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Cooper Koch, who played Erik Menendez on Netflix's Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, earned his first-ever nomination at the 2025 Emmy Awards.Sign up for the Out Newsletter to keep up with what's new in LGBTQ+ culture and entertainment delivered three times a week straight (well) to your inbox!The 28-year-old actor, whose birthday is tomorrow, was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie. It's safe to say that celebrations can start early this year.Ryan Murphy's Monsters series for Netflix centered on the Menendez brothers was nominated in 11 categories overall:Outstanding Casting For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or MovieOutstanding Period CostumesOutstanding Picture Editing For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or MovieOutstanding Period Or Fantasy/Sci-Fi HairstylingOutstanding Period Or Fantasy/Sci-Fi Makeup (Non-Prosthetic)Outstanding Music Composition For A Limited Or Anthology Series, Movie Or Special (Original Dramatic Score)Outstanding Lead Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or MovieOutstanding Supporting Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or MovieOutstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or MovieOutstanding Limited Or Anthology SeriesOutstanding Sound Mixing For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or MovieMonsters: The Lyle and Erik Menndez Story is streaming on Netflix.

Moi, Mary?Tony winner Cole Escola appeared on the Good Hang with Amy Poehler podcast, where they discussed Amy Sedaris, wigs, and a potential Oh, Mary!' movie.Poehler and Escola spent the better part of an hour talking about Escola's successful Broadway play, Oh, Mary!, before asking who they would like to see star in a movie version of the play.Oh, Mary! is a comedic play about wannabe-cabaret-performer Mary Todd Lincoln in the days leading up to Abraham Lincoln's assassination. Escola originated the role of Mary Todd and wrote the play.While Escola said that if there are any talks about making the play into a movie, they are "out of it," they were happy to answer Poehler's question about who they'd like to see star in it.After Poehler told Escola that Amy Sedaris suggested Oscar-winner Linda Hunt (to which Escola agreed), they offered some of their own suggestions."Cherry Jones could do it. She can do anything. She could play Lincoln, too; that would be really chilling," Escola said. "Or a Muppet. Miss Piggy as Mary Todd Lincoln, and then everyone else is human.""Actually, cut this, I'm gonna be talking to Disney tomorrow," they joked.Poehler also asked if Escola could cast a current politician in the role, whom they'd want. Escola quickly answered."Lindsay Graham. He'd probably learn a lot about himself. He might, like, wake up, like, 'Oh my god,'" Escola said, launching into an impression of the South Carolina senator."Oh my god, I've been so bad! I'm sure sorry, everybody," they said with a southern drawl. "You know, playing this part has taught me that it's not okay to judge, lest you be judged One of you men better not spank me. And I better not pay you to do it!"Escola made history in 2025 when they won the Tony for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for Oh, Mary! They became the third nonbinary actor to win a Tony, following Alex Newell and J. Harrison Ghee, who won in 2023. Escola is the first out nonbinary actor to win an acting Tony for a play.Newell won Best Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical for Shucked, and Ghee won for Best Actor in a Lead Role in a Musical for Some Like It Hot.Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt star Tituss Burgess is currently starring as Mary Todd Lincoln in the play on Broadway. Beginning August 4, RuPaul's Drag Race star Jinkx Monsoon will be taking over the role.

The nominations for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards are officially here, and LGBTQ talent is shining bright across categories from acting and hosting to reality TV and makeup design. The annual ceremony, airing September 15 on CBS and streaming via Paramount+, continues to reflect the growing influence and impact of LGBTQ voices on television. Among [...]The post LGBTQ Talent and Drag Excellence Celebrated in 2025 Emmy Nominations first appeared on GLAAD.

Earlier in July, Gayming Magazine presented the 2025 Gayming Awards in Los Angeles, celebrating LGBTQ trailblazers and media from the past year. GLAAD was on-site at the star-studded event, held in West Hollywoods famous gay bar The Abbey, to bring you all the details. This years ceremonies were hosted by drag artist and Twitch streamer [...]The post 2025 Gayming Awards Celebrates Queer Excellence in Gaming and Television first appeared on GLAAD.

