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Jenna Jameson has officially moved on just a month after filing for divorce from her wife.The former adult film star has been teasing her new relationship via Instagram for several weeks now, posting photos alongside captions like, "Life is too fleeting to not love this woman," while declining to do a face reveal.That changed a few days back, when Jameson shared a photo strip, ultimately revealing her new girlfriend to be Milagros R. Ocampo or Mil, for short."Hard launch" she wrote in a new post yesterday, confirming once and for all that she and Ocampo are dating.See on InstagramAlthough it wasnt immediately clear when the two struck up their relationship, the news comes just three weeks after word broke that Jameson filed for divorce from Jessi Lawless on February 27.Jameson and Lawless met through TikTok and quickly tied the knot in May 2023. It took less than a year for their relationship to dissolve, although Lawless told People that Jameson "tried to rekindle the relationship multiple times but I was unwilling to entertain her advances."Lawless herself has already long moved on, sharing at the time that she had been seeing someone for eight months."Im thankful that it looks like Jenna might be moving on now as well," she said.See on InstagramSure enough, Jamesons "hard launch" of her relationship with Ocampo whose Instagram bio describes her as an "author & voice actor of upcoming literary fiction novel" supports that theory. Both have continued to post new pictures indicating they seem to be enjoying their time together."You make every day so beautiful. Thank you for being so loving," Jameson commented on a recent post of Ocampos. "This year will be fantastic and set the stage for many more. I love you."

The number of bars in the United States dedicated to showcasing womens sports is expected to increase significantly this year, with the total set to quadruple from six to about two dozen by the end of 2025. These specialized venues, dedicated to providing a welcoming atmosphere for fans of womens sports, have opened in cities across the country, from major metropolises like New York and ChicagoSource

Photos by The White House / Fox News / ABC News / MSNBC / Fox 5 New York. Subscribe nowAt 27 years old, Karoline Leavitt is the youngest White House Press Secretary ever. Before assuming this role, she interned at Fox News, worked as an Assistant Press Secretary to Kayleigh McEnany during Trumps first term and ran to become a New Hampshire Congresswoman. Though she ultimately lost her bid for Congress, she gained national attention for her far-right policies, which included an unapologetic denial of the 2020 presidential election results. While Leavitt has never advocated in favor of or against marriage equality, she approaches the trans and nonbinary community with vitriol.Heres a comprehensive track record of Leavitts comments and actions related to the LGBTQ community and other minority groups.Run for Congress as a New Hampshire RepublicanAug. 24, 2021In an interview with NHJournal, Leavitt expresses concerns about local Black Lives Matter (BLM) Chair of the Board of Directors Andres Mejia becoming the Exeter school systems director of diversity, equity and inclusion. She discredits BLM and says, Im very concerned that we have someone who is part of a Marxist terrorist organization sitting in a position of power in our school system.Leavitt goes on to say that Critical Race Theory [CRT] is a racist ideology that divides us based on our skin color. It reverses what heroes like Martin Luther King fought for. It is evil to teach young children to view each other differently based on what we look like.Sept. 29, 2022Leavitt holds a press conference outside West High School in Manchester, New Hampshire. She demands that public schools out LGBTQ students to their families. Families should always be informed about their children, says Leavitt. We should not be allowing bureaucrats and politicians to stand in the way of the family unit.In response, Granite State Progress, a New Hampshire-based progressive advocacy organization, releases an article titled LGBTQ+ Advocates and Moms Speak Out Against CD 1 Republican Candidate Karoline Leavitt Targeting LGBTQ+ Youth. In it, they challenge Leavitts claims, stating she is directly interfer[ing] in parent-child relationships and could put some Granite State students at risk for harm.March 30, 2022In an interview with right-wing cable news commentary channel Newsmax, Leavitt vehemently supports Floridas so-called Dont Say Gay bill which originally passed into law in March 2022. In its latest iteration, the law bans public school districts from teaching about sexual orientation or gender identity until the 12th grade.Ron DeSantis is ensuring that our young children are not being taught this crap. China and Russia and our adversaries around the world are not teaching their children about who is gay and being transgender and all this other bologna, says Leavitt. They are teaching them math, arithmetic, reading and writing. Quite frankly this is a national security risk.September 2022During her campaign for New Hampshire Republican 1st Congressional District, Leavitt repeats lies that the presidential election was stolen. I consistently continue to be the only candidate in this race who says that I believe the 2020 election was undoubtedly stolen from President Trump, Leavitt says in a debate.Sept. 13, 2022Leavitts campaign to become the youngest congresswoman in history is met with vehement opposition. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), the official campaign arm for the Democrats in the House of Representatives, issues a press release titled The Case Against Karoline Leavitt. In it, DCCC Chairman Sean Patrick Maloney says Leavitt is a radical MAGA Republican who is unprepared and ill-equipped to represent the Granite State. Her lies about the 2020 election and her agenda to ban abortion, cut Social Security, and repeal the Affordable Care Act are too extreme for New Hampshire.Nov. 8, 2022Leavitt loses her congressional race to U.S. Representative Chris Pappas for New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District.Subscribe nowSpokesperson for Make America Great Again Inc.Aug. 14, 2023Leavitt writes an op-ed for the British newspaper The Telegraph titled Why young women like me love Donald Trump. In the piece, she agrees with Trumps calls for federal funding cuts to any schools that aim to teach critical race theory, gender ideology, or other inappropriate racial, sexual, or political content to our children. She adds, Its mothers who are now often confronted with the insane leftist ideologies about race and gender in the curriculums of Americas public schools, poisoning the minds of their young children.Screenshot via The Telegraph.She goes on to write that President Joe Bidens support for transgender-identified men in womens sports, bathrooms, and locker rooms is insulting to women. These policies are implemented in the name of progressive ideology, but they have only regressed our society to the days before Title IX was signed into law a law that prohibited sex-based discrimination for federally-funded educational centers, facilitating a boom in womens sport."July 2024During the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Leavitt is asked whether Trump would address LGBTQ issues in his speech. In response, she says Trump "continues to fight and win for all Americans." She adds in a statement that President Trump is leading the most diverse political movement in history. Its disappointing to see the divisive hateful rhetoric coming out of the Democrat Party while President Trump talks about bringing our country together and making life better for Americans.November 2024The Times of India reports that Leavitt is described in her home states political circles as KKKaroline for her far-right views. This nickname was adopted and used by many folks on social media.In an email to NBC News about whether the Trump administration would try to overturn marriage equality laws, Leavitt says, President Trump will be a president for ALL Americans and wants to unify our country through success, adding that rolling back same-sex marriage laws was never a campaign promise that he made.Subscribe for LGBTQ-focused journalism. Jan. 21, 2025At Trumps inaugural prayer service, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde looks Trump in the eye and says, In the name of our God, I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now. There are gay, lesbian and transgender children in Democratic, Republican and independent families. Some who fear for their lives.In response, Leavitt lashes out at the Bishop on Fox News: I was there with President Trump and everybody there was shocked and mortified by the disturbing comments from this bishop, who chose to weaponize the pulpit. She had an opportunity to pray over the President and the Vice President and their families who were sitting in the first pews, and she spoke about truth, which was very ironic, because words later, she spewed lies.Jan. 28, 2025In her debut as Trumps White House Press Secretary, Leavitt attacks so-called transgenderism and wokeness. Leavitt describes Trumps executive orderthat erases the idea that trans people exist in the eyes of the federal governmentas a restoration of sanity in the face of wokeness. She adds that Trump plans to cut all funding for trans-related issues. It means no more funding for transgenderism and wokeness across our federal bureaucracy and agencies.Jan. 31, 2025After 64 people are killed on an American Airlines flight that collided with a Blackhawk Helicopter in Washington, DC, Leavitt blames Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) for issues related to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). In a press conference, she says the FAA was putting DEI hiring efforts over the merits and skills of potential candidates. She adds that Trump has put an end to DEI hiring practices at the FAA. It should be noted that no evidence has been found that DEI hiring in the FAA has caused an increase in accidents.February 2025Leavitt falsely claims that the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) provided a $32,000 grant to help fund a "transgender comic book" in Peru. Through USAID, over the past several years, these are some of the insane priorities that that organization has been spending money on. $32,000 for a transgender comic book in Peru. I dont about you, but as an American taxpayer, I dont want my dollars going towards this crap.Snopes later revealed Leavitts claims are false. While the U.S. Department of State's Diplomatic and Consular Programsnot USAIDdid provide a $32,000 grant covering part of or all of the funding for the second of three issues of a Peruvian comic book series about a band of superheroes as part of a student cultural exchange program between the U.S. and Peru, the issue featured no transgender characters.Feb. 5, 2025In a press briefing, Leavitt says trans women will not compete in women's sports during the 2028 Olympics. "[Trump] does expect the Olympic committee and the NCAA to no longer allow men to compete in women's sports. ... The policy of this administration is that there are only two sexes: male and female. Pretty simple."Leavitt expresses fear for both young women and girls. "I think kids have already been exposed to discrimination, especially young women and girls who have been forced to shower in locker rooms with biological men, who have been forced to compete on playing fields with biological men, which is incredibly unfair and unsafe, and again, an incredibly unpopular policy with the American people."Feb. 6, 2025In an interview with The National News Desk, Leavitt calls on Congress to codify Trump's executive order that would ban trans women from competing in womens sports at the high school and collegiate levels. With President Trumps executive order, and hopefully soon further legislation by Congress that the president would sign into law, this will no longer be allowed to take place, says Leavitt.In a press conference that same day, Leavitt speaks about how the Trump administration is cutting a long list of crap put in place by the Biden administration, including $2 million for sex changes in Guatemala. This claim is misleading: The grant was awarded to an LGBTQ rights group, Asociacin Lambda, and is intended to be used for a variety of gender-affirming healthcare including hormone therapy, mental health therapy, surgeries and speech therapy. Only $350,000 has been given so far.Feb. 12, 2025Leavitt disregards Mexican people and their heritage by saying the Gulf of Mexico is in fact the Gulf of America because Trump decrees it so. It is a fact that the body of water off the coast of Louisiana is called the Gulf of America, and I am not sure why news outlets dont want to call it that, but that is what it is.Additional reporting by Spencer MacnaughtonIf objective, nonpartisan, rigorous, LGBTQ-focused journalism is important to you, please consider making a tax-deductible donation through our fiscal sponsor, Resource Impact, by clicking this button:Donate to Uncloseted Media

Gay men are continuing to dominate the music industry!Troye Sivan, Lil Nas X, JORDY, and many more queer pop stars are making a splash on the charts, but Olly Alexander's new record Polari is giving the gays everything they want.Many of his fans may know him as Years & Years, but Polari serves as a bit of a rebirth for the talented singer. Known as just Olly Alexander now, the musician's latest project is unapologetically queer and simply pop perfection."I set out to make the gayest album I could! It's like a love letter to being gay. I'm so lucky I get to express myself like this. I'm so inspired by other queer people and my elders," Alexander tells PRIDE. See on Instagram With themes including love, lust, desire, heartbreak, and so much more... Polari will certainly resonate with many people in the LGBTQ+ community. The album's title is even a reference to the thrill of cruising and gay intimacy."It's a really fascinating thing that has a long history. Obviously, the reasons why gay people cruised in the first place is because they couldn't meet safely anywhere. It's an important part of the story [and] the rich tapestry of gay life."Alexander is proudly ushering in a liberating and exciting era, but he hopes all of his fans take away some positivity and escapism through his new record."I want people to feel free and alive! They can move their body and do what they want. That's, to me, what pop music should be. If I get to do that for anyone, that's amazing."Polari is streaming now on all platforms. To see the full interview with Olly Alexander, check out the video at the top of the page.

