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Celebrity

Dear celebs, tweeting the word ‘gay’ isn’t radical
Culture

Dear celebs, tweeting the word ‘gay’ isn’t radical

OPINION: Florida’s homophobic “Don’t Say Gay Bill” won’t be fought by tweeting the word “gay”

By Mel Woods
Disney exec touts ‘inspiring’ content despite company funding ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Florida politicians
The Buzz

Disney exec touts ‘inspiring’ content despite company funding ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Florida politicians

Don’t focus on the money we give to homophobes, Disney says, focus instead on the few gays we put on screen

By Mel Woods
Jill Gutowitz on Che Diaz, offline girlfriends and getting stepped on by Rachel Weisz
Books

Jill Gutowitz on Che Diaz, offline girlfriends and getting stepped on by Rachel Weisz

Her debut memoir, “Girls Can Kiss Now,” explores the mainstreaming of lesbian pop culture

By Mel Woods
Sorry, Sam Elliott, movie cowboys have always been gay
TV & Film

Sorry, Sam Elliott, movie cowboys have always been gay

ANALYSIS: Elliott slammed “The Power of the Dog” for being too queer, but queerness has always been a key ingredient of westerns

By Mel Woods
Elliot Page, Jamie Lee Curtis, Gabrielle Union slam trans reporting policy
The Buzz

Elliot Page, Jamie Lee Curtis, Gabrielle Union slam trans reporting policy

Stars are speaking out against Gov. Greg Abbott’s “horrific” new policy

By Mel Woods
How Season 14 became the most trans season of ‘Drag Race’ yet
The Buzz

How Season 14 became the most trans season of ‘Drag Race’ yet

Plus Kristen Stewart’s thoughts on weddings, the end of “Arthur” and some very gay Olympic medals

By Mel Woods
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‘The Sims 4’ wedding pack will be left at the altar—and off store shelves—in Russia
The Buzz

‘The Sims 4’ wedding pack will be left at the altar—and off store shelves—in Russia

The game’s new expansion pack will not launch in Russia due to an anti-gay propaganda law

By Mel Woods
‘Degrassi’ is coming back and it better be queer as hell
The Buzz

‘Degrassi’ is coming back and it better be queer as hell

A reboot for HBO Max is prompting plenty of “Euphoria” comparisons

By Mel Woods
Mj Rodriguez to young trans folks after Golden Globe win: ‘This is for y’all’
The Buzz

Mj Rodriguez to young trans folks after Golden Globe win: ‘This is for y’all’

The “Pose” star is the first openly trans actress to win a Golden Globe.

By Mel Woods
22 predictions for 2022
The Buzz

22 predictions for 2022

Lil Nas X NFTs to a Kristen Stewart Oscar, here are our queer and trans pop culture predictions for the year ahead

By Mel Woods
Gen Z led the charge: The kids were alright in 2021
Rainbow Rewind 2021

Gen Z led the charge: The kids were alright in 2021

JoJo Siwa and Lil Nas X both had huge years. Their rise can teach us something about the future of queer celebrity

By Mel Woods
‘The L-Word: Generation Q’ heartthrob Leo Sheng is in the new ‘Matrix’ movie
The Buzz

‘The L-Word: Generation Q’ heartthrob Leo Sheng is in the new ‘Matrix’ movie

Plus, the new trailer for “Euphoria” and Lil Nas X’s COVID-19 diagnosis

By Mel Woods
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We’re finally getting an openly lesbian Real Housewife
The Buzz

We’re finally getting an openly lesbian Real Housewife

“The Real Housewives of Miami” will see the debut of Julia Lemigova, who’s married to tennis star Martina Navratilova

By Mel Woods
A big gay guide to this year’s queer Christmas movies
Culture

A big gay guide to this year’s queer Christmas movies

From Netflix to Hallmark, here’s where to watch this year’s crop of gay apparel

By Mel Woods
Tributes pour in for theatre giant Stephen Sondheim
The Buzz

Tributes pour in for theatre giant Stephen Sondheim

This week in pop culture: Stephen Sondheim, the “Euphoria” trailer and JoJo Siwa’s future

By Mel Woods
3 queer folks to root for at the 2022 Grammy Awards
Music

3 queer folks to root for at the 2022 Grammy Awards

Grammy nominations were unveiled this week, and, unsurprisingly, Lil Nas X and other queer folks scored plenty

By Mel Woods
Eddie Redmayne finally states the obvious, says ‘The Danish Girl’ was a mistake
The Buzz

Eddie Redmayne finally states the obvious, says ‘The Danish Girl’ was a mistake

Plus Trace Lysette’s new podcast and Cardi B inviting Jojo Siwa over for Christmas

By Mel Woods
Kristen Stewart is developing a gay ghost-hunting reality show
The Buzz

Kristen Stewart is developing a gay ghost-hunting reality show

The latest on Kristen Stewart’s spooky reality, Lil Nas X’s continued domination of the world and Kim Petras’ coconuts

By Mel Woods
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