Max Talisman is a filmmaker determined to carve out space for stories that feel as raw and real as the streets of New York City where he shot his first feature. A writer, director, producer, and actor, Talisman wears many hats for Things Like This, his debut film that refuses to fit neatly into the boxes of romantic fantasy or predictable queer tropes.The film follows two men, both named Zack, whose unexpected connection forces them to navigate the long-term emotional aftermath of growing up queer. Its a romance, but not the glossy, idealized kind. Instead, Things Like This leans into the messy, vulnerable, and sometimes painful truth of forging intimacy while carrying the scars of the past. The film also eschews traditional rom-com tropes by portraying a full, dynamic romantic relationship between a fat man (Talisman) and a thinner man (Joey Pollari). Joey Pollari and Max Talisman in 'Things Like This'Courtesy MPX ReleasingShot entirely in New York City over just 18 days, the project is the first release from Talismans own production company. He not only directed and produced the film but also stars in it, shouldering the creative and logistical weight to ensure the story stayed grounded in authenticity rather than falling into clich.Talisman began writing the script in 2017, after nearly a decade working in film and television and realizing how rarely someone like him, a queer man, was allowed to exist at the center of the frame. With Things Like This, hes determined to change that narrative. Out spoke with Talisman about the tone and inspiration behind the project, and what he hopes queer audiences will carry with them after the credits roll.Youve described the film as exploring the idea of the "in between." Is there a specific scene that, for you, captures that in-between moment most powerfully.Max Talisman: I think theres a few moments. Theres a sense of trying to flirt with someone but not totally knowing they are queer. Is this a vibe and are we catching this together? [Laughs] I think we see it in the struggles of the characters accepting themselves both as queer people and as adults. I just thought when writing it, like, I screw up all the time. We're messy and we are growing all the time.I read that you might have originally started writing this as a horror concept. Is that true, and are there any scenes in the film that still reflect that darker, horror-inspired vision?The film itself wasnt horror, but I was writing a horror film and it kept devolving into comedy. Then I thought I have to kind of listen to what's happening here and just write a romantic comedy because that's what I think my subconscious is having me do anyway.Did any films, rom-com wise, inspire the tone of the project?I think most of them are straight films from the 90s in the early 2000s that really created the rom-com genre. As a queer person, I had to find myself in it. My goal with this film was to create something that felt nostalgic and felt wonderful to exist in the world with these characters. I wanted straight people to be able to find themselves within the lens of these two gay men, but [they] can also relate to these experiences. I think the films that informed me the most are movies like Sleepless in Seattle, When Harry Met Sally, Notting Hill, Bridget Jones's Diary like all of those quintessential [films].What production challenges did you come across, and what did you learn from those?My brain naturally works in a very creative way, and it can work in this technical aspect of producing and production as well. I just don't enjoy it as much as the creative stuff. I've been a creative person since I was young. So the stuff that we came across was just sort of everyday stuff that happens on a film set, like you're running over time, or like that kind of thing. As a producer, it was my job to be aware of that. As the creative, I was like, I didn't want to be aware of it. I think it was the juxtaposition of producing and being the creative that were sometimes challenging. Cast of 'Things Like This'Courtesy MPX ReleasingWhat directorial choices, whether in camera angles, pacing, blocking, or opportunities for improvisation, did you feel were most essential in preserving your vision for the film?I think giving actors the freedom to feel like they could play is something that was so important to me. I also think my vision was coming from an actor's standpoint of wanting to collaborate with these other actors and really just being sort of a team leader in that way. I wanted the actors to always know they had a safe place to play and a safe time to explore. I would also say the soundtrack. It was really important as a director for me to capture the film musically in a way that felt authentic and felt like something that I think people would want to be listening to while going on this adventure in New York City.There's been a lack of queer content recently, so this film came at a great time and we hope we receive more like it. What is this film saying, and what do you want queer audiences to walk away with?I think it's obviously a horrible thing that there's less queer content this year than there was last year, and there's less queer content from last year than there was the year before. As queer creators, were told we have to make something different, and then we have these straight films and Im not sure how many times Ive seen a knockoff of the movie Taken. Sorry [laughs]. I think it's important for us as queer people to be reinventing this because these are the questions we are asked. What was most important was telling this from a size perspective, and also making it clear that everyone deserves love no matter who you are. You deserve to feel like you are valid in that search for love.... Moving forward, I want to explore so many things as a writer. I think because my lens is that of a queer man, that's where it will always start. Theres a lot of different aspects in this world right now that I think are important to explore.Things Like This is now available to stream on digital and DVD/Blu-ray. Watch the trailer below.

