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In the closet, I lost my voice. Queen gave it back to me
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In the closet, I lost my voice. Queen gave it back to me

As a kid, I felt I had to tamp myself down. Freddie Mercury proved I didn’t have to

By KC Hoard
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ era shows it’s time to leave Gaylors alone
Music

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ era shows it’s time to leave Gaylors alone

Swift fans who have built a community around queer readings of the singer’s work are being bullied into submission. Why are they so misunderstood?

By Frankie de la Cretaz
The Aces and the Beaches reflect our varied, queer world right back at us
Music

The Aces and the Beaches reflect our varied, queer world right back at us

The two bands have charted similar paths throughout their careers. Their new albums, ‘Gold Star Baby’ and ‘No Hard Feelings,’ solidify them as trail-blazers

By Anna Govert
Chappell Roan helped solve a gay YouTube dating mystery
Culture

Chappell Roan helped solve a gay YouTube dating mystery

Fans have speculated for years that YouTube veterans Connor Franta and Troye Sivan dated. It finally came to light because of Chappell Roan

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods
Nobody can agree on the song of the summer in 2025
Music

Nobody can agree on the song of the summer in 2025

The song of the summer race this year isn’t as exciting as it was in 2024. Maybe that isn’t such a bad thing

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods
Carly Rae Jepsen’s ‘EMOTION’ showed me the dark secret about true love
E•MO•TEN

Carly Rae Jepsen’s ‘EMOTION’ showed me the dark secret about true love

On her classic album, Jepsen basks in the sunny glow of a crush. But she’s equally interested in the cold and black night that follows

By KC Hoard
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What is the most underrated song on Carly Rae Jepsen’s ‘EMOTION’?
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What is the most underrated song on Carly Rae Jepsen’s ‘EMOTION’?

Yes, we all love “Run Away With Me.” But the whole album is full of absolute bangers

By KC Hoard, Mel Woods, Oliver Haug
Carly Rae Jepsen’s ‘EMOTION’ is all about the fantasy—and I’m swimming in it
E•MO•TEN

Carly Rae Jepsen’s ‘EMOTION’ is all about the fantasy—and I’m swimming in it

Having a crush hurts so good. Jepsen understands that better than anyone

By Oliver Haug
Carly Rae Jepsen’s ‘EMOTION’ taught me that cringe love can be cool
E•MO•TEN

Carly Rae Jepsen’s ‘EMOTION’ taught me that cringe love can be cool

Jepsen’s masterpiece has been with me through my most important moments. Soon it will play as I walk down the aisle

By Mel Woods
Gordi will see you now
Music

Gordi will see you now

How working in a hospital during COVID led to the rising singer-songwriter’s new album “Like Plasticine”

By Hannah Jocelyn
Who is the real Reneé Rapp?
Music

Who is the real Reneé Rapp?

On her new album “BITE ME,” the outspoken star plays two different characters—and remains remarkably true to herself

By Anna Govert
What the heck is Saskatchewan? A guide for Chappell Roan fans
Music

What the heck is Saskatchewan? A guide for Chappell Roan fans

Chappell Roan’s teaser for “The Subway” has made Saskatchewan the belle of the ball. But what’s the deal with Canada’s most rectangular province?

By Mel Woods
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Madonna’s ‘Ray of Light’ is everywhere
Music

Madonna’s ‘Ray of Light’ is everywhere

Addison Rae, FKA Twigs and Lorde all seem to be drawing inspiration from the Queen of Pop’s seminal 1998 album. What makes “Ray of Light” so timeless?

By KC Hoard
Where did Fletcher and JoJo Siwa go wrong?
Identity

Where did Fletcher and JoJo Siwa go wrong?

The Sapphic stars “came out” as dating men—and rebranded accordingly

By Anna Govert
Ryn Weaver’s ‘The Fool’ is still fresh, daring and unabashedly queer
Queer View Mirror

Ryn Weaver’s ‘The Fool’ is still fresh, daring and unabashedly queer

Ten years after the singer’s celestial debut, her legion of queer fans is finally getting to see her next trick

By Anna Govert
Lorde’s “Man of the Year” and the permission to want
Music

Lorde’s “Man of the Year” and the permission to want

Even before I could bring myself to want to be a man, I suddenly found myself as one

By Mel Woods
Sufjan Stevens’s best album broke me—and brought me peace
Music

Sufjan Stevens’s best album broke me—and brought me peace

“Carrie and Lowell” turns ten this year. It got me through the worst time of my life

By KC Hoard
Is it time for Eurovision to face the music over Israel’s participation?
Music

Is it time for Eurovision to face the music over Israel’s participation?

Pressure is mounting for the über-popular song contest to drop its most controversial contestant

By Isaac Würmann
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