President Donald Trump on Friday commuted the more-than-seven-year federal prison sentence of former U.S. Rep. George Santos, the disgraced gay New York Republican who became a national symbol of political deceit before his expulsion from Congress.Keep up with the latest in LGBTQ+ news and politics. Sign up for The Advocate's email newsletter.Trump announced the decision on Truth Social, calling Santos somewhat of a rogue and claiming his punishment was excessive. He compared Santoss conduct to Democratic Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthals past misstatements about military service, calling Blumenthal a complete and total fraud. Trump said Santos had been horribly mistreated and held in solitary confinement for long stretches, adding, I just signed a commutation, releasing George Santos from prison, immediately. Good luck George, have a great life.Related: George Santos bids farewell as he begins prison sentenceSantos, 37, pleaded guilty to 23 felony counts, including wire fraud, identity theft, and falsifying records. Prosecutors said he fabricated campaign loans, stole donor identities, and spent political contributions on luxury goods, Botox, and online subscriptions. In April, a federal judge sentenced him to 87 months in prison and ordered him to repay hundreds of thousands of dollars. He began serving his sentence in July at the Federal Correctional Institution in Fairton, New Jersey.The commutation spares Santos from the remainder of his sentence but leaves his conviction intact. Unlike a pardon, a commutation does not expunge a criminal record; it simply ends the prison term.Related: BREAKING: Marjorie Taylor Greene officially urges Trump to commute George Santoss prison sentenceBefore Trumps intervention, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia had urged him to grant clemency, calling Santoss punishment a grave injustice. In a letter to the Office of the Pardon Attorney, Greene said his sentence extends far beyond what is warranted, asserting that Santos had accepted responsibility and shown remorse.Santos, who was the first out gay Republican elected to Congress as a non-incumbent, entered prison amid spectacle and defiance. Days before reporting, he posted online that he would surrender in Ferragamo so I can walk out in Ferragamo.This story is developing.

Jonathan Bailey has some big news to share!The dashing English actor appeared in an Instagram reel on Friday to promote the upcoming sequel of Wicked, when he did a surprise hard launch. In the video, the Wicked: For Good star gestures to someone off-screen, encouraging them to come stand next to him. And it turns out his new love is even more delicious than expected. "Hard Launch... The Wicked: For Good popcorn bucket," the video text reads, as Bailey is passed the emerald-green snacking vessel.See on InstagramThe Emerald City popcorn bucket craddled in Bailey's hands will be available at AMC Theatres and Cinemark. Cinemark plans to sell the bucket, which comes with an XL popcorn, for $47.95, according to Attractions Magazine.Fans are loving the promotion, posing questions in the comments like, "Will Jonathan feed the popcorn to us, too?" and "Is Jonathan included in the package?""How dare you leverage Jonathan Bailey to sell this to us," one user, @enchantinglyerin_, joked."THIS MAN. He's so smooth he can flirt with a popcorn bucket and it's attractive," noted @jaclyn.christina.Popcorn buckets have become a major marketing tool for movie theaters in recent years. In 2024, the Dune: Part Two popcorn bucket went viral for looking like a sex toy. Later that year, Deadpool & Wolverine revealed its popcorn bucket with a homoerotic tease.Bailey, who plays Fiyero in the Wicked films, has said that his character will be going through a lot of changes in the highly anticipated sequel. "You meet him very quietly spinning out of control, really, in a state of quiet rebellion," he told Empire. "[Fiyero's] passively going along with an establishment that he doesn't believe in, and he's using his position as head of the guard to find Elphaba, seemingly to protect Oz," he said. "But as we know, I think, from the first film, he really wants to be close to her."Wicked: For Good also stars Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and Jeff Goldblum. It will be released in theaters on November 21.

It's safe to say Nicholas Galitzine is in his body-ody-ody era.The Red, White, and Royal Blue actor has been showing off his gym progress on social media for a hot minute now, but fans will now get to see his muscles on the big screen.A promotional poster for the upcoming fantasy film 100 Nights of Hero features a shirtless Galitzine as he drips in blood. The movie also features a prominent Sapphic relationship as the plot is based on a love story between two women living in a patriarchal society.Naturally, fans couldn't resist thirsting over the wild photo, so check out some of the reactions below. 100 Nights of Hero will be released in theaters on December 5. (@) (@) (@) (@) (@) (@) (@) (@) (@) (@) (@)

Orions Quest emerges as a bold and beautiful take in Black, queer storytelling. Written and directed by Steven Chew and produced by Nasir Kenneth Ferebee, the film explores love, intimacy, and identity through the eyes of an extraterrestrial being sent to understand human connection. Starring Dylln Burnside (Pose, Da Understudy) and Michelle Mitchenor (Lethal Weapon), [...]The post Orions Quest: Exploring Black Queer Love Through the Stars first appeared on GLAAD.