Jon Paul Higgins, Ed.D, is an educator, cultural critic, social justice leaderand now, an author. If youve spent any time on queer social media in the last few years, youre likely already familiar with Higgins, also known as Doctor Jon Paul. But if not, the release of their debut book,Black. Fat. Femme: Revealing the Power of Visibly Queer Voices in Media and Learning to Love Yourself, will be the perfect introduction.InBlack. Fat. Femme., Doctor Jon Paul delivers a powerful and personal exploration of what it means to live at the intersection of Black, fat, femme, and queer identity. Through sharp media critique and vulnerable storytelling, they spotlight how authentic representationand the lack of itshapes how we see ourselves and each other.The Power of Queer KinshipDuring a particularly weary political momentabout two years into Donald Trumps presidencyDoctor Jon Paul came across drag starLatrice Royaleon X (then still Twitter). The two soon struck up a kinship.She ends up following me on social media, and were going back and forth, just sharing love with one anotherand you know, again, still in this really weary, rocky place, said Doctor Jon Paul in an interview withNews is Out.After meeting in person at DragCon, the connection only deepened.So I meet her, and like I said, it was very much just immediateboth of us. Like, I didnt expect her to cry, said Doctor Jon Paul. Im crying, shes crying, were hugging each other. And it very much just kind of became: Latrice Royale is now my sister. Shes my family.When Doctor Jon Paul was writingBlack. Fat. Femme., it was clear that Latrice needed to be a part of it. After reading the chapter about her in the book, Latrice said yesand penned the introduction.Who the Book Is ForBlack. Fat. Femme.is, in some ways, a memoir. Stories and lessons from Doctor Jon Pauls upbringing in rural Compton, California, find the right inroads to connect to the heartno matter who you are or where you come from.I wrote this book for the 16-year-old Black kid in the South who is also struggling with finding themselves, said Doctor Jon Paul. I was living in a very rural part of Southern California at the time I was growing up, and so as much as I dont know the South, I know what its like to feel like youre looking around and you dont see yourself. I wrote this book for not only that kid who doesnt see themselves and whos scared to be themselves, but I also wrote this book for the dreamerfor the kid who believes in themselves more than the world does.For Doctor Jon Paul, its about the exploration of lovingand believingin yourself.We all know what it feels like to not be it, they said. You knowthe worlds telling you to be thin. The world is telling you to starve yourself. The world is telling you to be less this and more that. A lot of the voices we have in our head are not ours, and I thinkI want folks to read this book and say, Wow, it helps me find my voice. The voice thats talking to me in my head, the voice I love hearing. The voice that is telling me, No, girl, eat the donut. Youre okay. Youll be fine. The voice in my head that tells me your Blackness is fine.This book really is for everyone, because we all know what it feels like to be the other. Becoming That B*tchIn the chapter called Becoming That B*tch, Doctor Jon Paul reflects on the journey theyve been onnot just of self-love, but of taking up space and creating the life they deserve.I used to feel very guilty about liking myself or loving myself, they said. I used to feel guilty about the femininity I had. I used to feel guilty about wanting to celebrate my Blackness the way that I celebrated. I used to feel guilty about being a big mouth, right? The world used to make me feel like I was the problem. And I think, in a way, becoming that bitchin the joking wayI walk into rooms and Im like, Move, bitch. Get out my way. Im in here, and if you dont like it, then leave. Thats the kind of energy.On promoting yourself as a queer authorDoctor Jon Paul has been working hard to get the word out about their bookand has some real talk for other queer writers doing the same.I think it is imperative that if you are a queer author, regardless of how else you identify, being a queer authorthere has to be this element of having the same energy of a white cis het man, they said. Who just kind of knows that theyre important. You kind of have to embody that energy.In other words: You have to have audacity.But that constant self-advocacy can be exhausting.Ive always had to advocate for myself, and I hate it. I hate that Im always having to be my biggest cheerleader and having to push my own boulder up the hill, while also trying to help other people push theirs.Lessons learnedWriting a book is a lesson in self-discovery all on its own. So, what did Doctor Jon Paul learn about themselves while writingBlack. Fat. Femme.?Im just moving different, you know, they said. I think every dayshes behind me, they added, referring to a poster of the book on the wall opposite their desk. I come into my office and I look at her I wrote the book in four months, and I fought like hell to get it published. I dont feel like its a masterpiece. There are so many things that I could critique, but I feel like, goddammit, I did it. I mean, against the grain.I think, for me, I look at myselfand like I said, I dont get the support, or I dont get the like, people dont I dontpeople dont hold Dr. Jon Paul up the way that some other folks do. And I go, but I still show up every day, and I still keep doing it. And its likeIm justI think this book really taught me how proud of myself I should be.Black. Fat. Femme. is available now wherever you buy your books.The post Doctor Jon Paul is here to help you love yourself inBlack. Fat. Femme. appeared first on News Is Out.

Comedian and TikTok star Benito Skinner (a.k.a. Benny Drama) is set to to star in his own gay jock TV series Overcompensating, and the raunchy first trailer just debuted! Sign up for the PRIDE.com Newsletter to get a candid take on whats fresh and fun in LGBTQ+ culture this week!"College... come as you aren't," reads the tagline.According to the official description, "Overcompensating is a college-set ensemble comedy about the wild, chaotic journey of Benny (Skinner), a closeted former football player and homecoming king, as he becomes fast friends with Carmen (Wally Baram), a high school outsider on a mission to fit in at all costs. With guidance from Bennys older sister (Mary Beth Barone) and her campus-legend boyfriend (Adam DiMarco), Benny and Carmen juggle horrible hookups, flavored vodka, and fake IDs. Deeply funny and personal, the show explores the lengths to which we all overcompensate while on the path to finding out who we really are."The cast includes Skinner, who created, wrote, and is executive producing the series, Wally Baram (Shrinking), Mary Beth Barone (Black Mirror), Adam DiMarco (The White Lotus) and Rish Shah (Ms. Marvel). Guest stars include Connie Britton, Kyle MacLachlan, Kaia Gerber, Andrea Martin, Julia Shiplett, Tommy Do, Alexandra Beaton, Claire Qute, Elias Azimi and Maddie Phillips. Holmes, Corteon Moore, Owen Thiele, and Nell Verlaque.Brat pioneer Charli XCX, who was announced as an executive music producer and executive producer for the series, also makes a surprise cameo in the trailer! "You think I fucking want to play 'Boom Clap' in a fucking college Are you joking?" the Grammy Award winner yells.A24 and Amazon MGM Studios are producing the series. Overcompensating premieres May 15, 2025 on Prime Video and you can watch the first teaser of the series below!

Ethel Cain has announced her second album of 2025, Willoughby Tucker, Ill Always Love You, set to release this August. The album follows Januarys Perverts, an experimental project that marked a departure from her earlier work. The upcoming record is billed as a prequel to her 2022 debut, Preachers Daughter, and will be supported by an extensive North American and European tour.Source

Womens sports are definitely having a moment. Between WNBA star Angel Reese scoring her own signature meal and commercial at McDonald's, rugby finally getting a semi-pro womens league with Womens Elite Rugby starting this month, the Professional Womens Hockey League gaining popularity, and people finally paying attention to the womens side of March Madness, female athletes are finally getting their due.But as March Madness ramps up, one question is on the minds of sapphic basketball fans everywhere: are these coaches gay? TikTok star Coach Jackie J (@jcubedhax), who has devoted her platform to celebrating womens sports, has created a new series called Is She Gay or Does She Just Coach Womens Basketball? to answer this very question, and fans are obsessed.Unlike most sports, collegiate womens basketball is mostly coached by women, so coach Jackie is spending the entire month of March Madness investigating whether or not these coaches are queer, and the funny, tongue-in-cheek videos have become so popular theyre quickly racking up views on the social media app.@jcubedhaxReplying to @Julia something silly to distract from injury despair #wbb #marchmadness #wlw #gayIn the videos, Coach Jackie picks a female coach and looks through their social media to analyze their photos in an attempt to figure out if they swim in the lady pond. Crouching on the sidelines? Gay. Thin belt? Straight. Single hairband on the wrist? Gay. Blousy shirt? Straight. Muscular arms on display? Definitely gay!So far, Coach Jackie made episodes of Is She Gay or Does She Just Coach Womens Basketball? on Princeton University coach Carla Berube, Michigans Kim Barnes, Baylor head coach Nicki Collen, and the newest episode is on Harvards Carrie Moore.@jcubedhaxReplying to @alabamafella whos next? #wlw #wbb #ncaa #marchmadness #gayIf youre keeping track, so far, Coach Jackie has found that Berube and Moore are both sapphic ladies, while Collen and Barnes are sadly straight as an arrow.By far, the most entertaining part of each video in the series is when she finally announces what team these coaches play for, and we mean that metaphorically, not literally!Coach Jackies made-up songs at the end of the videos are hilarious. Her video on Berube ends with her singing, Yes, shes gay. Shes got a wife named Meghan, and theyve got three kids, and theyre a big happy gay family.@jcubedhaxwho should I do next??? #wbb #ncaa #marchmadness #wlw #gayThe popular videos have been picking up steam with her video on Berube siting at 1.3 million views on TikTok and even more on Instagram Reels.These arent the only videos Coach Jackie makes. She also posts videos on breaking womens sports news, highlights under-represented sports, celebrates big wins, and makes heartwarming and inspirational videos about women beating the odds to have successful careers in sports. But the real reason she seems to be so popular among womens sports enthusiasts, casual viewers, and brand-new sports fans is because of her infectious energy and passion for women's sports. Her love of sports and women athletes is contagious.@jcubedhaxReplying to @soph its honor code to keep track of how many you get right this season!!#wbb #wlw #marchmadness #ncaaCoach Jackie isnt done with March Madness yet, though. Not only is she covering all of the breaking news to come out of the NCAA tournament, but she plans to keep this fun series going for the rest of the month!So, in the words of resident womens sports expert and super fan Coach Jackie, Athletes play in March Madness, fans play Is She Gay or Does She Just Coach Womens Basketball.

