Politics

These U.S. lawmakers want to police LGBTQ2S+ content in kids’ shows

Five senators sent a letter calling on harsher ratings on programs that include queer and trans characters

By Elvis Kachi

The Buzz

L Morgan Lee is the first trans performer nominated for a Tony Award

“A Strange Loop” actress made history this week

By Mel Woods

TV & Film

‘Framing Agnes’ lets our trans ancestors tell their own stories

Director Chase Joynt and historian Jules Gill-Peterson on the present resonance of their groundbreaking documentary

By Mel Woods

Comedy

ALOK on stand-up comedy, love as ‘daily practice’ and non-binary joy

The multi-hyphenate performer says joy can be “worldmaking”

By Mel Woods

TV & Film

How watching ‘Heartstopper’ helped heal the hurt teen inside me

Netflix’s “Heartstopper” presents a world a generation wishes it had

By Matthew Pearson

The Buzz

Queer and trans folks slayed at the 2022 Met Gala

Plus other pop culture, from Taco Bell drag brunch and Ellen Degeneres saying goodbye

By Mel Woods

TV & Film

New ‘Hacks,’ ‘Girls5Eva’ and film festivals are all streaming this May

Here are our picks of what’s new and streaming this month

By Sarah Taher

Queer Culture Catch-Up

Celebrate Lesbian Visibility Week with the Indigo Girls and roller derby YA

Plus other recommendations for what’s up and what’s on, beginning April 28

By S. Bear Bergman

TV & Film

How ‘Our Flag Means Death’ embraces fanfiction tropes

OPINION: The Taika Waititi-starring pirate comedy gives fans real queer emotional payoffs to silly set-ups

By Alyssa Wu

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14 finale power ranking: At last, a champion

This is the beginning of the rest of our new reigning queen’s life

By Kevin O’Keeffe

The Buzz

Beanie Feldstein’s ‘Funny Girl’ arrives to mixed reviews

Plus, the buzz on “Fire Island,” Janelle Monáe and the latest lovable “Jeopardy!” champion

By Mel Woods

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14 finale recap: Long may she reign

At long last, we’ve reached the end of the season

By Kevin O’Keeffe

TV & Film

In Season 2, ‘Gentleman Jack’ gets even gayer as it delves into married life

REVIEW: The lesbian period drama returns for a delightfully gay and messy second season

By Sara Clements

The Buzz

The new ‘Fantastic Beasts’ release was, predictably, a mess

Turns out having a transphobic creator does not lead to box office gains

By Mel Woods

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14, Episode 15 recap: Family Ru-union

The dolls gather once again to hash out some of the season’s drama

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Queer Culture Catch-Up

Queer-affirming observances, Broadway online and new Aiyana-Lee

Plus other recommendations for what’s up and what’s on, beginning April 14

By S. Bear Bergman

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7’: What you need to know

An all-winners season of “Drag Race” is finally on the horizon!

By Mel Woods

TV & Film

Rhoyle Ivy King on playing The CW’s first Black non-binary character

King plays Nathaniel on “All American: Homecoming,” which wraps up its first season next month

By Murtz Jaffer