet has been set ablaze by the premiere of Heated Rivalry, the new streaming series based on the hugely popular gay romance novel by Rachel Reid. The show, dubbed by fans and critics alike as Read more
BY PATRICK TSAKUDA The visibility we’ve gained as gay men has been hard-won, bringing with it a language to describe our lives and our desires. Yet, there’s one aspect of our community’s discourse I find increasingly limiting, even distasteful: the Read more
Scene from “Skin of Youth” The Vietnamese transgender drama Skin of Youth, directed by Ash Mayfair, has just won the Golden Peacock for Best Feature Film at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). The film, which secured the festival’s Read more
Alec Secareanu, Josh O’Connor in God’s Own Country Francis Lee’s 2017 drama, God’s Own Country, is an essential piece of modern gay cinema. Set against the harsh, beautiful backdrop of the Yorkshire Dales, the film avoids typical coming-out narratives, focusing Read more
Ezra Sosa. Photo: Andrew Eccles/Disney The internet is collectively swooning over a heartwarming viral romance sparked on TikTok, as Ezra Sosa, the gay professional dancer on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, has agreed to go on a date with a Read more
Robert Irwin. Photo: Bonds In a stunning finale that captured the hearts of viewers nationwide, Robert Irwin—wildlife conservationist, television personality, and fierce LGBTQ+ ally—was crowned the champion of the latest season of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars (DWTS). He and his Read more
Beyond the Screen: How “Unrequited” Breaks Down Mental Health and Black Queer Love BY MARK ARIEL Juss Thrasher, creator of the acclaimed web series “Unrequited,” opens up about turning personal truth into compelling television, why Black queer voices are vital, Read more
Why World AIDS Day 2025 Still Demands Our Attention BY PATRICK TSAKUDA On World AIDS Day, December 1st, the annual sight of the red ribbon reminds us of the profound tragedy and resilience of the global HIV/AIDS epidemic. Yet, as Read more
WeHo Fundraiser Generates $16K to Support Out LGBTQ+ Athletes The Out Athlete Fund concluded a highly successful weekend fundraising event in West Hollywood last month, generating over $16,000, reports WEHO TIMES. The funds are earmarked to provide essential financial support Read more
Why Setting Boundaries is the Ultimate Act of Queer Self-Love BY PATRICK TSAKUDA For many LGBTQ+ people, the holidays are a painful mix of stress, societal pressure, and family-of-origin tension. When your existence—your name, your partner, your very identity—is a Read more
LGBTQ Assimilation vs. Radical Authenticity BY PATRICK TSAKUDA Despite the current political reality, the modern LGBTQ+ movement is a resounding success story, etched in landmarks like marriage equality and growing corporate inclusion. Yet, this very success has exposed a profound Read more
Debbie Wileman Brings Judy Garland’s Spirit to Life in Her “We Need a Little Christmas” Tour Beloved singer and celebrated Judy Garland tribute artist Debbie Wileman is spreading holiday cheer nationwide with her brand-new concert experience, Judy Garland—We Need a Read more
FBI Fired Specialist Over Desk Pride Flag. He is Suing BY VICTOR MELAMED The integrity of civil rights protections within the nation’s highest law enforcement agency is now at the center of a major federal lawsuit. Former FBI operations specialist Read more
HUNTINGTON BEACH GAY CONGRESSMAN FACES BOLD NEW DISTRICT UNDER PROP 50 Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed Prop 50 redistricting maps would significantly reshape Rep. Robert Garcia’s district, shifting it from Democratic-leaning Los Angeles County south into conservative Orange County — including Read more
SUPREME COURT REJECTS SAME-SEX MARRIAGE CHALLENGE The Supreme Court issued a definitive statement last month regarding the constitutional foundation of same-sex marriage, announcing it would not reconsider its landmark 2015 ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges. This decision effectively ends the Read more
In a major victory for LGBTQ+ rights and freedom of movement across the European Union, the bloc’s highest court has ruled that all member states must legally recognize same-sex marriages performed in any other member state for the purposes of residency Read more
Jack Cameron Kay in “Boots.” Photo: Netflix Fans of the military drama “Boots”—a show celebrated for its unique look at brotherhood and the complexities of Marine life, loosely based on the book The Pink Marine—are eagerly awaiting a Season 2 Read more
Rep Judy Chu (CA-28) Rep Judy Chu (CA-28) along with Reps. Danny K. Davis (IL-07), Angie Craig (MN-02), Gwen Moore (WI-04), and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (NY), introduced legislation last week to ban discrimination against LGBTQ+ couples looking to adopt and Read more