25 Queer Poets to Read Now and ForeverNational Poetry Month takes place in April every year, but queer poetry can, and should, be read all year round!Queer poets can be traced back to at least Ancient Greece, where Sappho wrote about her overwhelming feelings for women. With a legacy like that, it's no surprise queer people still love the written word.From seasoned legends to literary giants to exciting young poets, these are 25 of the best queer wordsmiths to read.Audre LordeSelf-described as "black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet," Lorde is a leading queer and feminist voice in the world of literature, especially poetry. She's quoted in an interview with Callaloo as saying: "My sexuality is part and parcel of who I am, and my poetry comes from the intersection of me and my worlds..." Read some of her work here.Danez SmithDanez Smith is a queer, poz writer and performer from Minnesota. Their book Don't Call Us Dead (2017) was a finalist for the National Book Award, and [insert] Boy (2014) was the winner of the Lambda Literary Award and the Kate Tufts Discovery Award. Their 2020 book Homie won the Minnesota Book Award for Poetry. Their most recent book of poems, Bluff, was released in 2024. Read selections here.Adrienne RichA lesbian and feminist pioneer, Rich's poetry has become a part of the American literary canon. Her collections, such as A Change of World (1951) and Snapshots of a Daughter-in-Law: Poems 1954-1962 (1963), explore identity and have been praised critically. Read some of her work here.Allen GinsbergAllen Ginsberg is celebrated as one of the great queer voices of all time in writing. A leader of the Beat Poetry movement, he first rose to prominence with Howl and Other Poems. Read some of his work here.Andrea GibsonAndrea Gibson is a contemporary slam poet who's risen to international fame online through video content. The artist explores themes of gender identity, love, life, and death in their work. They've released seven books, including Pole Dancing to Gospel Hymns, Pansy, Take Me With You, and You Better Be Lightning. They also released seven albums of spoken word poetry, including When the Bough Breaks, Yellowbird, Flower Boy, and Hey Galaxy. In 2023, they were appointed Poet Laureate of Colorado by Governor Jared Polis.Gibson was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2021 and passed away on July 14, 2025, surrounded by their wife, family, and friends.Take a look here.C.P. CavafyC.P. Cavafy is a 20th century Greek poet, known for his highly homoerotic and sexually explicit poetry. While he remained mostly obscure during his lifetime, he's now come to be revered as one of the great gay poets of the past hundred years. Read here.Eileen Myles OUT 100 honoree Eileen Myles is a modern legend in the world of queer literature. Known for such classics as Chelsea Girls and Cool For You, she'll release a new book this year: Evolution. Read some of their poems here.Elizabeth BishopWhile she remained somewhat obscure for much of her career, the lesbian poet Elizabeth Bishop won the Pulitzer Prize for her second collection of poetry, Poems: North & South/ A Cold Spring. Read some here.Federico Garcia LorcaThe Spanish poet was a contemporary of such artists as Salvador Dali and Luis Bunuel. His work often incorporates elements of fantasy and folklore. Read some of his highly-acclaimed work here.Frank O'HaraO'Hara was active in the mid-20th century in New York City. He was also a respected art critic and curator. Read some of his work here.Frank BidartFrank Bidart's early work focuses much on the