Orlando Prides Barbra Banda has once again become the target of transphobic vitriol among fans, despite not being trans herself."I attended the Gotham-Pride game in NJ last night and was shocked and disgusted by the fan conduct in my section (107)," Redditor u/mitzibitsy alleged via a post in the National Women's Soccer League subreddit. "Multiple Gotham season ticket holders expressed bigotry towards Barbra Banda that stemmed from the racist, transphobic conspiracies that were spread about her after she earned the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year award last year."The 25-year-old soccer star signed with Orlando last March. Since then, shes made one hell of an impact, even scoring the goal that led her team to victory in the 2024 NWSL Challenge Cup. She was named the Most Valuable Player and, as u/mitzibitsy said, was crowned the Womens Footballer of the Year by the BBC.That honor drew unwanted attention from the type of transphobes who believe they can tell when somebody is trans simply by looking at them. And they decided Banda fit the bill, despite the fact that she is a cisgender woman.Conspiracy theories insisting otherwise began to spread, spurred on by the likes of ultra-loud anti-trans activist J.K. Rowling.See on InstagramThe NWSL and Gotham FC said that the incident is under investigation and that they will "take additional action where appropriate under the leagues Fan Code of Conduct."The Orlando Pride further added that "Barbra is an outstanding role model and an influential advocate for soccer both in Africa and here in the United States. We look forward to continuing to celebrate and support her on and off the pitch."Although the statements were appreciated, concerned fans are still uncertain as to how the league and individual clubs plan to address similar situations moving forward. Several questioned why any involved fans werent ejected immediately, although its unclear whether anyone with the authority to do so was made aware at the time.u/mitzibitsy, however, followed up their post alleging that Gothams chief business officer reached out to them via phone to gather more details about what happened and the fans involved, leaving them with the impression that further action was indeed a possibility."He assured me that he understands WHY this rhetoric was racist and transphobic (a nuance I had worried might get missed), and he said flat out that this is the opposite of the culture they are trying to build at Gotham," the Redditor wrote. "I felt really reassure by this conversation." (@) Unfortunately, it would appear this bigotry and derision has continued to be directed Bandas way into the new year. After the reddit post gained traction, the NWSL, Gotham FC, and Orlando Pride all issued seemingly coordinated statements acknowledging "an incident involving hateful language.""We are united in our message: this behavior is unacceptable and has no place in our league or in our stadiums," it reads.

The premiere of The Last of Us season 2 took place in Los Angeles last night, and Pedro Pascal made a bold statement on the red carpet with his eye-catching fashion choices. The 49-year-old actor, who stars as Joel in the hit HBO series, turned heads in an outfit that combined high fashion with an edgy twist. Pascals ensemble featured thigh-high leather boots worn over leather pantsSource

While were getting more sapphic representation on both the big and small screen these days, good butch lesbian characters are still few and far between. Which is a shame!But over the years, there have been a handful of great butch characters that have helped shine a light on an oft-misunderstood segment of the lesbian population. There are movies like Bound and Love Lies Bleeding and TV shows like Orange is the New Black and A League of Her Own that have complex butch characters that help explore the complexities of sexuality and gender expression. So whether youre looking for a character to make you feel seen as a fellow butch or you need a new hot butch to lust after, these shows and movies are worth a watch.Vazquez in 'Alien'While the legendary sci-fi horror movie has rightly been criticized for casting a white actress in the role, Vasquez in Alien is one of the earliest and most iconic butch characters. Her sexuality may never have been discussed in the film, but Vasquez radiates butch energy, which is why she was a queer awakening for many Gen X and millennial sapphics.Where to watch: HuluCorky in 'Bound'One of the earliest Be Gay Do Crimes movies, the Wachowskis Neo-noir erotic thriller Bound gifted us with a taut plot line, steamy lesbian sex scenes, and a hot ex-con butch named Corky, played by the endlessly sexy Gina Gershon opposite her femme love interest Violet (Jennifer Tilly). This one is so hot it will have you grabbing for a fan and hoping for a tough butch of your very own. Where to watch: Pluto.tv or rent on Amazon PrimeLou in 'Love Lies Bleeding'Bound walked so Love Lies Bleeding could run. Kristen Stewarts career trajectory has been a blast to watch, going from Twilight teen girl to the all-grown-up butch lesbian Lou, the erotic thriller, set in the world of crime and professional bodybuilding. Both Katy OBrian and Stewart are spectacular (and sexy!) in this film, but its the way Lou fiercely protects her girl, as well as her collection of sleeveless t-shirts and mullet, that will have you drooling.Where to watch: MaxAnne Lister in 'Gentleman Jack'We never knew how much we needed to see a Victorian-era butch lesbian until Gentleman Jacks Anne Lister took over our screens. Butch might not have been a term back then, but between her penchant for wearing masculine clothing at a time when women wore elaborate dresses, her refusal to marry a man, and being the one to collect the rent on her familys estate, she is the dapper butch dreams are made of.Where to watch: MaxA League of Their Own was one of the queerest shows on TV with so many lesbian, bisexual, and trans characters, including butch lesbian Max, who spent the season trying to fight her way into baseball as a Black woman and figuring out her own sexuality. Sadly the series was canceled after a single season, but Maxs storyline isnt one well soon forgetWhere to watch: Prime VideoCarrie in 'The L Word: Generation Q'Rosie ODonnell played butch lesbian Carrie on The L Word: Generation Q and was formerly engaged to L Word mainstay Tina Kennard. With Carrie we not only got great butch representation, but an older lesbian too, who takes masculine lesbian Finley under her wing.Where to watch: Rent on Amazon Prime.Poussey Washington in 'Orange is the New Black'Black Masc characters are few and far between, especially on TV, but Poussey Washington, played by Samira Wiley, fit the bill and was adored by fans before she met an untimely end. Poussey wasnt the only butch character on Orange is the New Black, but audiences connected with her storyline loved her outspoken, strong-willed, and funny personality and were excited to get to see different takes on non-feminine gender expression. Where to watch: NetflixBig Boo in 'Orange is the New Black'Played by real-life but lesbian Lea DeLaria played Big Boo in Orange is the New Black, which although sometimes the show fell back on queer stereotypes, also had a wide range of different sapphic characters. Big Boo is loud, brash, intimidating, and full of bravado but she turned out to be a more complex and nuanced character as the show went along. Where to watch: NetflixCleo in 'Set It Off'In Set it Off, Queen Latifah plays a butch lesbian who becomes a bank robber alongside Jada Pinkett Smith, Vivica A. Fox, and Kimberly Elise. Its uncommon today to have Black butch characters on screen, but this was even more true for the groundbreaking Set it Off which was relapsed way back in 1996. So if you want to see butch rep and get the catharsis of watching poor women striking back against the financial system, this movie is for you!Where to watch: tubiAmy in 'If These Walls Could Talk 2'In If These Walls Could Talk 2, the sequel to the 1996 original, Chlo Sevigny plays a leather-jacket-wearing butch lesbian with a greaser hairstyle in the segment set in 1972. Not only is Sevigny responsible for many a queer awakening both for this role and many others, but her character Amy highlights the complexities of identity and gender expression, especially in the 70s.Where to watch: YouTube

Actress Kelly Marie Tran has revealed that her role in the upcoming queer comedy The Wedding Banquet played a significant part in her decision to come out publicly as queer. The actress, who rose to fame with her role as Rose Tico in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, shared her personal journey in an interview with Vanity Fair last November, and now, in a conversation with Attitude magazineSource

Nathan Lane, the acclaimed actor known for his roles in both comedy and drama, has once again spoken candidly about his experiences as an openly gay man in Hollywood. In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Lane, who stars in the upcoming queer sitcom Mid-Century Modern, discussed the ongoing issue of homophobia in the entertainment industry and shared an unfortunate experience where his sexualitySource

