Queer, proud, & vocal: Matt Cullen is sharing heartfelt LGBTQ+ stories
YouTuber Matt Cullen shares his experience documenting the journeys of LGBTQ+ individuals through heartfelt conversations.| Out Magazine
YouTuber Matt Cullen shares his experience documenting the journeys of LGBTQ+ individuals through heartfelt conversations.| Out Magazine
Discover the powerful journey of self-discovery and acceptance as a writer shares their experience of coming to terms with their own queerness while learning about their grandfather's struggles as a gay man. How can we ensure that the hard-won rights of the LGBTQ+ community are protected for future generations? #LGBTQ+ #Equality #FamilyLove| Out Magazine
At 27, Coy serves as communications marketing campaign manager for the National LGBTQ Task Force, where his work straddles legacy organizing and digital culture.| Out Magazine
A queer author of color on the limits of language and the maximums of love.| Out Magazine
"I can't accept this award without thanking those who came before me, specifically the Black trans women who really fought for the space I'm in today," Consani said in her acceptance speech.| Out Magazine
There are a handful of anthems you will reliably hear at Pride every year: Lady Gaga’s ‘Born This Way,’ Diana Ross’ ‘I’m Coming Out,’ and Gloria Gaynor’s ‘I Will Survive.’ The latter not only is a banger but speaks powerfully of resistance and perseverance to an LGBTQ+ community that often feels like it is in a battle for survival. So, it came as a shock when Gaynor accepted the offer to be honored at the Kennedy Center — soon possibly to be known as the Trump Kennedy Ce...| Out Magazine
The first-ever edition of Drag Race Down Under vs The World is coming soon to WOW Presents Plus with Michelle Visage returning as the host and main judge of the All Stars-esque competition. Sign up for the Out Newsletter to keep up with what's new in LGBTQ+ culture and entertainment — delivered three times a week straight (well…) to your inbox! Accompanied by fellow judges Rhys Nicholson and Lazy Susan — the crowned winner of Drag Race Down Under season 4 — Visage will helm this lates...| Out Magazine
Gay California U.S. Rep. Mark Takano, chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus, Rep. Ted Lieu of California, and Oregon U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, all Democrats, led 187 lawmakers on Monday in submitting a friend of the court, or amicus brief, to the U.S. Supreme Court in Chiles v. Salazar. The case challenges Colorado’s prohibition on conversion therapy, which bans licensed mental health care professionals from subjecting young people to the dangerous and discredited practice. The case stem...| Out Magazine
It's official: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged. The pop star shared the news in an Instagram post that read: "Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married." The note ended with an emoji of a dynamite stick. See on Instagram The engagement announcement included a series of photographs of the NFL player kneeling in front of the pop star in a rose-filled veranda — as well as closeups of the couple embracing and a massive diamond ring. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end...| Out Magazine
Randy Rainbow is back with another pointed jab at the president! The gay comedian is known for his hilarious parody songs and accompanying videos, in which he turns popular and classic songs into commentary on politics and social issues. Now, he's released his latest video skewering Donald Trump. This time, Rainbow is going the Disney route, borrowing a song from Elton John and Tim Rice's soundtrack to The Lion King. Early in the video, Rainbow pretends he is interviewing Trump. After saying ...| Out Magazine
Grammy Award-winning rapper Lil Nas X has opened up about his experience being arrested and hospitalized. Lil Nas X, whose real name is Montero Hill, posted a 28-second video on his Instagram story around 8:55 am PT. "Your girl is gonna be OK, y'all. OK? She's going to be all right; she's gonna be all right. Shit. That was fucking terrifying. That was terrifying. That was a terrifying last four days. But your girl is gonna be all right." After being spotted wandering the streets in his underw...| Out Magazine
Dear Alex, I am married. First time monogamous. I love him, I love the sex, I love the life. He is my intimacy, I am his. But I am also one of those slutty butterflies. My mother warned him, literally told him something like the “butterfly/net” analogy you wrote about in a recent post in Out. And yet, he still chose me. But the truth is, I love to flirt, I love cruising, I love men of all kinds, and yes, I love getting my dick sucked on my way to work. I even fell in love with a hookup bo...| Out Magazine