concept of guilt, but his status as canon in American literature was solidified by some of his later pieces, like Desire, Star Dust, and Watching the Spring Festival. Read some of his work here.Ifti NasimIfti Nasim was a gay Pakistani-American poet who moved to the States to escape persecution for his sexuality back in his hometown. He became known for establishing Sangat, a group which supports LGBT south-Asian youth. Hear some of his poetry here.Jack KerouacKerouac was a prolific French-Canadian poet active in New York City in the mid-20th century. He's best known for his 1957 masterpiece On The Road. Read some of his work here.James BaldwinBaldwin is known as one of the great, proud gay artists of all time. His work is unabashedly queer and intersectional. While he's best known for his novels, like Notes of A Native Son and Giovanni's Room, he was also a celebrated poet--read some selections here.John Giorno Giorno was in Andy Warhol's first film, Sleep, and the two had a romantic relationship. A poet and visual artists, he also counted names like Patti Smith and Robert Rauschenberg as friends. Read some of his pieces here.Photography: Paul AlbertsJune JordanJune Jordan was a pioneering poet, playwright, and essayist who worked for women's rights, civil rights, and sexual freedom. Jordan's work is now for its accessibility--she often wrote in vernacular for a sense of immediacy and familiarity. Read here.Photography: Wikipedia.Michelle Tea Tea is a queer postpunk poet based in Massachusetts. She's known for pieces like Valencia and Rose of No Man's Land. She's received a Lambda Literary Award and was Zale Writer-in-Residence at Tulane University. Read here.Photography: Gretchen Sayers.Pauli Murray Murray was a civil rights and women's rights activist, a lawyer, an author, and a poet. She often contemplated issues of sexual and gender identity. Her volume of poetry is titled Dark Testament and Other Poems. Read more here.Photography: Associated Press.Richard Blanco Blanco immigrated to the States from Madrid--his work has received prizes including the Agnes Starrett Poetry Prize, the PEN/American Beyond Margins Award, the Tom Gunn Award, the Maine Literary Award, and the Paterson Prize. Read some of his poems here.Photography: WikipediaSaeed Jones Saeed Jones' poetry explores race, power, and intimacy, among other concepts. His debut collection Prelude to Bruise (2014) received critical acclaim. He's gone on to win several presitigous awards and now works as literary editor at Buzzfeed. Read some of his work here. Photography: Drew Reynolds Tommy Pico Pico is an up-and-coming Brooklyn-based poet originally from the Viejas Indian reservation. Read some of his poetry here.Photography: Greg VaughanWalt Whitman Walt Whitman is one of the great poets of all time, and a champion of homoeroticism in the literary form. He's celebrated for his collection Leaves of Grass as one of the great world poets in history. Read selections here.Photography: Wikipedia.Lee Mokobe Mokobe is a trans South African poet and speaker for TED Talks. He's performed alongside such artists as Chance the Rapper and Mos Def. Watch his poem about his transness here.Photography: @leemokobe/ @andymkosiRickey LaurentiisRickey Laurentiis is the author of Boy With Thorn, which won the 2014 Cave Canem Poetry Prize. Read selections from his work here.Photography: @RckylrntsAlok Vaid-MenonAlok is a gender non-conforming performance artist and poet who rose to worldwide social media fame under the moniker 'DarkMatter.' Read some of their work here.Photography: @alokvmenon on Instagram.