For a kinkster, the upcoming International Mr. Leather is a beautiful event. Kinky folks of all stripes make lifelong friendships at the competition and community event and sometimes fall in love. But this year, one IML regular will not be present. Durk Dehner was removed as a judge of the worlds oldest leather gathering in January after photos of him wearing Nazi regalia circulated online. Following public outcry, Dehner stepped down from his role at the Tom of Finland Foundation, an organization he founded in 1984 with Touko Laaksonen, the original Tom of Finland arguably the most famous gay erotic artist in history. Since its founding, ToFF has preserved Laaksonens art and legacy, and every year it supports emerging erotic artists, often giving them the career boost they need to find success, and many have been people of color. The organization released a statement apologizing for Dehners actions and stating that it does not support hate in any form. Even so, the whole thing left a bad taste in my mouth. Heres the truth: I love Tom of Finland. I love the dirty comics of men in leather having wild sex. Im not alone. Many gay men feel a strange affinity for the hypermasculine fantasy Laaksonens art depicts.Sign up for the PRIDE.com Newsletter to get a candid take on whats fresh and fun in LGBTQ+ culture this week!But Dehner actually knew Tom of Finland! They were contemporaries, friends, and former lovers. Laaksonen was born in Kaarina, Finland, and came of age in the 1930s and 40s. He had his first gay sex experiences in the blackouts of World War II, when he enjoyed the irresistible black boots of German soldiers, according to his bio on the ToFF website. Before he died in 1991, Laaksonen admitted on more than one occasion that some of his art was inspired by SS uniforms.Suddenly, Laaksonens art seemed to need a second look. A disturbing question emerged: If Tom of Finland art suggested something sinister, what did that say about leather culture? Many gay leathermen myself included were first drawn to the scene by his drawings. I thought of all my past visits to IML, where one experiences the uncanny sensation of being in a room filled with men in identical leather uniforms. Did it always look thisNazi? Pup-Diego Onyx, who holds the title of Mr. Bullet Leather 2024, was the first to post the images, in which Dehner clearly wears a leather cap featuring a tiny gold swastika. I asked Onyx what he thought. The first time I saw the photos a few years ago, they made me extremely uneasy and uncomfortable, he said. I mentioned it to others in the Los Angeles leather scene and most people brushed it off. But when he saw Dehner would be a judge at this years IML, he decided to make a Facebook post. I didnt believe it was going to make a huge impact, he said. As a trans person of color, our voices are often silenced or not taken into consideration. When IML removed him as a judge 12 hours later, I couldn't believe it. For once, I felt like our voices were heard. This felt like justice its true that trans voices go ignored too often within the queer community, and I am certain that parts of the leather scene celebrating hypermasculine stereotypes remain unfriendly to my transgender siblings. But Onyx was also, like me, a fan of ToF art: It was meaningful to me as a young kinkster, seeing something that represented a subculture I was involved in. Remembering my art history lessons at university, I decided Tom of Finland art itself cant be canceled it cannot be objectively good or bad. Its art. Good art should, if anything, provoke debate, not quell it. Its the Picasso problem: Can one judge art apart from its artist? Im an author, so that answer has always been clear for me: Yes. Many writers in history were monstrous in their personal lives but made great and necessary literature. Their work is not rendered less meaningful by their personal transgressions. If we only celebrated art made by people who appease our modern sensibilities and mores, wed have a world without rock and roll and countless great books, films, paintings, buildings, and more: a bland, censorious, ugly world. I felt certain of two things. The first: Leather culture and broader kink culture is good and healthy, and is more commonly a safe space for the kinds of people Nazis tried (and still try) to erase and destroy, not Nazis themselves. The second: Dehner did something wrong. (If I had to list a third thing I felt sure of, itd be that Tom of Finland did what many queer artists before and after him have done: He took images of power which were, in his day, militaristic men in uniforms and queered them. In doing so, he subverted fascists. Subversion and glorification can look similar, but they are profoundly different.) Context is important. Distressingly, the worlds richest man, Elon Musk, invited Nazi comparisons when he did a very suspicious salute twice on national television. That was a political gesture at a political event in service of a political figure, Donald Trump, who has borrowed pages from Hitlers playbook since he took office in January (charm followers with charisma, invent a domestic enemy and attack it, and threaten to take other lands). In contrast to Musk, Dehner was a public figure in the leather scene, so his choice to appear in public in Nazi imagery as part of a leather look suggests a Nazi fetish. Was that better? Worse? Neither? I consulted the brilliant mind of Beatrice Stonebanks a growth revenue officer for Fortune 500 companies as well as a longtime BDSM dominant (Stonebankss pronouns are she, her, and sir). Stonebanks is part of the San Francisco organization Divine Deviance, which last year published the book Kink Is with Unbound Edition Press a collection of personal confessions and antidotes from kinksters across the world. (For full transparency, Im one of them.) The book proves that kink is more diverse, healthy, global, and, well, normal than most people think. Kinks more than Tom of Finland, more (and better) than a bunch of cis men in black leather. Stonebanks herself a woman in her 60s with kind eyes and a firm, gentle voice disproves what many think the leather scene is. First, we talked about ToF art. When Tom of Finland came along, gay culture was diminished and made fun of, so his hypersexualized imagery brought power to gay men, she said. But what about Dehner? Here, she got quieter. She reminded me of what kink really is: the craft of navigating consent. The safe, sane, and consensual mantra of kink sets a boundary between acceptable play and wrongdoing, an ethical hardline drawn at consent, not social mores or mainstream acceptability. Race play is real and in the kink community, she said of fetish roleplay that involves racist language and even racist stereotypes and imagery, done willingly by consenting adults for erotic purposes. There are lots of people who want to engage in race play and even play that involves Nazi imagery. I dont condone it, but with consent, get your kink on! She stressed that this is a hard thing for mainstream audiences to grasp, because most people dont have an understanding of what this respect-based, boundary-driven, consensual realm is. Whatever Dehners personal beliefs, he wore Nazi imagery, and he involved the public in an experience seeing that imagery without our consent, and that imagery hurt and offended. It hurt Pup-Diego Onyx and made him feel unwelcome in a culture he calls home. It hurt me. This suggests that consent matters even at the level of information and exposure and that nonconsent happens the moment one sees someone eroticizing Nazi imagery when they did not consent to that. Absolutely, Stonebanks agreed. In business, Stonebanks brings the communication strategies of kink to the workplace without ever crossing an HR line. I never say words like BDSM or sex because that crosses a boundary, she said. Even so, she takes the principles of being a dominant and brings them to boardrooms without directly stating where these principles come from. Everyone wants respect-based communication, she said. Everyone wants to be heard. Everyone wants clear boundaries, and they want those boundaries honored. I have spent my life in the kinky world of negotiation, consent, and asking how we discuss this stuff and make it work for us, she added. Dehner did it to himself and deserved to be removed as a judge, she said, because he did not consider or respect others boundaries. In the end, I decided that kink was not ruined because one person did wrong. Kink remains an empowering human endeavor of love and mutual care, one that extends across generations and cultures a global effort among people with weird turn-ons and pervy fetishes to play joyfully and healthily. But the Durk Dehner controversy reminded me that nothing I love not even sexy gay comics is safe from fascism. And maybe thats the truth of fascism: Its always there, a threat to the freedom and joy of the gay and kinky life I revel in. But when I get my kink on with the people I love, I know we are everything Nazis hate: fiercely queer, free-loving, joyful humans trying to please each other in a world that misunderstands us. We take care of each other. Thats what kink is. Alexander Cheves is a writer, sex educator, and author of My Love Is a Beast: Confessions from Unbound Edition Press. @badalexchevesNeed dating advice? Email your question to Cheves at askbeastly@gmail.com you may get an answer in a future column!This article is part of the Out March/April issue, which hits newsstands April 1. Support queer media and subscribe or download the issue through Apple News, Zinio, Nook, or PressReader starting March 20.

Internet sensation Benito Skinner, also known as Benny Drama, is stepping into the spotlight with his highly anticipated TV debut in the semi-autobiographical comedy series Overcompensating on Prime Video. Skinner not only stars in the show but also writes and executive produces it. The series follows a college-set narrative with an ensemble cast that includes notable names like Connie BrittonSource

The Los Angeles LGBT Center is inviting the community to celebrate Womens History Month with a vibrant, immersive experience at Juice Box on Saturday, March 29. This event, presented in partnership with Cuties Los Angeles and sponsored by women-owned Curvy Couture, will take place from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and promises to be an afternoon full of sensory delights, creativitySource

Pete Hegseth has faced harsh rebukes from critics since before he became the secretary of defense, but now the entire internet is roasting him for accidentally including an Atlantic reporter in a group chat where he was discussing plans for the United States to bomb Houthi targets in Yemen.The former Fox News host and current head of the Pentagon wrote about weapons, targets, and timing of the Yemen attack in a group chat on Signal a commercially available encrypted messaging platform that also included Vice President JD Vance, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, former Florida Senator Marco Rubio, Director of the CIA John Ratcliffe, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, billionaire hedge fund manager-turned-Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, plus 13 more key figures, including national security advisor Michael Walz, who was the one who sent the Signal invitation to The Atlantic editor in chief Jeffrey Goldberg, the New York Times reports.The information shared was so priviledged that The Atlantic decided not to publish some of the content of the group chat in their scathing expos because it posed a risk to servicemen and operations within the Middle East.The blunder was so big that today, Trumps top national security officials, including Hegseth, Ratcliffe, and Gabbard, were brought before a Senate Intelligence Committee today to answer questions about why classified information about the plans to bomb Yemen was shared in the group chat. Not only did people sprint to X (formerly Twitter) to compare sharing the countrys war plans in a group chat to an episode of Veep or posting that the incident is "like Watergate, only in this version Nixon directly mails the tapes to Woodward and Bernstein, but it also prompted Democratic politicians to get in on the action. Hillary Clinton, who was harshly criticized by Republicans for using a private email server for State Department business, posted a screenshot from The Atlantic article with the caption Youve got to be kidding me, and Tim Walz joked on X, Pete Hegseth texting out war plans like invites to a frat party." Keep scrolling to see the funniest reactions to Pete Hegseth's big national security mistake! (@) "You have got to be kidding me." (@) "Pete Hegseth texting out war plans like invites to a frat party." (@) "there's a reporter in the group chat" (@) "Pete Hegseth after sending war plans to a reporter" (@) "Its like Watergate, only in this version Nixon directly mails the tapes to Woodward and Bernstein" (@) "In a perfect world, the town drunk and the Secretary of Defense would be two different people." (@) "Possibly my favourite #SignalGate meme so far" (@) "Ladies and gents, it's time for some "Houthi PC small group" memes!" (@) (@) (@) (@) "Me in the group chat for top secret air strikes" (@) "Girls groupchat names: 'The Girlies' Boys groupchat names:" (@) "Circling back on this" (@) "Only took 3 days for this to age like milk" (@) "Me in the group chat with Pete Hegseth" (@) "Lurking in the chat like" (@) "People are now referring to Pete Hegseth as WhiskiLeaks and Im kinda pissed that I didnt think of it first." (@) "biggest 'more Veep than House of Cards' moment i've ever seen" (@) "dance like no one is watching text like the editor of the Atlantic was accidentally added to the group chat and is reading everything" (@) "me reading national security secrets bc i've been accidentally added to a group chat" (@) "Your in her DM's He's adding me to national security group chats" (@) "Here are the secret war plans of the United States. Reply STOP to opt out of these texts." (@) "Pete Hegseths morning routine just dropped." (@) (@) "Jeff Goldberg better than me tho bc I would have stayed on that chain until Jan 2029" (@) "Big day for the BuT HeR EmAiLs folks." (@) "Pete Hegseth is messy."

Olly Alexander, the talented frontman of the British electropop group Years & Years, has shared how a rekindled relationship with a former boyfriend has influenced the sound and themes of his latest album, Polari. Released last Friday, the album explores love, identity, and emotional growth, with many of the tracks drawing inspiration from the singers personal experiences. AlexanderSource

Ayo Edebiri, known for her breakout roles in The Bear and Bottoms, isnt shy when it comes to sharing personal stories. In a recent interview, the actress revealed the details of her first kiss, which happened at a party during her younger years. The moment occurred while playing a game of spin the bottle at a friends house. My first kiss was in my friends house playing spin the bottleSource

Rural America, home to nearly 60 million people (about 19% of the U.S. population), plays a crucial role in the nation's economy, agriculture, and energy production. However, small towns and farming communities already face numerous challenges, including declining populations, hospital closures, economic stagnation, and climate-related disasters. Project 2025, a policy initiative led by...

News is Out, the groundbreaking LGBTQ+ media collaborative, is proud to welcome six new affiliate members. This expansion strengthens the collaboratives mission to amplify LGBTQ+ voices and ensure equitable, community-centered journalism across the country.The six new affiliate members are:Buckeye Flame(Ohio)Between the Lines/Pridesource(Michigan)Lookout(Arizona)OutSFL(Southern Florida)QNotesCarolinas(Carolinas)Watermark Out News(Central Florida)The addition of these incredible affiliate members to News is Out is a landmark moment for the collaborative, said Dana Piccoli, managing director of News is Out. After three years of growth, were thrilled to take this next step and continue working for a more sustainable future for all queer media, alongside our new partners.The affiliates, who are important sources of information for the LGBTQ+ community in their regions, will actively participate in shaping the collaboratives future impact. Affiliates will have opportunities to contribute to fundraising efforts, take part in branded content campaigns to grow revenue and collaborate on joint applications for philanthropic support. Affiliates will also act as ambassadors for the program, and play a key role in2025 LGBTQ+ Media Day, both in fundraising and sharing in the proceeds.Penny Riordan, LMAs director of Local News Fund and collaboration, said she is glad that the publishers were eager to expand the group. These outlets are also leaders in the queer media space, just as our founding publishers are. Its a true sign of collaboration if the group votes to add more members.Buckeye Flame founder and affiliate Ken Schneck said, There is such collective power to queer newsrooms working together, and that power is especially and acutely needed right now. The Buckeye Flame is proud to be a part of News is Outs vital efforts to amplify LGBTQ+ individuals and issues.Qnotes is pleased and excited to be a member of News is Out and looks forward to working with legacy LGBTQ+ media veterans throughout the country as well as a great group of media professionals at the Local Media Association, said Jim Yarbrough, publisher of Qnotes & QnotesCarolinas.com.Leo Cusimano, owner of the Dallas Voice and a longtime member of News is Out is looking forward to expanding the collaborations efforts and mission. At a time when independent queer media is more vital than ever, expanding our collaborative means we can uplift even more voices, share resources, and strengthen the future of LGBTQ+ media. Were thrilled to welcome our new partners and excited for the impact we can make together.About News is OutNews is Out is a pioneering national collaborative of six of the legendary local queer news publishers. We deliver compelling journalism, which engages, amplifies and connects the LGBTQ+ community.newsisout.comAbout Local Media Association / Local Media FoundationLocal Media Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable trust, serves as the innovation and transformation affiliate of LMA. Incorporating our fourstrategic pillarsbusiness transformation,journalism funded by philanthropy,industry collaboration, andsustainability for publishers of color LMF helps provide local media companies the strategies and resources for meaningful innovation and impactful journalism projects.Local Media Associationbrings all media together to share, network, collaborate and more. More than 3,000 newspapers, TV stations, radio stations, digital pure-plays, and research and development partners engage with LMA as members or constituents of our programs. As a 501(c)(6) trade association, LMA is focused on the business side of local media. Its programs and labs focus on revenue growth and new business models. LMA helps local media companies develop their strategies via cutting-edge programs, conferences, webinars, research and training.The post News is Out expands: Welcoming 6 new affiliates to our groundbreaking LGBTQ+ media collaborative appeared first on News Is Out.