Nicholas Galitzine is stealing hearts in every movie he takes part in and it seems like 100 Nights of Hero may be no different. The film, based off the graphic novel of the same name by Isabel Greenberg, sees Galitzine, who has packed on some muscle after filming the upcoming He-Man movie called Masters of the Universe. The clip that was released on Monday is just a teaser trailer, so it's just a snippet of what audiences can expect. But nonetheless, Galitzine steals our attention every time....| Out Magazine
Celeste Yim shared that they are leaving the writer's room at Saturday Night Live after five years. Since being hired as a writer for the show in 2020, Yim was promoted to writing supervisor in 2023. This announcement comes as the show's creator, Lorne Michaels, confirmed that cast changes will happen ahead of the premiere of SNL season 51. Sign up for the Out Newsletter to keep up with what's new in LGBTQ+ culture and entertainment — delivered three times a week straight (well…) to your ...| Out Magazine
Boo, witch — get out the way! The Boulet Brothers' Dragula: Titans season 2 is coming to Shudder and AMC+ this October with a cast of returning finalists and fan-favorites. But be warned: No Faithfuls are a-coming to this castle… Only treacherous monsters who, instead of defying gravity, want to rule over the Underworld. Following the first edition of The Boulet Brothers' Dragula: Titans — which culminated in the crowning of Victoria Elizabeth Black as Queen of the Underworld — a seco...| Out Magazine
Sawyer Hemsley, founder of Crumbl Cookies who serves as the company's Chief Branding Officer, came out as gay late Monday night after various videos and social media threads publicly discussed his sexuality based on the entrepreneur's online presence. Sign up for the Out Newsletter to keep up with what's new in LGBTQ+ culture and entertainment — delivered three times a week straight (well…) to your inbox! Hemsley wrote in an Instagram post shared on Monday, August 25: "Over the past littl...| Out Magazine
The wigs were unmissable from the Fire Island Pines marina, bright pink dots on the horizon that grew larger as the ferry neared the dock. The vessel’s upper deck teemed with drag: magenta beehives, fantastic fascinators, white-gloved hands waving at the cheering crowd on shore. It was the 50th Invasion of the Pines, an annual tradition that began in 1976 after Terry Warren, a visitor in drag, was refused entry to a restaurant on the New York island. In response, a group of queer people, le...| Out Magazine
For years, Dave Chappelle has been known for his anti-trans comments as much as his comedy. Chappelle has been making anti-trans jokes throughout his several comedy specials on Netflix. 2019's Sticks & Stones, 2021's The Closer, 2022's What's In a Name?, and 2023's The Dreamer all included jokes that were considered transphobic by various news outlets and comedians. Chappelle's offensive barbs include calling trans people "confusing" and comparing being trans to pretending to be Asian in Stic...| Out Magazine
Baby, you can't read the doll! Roxxxy Andrews is undoubtedly one of the most iconic queens to ever grace the main stage of RuPaul's Drag Race. As a three-time finalist of the hit show, the lovable queen has delivered so many hilarious one-liners and memorable moments on the show. From legendary wig reveals to unbelievable twerking skills, Andrews has delivered some of the best lip-syncs in the history of the show. However, one particular battle on All Stars 9 remains her all-time favorite. "T...| Out Magazine
Rep. Nancy Mace’s campaign for South Carolina governor suffered an embarrassing stumble last week when she canceled a planned speech in Myrtle Beach after just eight people arrived, undercutting her claim that she is leading the Republican field. Mace, who announced her gubernatorial bid on August 4 with anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and declared herself a “proud transphobe,” had advertised that more than 100 people would attend a Moms for Liberty event at Forward Church on Thursday. But at the ...| Out Magazine
After giving the gays a full 360-degree view of his naked body — except for whip cream covering the private parts — in 2001's Not Another Teen Movie, Chris Evans has now updated that thirsty moment in his latest film, Honey Don't, in a scene where the actor wears nothing but a jockstrap. Sign up for the Out Newsletter to keep up with what's new in LGBTQ+ culture and entertainment — delivered three times a week straight (well…) to your inbox! Honey Don't is the latest Ethan Coen film s...| Out Magazine
