
Rupert Everett on freedom, affairs and making love at the Colosseum
Rupert Everett revisits the wild freedom of the 1970s, admits to past infidelities, and describes a Valentino party that closed an era ahead of Il Vangelo di Giuda
Calm first date nerves and turn anxious starts into second dates
A practical guide to quieting pre-date anxiety and enjoying first dates without pressure
John Early’s Maddie’s Secret blends camp with a serious eating disorder story
A deadpan performance and smart satire give Maddie’s Secret a unique balance between laughs and the gravity of an eating disorder
How neighbors and protesters protect democracy
Learn how everyday acts of neighboring and collective protest can shore up democracy when institutions falter
Lil Nas X granted two-year mental health program to dismiss assault charges
A Los Angeles court has given Lil Nas X a treatment-based path that may clear his charges if he follows the program
Ignacio Lago’s quiet relationship and decisive goal spotlight a rare out player in men’s soccer
An Argentine pro footballer’s candid radio exchange and a late goal have amplified visibility for LGBTQ+ players in men’s soccer while reflecting a newer, less formal approach to coming out.
Aries-centered weekly horoscope: what queer readers should expect
This week puts a spotlight on Aries: spiritual reframing, direct speech, and a New Moon that asks you to claim who you want to be.
Boston University temporarily halts outward-facing signage policy amid protests
Boston University has paused removal of outward-facing Pride flags after faculty and free speech groups protested; the president apologized and called for dialogue
How the Supreme Court decision changed state efforts to ban conversion therapy
On March 31, 2026 the high court found a Colorado statute unconstitutional on First Amendment grounds, a ruling with narrow legal reasoning but wide policy implications
How Vernal Thaw reframes polyamory and queer intimacy
A queer autofictional novel asks what happens when a polyamorous narrator closes other relationships to try monogamy
How the IOC’s sex testing policy reshapes competition and privacy for women athletes
High-profile athletes and experts are challenging the IOC’s reinstated genetic screening rules, arguing they threaten privacy and exclude transgender and intersex women from elite sport
Journalist detained at Kennedy Center after booing Donald Trump during Chicago opening
A former national news anchor says he was escorted away for booing the president at the Kennedy Center, highlighting tensions over dissent at a publicly funded institution
LGBTQ+ weekend roundup: celebrity news, politics and pop culture highlights
Get up to speed with the weekend’s top LGBTQ+ culture and entertainment stories, plus politics, sports, and a few unexpected moments.
How conversion therapy increases suicide risk among LGBTQ+ youth
A concise look at the mechanisms linking conversion therapy to increased suicide attempts and lasting trauma
Why penis filler is growing in popularity among men
A clear, expert-led look at penis filler: the procedure, candidacy criteria, costs, side effects, and recovery advice
Taylor Brown to lead NYC Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs with focus on rights and services
Taylor Brown’s leadership of the new Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs blends immediate defense of transgender people with long-term efforts to remedy disparities in housing, employment, education, and health
How grooming trends changed in gay communities
Explore the cultural shifts, social pressures, and personal choices behind chest hair in gay communities
How to build a festive at-home bloody mary bar for a secular Easter
A candid reflection on leaving organized religion, reinventing Easter traditions, and assembling a homemade bloody mary bar for an intimate brunch
Landmark Bucharest ruling compels Romania to accept EU-issued gender recognition
A final Bucharest tribunal decision forces Romania to issue documents matching the identity a dual citizen secured in the UK, marking a practical enforcement of EU law on gender recognition
Booing Donald Trump leads to brief detention at Kennedy Center, journalist says
A former national TV anchor says expressing dissent at a federally funded venue drew security attention
Viral Paris video unravels when an Italian’s twin appears
A rescue dog brought two Italians together in Paris, then a recent sighting and a viral video turned a cozy household moment into a real-life mystery
Trump threats to Iran’s infrastructure raise war crime concerns
President Trump’s escalating threats to destroy Iranian civilian infrastructure have drawn warnings from international law experts and humanitarian advocates
Ricky Martin reimagines Vuelve as a cumbia with TINI and Los Ángeles Azules
Ricky Martin revisits his January 1998 classic “Vuelve,” turning the emotional ballad into a vibrant cumbia collaboration while hinting at a new album
Manon Bannerman addresses fans after dropping Katseye from Instagram bio
Manon Bannerman posted a Weverse update after taking her group name out of her Instagram bio, reassuring fans she is healthy and in constructive talks with Hybe and Geffen Records
Tennessee librarian dismissed after refusing to relocate LGBTQ+ titles draws nearly $100,000 in donations
A Tennessee library director resisted an order to move dozens of books, called it viewpoint discrimination, was fired, and then received major community backing and donations




