Comedian James Tom just came out as trans!In a new revealing personal essay for Them, Tom detailed the journey of self discovery he went through to get to a place where he felt comfortable announcing his name change and new pronouns to the world. The stand-up comic and actor best known as a writer for gay pirate series Our Flag Means Death and for roles on Life and Beth and the Ayo Edebiri and Rachel Sennott series Ayo and Rachel are Single has identified as some version of queer since he was a teenager, and spent years experiencing people being confused by his gender expression and what pronouns to use. But for every frustration I faced, my nonbinary identity also freed me from the burden of other peoples perceptions. It was okay that people called me 'sir' from behind and pivoted to 'miss' when I turned around, Tom wrote.It wasnt until 2022, after being on testosterone for three years and experiencing a breakup, that Tom realized he was attracted to men and started exploring that.Testosterone allowed me to access a latent desire for men that had likely always existed, but felt impossible to realize as a woman. As a boy, though, dick became ubiquitous, Tom revealed. There are cathedrals everywhere for those with eyes to see. I took to f****try like a fish in water, and with my new gay surroundings came new ways for people to perceive me, and more importantly, new ways for me to perceive myself.See on InstagramAt different points in his transition journey, Tom has identified as a butch dyke and then nonbinary, but it turns out identifying as a twink felt more authentic than any other identity he had landed on throughout his gender expression journey. To my surprise, I could see myself much more clearly as a beautiful twink than the butch-spectrum dyke I had tried to be for most of my life, he explained. No wonder I had always preferred Kylie Minogue to Tegan and Sara. But whereas my masculinity was taken at face value in dyke spaces, I knew I would have to really assert it around cis gay men.The comedian, who was part of of the all-genderqueer Netflix comedy special Hannah Gadsbys Gender Agenda, started using James as his name on Grindr and then took a life-altering trip to Fire Island the year the Fire Island movie came out where he partied and was truly accepted as a man for the first time.Magically, Fire Island, a film about feeling out of place on Fire Island, had given me an opportunity to feel included on Fire Island. James was invited to the party, he wrote.That life-changing trip happened three years ago, but now Tom is ready to come out with his name change and new pronouns to the whole world.Ive been out as various shades of gay since I was 13, but Im still learning how to come out, he explained. Perhaps due to my own avoidant tendencies, I have never liked the thought of rupturing peoples existing idea of me. And because Ive been openly queer for most of my life and all of my career, I have managed to circumvent a big coming out moment until now.See on InstagramTom has now had top surgery and has been on hormones, but publicly changing his name still felt incredibly audacious.For me, changing my body is about taking control of my vessel and being able to see myself. Changing my name is a demand that other people see what I see, he wrote.Toms journey to self discovery and self acceptance hasnt always been easy or seamless, but hes learned to accept that he may continue to change. One of the biggest lessons Ive learned through transition is that I cant always predict the ways I will change, I can only be open to changing.Hes also aware that after coming out in such a public way there may still be moments of awkwardness or times when people are confused, but Tom is ready to step through the portal and meet myself on the other side.I like the person I am, or the person Im becoming, and I think if Id done it differently, I would be someone else, he wrote. It was Jes Tom who nailed the audition so that, someday, in the near future, James Tom will see his name in the credits. I wouldnt have it any other way.

Overnight, GLAAD hosted its 2025 Latine Honors event, a celebration of LGBTQ Latine leaders in entertainment, advocacy, and journalism, gathering top Spanish-Language and Latine media, along with Latine nominees, at Grandmaster Recorders in Los Angeles ahead of the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards which will stream exclusively on Hulu April 12, 2025. The evening was [...]The post Star-Studded 2025 Latine Honors Celebration Honors Queer Latine Representation Across Entertainment Ahead of 36th GLAAD Media Awards first appeared on GLAAD.

Don't get bitter, just get better.Hot off her victory on the inaugural season of RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars, World of Wonder is already calling up Alyssa Edwards to star on season two of the popular spin-off Slaycation.It's a miracle Edwards has the time to film another TV show as she's currently rehearsing for her upcoming Crowned Tour that'll encapsulate everything in her impressive career that led up to her triumphant Global All Stars win."I feel like this Crowned Tour is a celebratory moment for all of us. All of you people that have celebrated the art of drag you're a part of this. It's the power of drag. This is the moment that I've worked for. This show is going to be a good giggle for the world because we need it," Edwards tells PRIDE. See on Instagram Season two of Slaycation is sure to bring plenty of iconic moments as Edwards is joined by other Drag Race icons including Tessa Testicle, Miss Fiercalicious, Silky Nutmeg Ganache, Nicky Doll, and Xana."Pray for me! Please put me on the prayer list. Dear Lord, Alyssa Edwards needs the courage, the strength, the wisdom, the knowledge, and the guidance to make it through the Slaycation. She might get her nerves slayed."Historically, Fiercalicious has thrown effortless shade at her reality TV co-stars on Drag Race and The Traitors, but Edwards isn't breaking a sweat over any potential drama that may go down in the winter cabin."You can't come for me because I didn't send for you! I didn't sign up for FedEx. If she comes [for me], I'm going to let her come. Girl, I've been doing this sh** since the '90s! I do think that Fiercalicious is fierce. I like all of these queens. We're going to have a good time!"Fans can get tickets to see Alyssa Edwards on tour by visiting her official website here. To see the full interview, check out the video at the top of the page.

In a historic collaboration, two of the worlds most iconic music festival producers, U.S.-based Insomniac and Belgiums Tomorrowland, are joining forces for a brand-new experience. Titled UNITY, the unprecedented audiovisual spectacle will debut at Sphere in Las Vegas during Labor Day weekend, from August 29 to 31, 2025. This immersive production will push the boundaries of live entertainmentSource

Pop singer Chappell Roan, the 2025 Grammy Award winner for Best New Artist, recently opened up about her love life and sexual preferences in a candid interview on the Call Her Daddy podcast with host Alex Cooper. Chappell Roan on the Call Her Daddy podcast. During an earnest conversation about the importance of being single, Cooper asked Roan if she was currently single.Source

Before there was McDreamy or McSteamy, there was George OMalley, Greys Anatomys sweet, awkward intern who soaked up every emotion like a sponge. T.R. Knight made him lovable, especially to queer viewers who saw strength in his softness. Then came the drama: the on-set homophobia scandal, the media frenzy, and Georges iconic, bus-saving, tearjerking goodbye. Knight came out in 2006, telling People, I hope the fact that Im gay isnt the most interesting part of me. And its not. Outside of the Greys universe, Knight has stacked up complex, powerful roles on stage and screen. So, on his birthday (March 26, jot it down), here are five must-watch performances that prove George was just the beginning.1. The Flight Attendant (HBO Max) Davey BowdenIn this sleek, chaotic thriller-comedy, Knight plays Davey, the slightly estranged but deeply empathetic brother of Kaley Cuocos hot-mess flight attendant. While Cuoco gets most of the big moments, Knight shines in his own right, grounding the series with emotional sincerity. Hes the kind of gay older brother we all deserveprotective, exhausted, and constantly cleaning up someone elses mess.2. Genius: Einstein/Picasso (National Geographic) J. Edgar Hoover/Max JacobYes, that J. Edgar Hoover. Knight took a villainous turn in this dramatized anthology series, undergoing a massive transformation to play the infamous FBI director during the Einstein-focused season of Genius. He returned for the series in Picasso, where he played one of Picassos first friends, Max Jacob. The diversity in each of these roles is a far cry from George OMalley, but it also proves the versatility he brings to any role he touches.3. The Good Wife (CBS) Jordan KarahaliosAppearing in Season 4 of The Good Wife, Knight plays a political operative whose smooth-talking charisma masks some deeply calculating energy. The role may be brief, but he makes it memorable, especially with the shows signature fast-paced dialogue. Honestly, watching him hold his own alongside Julianna Margulies and Alan Cumming? Incredible.4. 11.22.63 (Hulu) Johnny ClaytonIn this time-traveling thriller adapted from Stephen Kings novel, Knight plays Johnny Clayton, a domestic abuser with a dark and violent edge. Its one of his most intense roles to date, and he absolutely nails the menace. Its a bit jarring to watch someone so beloved play someone so awful, but as with Genius, it just proves hes got some major acting chops.5. 42 (Warner Bros.) Harold ParrottIn this powerful biopic about baseball legend Jackie Robinson, Knight plays Harold Parrott, a Brooklyn Dodgers PR executive trying to manage the media chaos as Robinson breaks the color barrier. While it's a supporting role, Knight adds a layer of sharp, mid-century cynicism to the otherwise heartfelt story. T.R. Knight might be best known as the lovable intern who broke our hearts (and our tear ducts), but hes far more than a tragic TV exit or a footnote in Emmy-era controversy. Whether hes taking on dark roles, supporting queerer-than-ever storylines, or hitting the stage, Knight remains a lowkey-powerhouse who deserves a whole lot more fanfare.So happy birthday, T.R.!

