Photos of Spanish singer Pablo Alborán and model Juan Sesma at a birthday celebration have ignited dating speculation, though Alborán has long preferred to keep romantic details private
A quick guide to the biggest queer entertainment updates: fresh casting news, a new love ballad, festival highlights and can’t-miss screen moments
Comedian and writer EJ Marcus reflects on early internet memories, app routines, viral moments and the ways social media shapes identity
A playful TikTok from a queer vet tech captured Amber Glenn’s attention, blending fandom, cute animals and an outpouring of support for the Team USA figure skater
Hilary Knight proposed to Brittany Bowe at the Milan-Cortina Olympics; their engagement, careers and final performances offered a poignant close to both athletes’ Olympic journeys
U2’s new six-track EP Days of Ash opens with American Obituary, a tribute to Renée Good, and collects politically charged songs inspired by activists from Iran, Palestine and Ukraine
Discover why Persona by Aoife Josie Clements is being hailed as a trans horror novel with cult potential, and why the review on Autostraddle on 19/02/2026 17:34 recommends reading it soon
A spoiler-aware recap of the Tell Me Lies finale that traces the queer arc of Pippa and Diana, the wedding-night revelations, and where each character is left after the chaos
A tense, unsettling debut, Persona reframes cosmic horror through trans protagonists navigating exploitation, identity, and uncanny terror
Hilary Knight proposed to Brittany Bowe in the Olympic Village, sharing a joyful video and referencing how the Games first brought them together
Sean Strickland used a Houston media day to trade fight promotion for a 20-minute torrent of slurs aimed at Bad Bunny, the NFL and LGBTQ+ communities, drawing widespread rebuke and renewed scrutiny
Johnny Weir opens up about his role as an Olympic commentator, the visible friendship with Tara Lipinski on and off screen, and the realities of being a judged athlete
A sensitive and cinematic retelling, Murder in GlitterBall City reframes a shocking murder through community voices, queer stewardship, and World of Wonder’s distinctive approach
Derrick Gordon shares how coming out shaped his life and career, his unique NCAA record, time playing professionally in Europe, and his present role in the National Gay Basketball Association
A rigorous period drama set after the Thirty Years’ War, Rose features Sandra Hüller as a woman assuming a male identity to claim land and safety, and the film has sparked praise for its craft and queer resonance
the Games mixed sport and story: a record nine out players in the women’s hockey final, Elana Meyers Taylor’s monobob gold on Feb. 16, 2026, and curling controversy that reignited debate over sportsmanship
John Cameron Mitchell joins the rotating cast of Oh, Mary! on Broadway, offering a bold, cabaret-inflected Mary Todd Lincoln and continuing the show’s tradition of reinvented performances
Robbie Simpson, the only out contestant on season two of Finding Mr. Christmas, proposed to boyfriend Kyle Pollak during a trip to Australia, sealing a nearly three-year relationship that began at a Broadway Bares fundraiser in 2026
Zaldy presented …Boys Like Me at The Hotel Chelsea, a 26-look Fall/Winter 2026 collection that marks his long-awaited shift into menswear and celebrates individuality
Fans circulated breakup rumours about Caroline Harvey and Daryl Watts around the Milano Cortina Olympic final; neither athlete has publicly confirmed a relationship, and the episode underscores the tension between fandom, social media and athlete privacy
A quick, affectionate look at how well-known queer women marked Valentine’s Day on Instagram, including coordinated looks, heartfelt captions, and a few eyebrow-raising omissions
Paula Pell and her wife teamed up to write a movie for Kim Kardashian, and Kate McKinnon retreated to a farm to focus on children’s books and survival prepping
Paula Pell and her wife co-wrote a film intended for Kim Kardashian, while figures like Kate McKinnon have retreated to rural life to write children’s books and prepare for short-term survival scenarios
A close look at Industry season 4 episode 6 reveals shifting identities, a manipulative scheme by Whitney and a controversial club scene that changes relationships across the show.
Paula Pell and Janine Brito teamed up to write The Fifth Wheel, a female buddy comedy starring Kim Kardashian with Eva Longoria directing and a stacked ensemble cast