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Stelios Niakaris: A Divine Intervention

Stelios Niakaris: A Divine Intervention

CULTURE | By Timothy Rawles | May 2

Kissed by the Greek sun, and forged on a Storm God's anvil, Stelios Niakaris represents everything we think of when we imagine what men from Mount Olympus looked like thousands of years ago.

Nathan Kriis Disseminates Social Media with Thirst Traps

Nathan Kriis Disseminates Social Media with Thirst Traps

CULTURE | By Timothy Rawles | May 2

A great show is nothing without a great production manager, and for Nathan Kriis the devil's in the details.

An American 'Stranger by the Lake?' Zane Phillips Stars in a Beach-Set Queer Thriller

An American 'Stranger by the Lake?' Zane Phillips Stars in a Beach-Set Queer Thriller

CULTURE | By Kilian Melloy | May 2

Out "Fire Island" and "Glamorous" star Zane Phillips is starring in the short film "Strangers on a Beach," about a serial killer at large in San Francisco in 1983.

10 Droolworthy Posts from This Gay Chef to Spice Up Your Day

10 Droolworthy Posts from This Gay Chef to Spice Up Your Day

CULTURE | By Andrea Marks Joseph | May 2

Get to know Cowboy Cooks, a gay chef who isn't afraid to turn up the heat.

Jill Sobule, the Singer-Songwriter Known for 'I Kissed a Girl,' Has Died in a Fire

Jill Sobule, the Singer-Songwriter Known for 'I Kissed a Girl,' Has Died in a Fire

CULTURE | May 2

Jill Sobule, the award-winning singer-songwriter whose witty and poignant writing first attracted widespread attention with the gay-themed song "I Kissed a Girl," died in a house fire Thursday.

Full List of 2025 Tony Nominations

Full List of 2025 Tony Nominations

CULTURE | May 1

Below are a full list of the 2025 Tony Award nominations.

In Final Season, 'The Righteous Gemstones' Embraces Depravity Even as it Appeals to Christians

In Final Season, 'The Righteous Gemstones' Embraces Depravity Even as it Appeals to Christians

CULTURE | By Krysta Fauria | May 1

For a show about a Christian megachurch pastor and his nepo baby children — between the sex, violence and full-frontal nudity courtesy of Walton Goggins — the final season of "The Righteous Gemstones" is rife with its trademark depravity.

Trump's Health Agency Urges Therapy for Transgender Youth, Not Broader Gender-Affirming Health Care

Trump's Health Agency Urges Therapy for Transgender Youth, Not Broader Gender-Affirming Health Care

NEWS | By Geoff Mulvihill, Carla K. Johnson and Amanda Seitz | May 1

President Donald Trump's administration released a lengthy review of transgender health care on Thursday that advocates for a greater reliance on behavioral therapy rather than broad gender-affirming medical care for youths with gender dysphoria.

Critics Choice Association Announce Honorees for 2nd Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & TV

Critics Choice Association Announce Honorees for 2nd Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & TV

CULTURE | May 1

The Critics Choice Association (CCA) announced the date and honorees for its 2nd Annual Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television, recognizing outstanding achievements from the LGBTQ+ entertainment community.

'Buena Vista Social Club,' 'Death Becomes Her' and 'Maybe Happy Ending' lead Tony Award Noms

'Buena Vista Social Club,' 'Death Becomes Her' and 'Maybe Happy Ending' lead Tony Award Noms

CULTURE | By Mark Kennedy | May 1

The 2025 Tony Nominations show tight races in a packed season.

Pride

They're Throwing a Straight Pride Party... in June

They're Throwing a Straight Pride Party... in June

PRIDE | Apr 26

An Idaho bar owner plans to counter Pride month with a Hetero Awesome Festival in Boise, Idaho in June. He hopes to turn Hetero Awesome into a national movement, and is selling t-shirts to promote it.

Nightlife

Brooke Eden @ Charlie's Chicago

Brooke Eden @ Charlie's Chicago

MEDIA | May 1

Brooke Eden brought the yee to our haw at Charlie's Chicago! She turned the dance floor into a queer hoedown with a line dance lesson, fresh tracks, and unstoppable energy. EDGE was there - check out the pics!