Netflixs new series, The Residence, presents a fictional White House where the president, Perry Morgan, portrayed by Paul Fitzgerald, is openly gay and married to First Gentleman Elliot Morgan, played by Barrett Foa. The mystery-thriller follows Detective Cordelia Cupp, portrayed by Uzo Aduba, as she investigates a murder within the presidential residence, where every staff member and stateSource

During an interview yesterday on CBS Mornings, Will & Grace star Debra Messing was asked about the potential for the show to return. Will & Grace, which originally aired on NBC from 1998 to 2006 and was later revived from 2017 to 2020, was groundbreaking for its portrayal of a gay character (Will, played by Eric McCormack) and his best friend, Grace (Messing). The series, which also starred SeanSource

Queer pop icon Chappell Roan just revealed that not only has she been in a relationship that her fans didnt know about for the last six months, but she opened up about her fave sex toys, why shes into kinky girls, and her opinion on pegging.Today, Roan was interviewed by Alex Cooper on her popular Call Her Daddy podcast, and their in-depth convo is full of juicy deets about the Grammy award winners love life. Not only do the two women discuss the hawt and very sapphic meaning behind Roans new country single The Giver, but also drill down on why men are so lame in bed and how different sex is with femmes.On why men are bad in bedRoan explained that The Giver is about how generous women are in bed compared to men. The 27-year-old singer-songwriter admitted that she has dated a lot of not awesome people in the past who could not get it through their head like what they're doing, like wasn't right.While Roan admits that she probably should have broken up with these men sooner, she is confused by why they arent trying to be better lovers. But the fact that I had dated so many guys who do it wrong and don't really, they haven't figured out that they need to do better, that they need to give more, the giver, she explained. "What I'm saying in the song is, these country boys are not gonna give you what you need if you wanna have an orgasm. Which a lot of ladies don't. Apparently.Why Chappell Roan loves 'kinky girls'Not only is her new song about Roans love of being the one giving pleasure during sex, but she revealed to Cooper that she also loves kinky girls.Of course we love the doms, we love the subs, like love. But there's still a giver. There's still a giving, whatever. So I wrote The Giver about that, just about like, I think specifically in fem relationships. Its such an understanding that is so givingWhy eating a girl out is easyMen had fooled her into thinking going down on a woman was tricky, but when she started sleeping with women she realized just how wrong they were."When I started hooking up with women, I realized how easy it is, actually. I realized how easy it is to eat a girl out, and how this whole time I thought it was, 'Oh, your neck hurts so bad.' I thought, 'Oh it's, like, hard. My jaw hurts.' You know what's hard? Sucking dick," Roan said. "Eating a girl out? You can lay down!"What she has to say about peggingRoan admitted that she was never into anal because men would never reciprocate and let her peg them, but once she started leaning into her sapphic attractions, she realized its enjoyable."I was fooled. I was foolish to think that. Of course it wasn't as hard, what I was doing for them. Of course it wasnt, Roan explained. Thats why I would never do anal. Because I was like, 'Then let me peg you.' They would be like, 'Haha, no way.' [I would reply] 'Why not, we can just try. Let me peg you, and then we can Maybe we'll try.""But when I started hooking up with women, I was like, 'Fuck you guys.' This is enjoyable, first of all. Second of all: [It's] way, way easier. It's actually fucking crazy. So what, you can't find the clit? Work harder. It may take 10 minutes longer. That's fine."Which sex toys she likes bestDuring a lightning round of the interview, Roan got candid about what toys she likes to play with in the bedroom. Since her song Red Wine Supernova has the line I heard you like magic/Ive got a wand and a rabbit, Cooper asked which of the two sex toys she likes best."I do not fuck with rabbits. I don't fuck with like a lot of them, honestly, before admitting shes a rose vibe girlie, I guess wand or, like, the little rose thing? But it's not the rose.Cooper followed up by asking about one of her favorite sex toys, Have you tried the one that like pulsates and it's like the 'womanizer' thing?Roan responded excitedly, Yes! before Cooper continued with a description of what the toy does, "It kind of, like, pulsates on your clit. It's the best fucking thing ever.Yes, Roan said, agreeing.Watching Roan rise to fame has been exciting for fans everywhere, but seeing her being comfortable talking about queer sex on such a large and far-reaching platform is truly meaningful and fun! Watch the full episode of Call Her Daddy below.

Nearly half a year after the team's disastrous first rollout, the National Women's Soccer League team in Boston has a new name and a new legacy.Boston Legacy FC is the new official name of Boston's upcoming NWSL team, and this time, it was announced without any transphobia. (@) "It's a great day to start a new legacy. To write a new chapter and build something bigger than ourselves," an X post about the new team name reads."As one of the newest teams in the National Womens Soccer League set to take the pitch in 2026, were here to honor Bostons sports legacy and make history of our own," the club's official website reads. "This club is a commitment to the city of Boston and the game we love. Together with our community we will forge a legacy of championships and impact; on and off the pitch. Join us as we bring womens soccer back to Boston. This is Bostons next great sports legacy." (@) In October 2024, the team announced that its name would be Bos Nation, an anagram of "Bostonian" in a widely-criticized and now deleted ad campaign that focused on how sports have "too many balls.""Old balls, new balls. Steel balls. Cold balls. Even GOAT balls. Yeah, Boston loves its balls," the ad said. "But maybe, there are too many balls in this town."The ad was criticized for both its perceived erasure of other professional Boston women's sports teams, and its transphobia.Quinn, who was the first out nonbinary player in the NWSL and now plays for Vancouver Rise FC in the Northern Super League pointed out the gender essentialism in the ad, saying "this doesn't represent the league and it is such poor messaging." (@) In a statement posted to X (formerly Twitter) at the time, Bos Nation Football Club wrote, "We had hoped to create a bold and buzzworthy brand launch campaign, we missed the mark. We fully acknowledge that the content of the campaign did not reflect the safe and welcoming environment we strive to create for all, and we apologize to the LGBTQ+ community and to the trans community in particular for the hurt we caused."After the backlash, the team posted "An Update To Our Community" online, where it detailed steps ownership was taking to listen to fans, including a Fan Feedback Survey, virtual fan feedback sessions, a local professional women's sports teams listening session, and a supporter listening session."We're grateful to our community and fans for their openness and willingness to share their perspectives thank you for that," Jennifer Epstein, Controlling Owner of Boston Unity Soccer Partners said in a statement on the site. "This process has been invaluable and to the ownership group, we hear you. Your voices have made it clear that revisiting our team name is essential, and we're fully committed to building a club identity that reflects the ambition of a women's professional soccer team in Boston."Now, after a list of 500 suggestions, which was then whittled down to a shortlist of 14 names, the team has decided to go with Boston Legacy FC.Boston Legacy FC will be joining the NWSL in 2026 along with a still-to-be-named Denver team, bringing the league to 16 teams.

Alyssa Edwards is stepping into a new chapter of her career after her win on the inaugural season of RuPauls Drag Race Global All Stars. Fresh off her victory, Edwards is already gearing up to star in season two of the popular Slaycation spin-off series, and shes also preparing for her highly anticipated Crowned Tour, which will showcase her legendary journey in the world of drag.Source

For the first time since 2019, the massive glory hole at Lake Berryessa in Napa County is once again visible, as heavy winter rains have pushed the lakes water level above 440 feet. This rare phenomenon, known as spillover, is the result of the Morning Glory spillwayan enormous, 72-foot-wide circular drainthat allows excess water to flow 200 feet downward into Putah CreekSource

Despite its popularity, beloved queer teen drama Heartstopper isnt guaranteed a fourth season.The shows executive producer Patrick Walters told Deadline that he and the creative team behind the Netflix coming-of-drama are working hard on scoring a season four pickup in the face of funding challenges stemming from Heartstopper being a YA project, which are more difficult because they come from nascent IP or original ideas that are hard to get over the line.I think its because the audience is specific, the worry is does it feel niche and is it speaking to a wide enough audience in this specificity? Walters told the publication. The best YA nails those young voices and the current mood of a generation in whatever way, and its about trying to do that in a way that allows your broadcasting partner to say, Yes, and this will also connect widely.Netflix has yet to make an announcement about whether or not Heartstopper will continue, and although certain plot points have already been wrapped up on the show, there is more story left to tell since it is based on a popular LGBTQ+ YA graphic novel series by Alice Oseman, who has already announced plans for a sixth and final volume.Walters has no formal update on a fourth season but said that there are lots of moving parts and we are working hard on it.As popular as the show has been for the streaming behemoth, viewership was down from the high of the first two seasons. Season 3 ranked #130 among all of Netflixs programs, amassed 10.9 million views from its October 3 release date until the end of 2024, and peaked at #4 in Netflixs global Top 10 list. But thats a 30% season-to-season drop off in viewership compared to season 2. Walters explained that picky projects that are risky means that the future can be more uncertain.The challenge is what you need to do in this moment is to pitch something that feels specific and there is not precedent for it and it is moving the conversation on, he said. But that is a risk. Often I find you want to gravitate towards risky material and it needs that passion but thats a challenge.Hopefully, Heartstopper doesnt meet the same fate as other beloved queer shows that were canceled too soon, like A League of Their Own, Our Flag Means Death, and Netflixs I Am Not Okay With This.

Lady Gaga has officially announced the dates for her highly anticipated 2025 Mayhem Ball tour, much to the delight of her fans. The Grammy Award-winning artist revealed the news via social media on Wednesday, explaining that while she hadnt planned to tour this year, the overwhelming response to her new album, MAYHEM, inspired her to keep the momentum going. Released on March 7Source

