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Alysa Liu’s gold routine and the queer history behind Donna Summer’s MacArthur Park
Alysa Liu’s 2026 Olympic free skate fused a custom gold costume, Donna Summer’s disco reworking of MacArthur Park and a…
Wilton Manors docu-series follows six queer male strippers behind the scenes
Discover a new docu-series that chronicles six queer male performers in Wilton Manors, blending nightlife spectacle with intimate personal stories
How Katseye’s hiatus and EPiC’s Elvis footage expose music’s cultural tensions
Two recent cultural flashpoints — a K-pop star’s disputed hiatus and a restored Elvis concert film — highlight how industry decisions and archival art shape public narratives
Queer weekly horoscope: Pisces season insights and cosmic shifts
A concise queer-oriented forecast for March 2–8, 2026: work with Mars in Pisces, the Virgo lunar eclipse, and Venus in Aries for healing, clarity, and renewed desire
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Malaysia blocks Grindr and Blued as part of intensifying anti-LGBTQ measures
Malaysia has moved to block Grindr and Blued, signaling regulatory and legislative pressure that threatens digital spaces relied on by LGBTQ people
Newsom book tour comments stir concerns among LGBTQ+ leaders and political opponents
Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent interview comments during a national book tour have generated pushback from the California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus and conservative critics, raising questions about his approach to LGBTQ+ issues as he shapes a national profile
How Amy Spalding brings closure to her Out in Hollywood sapphic romance series
Amy Spalding wraps her Out in Hollywood series with In Her Spotlight, following Tess Gardner’s intimate reckoning with identity, fame, and a second-chance relationship
What happened at the BAFTAs: John Davidson, Tourette’s and the broadcasted slurs
John Davidson, the activist behind the film I Swear, describes involuntary tics at the BAFTAs, the network’s editing decisions, and his efforts to apologize to those affected
Rachel Reid pushes back Unrivaled release to June 2027 amid health challenges
Rachel Reid, whose Game Changer series inspired Heated Rivalry, has postponed Unrivaled to June 1, 2027, as she contends with worsening Parkinson’s symptoms while navigating a surge in public attention
How music rights shaped the Melania documentary’s soundtrack and controversy
A behind-the-scenes look at how licensing decisions by Grace Jones, Prince’s estate, Guns N’ Roses and others shaped the soundtrack of the Melania documentary and ignited debate
Sniffies launches trucker-inspired collection blending workwear and playful messaging
Sniffies channels blue-collar aesthetics into a limited trucker collection that pairs durable workwear with bold, sex-positive graphics
How to preserve a friendship of twenty years when things get complicated
When a friendship spanning more than twenty years becomes strained, thoughtful boundaries, honest communication, and small rituals can help sustain the relationship
Essential Black queer TV characters who reshape representation
An exploration of Black queer characters on television who are messy, joyous, flawed, and wholly human across genres and generations
Trump calls to ban youth gender transitions during State of the Union address
President Trump used his State of the Union speech to target transgender youth policies while critics point to legal and political fallout
Report: thousands of fake accounts boosted Nicki Minaj’s pro‑MAGA social posts
A forensic analysis identified 18,784 suspected fake profiles boosting Nicki Minaj’s pro‑MAGA and anti‑trans posts, creating an outsized impression of support and overlap with Turning Point USA content
How a State of the Union spotlight and campus projects shape the fight for LGBTQ+ memory
An examination of the State of the Union’s use of LGBTQ+ examples, proposed voting restrictions that could disenfranchise people, and academic initiatives to keep queer histories visible
Rent the Heated Rivalry cottage and explore its impact beyond the screen
Fans can book the Lake Muskoka cottage featured on Heated Rivalry, while the show gains awards recognition and fuels debate about how stereotypes are used and undone
How the State of the Union turned its focus to transgender youth
President Trump framed a Virginia family’s story during the State of the Union as a reason to pursue federal limits on gender-affirming care and school practices involving transgender youth
Why defending transgender youth depends on collective responsibility
A close look at how a president’s use of an individual family story to call for a nationwide ban on gender-affirming care highlights the need for adults and institutions to consciously defend rights rather than assume progress is inevitable
How Trump’s State of the Union framed trans youth as a national issue
President Trump used his State of the Union address to highlight a Virginia family’s story and call for immediate national bans on gender transition efforts for minors, drawing sharp reactions from LGBTQ+ advocates, lawmakers, and health experts.
Why solidarity matters for transgender youth and gender-affirming care
A clear argument that progress is sustained by choices, not inevitability, and that solidarity from adults and institutions is essential for transgender youth
White House reverses DHS suspension of TSA PreCheck after chaotic rollout
A sudden directive to suspend TSA PreCheck and Global Entry exposed internal discord at the Department of Homeland Security, prompting pushback from airports and a rapid reversal by the White House.
Connor Storrie VMAN cover causes a sellout and cements his fashion moment
Connor Storrie’s VMAN cover tease created a sellout phenomenon, boosted his crossover into fashion, and underscored the cultural ripple effects of Heated Rivalry
Watch the Oscar-nominated short a friend of Dorothy starring Miriam Margolyes for free
Stream the Oscar-nominated short a Friend of Dorothy for free on YouTube: Miriam Margolyes and Alistair Nwachukwu anchor an intimate story directed by Lee Knight
Friendship concerns and LA book events to attend this week
A concise overview of an Autostraddle letter about preserving a 20-year friendship and a practical guide to Los Angeles literary events on 23–24 February 2026
Why some women prefer men who are a little gay with it
An accessible look at why straight women often prefer men who embrace softer masculinity, emotional openness, and occasional same-sex experimentation