Lucas Hedges, in a scene from “Boy Erased” In a devastating setback for human rights and the safety of LGBTQ+ youth, the Supreme Court issued a chilling 8-1 ruling today that guts the power of states to ban the discredited Read more
Steven G. Norfleet. Photo: Instagram The Netflix hit Beauty in Black is currently at the center of a cultural tug-of-war. On one side is Xavier Smalls, whose recent social media activity left fans reeling. During an Instagram Live session, Smalls sparked Read more
Defined or Confined? The Hidden Cost of Identity Labels BY PATRICK TSAKUDA 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 Read more
FXLK PLAY Exhibition Concludes Historic Run in West Hollywood Following a monumental month celebrating the Tom of Finland Foundation’s past and present artists-in-residence, the historic FXLK PLAY exhibition at Plummer Park’s Long Hall in West Hollywood officially drew to a Read more
Why You’ve Never Seen a “Best Of” Issue in THE FIGHT BY MARK ARIEL If you look through our archives, you will find over a decade of stories, political breakthroughs, and cultural milestones. What you won’t find is a “Best Read more
Off Sunset 2026: The Intersection of Art, Kink, and Community Activism The Off Sunset Festival officially returns to Silver Lake on Sunday, May 3, 2026, from noon to 7pm. Transforming a half-mile stretch of Santa Monica Boulevard, the event is Read more
Love vs. Leverage: Anthony Bawn Explores Power and Desire in “Almost Us” Acclaimed filmmaker Anthony Bawn returns with Almost Us, a sharp, desert-set romantic comedy debuting on Watch VIM. Starring Bawn alongside a charismatic cast, the film blends heat, humor, Read more
“Manhood” Deconstructs the Business of Self-Worth BY PATRICK TSAKUDA From the visionary team at World of Wonder comes ManhooD, a provocative and unflinching documentary feature from acclaimed filmmaker and journalist Daniel Lombroso. Arriving at a volatile cultural crossroads, the film Read more
Following a successful debut, the highly-anticipated trans theatre and comedy festival, “The Joy Who Lived” (JWL), returns to Los Angeles for its second annual run through April 12, 2026. This year’s expanded program features over 30 shows, readings, and workshops Read more
FIRST OPENLY TRANS AGENCY HEAD APPOINTED IN NYC In a landmark moment for New York City governance, Mayor Zohran Mamdani officially established the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs last month. The announcement, formalized through the signing of an executive order, Read more
Scene from “Screams from the Tower” The hit LGBTQ+ coming-of-age indie “Screams from the Tower” has officially arrived on Dekkoo following a decorated run on the national film festival circuit. Written and directed by Kevin J. Howard, this nostalgic 1990s tale Read more
Michele & Rob Reiner, RIP. Photo: LBJ Library, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has posthumously honored legendary filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer and producer Michele Singer Reiner, for their era-defining work in the fight for Read more
Dominik Krause. Photo: @dominic_krause11 Munich has long been a city of tradition, but the latest municipal election results suggest a bold pivot toward a new era. In a historic shift for the Bavarian capital, Dominik Krause, a 35-year-old physicist, has been Read more
If you look through our archives, you will find over a decade of stories, political breakthroughs, and cultural milestones. What you won’t find is a “Best Of” list. Every year, as the “Best Of” season sweeps through other publications, we Read more
Dylan O’Brien, Hudson Williams Dylan O’Brien (Twinless) and Hudson Williams (Heated Rivalry) are set to headline Apparatus, a darkly comedic thriller marking the feature directorial debut of Canadian filmmaker Sofia Banzhaf (I Am in the World as Free and Slender as a Read more
Karim Diané The cancellation of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy – confirmed to end after its upcoming second season – hit especially hard for Karim Diané, the 23-year-old actor who made history as the franchise’s first openly gay Klingon, Jay-Den Kraag. Read more
Photo: @kadenconnors, Instagram Heated Rivalry actor Kaden Connors is ensuring no one forgets about his breakout character, Sasha. The actor recently sent shockwaves through Instagram with a post-workout gym selfie that left very little to the imagination While the actor’s return Read more
Scene from “Juice” The wait is finally over for American fans of surrealist British comedy. WOW Presents Plus has announced that it will officially host the first season of the acclaimed BBC Three series Juice, with all episodes set to drop Read more