Subscribe nowAggressive language. F-bombs. And claims that Trump cant keep Americans safe. There was a tidal change in rhetoric among Democrats this week after it was revealed that top national security officials, including Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Vice President JD Vance and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, were using the encrypted messaging service Signal to text about upcoming military action against Houthi rebels in Yemen. What they didnt realize is that they had accidentally invited Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, to the thread. I didnt think it could be real, Goldberg wrote. Then the bombs started falling.After the leak, bipartisan outrage ensued. How in the Hell could this happen? asked former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel. A conversation like this has to be done in a secure room at the White House or on a secure line.Perhaps the most viral moment came from former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who took to Instagram to voice his outrage: To see this administration claiming that it cares about competence and merit, and then be responsible for an epic fuckup like this, demonstrates that these are not serious people, Buttigieg, who was an intelligence officer for seven years, told his 2.2 million followers.I know Americans who lost their lives because of intelligence failures. If there are not highly serious consequences for this level of screw-up, then it will make clear that all of the bluster about merit that you hear about from this White House is just bullshit. We deserve so much better than this. It is getting clearer by the day that the people in charge of the American government cannot keep the American people safe. We gotta do better.Buttigiegs atypical use of aggressive language, and notably curse words like fuckup and bullshit, may represent a response to recent polls that show the Democratic Party has reached an all-time low in popularity and that voters want the Dems to fight Trump harder, even at the risk of not getting things done.At a time when many parts of the LGBTQ community are being erased, a bit more aggression and forceful rhetoric will be refreshing and appreciated by many queer folks who are afraid for their lives and pleading for officials to step up.To have the first openly gay Cabinet secretary in U.S. history be the one to spearhead this pushback feels correct. Subscribe for LGBTQ-focused, accountability journalism. Trump Administration Cancels At Least 68 Grants Focused On LGBTQ Health Questions (AP News)A surge of grant cancellations hit researchers focused on the health of gay, lesbian and transgender people last week, as the Trump administration continues to target what it describes as ideologically driven science.How A Shelter Hit By Trump's Aid Cuts Protects LGBTQ Migrants In Mexico (NBC News)Casa Frida, which aids LGBTQ migrants fleeing identity-based violence, lost 60% of its funds after Trump ordered the suspension of foreign assistance programs.This Is Injustice: Inside Trumps Attack On Funding For LGBTQ Arts (The Guardian)The president has demanded that the National Endowment for the Arts denies grants to projects promoting gender ideology, leading to protest and legal actionButtigieg Assails Leak as Highest Level of Fup Imaginable (The Hill)Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg slammed Trump administration officials for reportedly discussing plans for an attack against Houthi rebels in Yemen on a text chain that inadvertently included The Atlantic Editor-in-Chief Jeffrey Goldberg.Why Dads Take Their Gay Sons To Hooters (The New York Times)We are thrilled to share that our story looking at PrEP access for LGBTQ people of color in the Bible Belt, Unraveling the Urgent, Unspoken Struggle for Accessible HIV Prevention, was announced as a Neal Award finalist for Best Single Article earlier this week. Over the next week, be on the lookout for new Uncloseted reporting: This weekend, Nico DiAlessandro and I look at how far-right influencers like Andrew Tate and Nick Fuentes are preying on male loneliness to spread misogyny and extremism. By manipulating social media algorithms and disguising hate as self-improvement, theyre pulling young men into a dangerous pipelineone that experts warn is fueling real-world violence. How are these influencers so effective and what can be done to stop them? Find out in our in-depth report this Saturday. In an exclusive video interview, legendary sex advice columnist and activist Dan Savage joins us for a candid discussion on sex, stigma, and the cultural battles shaping modern intimacy. From the lingering effects of shame to the politics of pleasure, Savage breaks down why open, honest conversations about sex are more important than ever. Dont miss itdropping next week.Thanks for reading! 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These are the important questions.Andrew Connor, Lane Colten, and Dylan Tides have created countless amounts of sexy videos as Carnal Media models over the years.The adult entertainers have starred in nearly every type of steamy movie that comes to mind, but each of these handsome guys have certain erotic scenes they love to film the most."A new experience for me was the c** dump! I don't know if it's my favorite, but it was super exciting and brand new. It was my introduction to Carnal also," Colten tells PRIDE. See on Instagram Colten's boyfriend, Tides, also dished on his preferred type of content to create."My favorite [scene] as a vers man is just a flip f***. Getting to do both... the trading of that energy of dominance, submission, and power [is] so much fun," Tides says.Besides starring in adult films for Carnal Media, Connor serves as the studio's Chief Product Officer as well, so this multi-hyphenate is well-versed in the world of pornography."[I love] anything acting based. I love playing a character, so anything I can dive deep into that different persona really excites me," Connor shares.Fans can keep up with the Carnal Media models by following the studio's Instagram page. To see the full interview with Andrew Connor, Lane Colten, and Dylan Tides, check out the video at the top of the page.

Ashlyn Harris and girlfriend Sophia Bush are embracing being a blended family in the cutest way possible!The soccer star showed off the big happy family with an adorable post on Instagram on March 26, that included photos of her One Tree Hill actress paramour posing with her children, People reports.In one photo, Harris and her two children daughter Sloane, 4, and son Ocean, 2 are seen together with Harris smiling as her kids lean against her chest. The second photo in the sweet Instagram carousel shows Bush and Ocean laughing together on the couch, while another one shows Harris and Sloane posing lying down with their heads on a pillow.May I always be their soft place to land, the quiet light when the world feels loud, Harris wrote in the caption. For in their laughter and little hands, Ive found my refugethe place where my heart rests and rises all at once.See on InstagramWhile Harris posts many pictures of her two children, who she shares with ex-wife Ali Krieger, it wasnt until last November that she posted the first photo of herself alongside Bush and her two children while at Disneyland to her Instagram Stories.Harris and Bush look like a happy family now, but the couple has faced criticism and public scrutiny since they first got together in 2023 because of accusations that the pair had an affair together while Harris was still married to Krieger, although they have repeatedly denied the accusation.Although they started dating just two months after Bush split from ex-husband Grant Hughes, a source told People at the time that "there is no salacious story behind the beginning of Harris and Bushs relationship.

With festival season rapidly approaching, music fans are eagerly awaiting the arrival of one of San Franciscos most highly anticipated events Outside Lands. This years festival, which will take place in Golden Gate Park from August 8 to August 10, is shaping up to be an exciting and inclusive experience. While major headliners like Tyler, The Creator, Hozier, and Doja Cat will headline theSource

132 rooms. 157 suspects. One dead body. And one fabulously queer presidential couple. Netflixs The Residence is shaking up the murder mystery genreand the West Wingwith a screwball twist and a whole lot of LGBTQ+ joy. From the minds of Scandal alum Paul William Davies and Shondaland royalty Shonda Rhimes, The Residence is an 8-episode whodunnit set deep in the halls (and drama) of theSource

On Wednesday, March 26, GLAAD hosted its 4th Annual #GLAADHonors event, a celebration of LGBTQ Black & Brown leaders in entertainment, advocacy, journalism and GLAAD Awards nominees at The Fonda Theater in Los Angeles, ahead of the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards which will stream exclusively on Hulu April 12, 2025. The evening was hosted [...]The post Star-Studded 4th Annual #GLAADHonors Gathers Queer Black & Brown Leaders in Entertainment Ahead of 36th GLAAD Media Awards first appeared on GLAAD.

This year, Miami Beach is kicking off pride season with one of the most exciting Pride celebrations in the country. Returning for its 17th year in 2025, the event will feature a packed lineup of performances, immersive experiences, and activities that celebrate the unique spirit and culture of the LGBTQ+ community. Running from March 27 through April 6, the festival will have a roster of activities centering on entertainment, events, arts, culture and civic and social engagement. Photo Courtesy of Jonathan DeCampsStep Into a Wonderland of PrideThis years theme, Embrace Your Journey, invites everyone to explore and celebrate their personal path through a whimsical, Alice in Wonderland-inspired experience. Guests will step into a world of wonder with themed decor and characters from the classic story, offering an imaginative and inclusive space to celebrate individuality, unity, and self-expression. Photo Courtesy of SRL MediaIcons, Music, and Magic on the Main StageA Star-Studded Festival & Parade The Miami Beach Pride Festival returns with something for everyone, with three stages showcasing world-class performances and an expansive array of exhibitor booths and interactive activations. Sasha Colby, one of this years Grand Marshals, will lead the iconic parade on April 6 and deliver a show-stopping main stage performance.The festivals three stages will also feature high-energy performances from an incredible lineup of artists and performers, including Kiesza, Daya, Alyssa Edwards, Jewels Sparkles, Eliad Cohen, Crystal Waters, and more, ensuring theres no shortage of entertainment to keep the energy up. Photo Courtesy of SRL Media11 Days of Events Leading up to the FestivalThe Miami Beach Pride Festival kicks off on March 27, 2025, with the Progress Pride Flag raising at Miami Beach City Hall, a powerful symbol of unity and inclusion. Over the following days, attendees can enjoy a diverse lineup of events, including:Pride Flag Raising Ceremony at Miami Beach City Hall on March 27, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Pride Lights the Night Flip the Switch Event at Soundscape Park on March 27, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.In The Wyld - A Garden of Eve Preview Party at Gaythering on March 28, 2025 at 8 p.m.The official womens event of Miami Beach PrideFamily Picnic at Pride Park on March 29, 2025 at 10 a.m. Family-Friendly Fun A day filled with free activities, food trucks, a giveaway of 100 free kids meals, and magical meet-and-greets with beloved costume characters. Also featuring a BRAND NEW farmers market and dog adoptions with the Humane Society of Miami from 11am - 2pmPride Movie Night at Rooftop Cinema Club on March 30, 2025 at 7 p.m.A celebration of LGBTQ+ cinema under the stars showing Layla.Queer Art Showcase at Moxy Hotel on March 31, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. The 5th Anniversary of supporting local artists and highlighting the creativity of the community.MDGLCC Spotlight Mega-Mixer at Mondrian Sobe on April 1, 2025 at 6 p.m. Social Justice, Health & Wellness Evening at South Shore Community Center on April 2, 2025 at 6 p.m.Featuring 3 panels of experts discussing pertinent issues facing the LGBTQ+ communityMr & Miss Miami Beach Pride Pageant at Palace on April 2, 2025 at 7 p.m. Mad Hatters VIP Tea Party at Lummus Park hosted by Luxx Noir London and headlined by Crystal Waters on April 4, 2025 at 7 p.m. A brand-new take on our famed VIP event on the evening before the festival, blending elegance and whimsy for an unforgettable experience.Miami Beach Pride 2-day Festival at Lummus Park happening on April 5 and 6, 2025 at 12 p.m.New this year to the festival is a unique opportunity to converse and learn from our queer elders who have been on the front lines for decades fighting for our rights. Join them in the Calming Pavilion to ask questions and hear them share their experiences and how they overcame challenges.Miami Beach Pride Parade on Ocean Drive will take place from 5th Street to 14th Street on April 6, 2025 at 12 p.m. Photo Courtesy of SRL Media Join the CelebrationWith something for everyonefrom family-friendly events and immersive pavilions to electrifying live performancesMiami Beach Pride 2025 continues its mission to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community with accessibility and inclusivity at its heart. Most programming remains free to ensure all are welcome.For the full schedule, updates, and more, visit www.miamibeachpride.com.This story is brought to you by our partners at Miami Beach Pride.

