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Boston Symphony Brings Lush, Rarely Heard Korngold Opera to the Concert Stage

Boston Symphony Brings Lush, Rarely Heard Korngold Opera to the Concert Stage

By Robert Nesti | Jan 29, 2025

It isn't quite accurate to Erich Wolfgang Korngold's "Die Tote Stadt" a lost opera, but performances of this rich, dynamic work are rare. Boston audiences will have the opportunity to hear this week when Andris Nelsons conducts two concert performances.

Cynthia Erivo, Orville Peck (& the Shark from 'Jaws') Celebrate Keith Lockhart's 30 Years with the Boston Pops this Spring

Cynthia Erivo, Orville Peck (& the Shark from 'Jaws') Celebrate Keith Lockhart's 30 Years with the Boston Pops this Spring

Jan 28, 2025

Two leading queer artists — Cynthia Erivo and Orville Peck — are amongst the talents to be seen with the Boston Pops this coming season, which celebrates musical director Keith Lockhart's 30 years with the ensemble.

Exploring Inclusive Entertainment Options in the LGBTQ+ Community

Exploring Inclusive Entertainment Options in the LGBTQ+ Community

Jan 28, 2025

For LGBTQ+ individuals, these spaces are not just about having fun — they're about finding representation, creating community, and feeling at home.

Rapper NLE Choppa Pushes Back on 'Gaybaiting' Accusations after Playgirl Shoot

Rapper NLE Choppa Pushes Back on 'Gaybaiting' Accusations after Playgirl Shoot

By Kilian Melloy | Jan 28, 2025

Rapper NLE Choppa has been supportive of queer people in the past, but he says his recent photo shoot for Playgirl Magazine is evidence of "perfection" that "got women going crazy" — not gay baiting.

Review: Elegiac 'The Father' Strikes a Poignant Note at Wilbury Theatre Group

Review: Elegiac 'The Father' Strikes a Poignant Note at Wilbury Theatre Group

By Joe Siegel | Jan 28, 2025

The concept of memory is at the core of "The Father," Florian Zeller's compelling one-act play about an elderly man with declining mental faculties.

Lady Gaga Announces March Release for New Album 'Mayhem'

Lady Gaga Announces March Release for New Album 'Mayhem'

By Mark Kennedy | Jan 27, 2025

Expect some mayhem this spring, courtesy of Lady Gaga.

Casting Call for Tan France: 'Queer Eye' Star Set to Break into Acting

Casting Call for Tan France: 'Queer Eye' Star Set to Break into Acting

By Kilian Melloy | Jan 27, 2025

The fashion maven from "Queer Eye" and "Next in Fashion" is set to try on a new look: Sitcom star.

Watch: Vanna White Still Puzzling Over the Internet's Thirst for Her Handsome Son

Watch: Vanna White Still Puzzling Over the Internet's Thirst for Her Handsome Son

By Kilian Melloy | Jan 27, 2025

Nearly two months after her son set the internet ablaze, Vanna White is still surprised and perplexed by the thirsty reaction to him.

Bill Condon, Jennifer Lopez Unveil Musical 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' at Sundance

Bill Condon, Jennifer Lopez Unveil Musical 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' at Sundance

By Lindsey Bahr | Jan 27, 2025

A lavish, MGM-style musical is not typical Sundance Film Festival fare. But Sunday night Bill Condon brought such a creation—well, part of one—to Park City, Utah, with his adaptation of "Kiss of the Spider Woman," starring Jennifer Lopez.

Song that Calls for Stabbing Gay People Becomes a Big Hit in Cameroon

Song that Calls for Stabbing Gay People Becomes a Big Hit in Cameroon

By Robert Nesti | Jan 26, 2025

A homophobic song that incites violence and openly calls for the murder of LGBTQ individuals has recently gone viral, topping the charts in Cameroon.

Some of 'The Traitors' Contestants Wonder, 'Who Is Sam?'

