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Design

The View From Lagos: The queer Nigerian artists risking everything to amplify LGBTQ+ voices

Art as activism and historical documentation of queer experiences in Nigeria. [ more ]

Queerty

Film

Taylor Zakhar Perez just hinted at a THIRD film in the 'Red, White & Royal Blue' franchise - Queerty

Having the first queer trilogy for young people on TV can be aspirational and impactful for viewers of all backgrounds. [ more ]

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San Francisco Bay Times

Film

A Bevy of Queer Films at CAAMFest - San Francisco Bay Times

CAAMFest showcases LGBTQ Asian films. [ more ]

Queerty

Black Lives Matter

Everyone's obsessed with the gay pirates of 'Black Sails' now that the adventure drama is streaming on Netflix

The pirate drama Black Sails gained popularity on Netflix years after its initial airing, showcasing queer representation in historical contexts. [ more ]

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5 months ago

NYC LGBT

All of Mean Girls' original leading men are gay now

The stars of the original Mean Girls film, Daniel Franzese, Jonathan Bennett, and Rajiv Surendra, have all come out publicly as gay.

The new Mean Girls musical adaptation features more LGBTQ+ representation, with openly queer cast members. [ more ]

San Francisco Bay Times

Film

A Bevy of Queer Films at CAAMFest - San Francisco Bay Times

CAAMFest showcases LGBTQ Asian films. [ more ]

Queerty

Black Lives Matter

Everyone's obsessed with the gay pirates of 'Black Sails' now that the adventure drama is streaming on Netflix

The pirate drama Black Sails gained popularity on Netflix years after its initial airing, showcasing queer representation in historical contexts. [ more ]

PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

5 months ago

NYC LGBT

All of Mean Girls' original leading men are gay now

The stars of the original Mean Girls film, Daniel Franzese, Jonathan Bennett, and Rajiv Surendra, have all come out publicly as gay.

The new Mean Girls musical adaptation features more LGBTQ+ representation, with openly queer cast members. [ more ]

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Queerty

NYC LGBT

Nicholas Galitzine feels "guilt" for taking so many gay-for-pay roles - Queerty

Nicholas Galitzine portrays queer characters but questions if he's overstepping as a heterosexual actor. [ more ]

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Film

Harry Potter star to play Alexander Skarsgard's 'sub' in new kinky queer film

Harry Potter star Harry Melling to play a submissive in upcoming biker movie with Alexander Skarsgård. [ more ]

San Francisco Bay Times

Film

Talking Housekeeping With Filmmaker Goran Stolevski - San Francisco Bay Times

Housekeeping for Beginners explores the idea of chosen family in queer communities in Eastern Europe.

The film is presented in an intimate and episodic style, creating a 'hangout' atmosphere for viewers. [ more ]

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Film

Harry Potter star to play Alexander Skarsgard's 'sub' in new kinky queer film

Harry Potter star Harry Melling to play a submissive in upcoming biker movie with Alexander Skarsgård. [ more ]

San Francisco Bay Times

Film

Talking Housekeeping With Filmmaker Goran Stolevski - San Francisco Bay Times

Housekeeping for Beginners explores the idea of chosen family in queer communities in Eastern Europe.

The film is presented in an intimate and episodic style, creating a 'hangout' atmosphere for viewers. [ more ]

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Film

Elliot Page's new lesbian cheerleading film Backspot gets new trailer

Backspot is a new drama about a queer cheerleader navigating pressures and relationships in pursuit of athletic success. [ more ]

BuzzFeed

4 months ago

Career

Dewayne Perkins Shared Why Janelle Monae Is His Black Queer Icon: "What She Does Is Very Powerful"

Dewayne Perkins is co-writing a comedy horror film called The Blackening, which aims to showcase queer Black characters in Hollywood.

Perkins intentionally avoids stereotypes and tropes in his portrayal of a Black queer character in the film. [ more ]

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Film

Elliot Page's new lesbian cheerleading film Backspot gets new trailer

Backspot is a new drama about a queer cheerleader navigating pressures and relationships in pursuit of athletic success. [ more ]

BuzzFeed

4 months ago

Career

Dewayne Perkins Shared Why Janelle Monae Is His Black Queer Icon: "What She Does Is Very Powerful"

Dewayne Perkins is co-writing a comedy horror film called The Blackening, which aims to showcase queer Black characters in Hollywood.

