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InstaQueer Roundup: Our Favorite Thirst Traps from the Week, Dec. 31
Welcome to our latest round-up of queer Instagram thirst traps!
10 Reasons Why Tayo Ricci is One of the Internet's Biggest Stars
Australian hunk Tayo Ricci is an online celebrity sensation who epitomizes the term "internet famous." With over 7 million followers on TikTok, the 26-year-old muscleman checks all the boxes when it comes to engaging content.
AI 'Wingman' Coming to Grindr in 2024
Ready to improve your game on Grindr? Users looking to find a little human connection will get some help from artificial intelligence — the company's CEO likens it to a "wingman" — starting in 2024.
A Group Representing TikTok, Meta and X Sues Ohio over New Law Limiting Kids' Use of Social Media
A trade group representing TikTok, Snapchat, Meta and other major tech companies sued Ohio on Friday over a pending law that requires children to get parental consent to use social media apps.
Meet Rising Out Influencer Connor Gowland
If you want to get a daily dose of adorable blonde-haired-handsomeness, Taylor Swift-stanning, and cute puppy-owner interactions, look no further than the social media accounts of Connor Gowland.
Fitness Guru and OnlyFans Model Shaun T Launches Sexy Underwear Line
The celebrity fitness trainer, who brought us "Hip-Hop Abs" and "Insanity," is now bringing something sexy for men.
Meet Handsome Out Social Media Star Sam Cushing
Sam Cushing is not only one of the most gorgeous men on the internet, he's a well-rounded social media star who dabbles in a variety of different subjects, including workouts, meal prep, gay dating advice and more.
2023 Rewind: Three British Divers Join OnlyFans
Three of the UK's top divers have joined OnlyFans: Olympians Matty Lee and Daniel Goodfellow, and Team GB diver Matthew Dixon.
2023 Rewind: Twitter Goes Wild Over Dylan O'Brien's Shower, Pit-Smelling Scene on 'The Other Two'
On the latest episode of "The Other Two," "Maze Runner" actor Dylan O'Brien made a cheeky cameo, taking a shower while in a Zoom meeting with his camera on. Twitter responded.
InstaQueer Roundup: Our Favorite Thirst Traps from the Week, Dec. 23
Welcome to our latest round-up of queer Instagram thirst traps! As temperatures cool down outside, we thank hot people for making sure to bring the heat directly into our phones.
Watch: Tommy Dorfman Accuses Delta of Transphobia
Dorfman accused airline workers of committing a "human rights violation" after she claimed she was intentionally misgendered.
'Get Ready With Me': Video Genre that Focuses on Everyday Life is Everywhere — and Not Slowing Down
"Get Ready with Me" videos are everywhere these days, and they're as straightforward as the name suggests.
Getting to Know Out Social Media Influencer Elliott Norris
Elliott Norris feels like an entirely different type of LGBTQ+ influencer. Blending thirst traps, personal stories, and food reviews, Norris gives a much more genuine vibe than others who come off as plastic or trying too hard.
Hookups 2023: Who, Where, and How? Sniffies Reveals All!
Gay hookup app Sniffies, not to be outdone by year-end summaries offered by Grindr and Pornhub, revealed the cities, kinks, positions, and more that have registered on our collective gaydar.
Bandit of 'Drag Race Thailand, Has Died at Age 38
The "Drag Race Thailand" contestant died nearly five years after first appearing on the show's second season in January 2019.
2023 Rewind: British Man Wonders: Am I Too Big?
Too big for the average man? An OnlyFans star who claims to be packing 14 inches says he constantly get stared at in public.
Social Media Guardrails Fade, AI Deepfakes Go Mainstream, and Experts Warn of Impact on Elections
Nearly three years after rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol, false election conspiracy theories remain prevalent on social media and cable news. Deepfakes will make the problem worse, experts warn.
Grindr 'Unwraps' Some Surprises from 2023
If you thought Spotify was intriguing with its "Wrapped" results, wait until you see what Grindr "Unwrapped" as 2023 nears its end.
Extreme Weather, Guilt Tipping and, Yes, Barbie: We're Over You, 2023
All things Barbie, going pantless, humungo Stanley Cup bottles and pressure tipping. There's plenty from 2023 to leave behind come the new year.
The Year of Social Media Soul-Searching: Twitter Dies, X and Threads Are Born and AI Gets Personal
We lost Twitter & got X. We tried out Bluesky & Mastodon (well, some of us did). We fretted about AI bots & teen mental health. We cocooned in private chats & scrolled endlessly as we did in years past. For social media users, 2023 was a year of change.