Culture

Benson Boone’s Gym Selfie: Why Thirst Traps Matter (and Don’t) in Queer Culture

Entertainment

Waxahatchee Surprises by Releasing 'Snocaps' With Twin Sister

Before Waxahatchee became a leading voice in contemporary Americana, the solo project of Alabama-raised singer-songwriter Katie Crutchfield was a scrappy indie...

by Maria Sherman | Oct 31

Florence + the Machine's 'Everybody Scream' Wrestles With Greatness and Mortality

Florence Welch explores her desire for greatness and the constraints she faces as a female artist in Florence + the Machine's sixth album, "Everybody Scream."

by Krysta Fauria | Oct 31

Social Media

Brazilian Wallace Fortes is From the Temple of Swoon

From the “Land of the Body Beautiful,” Brazilian Wallace Fortes gives every inch of meaning to that moniker. He’s also giving Instagram that jeitinho brasileiro...

by Timothy Rawles | Oct 31

Aylin Antunez: TikTok’s Vibrant Queer Star Redefining LGBTQ+ Visibility in Latin America

Aylin Antunez, a Mexico City-based queer content creator, is captivating millions on TikTok by sharing her daily life, pride experiences, and cosplay artistry.

Oct 31

Lifestyle

How 'Love Is Blind' Is Reshaping Global Views on Love, From Japan to Brazil

The just-wrapped Denver season of “Love Is Blind” may be the first time the show explored the Mountain West, but the Netflix reality dating show franchise is...

by Fernanda Figueroa | Oct 30

Virtual Heritage: How Antonia Forster Is Redefining Queer History in the Metaverse

British technologist and activist Antonia Forster is reshaping the future of LGBTQ+ storytelling through the world’s first LGBTQ+ VR Museum, a groundbreaking...

Oct 30

Travel

Ogunquit, Maine: The Quiet Coastal Haven Emerging as New England’s Hidden Queer Gem

Beyond the usual queer hotspots, Ogunquit, Maine, is quietly establishing itself as a vibrant, welcoming destination for LGBTQ+ travelers seeking art, culture,...

Oct 31

Saugatuck, Michigan: The Midwest’s Emerging Queer Beach Haven

Tucked along Lake Michigan’s eastern shore, Saugatuck, Michigan, is quietly transforming into a welcoming, culturally rich destination for queer travelers...

Oct 30