Perkins intentionally avoids stereotypes and tropes in his portrayal of a Black queer character in the film. [ more ]

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NYC LGBT

Nicola Coughlan calls for a queer Bridgerton love story

Bridgerton Season 3 is set to introduce a queer love story, addressing fans' disappointment over the lack of LGBTQ+ representation in the previous seasons. [ more ]

Bustle

5 hours ago

Books

'Bridgerton' Showrunner Expected Backlash For Changing Francesca's Story

Jess Brownell, the Bridgerton showrunner, anticipated the polarization surrounding the decision to depict Francesca's love story as queer rather than following the original novel narrative. [ more ]

Queerty

Writing

'Bridgerton' keeps getting gayer and gayer: Here's who's having queer awakenings in Season 3 - Queerty

Bridgerton Season 3 introduces a queer storyline with a sexy queer affair and hints at more queer representation to come. [ more ]

New York Post

5 days ago

Writing

'Bridgerton' reveals surprising queer lead for Season 4

Main characters in 'Bridgerton' are revealed to be queer in Season 3, diverging from the original straight characters in the books. [ more ]

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NYC LGBT

Nicola Coughlan calls for a queer Bridgerton love story

Bridgerton Season 3 is set to introduce a queer love story, addressing fans' disappointment over the lack of LGBTQ+ representation in the previous seasons. [ more ]

Bustle

5 hours ago

Books

'Bridgerton' Showrunner Expected Backlash For Changing Francesca's Story

Jess Brownell, the Bridgerton showrunner, anticipated the polarization surrounding the decision to depict Francesca's love story as queer rather than following the original novel narrative. [ more ]

Queerty

Writing

'Bridgerton' keeps getting gayer and gayer: Here's who's having queer awakenings in Season 3 - Queerty

Bridgerton Season 3 introduces a queer storyline with a sexy queer affair and hints at more queer representation to come. [ more ]

New York Post

5 days ago

Writing

'Bridgerton' reveals surprising queer lead for Season 4

Main characters in 'Bridgerton' are revealed to be queer in Season 3, diverging from the original straight characters in the books. [ more ]

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Film

Challengers' Josh O'Connor gives his take on whether the boys in the movie are queer

Josh O'Connor revealed characters' fluidity in the film Challengers. [ more ]

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Science

Contributors to Scientific American's April 2024 Issue

Road trips help in processing experiences

Personal experiences influence artistic work

Support for impactful journalism is crucial [ more ]

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3 months ago

NYC LGBT

Russell T Davies shares theory on why Andrew Scott was snubbed at the Oscars

Andrew Scott snubbed for award nominations for his role in All of Us Strangers despite critical acclaim and fan support.

Russell T Davies suggests Scott may have been overlooked because of playing a gay character as a gay man. [ more ]

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3 months ago

Black Lives Matter

The Color Purple star calls out queer erasure: 'It's about Black lesbians'

The Color Purple adaptations criticized for erasing queer relationship at the heart of the story. [ more ]

Time Out New York

4 months ago

Film

Film Forum brings back the lesbian film festival Sapph-O-Rama

Sapph-O-Rama, a film festival celebrating women loving women, is returning for the first time since 2000.

The festival aims to showcase a more inclusive body of 30 films, including both sapphic classics and new discoveries. [ more ]

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6 months ago

Music

10 Taylor Swift songs which sound like they are about being LGBTQ+

Taylor Swift's songs often allow fans to project themselves and connect with the lyrics.

Queer Taylor Swift fans analyze her songs through a queer lens, finding resonance and connections with their own experiences. [ more ]

Scary Mommy

1 day ago

NYC LGBT

17 Movies & Shows To Watch With Your Queer Teen

Struggle to find positive queer stories in mainstream movies remains prominent in 2024. [ more ]

Queerty

2 days ago

Writing

Sandra Bernhard isn't going anywhere - Queerty

Sandra Bernhard is a versatile entertainer with a long, successful career and continues to be an iconic figure in New York.

Bernhard's holiday shows at Joe's Pub are a cherished annual tradition for New Yorkers, featuring her comedic bits and covers of legendary music artists. [ more ]

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Writing

I Kissed a Girl's Amy on show's messy conclusion: 'Emotions were high'

Masseria experience reshaped Amy's perceptions of masculinity/femininity to inner energy, show dynamics got intense due to emotions and Fiorenza. Boots are a staple. [ more ]

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