Got a question for Rene Rapp? She will answer it.Rene Rapp appeared in a new "Lie Detector Test" video from Vanity Fair and, as expected, unleashed her unfiltered self when asked chaotic questions about a wide range of topics and Hollywood celebrities.Does someone like Rapp need a lie-detector test to share honest answers? No. Are the fans loving this interview and already creating memes with each of these answers? Yes!Between assuming that the lie-detector test operator is gay, being afraid of her "white 16-year-old bisexual" fans, and holding space for the lyrics in her upcoming album, Bite Me, there's a lot to unpack here, so let's get to it.Rene Rapp stans Beyonc, and then plays 'f*ck, marry, kill' with three iconic albums from Queen Bey.The Vanity Fair interviewer asks, "So you are of the mindset that Beyonc can do no wrong?""Correct," Rapp answers.Interviewer asks, "Fuck, marry, kill: Cowboy Carter, B'Day, Lemonade.""First of all, that's so fucking rude," Rapp says (and she's right). "Okay, this is so not fairI would, I would marry B'Day. I would fuck Lemonade, 'cause that'd be like a crazy fuck." Despite not wanting to do it, Rapp reveals that she'd have to kill Cowboy Carter if that's the only option left."But I love Cowboy Carter," Rapp explains. "I'm a southern baby to my core, and some of like my favorite Beyonce songs are on that album. But like you can't I'm not putting that in the ring with like B'Day and Lemonade."The interviewer asks if Rene Rapp gets advice from Frank Ocean about scheduling new music releases.The interviewer begins by asking Rapp if she ever feels pressured by fans to release new music."No, not at all," Rapp quips. "Somebody tells me to release something, and it's gonna wait another six months No matter who it is; on my team, fans Anybody. Y'all are gonna have to wait for that shit longer."The interviewer asks, "You don't love your fans?""No, love y'all, but don't pester me," Rapp says.The interviewer presents a photo of Frank Ocean. "Have you ever asked this person, Frank Ocean, for advice on how frequently to release music?"Rapp laughs out loud and briefly pauses before answering that question. "That's so fucked up. Why would you play with me like that?" she argues. "No, but it damn sure seems like it. Yeah.""Have you ever criticized him about how infrequently he releases music?" the interviewer asks.Rapp replies, "No! I mean, obviously, I want it. Obviously, I want it all the time. But I like to be edged, you know?"In case you don't know, Ocean is notoriously secretive and selective about when and how he releases music. After taking four years between 2012's Channel Orange and 2016's Blonde, the singer hasn't released a new LP since then.Rene Rapp is scared of her '16-year-old bisexual' fandom.The Vanity Fair interviewer asks, "Are you ever scared of your fandom?""All the fucking time," Rapp says."Why?""I'll tell you why: Have you ever seen a rabid bunch of white 16-year-old bisexuals unhappy?" the pop star explains. "It's the scariest thing I've ever experienced in my entire life."Rapp explains, "I've had so many fights with people and no one, no one has ever managed to hurt my feelings the way that people in my fandom have." She turns to the camera and explains, "Y'all are so intense. With all the love in the world, y'all scare the shit out of me."Rene Rapp recalls 'Mean Girls' closing down on Broadway and shares thoughts on Sabrina Carpenter.When asked by Vanity Fair if she was "secretly happy" that the Broadway production of Mean Girls closed down on Broadway as a result of the lockdown, the musician confidently says that that she was "publicly very happy."The interviewer then presents the photo of another celebrity. "This person, Sabrina Carpenter, was also in the Broadway cast of Mean Girls with you. Do you think she was happy it was shut down?""I would say, like, perhaps not," Rapp says. "She did, like, three days [of the musical], or something? And had like moved her whole life to New York. And then it sort of shut down, so I would say that it was, more than likely, rather inconvenient."The interviewer poses another question, "If Sabrina called you and said she was returning to the show, would you consider going back?""I don't know that I'm doing a threepeat," Rapp responds. "I think I'm maxed out."The interviewer: "Maxed out on Mean Girls?""I've done