Miami Beach is ready to kick off Pride season with one of the most anticipated celebrations in the country. The 17th annual Miami Beach Pride festival, which runs from March 27 to April 6, 2025, promises to deliver a jam-packed schedule of performances, immersive experiences, and activities that celebrate the vibrant spirit and culture of the LGBTQ+ community. This years celebration will span 11Source

JoJo Siwa, the 21-year-old pop sensation, has announced her upcoming North American tour, which promises an unforgettable experience for fans including an opportunity to join her touring crew. As part of the exclusive Dream Guest VIP package, priced at over $900, fans can actively help Siwas crew set up the show, a truly unique experience for music lovers. The Dream Guest VIP package offersSource

Sports fans are all too familiar with fierce team rivalries and player feuds, but when it comes to sapphic athletes, love is in the air!From married soccer greats to hockey-playing couples to WNBA stars who play for the same team, there are lesbian power couples on the ice, court and field who have found love with a fellow athlete.These lesbian power couples are proving that its possible to be a fierce competitor and find time for love!Megan Rapinoe and Sue BirdWhen it comes to professional athlete power couples, there is no question that Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird would be at the top. Rapinoe played for various teams, including for the U.S. Women's National Team, and is one of the most decorated players in the sport. Bird boasted a stellar career in the WNBA, playing for the Seattle Storm, as well as for Team USA in five consecutive Olympics. The two have been dating since 2017, were engaged in 2020, and post-retirement from professional sports, the duo hosts the podcast A Touch More with Sue Bird & Megan Rapinoe together. Allie Quigley and Courtney VinderslootAllie Quigley and Courtney Vindersloot are the ultimate WNBA power couple on and off the court. The two got married in 2018 while both women were playing for the Chicago Sky and then wowed everyone when they became the first married couple to win a professional sports championship together after taking home the trophy for the WNBA Championship in 2021.Vandersloot is a five-time WNBA All-Star and two-time WNBA champion who just returned to play for the Sky after leaving to join the New York Liberty where she helped the team win the WNBA Championship in 2024. Quigley, who was named the WNBA All-Star in 2017, 2018, and 2019, played for the Sky until 2023 when she announced shed be sitting out the season but didnt officially retire.Kristie Mewis and Sam KerrSoccer love birds Kristie Mewis, who plays for West Ham United, and Sam Kerr, who plays for Chelsea, met in 2020 and made their relationship Instagram official after a hug between them was caught on film at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 and went viral setting off speculation by fans. The pair got engaged in 2023 and are now expecting a baby together later this year. Helen Richardson-Walsh and Kate Richardson-WalshBritish hockey players Helen Richardson-Walsh and Kate Richardson-Walsh arent just winners; theyre winners together! Helen and Kate became the were the first same-sex married couple to ever win an Olympic gold medal when Team Great Britain won at the 2016 Olympics in Rio. Both women have since retired from the sport but have been using their fame to speak out publicly against anti-trans sports bills and JK Rowlings anti-trans views. Vivianne Miedema and Beth MeadPro soccer players Vivianne Miedema and Beth Mead started dating back in 2022 and played for Arsenal together before Miedema moved onto Machester. Miedema left Arsenal after dealing with panic attacks and anxiety and while Mead is supportive of her exit, she hopes they wont have to play against each other in the future.Obviously she wanted something new, she wanted a new challenge, and I wish her the bestjust not when shes playing against Arsenal, Mead told OneFootball.Anya Packer and Madison PackerHockey stars Anya Packer and Madison Packer arent just making headlines together on the ice, but behind the microphone as well! Madison retired in 2024 after playing with the Professional Womens Hockey Leagues New York Sirens and Anya played for the Connecticut Whale before retiring to give birth to the couples two children before becoming the general manager for the Metropolitan Riveters and executive director of the Players Association. Now, the two moms are working together as host of their podcast These Packs Puck where they talk about the trials and tribulations of parenthood.Julie Chu and Caroline OuelletteSee on InstagramMarried retired hockey greats Julie Chu and Caroline Ouellette have moved off the ice and onto coaching as a duo. The two lovebirds, who share children Liv and Tessa, both had successful pro hockey careers before retiring, in fact, Ouellette was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2023. During their time on the ice, Ouellette won six gold medals at the IIHF Womens World Championships and four Clarkson Cups and Chu was a four-time Olympian with Team USA, Out Sports reports.Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna BonnerWNBA stars Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner are teammates on the court and in life. They both play for the Connecticut Sun and are such huge basketball lovers that they even got engaged during WNBA All-Star Weekend in 2023. Now, thats what we call teamwork!DiJonai Carrington and NaLyssa SmithCouple DiJonai Carrington and NaLyssa Smith used to have to play against each other on different teams, but in 2025 theyll finally be shooting hoops together since they were both acquired by the Dallas Wings. The basketball dream couple are college sweethearts who started dating when they both played together at Baylor University. Diamante and Kiera HoganSee on InstagramAll Elite Wrestling power couple Diamante and Kiera Hogan first went public with their relationship back in 2019 just weeks after Hogan first came out. The couple has been dating ever since and are now two of the hottest queer stars in the ring!Christen Press and Tobin HeathOlympic soccer stars Christen Press and Tobin Heath dated in private for close to a decade before finally making their relationship public during an interview at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The cleat-wearing power couple is clearly a success story on and off the pitch since they earned a bronze for Team USA at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and were also part of the 2015 and 2019 World Cup-winning teams together. Anna Petrakova and Candace ParkerFormer basketball players Anna Petrakova and Candace Parker not only found success on the court but have also built a loving family together. The two were married back in 2019 and now share three children. Parker, nicknamed Ace, is regarded as one of the best WNBA Players, making history as the first woman to commentate for the NBA of all time, and is now the president of Adidas womens basketball. Petrakova is a former Russian basketball player and four-time Olympian who met Parker when they were playing together for UMMC Ekaterinburg and shared their first kiss after practice, People reports.Breanna Stewart and Marta Xargay CasademontBreanna Stewart and Marta Xargay Casademont are another WNBA power couple we cant get enough of! Stewart is a New York Liberty player who married retired Spanish basketball player Xargay Casademont back in 2021 after speed running their relatioship. The couple met while they were both playing for a Russian professional womens basketball before getting engaged, married, and welcoming their first of two children, all within a few months. Sometimes when you know, you know!Marta and Carrie LawrenceSee on InstagramSoccer GOAT Marta, who played in six consecutive Olympics and is the leading scorer in the history of both mens and womens World Cups, is now just as successful in her personal life after getting engaged to Orlando Pride teammate Carrie Lawrence in 2024 after the soccer sweethearts started dating in 2022.Marie-Philip Puolin and Laura StaceyMarie-Philip Puolin and Laura Stacey make amazing teammates on and off the ice. The pair play together for the PWHLs Montreal Victoire and became a rallying cry for inclusion after they were married in 2024. Theyve been playing together since 2017 and have wracked up an impressive record, taking home gold medals at the Olympics and World Championships as teammates.Tziarra King and Jess FishlockSee on InstagramSoccer dream couple Tziarra King and Jess Fishlock tied the knot back in 2023. King has been wracking up goals since she was in high school before moving on to pro soccer, where she played on the Seattle Reign alongside Fishlock before hanging up her cleats in 2024. Fishlock is still kicking butt on the pitch where she has played 11 seasons for the Reign and is also the Wales national teams all-time scorer.Emma Greco and Michela CavaSee on InstagramHockey players Emma Greco and Michela Cava met while playing together on the Premier Hockey Federations Toronto Six and then were both brought on to Minnesotas PWHL team. Now the couple is engaged and, for the first time, are having to play on different teams after Greco signed with the Boston Fleet and Cava remained with Minnesota. Luckily, the couple has managed to stay happily together and have yet to face off against each other, The Hockey News reports.Meghan Duggan and Gillian AppsSee on InstagramSometimes rivalry breeds attraction! Romeo and Juliet might have ended in tragedy, but Meghan Duggan and Gillian Apps have found love despite once being on opposing teams. The now-retired pro hockey players and former hockey rivals walked down the aisle together in 2018 and now have three beautiful children together.

Glastonbury 2025 is shaping up to be a festival of tough decisions for music fans, particularly for those in the LGBTQ+ community. As details about the festivals West Holts stage and its headliners were unveiled on March 27, a major clash was revealed: Doechii and Charli XCX will headline on the same day, leaving fans to choose between the two. Doechii in Denial Is a River music video. PhotoSource

Orville Peck, the enigmatic country singer known for his signature mask and deeply emotional lyrics, is taking a rare moment to step behind the maskboth literally and figurativelyabout his personal life, particularly his experiences with love. In a candid interview on The New York Times Modern Love podcast, the rising Broadway star revealed how his past and struggles with love have deeplySource

There are so many incredible LGBTQ+ movies coming our way in 2025. It's hard to keep track of them all, let alone know where to start! Just kidding; if you've clicked on this article, you already know exactly where you want to jump in with the sapphic flicks.Fortunately, we've got you covered. Here are some of our most anticipated films featuring queer female characters and sapphic romances in 2025. Don't forget to check back for more!The Wedding BanquetThe Wedding Banquet is the kind of remake we can get behind, flipping a queer classic into, well, hopefully another queer classic. The story follows Min (Han Gi-chan), a gay Taiwanese-American man, who agrees to a green-card marriage with his friend Angela (Kelly Marie Tran) to help her access IVF treatments. Naturally, complications arise when their families insist on a traditional wedding banquet.Where to watch: The Wedding Banquet hits theaters on April 18, 2025.The Old Guard 2After years of waiting, The Old Guard 2 is finally on the horizonand hopes are high for the queer immortal angst weve been craving. All our faves are back, starting with Charlize Theron as Andy and fan faves Marwan Kenzari and Luca Marinelli as Joe and Nicky. But of particular interest to sapphic fans, Veronica Ngo is returning as Quynh, hopefully offering us the opportunity to learn more about the unfinished business between her and Andy.Where to watch: The Old Guard 2 premieres on Netflix July 2, 2025.SallySally dives into the life of Dr. Sally Ride, the first American woman in spaceand the first lesbian, at that. Much of the documentary explores Ride's 27-year relationship with Tam O'Shaughnessy, and the life they had to keep behind closed doors.Where to watch: Sally is still running the film festival circuit, but will hopefully have a wide release date soon.Lesbian Space PrincessTechnically this one premiered at the Adelaide Film Festival back in 2024, but with its official international rollout happening in 2025, it definitely earns a spot on this years radar. Lesbian Space Princess is an Australian animated sci-fi comedy about Princess Saira (voiced by Shabana Azeez), who sets off on a chaotic space rescue mission after her ex-girlfriend Kiki (Bernie Van Tiel) gets kidnapped by the Straight White Maliens. Where to watch: TBD!Another Simple FavorAnother Simple Favor sees Stephanie (Anna Kendrick) and Emily (Blake Lively) reunite on the island of Capri for Emilys extravagant wedding to a mysterious Italian billionaire. But, of course, nothing stays picture-perfect for longmurder, secrets, and betrayal are undoubtedly on the menu when these two are involved. Although we doubt it will take the "be gay, do crime (together)" route of our dreams, Emily has canonically had past relationships with women, so we'll keep our fingers crossed for some kind of goodies going down in this highly anticipated sequel.Where to watch: Another Simple Favor drops on Prime Video May 1, 2025.On Swift HorsesSet in 1950s America, this romantic drama centers on Muriel (Daisy Edgar-Jones) and her husband Lee (Will Poulter) as they start new lives in California after Lee's return from the Korean War. Those lives are disrupted by the arrival of Lee's charismatic brother, Julius (Jacob Elordi), a gambler with a secret past. Both Muriel and Julius embark on their own individual journeys of queer discovery in what's being called a reimagining of the American Dream.Where to watch: On Swift Horses will have a theatrical release on April 25, 2025.

Beyonc has been notably absent from the nominations list for the 2025 Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards, despite her Grammy-winning success in the country genre. On Thursday, March 27, 2025, the ACM Awards nominations were announced, with up-and-coming artist Ella Langley leading the pack. Meanwhile, the CUFF IT singer and country music star was conspicuously left off the ballot.Source

Netflix marked the highly anticipated return of Survival of the Thickest for Season 2 in grand fashion on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. The night kicked off with an unforgettable celebration, true to the character Mavis Beaumonts style, featuring a vibrant, inclusive community toast at Nobu Fifty Seven in New York City. The toast, dubbed Doing Thee Most, was a collaborative effort betweenSource