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Philadelphia loses Dito van Reigersberg, creator of Martha Graham Cracker cabaret
Dito van Reigersberg, the actor and cabaret artist who created Martha Graham Cracker, died June 1. His work with Pig Iron Theatre…
Anna Kendrick directs Netflix’s adaptation of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Anna Kendrick will direct Netflix's film version of Taylor Jenkins Reid's The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, reworking a screenplay first drafted…
Court panel signals constitutional problems with transgender military policy
A federal appeals court said the Defense Department policy targeting transgender identity looks driven by hostility rather than legitimate military needs, keeping…
Elton John impact Awards honor LGBTQ+ trailblazers and allies
Elton John and David Furnish debut the Elton John Impact Awards, a podcast-driven initiative recognizing LGBTQ+ figures for visibility and activism while…
How pride and patriotism intersect during Pride Month
This piece reframes Pride Month as an act of patriotism, highlights the LGBTQ+ role in national history, and offers resources to learn…
June streaming guide for lgbtq+ viewers and new releases
A platform-by-platform roundup of LGBTQ+ friendly titles and mainstream premieres landing on streaming services in June, including the most notable dates and…
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Trans Period Pride moves location after library listing said canceled
Organizers confirm Trans Period Pride will proceed at a different venue after a Boston Public Library listing suggested the event was canceled…
Heated Rivalry dominates Canadian Screen Awards while Hudson Williams sparks headlines
Heated Rivalry claimed 16 awards at the Canadian Screen Awards, including Best Drama Series and Best Lead Performer for Hudson Williams, whose…
Why Cleve Jones is backing Marni von Wilpert for Congress
Cleve Jones draws on decades of activism to explain why Marni von Wilpert must be the nominee to protect healthcare, labor and…
Madonna releases new album the day before July Fourth as deliberate statement
Madonna schedules her new album for July 3, intentionally positioning it as a cultural counterpoint to the July Fourth spectacle and a…
Queer choruses and youth: how singing builds continuity and resilience
The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC and its GenOUT Youth Chorus show how intergenerational singing communities offer safety, mentorship, and visible…
Why Madonna released her album on July 3 as a deliberate statement
Madonna's July 3 album release is more than timing — it's a deliberate act that echoes her decades-long stance on autonomy, aging…
How a Washington chorus became a refuge for LGBTQ youth
A group of singers in Washington, D.C., who first gathered in 1981 created more than music: they built a space where queer…
Why season two of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder thrills yet underutilizes its queer character
Season two delivers a darker, faster-moving mystery with stronger production values, but its queer character receives less focus than in the first…
Madonna, survival and cultural resistance ahead of national celebrations
Madonna’s work has always blended provocation with authorship; this piece argues that her persistence, not scandal, is the true political act as…
Court rules only Congress can rename the Kennedy Center
A federal judge has instructed the Kennedy Center to remove President Donald Trump's name, concluding trustees lacked authority to rename the federally…
How A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder season two intensifies drama while shrinking queer presence
Season two of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder tightens its mystery and raises narrative stakes while noticeably decreasing the visibility and…
Musicians withdraw from Freedom 250 concert series amid concerns over White House ties
Several performers, including Bret Michaels, Martina McBride, Young MC, Morris Day & The Time, and The Commodores, have withdrawn from the Freedom…
California track meet coverage raises questions about representation and context
A weekend preview of the California state track and field championships has prompted renewed criticism over journalistic choices and the representation of…
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder season two review: stronger drama, reduced queer presence
Season two of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder delivers heightened tension and improved storytelling, but fans of the show's LGBTQ+ character…
How Jordan Lucas turned style and skill into visibility for queer athletes
Jordan Lucas has combined high-level volleyball ability with a bold personal style, sparking conversation about gender expression and representation in men's sports…
Russell T. Davies’ new drama Tip Toe examines online radicalization
Russell T. Davies' new Channel 4 drama Tip Toe stars Alan Cumming and David Morrissey in a dark, non-linear thriller that explores…
Why A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder season two thrills but underuses queer characters
the second season of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder delivers suspense and tougher ethical choices for Pip while the show’s queer…
Why RuPaul keeps forgetting names and how fans have turned it into a running joke
RuPaul’s frequent name slips — from queens to collaborators — have become a playful motif within the Drag Race universe. this piece…
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