a few!" Rapp says."So you do not value the opinion of Sabrina Carpenter?"Rapp bursts out laughing, looks straight at the camera, and teases, "I do not value the opinion of Sabrina Carpenter."Now that's a soundbite!Is Rene Rapp "sad" about the breakup between Barry Keoghan and Sabrina Carpenter?The Vanity Fair interviewer asks if Rapp feels "sad" about the news that Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan broke up."Um, no. Look at her! She's great," Rapp replies."So you think she can do better?""She'll be just fine," the singer says.The interviewer questions, "Barry He can't do better?""That's a boy, you know?" Rapp responds."Would you ever set her up with someone?""Yeah, I mean, totally," Rapp declares. "I don't know [who], but I would work on it."The Rene Rapp vs. Boston feud continues.The interviewer asks if Rapp hated having to apologize for her 2023 song "I Hate Boston.""It wasn't a sincere apology at all. So, like, no," Rapp replies.The follow-up question is, "So you still hate Boston?""It's not my favorite neck of the woods," the pop star explains. But you know, I do wanna go to Cape Cod. So, like, maybe I don't hate it if I wanna go there? It was just a little bleak where I went."Rapp is shown a new picture. "Tell me, was this picture of you and your girlfriend, Towa [Bird], genuine? Or part of damage control to the city of Boston?""I was just drunk, so there wasNo thought behind it," Rapp reveals. "She honestly looks super good there."Rene Rapp would apologize to Boston if Ayo Edebiri asked her to.The interviewer asks, "If a fellow celebrity from Boston wanted an apology, would you give it to them?""Who's a celebrity from Boston?" Rapp wonders."Ayo Edebiri.""Oh Ayo's from Boston?!" Rapp asks, then remembers: "Oh, wait, yes. If she wanted it, I'd have to give it to her."Rene Rapp can't tell Matt Damon and Ben Affleck apart. (At least not instantly.)"What about these people?" The interviewer asks, still referencing the Rapp vs. Boston feud. "Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. Would you apologize to them?"Rapp replies, "They look so much alike, so I thought that was one person, I'm gonna be so honest.""I mean, no, I'm not apologizing to a man," the singer adds. "I didn't do anything to them. They also They look alike. I love Ocean's Eleven. When he's young in that Cute!"The interviewer explains, "Matt Damon is in Ocean's Eleven. Ben Affleck is not."After some back and forth of Rapp attempting to determine who's who in the photo, Rapp asks, "And he [Affleck] is not at all affiliated with the insurance company, huh?"The insurance company "is Aflac," the interviewer remarks. "Very different.""Judd is gay."The conversation moves forward with another discussion about whether or not Rapp has undergone media training."Yeah, I actually have. People have tried," Rapp reveals.The Vanity Fair interviewer asks, "How's that working out for you?""I just don't like itI hate being told what to say. It's not my favorite thing," the pop star explains. "It's a bunch of, like, answers that are kind of like premeditated to make it seem like everything is great, so that people like you more, because you seem like a happy-go-lucky girl."The interviewer says, "So not being media trained, we've established that you can say whatever you wanna sayIn that case, say the most intrusive thought you have in your head right now.""Right now?" Rapp asks, barely pauses, and says, "Judd is gay."For context, the screengrab above shows Judd. You might recognize him from other "Lie Detector Test" videos posted by Vanity Fair.Judd seems puzzled by Rapp's assumption, but thanks her."It's a compliment, by the way," Rapp says. 'I like gay people."Judd asks, "Am I going out, then, later?""You can come out! Yeah, you can come out," Rapp decides.Is Pope Leo XIV a Rene Rapp fan?The conversation becomes about whether or not Rapp has something against the Midwest, which immediately escalates to how she feels about Pope Leo XIV. The interviewer asks, "Do you think this Midwest man, Pope Leo, is a Rene Rapp fan?""He's new," Rapp acknowledges. "It's not, 'Is he?' It's, 'Should he be?'"The interviewer insists, "Is he?""I don't really know enough about my boy to know if he's with us like that," Rapp quips. "I keep seeing things, different headlines I don't really know what he's about."Rapp continues, "But I