If you’ve scrolled social media lately, you’ve likely seen Democrats cheering California Gov. Gavin Newsom for trolling Donald Trump. Whether it’s his all-caps posts, his red hats emblazoned with “Newsom Was Right About Everything,” or his willingness to spar with right-wing culture-war fixations like the Cracker Barrel rebrand, Newsom has been telegraphing his ambition to be Trump’s foil well before 2028. That performance has Democrats buzzing about him as a future national stand...| Out Magazine
Back in 2004, Snoop Dogg made a surprising cameo onThe L Word, the groundbreaking Showtime series centered around a close-knit group of queer women in Los Angeles. Appearing as a fictional rapper named Slim Daddy, Snoop joined Kit Porter (Pam Grier) for a music video shoot in Season 1. At the same time, Kit’s sister, Bette (Jennifer Beals), and her partner, Tina (Laurel Holloman), were just beginning their journey toward starting a family together—an arc that would continue across multipl...| Out Magazine
Editor's note: This story was originally published at 11:33 a.m. PT and has been updated to reflect new information. Lil Nas X has entered a plea of not guilty to four felony charges following an alleged altercation with police officers. The rapper and pop star, whose real name is Montero Hill, waived his arraignment and pleaded not guilty to three counts of battery with injury on a police officer and one count of resisting arrest Monday, according to the Associated Press. Last week, the "Old...| Out Magazine
It do take Nurve, Sparkles, Love, and Star quality to Toot your own horn — thankfully, RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 had it all. At a time when immigrants, drag itself as an art form, and people in the LGBTQ+ community are being relentlessly attacked by conservatives, the overarching narratives explored on this year's flagship season of Drag Race didn't just feel like good reminders, nor like the series was preaching to the choir. They felt urgent, cathartic, and empowering — proving that ...| Out Magazine
Citizens repainted the rainbow crosswalk in front of Pulse nightclub in Orlando, but Florida transportation officials painted over the street a second time. Florida state Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith in a video on Saturday shared that citizens in the middle of the night had restored a rainbow crosswalk on Esther Street. “I just discovered that in the dark of night, the Orlando community showed up to the crosswalk outside of Pulse nightclub and they painted it back its original rainbow colors...| Out Magazine
The first episode of Peacemaker season 2 debuted on HBO Max just last week, but reviewers have already gotten a glimpse at the first five episodes, and they are loving what they are seeing. With 60 critics already having weighed in, the second season now sits at 99 percent fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, making it the best-reviewed live-action DC project ever — well ahead of Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight,which currently has the highest rating of any DC movie, at 94 percent, and a number of ...| Out Magazine
Maren Morris is currently embarked on The Dreamsicle Tour across North America, and after Friday's show in Michigan, she says a fan behaved inappropriately during a meet-and-greet. The singer took to her Instagram stories, sharing that the incident had occurred. — (@) "Hi y’all. Tonight’s show was so fun, but someone grabbed my ass during [the] meet-and-greet before the show,” the text reads. "I’m going to continue them because one person shouldn’t ruin it for everyone, but please...| Out Magazine
Hello Out readers! If you were paying attention to YouTube drama a decade ago, you probably remember rumors that two popular creators, Troye Sivan and Connor Franta, were dating. Well, now we know the truth! Earlier in August, Franta was on the podcast Obsessed with Brooke Averick when he talked about how, in 2014, he and his "boyfriend at the time" discovered a new artist named Chappell Roan. Internet sleuths quickly found a post from that year where Franta and Sivan were standing on either ...| Out Magazine
Connor Franta made the video that everyone has been waiting for since 2014. He finally shared details about his long-rumored relationship with pop star Troye Sivan and talked about where the two stand after they broke up, leaving them on what seemed like not great terms. Now, in a new video uploaded to YouTube on Sunday, Franta talked about his ex-boyfriend who he dated for two years, his interpretation of the song, and about being ahead of the curve on finding budding pop divas. He starts th...| Out Magazine