What is No Kings?The No Kings protests are the largest organized demonstration against the Trump administration in the United States. The first event took place in June, and the second will take place on October 18."In June, millions of everyday Americans from every walk of life peacefully took to the streets and declared with one voice: No Kings," the movement's website reads. "The world saw the power of the people, and President Trumps attempt at a coronation collapsed under the strength of a movement rising against his abuses of power.""Now, hes doubling down sending militarized agents into our communities, silencing voters, and handing billionaires giveaways while families struggle," it continues. "This isnt just politics. Its democracy versus dictatorship. And together, were choosing democracy."What is No Kings protest in response to?The protests overall are in response to Trump's overreaches of power and attempts at establishing himself as an authoritarian ruler.The website mentions explicitly the administration "sending masked agents into our streets," as well as "targeting immigrant families, profiling, arresting, and draining people without warrants. Threatening to overtake elections. Gutting healthcare, environmental protections, and education when families need them most. Rigging maps to silence voters. Ignoring mass shootings at our schools and in our communities," and "driving up the cost of living while handing out massive giveaways to billionaire allies, as families struggle."Where will the No Kings protests be?The No Kings website lists protests in hundreds of cities across every state in the U.S.A. Check the map to find the nearest one.How many people will be involved in the No Kings protests?Organizers are reportedly expecting millions of Americans to attend the No Kings protests across the country.Why are the No Kings protests asking people to wear yellow?No Kings organizers are asking people to wear yellow, saying, "yellow is a bright, unmistakable reminder that millions of us stand together in the belief that America belongs to its people, not to kings.""On October 18, millions of us will join our neighbors at No Kings rallies to stand united against the authoritarian regime in the White House," the site reads. "Our power is in our unity, and our unity will be seen in yellow."The movement cites protests in Hong Kong, South Korea, and Eastern Ukraine as other movements that have used the color yellow to symbolize peaceful demonstrations.What do Republicans say about the No Kings protest?House Speaker Mike Johson said the protest is a "hate America rally" that would draw "the pro-Hamas wing" of the party and "the antifa people," per Politico.When asked about the protests and their message that Trump is acting like a monarch, White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson replied, "Who cares?" with no further comment, per NPR.Is this the first No Kings protest?No, the first No Kings rally took place on June 14, while Trump was having a military parade timed to the Army's 250th anniversary as well as his own birthday.The first was the largest coordinated single-day demonstration against the second Trump administration.When is the No Kings protest?The next No Kings protests are taking place on Saturday, October 18.

View this post on Instagram A post shared by GLAAD (@glaad) Apple TV+s Loot is back and this season, the laughter runs just as deep as the heart. The series follows Molly Novak (Maya Rudolph), a billionaire reinventing her life after a public divorce, as she finds purpose through her charitable foundation and [...]The post WATCH: Maya Rudolph, Michaela Ja Rodriguez, Joel Kim Booster & Ron Funches Bring the Laughter and Luxury in Loot first appeared on GLAAD.

The Terminal Tower, Clevelands Signature Skyscraper, beamed purple for the second straight year in support of LGBTQ youth and against bullying. It is the first landmark in Ohio to participate in Spirit Day, and the skyline this year expanded the purple output, with the nearby Beaux Arts post office plaza also lighting its columns, reflections [...]The post Cleveland Rocks Spirit Day, Lighting Up Downtown Landmarks to Lift LGBTQ Youth first appeared on GLAAD.