Some of 'The Traitors' Contestants Wonder, 'Who Is Sam?'

Jan 26, 2025

Super hot model, actor & fitness guru Sam Asghari is best-known for having married Britney Spears. But that claim-to-fame has eluded some of his fellow contestants on Season 3 of "The Traitors."

What Does Mexico Really Think of 'Emilia Pérez?'

What Does Mexico Really Think of 'Emilia Pérez?'

By Berenice Bautista | Jan 25, 2025

It may have been embraced by the Academy, but just a day after its debut in Mexico, the acclaimed "narco-musical" 'Emilia Pérez' was already drawing rebukes for superficial portrayals of sensitive subjects.

As 'The Righteous Gemstones' Winds Down, Remembering 'The God Squad'

As 'The Righteous Gemstones' Winds Down, Remembering 'The God Squad'

Jan 25, 2025

One of the funniest (and least appreciated) cable comedy series "The Righteous Gemstones" is coming to an end. Looking back at its first three seasons, we remember its hilarious queer meme -- The God Squad.

Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish and Charli xcx are Performing at the Grammys. Here's What to Know

Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish and Charli xcx are Performing at the Grammys. Here's What to Know

By Maria Sherman | Jan 24, 2025

The 2025 Grammy Awards are right around the corner, which means it is time to get those viewing party plans in action. Allow us to help.

Review: Oscar Winner Michelle Yeoh Leads 'Star Trek: Section 31,' but Boldly Goes Nowhere

Review: Oscar Winner Michelle Yeoh Leads 'Star Trek: Section 31,' but Boldly Goes Nowhere

By Kilian Melloy | Jan 24, 2025

Michelle Yeoh reprises her wickedly amusing role as Philippa Georgiou, the diabolical and pansexual ruler of an alternate universe, in the Paramount+ film "Section 31." Sadly, the fun is missing from this standalone venture.

SZA to Join Kendrick Lamar as a Guest During Super Bowl Halftime Performance

SZA to Join Kendrick Lamar as a Guest During Super Bowl Halftime Performance

By Jonathan Landrum Jr. | Jan 24, 2025

Guess who's joining Kendrick Lamar on the Super Bowl halftime stage? None other than multi-Grammy winner singer SZA.

Contentious 'Emilia Pérez' Leads Queer Titles at This Year's Oscar Nominations

Contentious 'Emilia Pérez' Leads Queer Titles at This Year's Oscar Nominations

By Robert Nesti | Jan 23, 2025

The Oscar front-runner "Emilia Pérez" (with 13 noms) has a contentious relationship with the queer community, but it was only one of the few queer titles that were nominated. Here's an overview of the nominees and snubs.

GLAAD Media Awards Acknowledge Queer Films Galore, Give a Cold Shoulder to 'Emilia Pérez'

GLAAD Media Awards Acknowledge Queer Films Galore, Give a Cold Shoulder to 'Emilia Pérez'

By Kilian Melloy | Jan 23, 2025

The GLAAD Media Awards have been announced for the 36th edition of the advocacy group's honoring of LGBTQ+ films. The dramatic trans musical 'Emilia Pérez' was left in the cold, with no nominations.

Dylan O'Brien Plays Both Queer and Straight with the Help of a 'Gay Scale'

Dylan O'Brien Plays Both Queer and Straight with the Help of a 'Gay Scale'

By Kilian Melloy | Jan 23, 2025

Straight actor Dylan O'Brien opened up about how out director James Sweeney helped him calibrate his performance as the queer half of a pair of twin brothers using a "gay scale."

'Emilia Pérez' Leads Oscar Nominations with 13, Setting Record for a Non-English Language Film

'Emilia Pérez' Leads Oscar Nominations with 13, Setting Record for a Non-English Language Film

By Jake Coyle | Jan 23, 2025

In the wake of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles that struck at the heart of the movie industry, an embattled Hollywood lined up behind the Netflix narco-musical about trans identity "Emilia Pérez" in Oscar nominations Thursday.

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