“Zurich is a beautiful city,” declares Swiss-born fashion and nightlife trailblazer Susanne Bartsch, who knows a thing or two about beauty. “I just love the culture — how they’re living life, the whole culture of hanging out. I feel like they really stop and smell the roses.” Now through December 7, Zurich is celebrating Bartsch’s iconic career of unforgettable outfits and spectacular New York City events with the exhibition “Transformation!,” on glorious display at the Muse...| Out Magazine
When I tell my friends I’m seeing a therapist again, the most common response is “I need one too!” My seeing a therapist is not big news, at least not in the gay media cycle, but it’s big to me. I’m a gay man with lots of feelings. Last Christmas, I took an extended visit to the U.S. to see my parents. They’re still living on the farm in Georgia, where I grew up, and I’m living abroad. It was my longest visit since I left home for college over a decade ago, and in the years sinc...| Out Magazine
RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 finalist Lexi Love has shared a statement with Out in response to the allegations that her name is violating copyright owned by a self-identified "AI Architect and Sustainable Fashion Entrepreneur" named Lexi Love. Lexi Love's statement shared with Out can be read below. "I've been using Lexi love since 2009. She was apparently being tagged as me which is how she discovered me and then two months after I was announced on TV she reinstated an old trademark she no l...| Out Magazine
Body dysmorphic disorder disproportionately impacts queer people like Nick Demos, whose new doc Body Electric aims to make a difference.| Out Magazine
As both Pride Month and Caribbean American Heritage Month unfold, explore the journey of a queer Bahamian seeking refuge, finding liberation in a new land, and using the power of storytelling in the fight for equality.| Out Magazine
Discovering his true identity at 48, this writer's journey from a comfortable but unfulfilled life to embracing his queer self is a powerful testament to the transformative power of authenticity.| Out Magazine
After violent backlash last year, some companies have taken their "allyship" down several notches in 2024.| Out Magazine
Here's everything you should know about the online gays' latest obsession: The "Clock Twink" of The Gilded Age.| Out Magazine
Jordan Torres, a.k.a. JT, tells Out how he feels about having a huge gay audience and shares details about his latest project.| Out Magazine
From childhood Barbie dolls to iconic celebrity shoots, trans hairstylist Mariah Molina empowers individuals and reshapes the beauty industry with inclusivity and understanding.| Out Magazine
From childhood Barbie dolls to iconic celebrity shoots, trans hairstylist Mariah Molina empowers individuals and reshapes the beauty industry with inclusivity and understanding.| Out Magazine
This might be the first fashion designer to engage in philanthropic sex work.| Out Magazine
Kenley Collins is alleging that Andy Cohen abused his position of power while working on Project Runway.| Out Magazine
Congratulations to the Pitch Perfect star and her girlfriend!| Out Magazine
Gay and lesbian perspectives on style, entertainment, travel, fashion, arts, politics, culture, music, film, celebrities and the world at large.| Out Magazine
Nyle DiMarco is teaming up with Revelations Entertainment and Melrose Placed to develop the new drama series Deaf Punk! The show is set to star DiMarco and will be inspired by San Francisco's famed music venue The Deaf Club, which helped catapult the punk scene in the 1970s.The actor and America's N...| Out Magazine
If you don't have a grin on your face after this, you don't have a heart.| Out Magazine
The model and Oscar-nominated producer is carving a path through Hollywood.| Out Magazine
"As a result, my coming out felt more like a confession that confirmed other people's suspicions rather than a moment of reclamation and joy for myself," Jamie Windust writes in a powerful essay for Out.| Out Magazine
Experience the magic of New York nightlife through the eyes of DJ Lina Bradford, a true icon of sound and soul.| Out Magazine
Join Daryl Croston, and his husband Mark, as they celebrate their first wedding anniversary with an unforgettable romantic weekend at The Langham, New York, blending luxury, elegance, and breathtaking views in the heart of Manhattan.| Out Magazine
The RuPaul's Drag Race star tells Out she's bringing "unhinged Aja" to All Stars 10.| Out Magazine
Fascinating stories about the most famous gay people in the world. From Michelangelo to Ellen DeGeneres, Out celebrates the lives of notable LGBT figures.| Out Magazine
And yes, that WAS a tattoo-less Manuel in the Pit Crew of All Stars 10!| Out Magazine
Fans can now watch the first 12 minutes of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 10!| Out Magazine
The reality star, dancer, activist, and Deaf U producer helms an all-new documentary about an unsung civil rights movement.| Out Magazine