Hello Out readers!We're all familiar with the current U.S. president and his administration's attacks on the LGBTQ+ community, and now, the military has a new target: Netflix. While fans are going nuts for the sexy Marines in the new show, Boots, the Pentagon isn't getting in on the love fest.The Pentagon has released an official statement declaring that Netflix's popular show is "woke garbage" being fed to the streamer's "audience and children.""Under President Trump and Secretary Hegseth, the U.S. military is getting back to restoring the warrior ethos. Our standards across the board are elite, uniform, and sex neutral because the weight of a rucksack or a human being doesn't care if you're a man, a woman, gay, or straight," a statement from Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson says.Thankfully, viewers don't see the show the same way, as it has been in Netflix's top ten since its debut.Also, make sure you keep checking out the 2025 Out100, including drag kings, Overcompensating stars, Anna Camp, and Ariana Madix!Keep reading to find out the Gayest Song of the Week and all our favorite pop culture stories!- Mey RudeJennifer Lopez clarifies if she did fire dancers for being VirgosDrag Race Slaysian Royale winner goes viral with next-level crowning hackAll the 'RuPaul's Drag Race' queens who won crowns in 2025 (so far)Every 'RuPaul's Drag Race' winner in chronological orderMeet 2025 Out100's three generations of drag kings: King Molasses, Murray Hill, and El DaaMeet the Overcompensating actors honored in the Out100Straight Nonsense: Is Kylie Jenner reheating her King Kylie nachos?Grok tells X users that gender-affirming care for trans youth is 'child abuse'Sarah Jessica Parker sparks backlash with red carpet look from disgraced designersGayest Song of the WeekKim Petras is back with another song from her exciting new era of music! This time she's released "I Like Ur Look," which continues her recent trend of electronic/hyper pop sounds!Get Out / The Advocate in your physical mailbox, too!Get print issues of Out Magazine / The Advocate in the mail for just $9.95 a year!

It's unclear if Jennifer Lopez convened with the Zodiac Council from her 2024 This is Me Now visual album, but it seems like someone might have told her to stay away from Virgos. During her most recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live, the Kiss of the Spider Woman star was asked to clear up a 2022 rumor from Glee star Heather Morris, who said that Lopez once cut dancers from an audition because they were Virgos.Lopez seemed willing to play ball while answering questions from Bravo host Andy Cohen. "You know, I've thought about this," she answered through laughter. "I do like to joke around. I think I had just I had maybe just had an issue with a Virgo, and I was like, 'If anybodys a Virgo here, get out!'" Lopez continued to laugh, adding: But I didnt mean it. They could walk away and say that, of course, but Im sure they knew I was joking. The pop star and actress went on, Or maybe they felt like I wasnt But I was, absolutely. It was a joke.Before Morris was a star on the hit Fox show, she was a professional dancer and supported Beyonc as a backup dancer in 2007. The Glee alum was interviewed on Justin Martindales podcast, Just Sayin, where she spoke about her experience auditioning for Lopez.Jennifer Lopez held an audition for dancers for one of her tours, the dancer turned actress said. She walks in the room and she said, Thank you so much, you guys have worked so hard. By a show of hands if there are any Virgos in the room, can you just raise your hand?Morris continued that Lopez looked at them and she said, Thank you so much for coming, and they had to leave after a full day of auditioning for Jennifer Lopez.The Glee alum clarified that this was a rumor that she heard from someone she knows. This is hearsay, but true, she maintained. When one person says something, could be true; [but] when multiple people say something Its like, Oh, that happened.

After winning five maxi challenges on Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale and being named the champion of this global season, Brigiding couldnt help herself but give fans and even other fellow queens yet another moment to remember her for: A brilliant crowning hack fit for a drag artist who wears long hair during a live event.Upon being named the winner of Slaysian Royale, Brigiding was captured on video by fans who clocked the process of putting that crown on top of her head. This consisted of separating Brigidings two-piece wig system, putting the crown in between those separate pieces, and re-attaching them with a crown now sitting beautifully and securely on Brigidings head.This process was shared on X/Twitter by @arlenewaysted in a video (included below) thats gotten more than 3.5 million views as of this writing, as well as 52,400 likes thus far.One of the funniest parts of the video is Paolo Ballesteros a.k.a. Mama Pao, the host of Drag Race Philippines standing behind Brigiding looking gagged, gooped, and gathered by this wig wizardry unfolding right in front of her eyes. (@) In case you didnt know, its become a tradition on Drag Race for the crowned queens to do their victory walk at the grand finale carrying a scepter rather than having the actual crown on their heads due to how difficult it can be for queens and producers to attach a heavy crown to what is already a heavy wig.Generally, on Drag Race, the main goals of a finale wig are to look great, or perhaps hide a reveal for a lip sync for the crown, neither of which consider the crowning moment that may or may not happen next.Most queens who have taken the Elphaba route and tried to defy gravity have generally fallen victims to one of these consequences: The bejeweled crown falling off of the wig, or the crown and the wig falling off of a queens head, or the queen being forced to stand still and barely move to avoid any of the other outcomes.Perhaps the legacy of Brigidings crowned reign has already begun. Congradulations to the Slaysian Royale champion! See on Instagram