do know that he just called for a ceasefire, so he has like 10 points. That's kind of all I know about him. And he's American.""He's from Chicago," the interviewer adds."He's from Chicago?!" Rapp exclaims. "Love Chicago!"Rene Rapp is asked about the 'Midwest Princess' herself, Chappell Roan."So what do you think about this Midwest Princess?" the interviewer asks while presenting a photo of Chappell Roan. "Is she a Rene Rapp fan?"Rapp gushes, "Ugh! I mean, she is a Rene Rapp fan 'cause I love her, and I'm a Chappell Roan fan.""What's your favorite song of hers?"Rapp says, "'California.' Really good ballad. Really good.""Would you ever wanna do a duet with her?""Of course, if it's 'California,'" the singer replies. "I love that song. I think that song is so, so good."For context, "California" is the 13th track on Roan's debut studio album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess.Lastly, Rene Rapp hopes that the gays will be 'holding space' for the lyrics of her new album.The interviewer recalls that "the queer community famously held space for the lyrics of 'Defying Gravity'" last year, and then asks: "Do you think they will also hold space for lyrics from your upcoming album?""I should hope! I hope so," Rapp says. "If I've done anything right, then hopefully."Referencing a song from Rapp's 2023 album Snow Angel, the interviewer asks, "What about these lyrics? 'You're so fucking annoying, you could poison poison.'""Mmm. I feel like space is immediately held. I'm holding as we speak," Rapp says.Rene Rapp releases her sophomore album, Bite Me, on August 1. The singer's full "Lie Detector Test" interview with Vanity Fair can be watched below.

Beloved. Bicon. Bombshell.Since making her reality TV debut on Bravo's Vanderpump Rules and being a finalist on Dancing With the Stars, Ariana Madix made cameo appearances in the fifth season of Love Island USA and was ultimately chosen as the show's official new host starting with season 6.The American version of the dating show originally from the U.K. became an even bigger success since Madix joined as host. Ratings kept rising to new heights over the course of Love Island USA season 7, with new all-time records being broken for the series.In case you didn't know, Madix is a bisexual woman who has spoken up about the importance of more queer-inclusive dating shows. "I think there needs to be way more," she told Out during a red carpet interview. "And by more, I mean two, or three, or four, or five, or 10 queer dating shows." Fingers crossed we will be watching!Following the huge success of Love Island USA season 7, the premiere of Love Island: Beyond the Villa, and the upcoming second season of Love Island Games on Peacock, let's look back at some of Ariana Madix's most iconic looks and moments over the course of another unforgettable season of the Peacock series.

Asian excellence in a Battle Royale.The first-ever edition of Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale is here!Hosted by Paolo Ballesteros (a.k.a. Mama Pao), this new All Stars-like series features a sensational cast of 12 queens who have competed on other Drag Race shows around the world and are now ready to enter this Battle Royale for the crown.The queens of Drag Race Philippines might be at the center of this competition, but they will now face opponents from around the world for a chance to snatch the crown. Pop Off Ate!Scroll through to meet the returning queens competing on Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale, and watch the new series when it premieres on August 13 only on WOW Presents Plus.Arizona Brandy 'Drag Race Philippines' Season 2Representing: Drag Race Philippines season 2Original run: Runner-upInstagram: @arizonabrandyArizona Brandy is a vibrant drag queen from Makati and the first runner-up of Drag Race Philippines season 2. Arizona has become a fan favorite for her fearless spirit and unapologetic authenticity. Now returning for Slaysian Royale, she's determined to avenge her season and rise as a symbolic leader for the underdogs, representing resilience and heart in the drag community.Bernie 'Drag Race Philippines' Season 2Representing: Drag Race Philippines season 2Original run: 3rd/4th placeInstagram: @barrantesbernieBernie is a seasoned performer from Mandaluyong City and a proud trans woman whose journey on Drag Race Philippines season 2 inspired fans. Back for Slaysian Royale, she's ready to bring experience, passion, and pride to the mainstage.Brigiding 'Drag Race Philippines' Season 1Representing: Drag Race Philippines season 1Original run: 6th placeInstagram: @brigidingBrigiding is a bold and vibrant drag queen from San Juan City who blends glamour and energy like no other. Hailing from Rampa Bar and part of the Divine Divas trio, Brigiding is ready to conquer Slaysian Royale and show the world she's more than a fierce competitor she's a brand.Ivory Glaze 'Drag Race Down Under' Season 3Representing: Drag Race Down Under season 3Original run: 9th placeInstagram: @ivoryglazeIvory Glaze is a Sydney-based drag queen of Chinese and Dutch descent who competed on Drag Race Down Under season 3. Known for her sleek looks and quick wit, she's back for Slaysian Royale to spotlight queer Asian excellence and rewrite her legacy.Khianna 'Drag Race Philippines' Season 3Representing: Drag Race Philippines season 3Original run: Runner-upInstagram: @khiannawithakFresh from season 3, runner-up Khianna from Cagayan de Oro is back and bolder than ever. Even though her season has just ended, she's ready to face the pressure and push further, fly higher, and rep Filipino excellence in Slaysian Royale.Kitty Space 'Drag Race France' Season 2Representing: Drag Race France season 2Original run: 9th placeInstagram: @kitty___spaceOriginally rising to fame on Drag Race France season 2, Kitty Space is a Paris-based queen with proud Vietnamese heritage and a flair for the futuristic and avant-garde looks. Now ready to launch into Slaysian Royale, Kitty Space is on a mission to celebrate Asian identity while proving that drag, like space, has no limits.Madame Yoko 'Drag Race Belgique' Season 2Representing: Drag Race Belgique Season 2Original run: 8th placeInstagram: @madameyokolsyRepresenting Drag Race Belgique season 2, Madame Yoko is a bold blend of Vietnamese flair and Luxembourgish elegance. Refined yet rebellious, with a commanding stage presence and a love for high-concept fashion, Madame Yoko is here to challenge expectations and claim her crown with style and substance.Siam PhuSri 'Drag Race Thailand' Season 3Representing: Drag Race Thailand season 3Original run: 7th placeInstagram: @siamphusriFresh from Drag Race Thailand season 3, Siam Phusri is the definition of fierce finesse. With deep Thai roots woven into every stitch of her Runway looks, she's a queen with a passion for storytelling. On Slaysian Royale, she's ready to elevate Southeast Asian excellence and prove she's not just a beauty, but a force.Suki Doll 'Canada's Drag Race' Season 2Representing: Canada's Drag Race season 2Original run: 9th placeInstagram: @ _thesukidollThe polyglot queen from Canada's Drag Race Season 2, Suki Doll is a visionary designer with an avant-garde edge known for serving couture with cultural depth and a commanding presence. On Slaysian Royale, Suki isn't just representing her heritage, she's redefining what it means to be a global drag icon.Sum Ting Wong 'RuPaul's Drag Race UK' Season 1Representing: RuPaul's Drag Race UK season 1Original run: 7th placeInstagram: @issumtingwongSum Ting Wong, a British-Chinese-Vietnamese drag performer, made history as the first Asian queen on RuPaul's Drag Race UK season 1. She is now ready to defy expectations and showcase her charisma, talent, and fierce personality to snatch the crown on Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale.Vias Deluxe 'Drag Race Philippines' Season 1Representing: Drag Race Philippines season 1Original run: 7th placeInstagram: @vinasdeluxeKnown as the "National Mouth of the Philippines," Vias Deluxe is a queen of comedy, charisma, and chaos. Now back for Slaysian Royale, Vias is ready to prove the world hasn't seen the full extent of her "deluxe-ness."Yuhua 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 10Representing: RuPaul's Drag Race season 10Original run: 12th placeInstagram: @yuhuahamasakiYuhua is a Chinese-American drag queen, singer, and actor known for her sharp wit, bubbly personality and fashion sense on RuPaul's Drag Race Season 10. Always proud of her Asian heritage, she's out to prove she's a queen to watch out for in Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale.Watch: Meet the Queens of 'Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale'