Culture
Austrian Activist Schrems Wins Privacy Case Against Meta over Personal Data on Sexual Orientation
The European Union's top court said Friday that social media company Meta can't use public information about a user's sexual orientation obtained outside its platforms for personalized advertising under the bloc's strict data privacy rules.
Q&A: Mariah Carey Wasn't Always Sure about Making a Christmas Album
Mariah Carey relishes the fact that she has become culturally synonymous with Christmas — thanks in part to the longevity of her iconic song "All I Want for Christmas Is You," and its ubiquity every year when the holidays roll around.
Ian McKellen Links His Gay Role in 'The Critic' to Anti-Gay Horrors of the Past
Sir Ian McKellen is an iconic out actor of enormous talent — but when it came to his latest role, he didn't need to act as much as simply remember.
Review: 'Folie à Deux' reckons with 'The Joker'
If there's one undeniably compelling thing about both Todd Phillips' divisive 2019 original and his new follow-up, it's that these movies are best when they dance.
Boston Symphony Takes On Mahler's Mammoth Eighth Symphony — the Symphonic Equivalent of an IMAX Movie
This weekend the Boston Symphony Orchestra under musical director Andris Nelsons performs the mammoth, rarely heard Eighth Symphony of Gustav Mahler -- a work that is the aural equivalent of an IMAX movie.
Could Zendaya's Stylist One Day be the 'Devil' Wearing Prada in a Pedro Almodóvar Movie?
Pedro Almodóvar is linking classic movies to one of today's hottest stars and her stylist, saying he'd like to mix Zendaya, "All About Eve," and "The Devil Wears Prada" into one cinematic confection.
Gay Twitter Swooning for Thirst-Trapping Former Nickelodeon Star Ross Hull
Former child star on the Nickelodeon series "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" Ross Hull has grown up into the sort of hunk his Gay Twitter fans would like to light up their own dark nights.
In New Interview, Adam Lambert Talks Big Broadway Debut in 'Cabaret'
Out rockstar Adam Lambert has landed on Broadway with a starring role in "Cabaret" and is opening up about the project in a new interview.
Ryan Murphy Teases 'The Beauty' with Evan Peters, Cites 'Ozempic Culture'
Prolific out producer Ryan Murphy revealed his thinking behind a new series starring "AHS," "Pose," and "Monster" collaborator Even Peters — a series Murphy says riffs on "Ozempic culture."
Liza Minnelli Tries on a New Role: Producer for 'DRAG: The Musical'
Liza Minnelli has returned to the smell of greasepaint and the creak of the stage's floorboards as she undertakes producer duties for "DRAG: The Musical," now in previews in New York.
Out With Dr. Bill: A Nonstop Month of Fashion, Business, and Celebration
This past month has been filled with remarkable experiences, barely leaving me a moment to catch my breath, let alone write in my journal.
Omar Apollo is Leaning Into His 'Queer' Film and Identity
Omar Apollo is leaning into promoting his new music, role in new film, "Queer," and his queer identity.
Ken Page, who Starred in 'Cats' on Broadway and Voiced Oogie Boogie, Dies at 70
Ken Page, a stage and screen actor who starred alongside Beyoncé in "Dreamgirls," introduced Broadway audiences to Old Deuteronomy in "Cats" and much more, has died. He was 70.
Joker is Back, this Time with Lady Gaga — and Songs
In "Joker: Folie à Deux," a dark and fantastical musical journey goes deeper into the mind of Arthur Fleck as he awaits trial for murder and falls in love with a fellow Arkham inmate, Lee, played by Lady Gaga. There is singing, dancing and mayhem.
Chanel Show Wrestles with Designer Void as Actor Lupita Nyong'o Talks Diversity in Fashion
With Virginie Viard's departure, Chanel finds itself at a crossroads while, Chanel announced Lupita Nyong'o as its newest ambassador. Here are highlights of spring-summer ready-to-wear shows.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs Accused of Sexual Misconduct by 120 People, Attorney Says
An attorney said he represents 120 accusers who have come forward with sexual misconduct allegations against Sean "Diddy" Combs, the hip-hop mogul who is awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.
Grindr, Other Apps Sign on to Australia's New Online Dating Industry Code of Conduct
A code of conduct will be enforced on the online dating industry to better protect Australian users after research found that three-in-four people suffer some form of sexual violence through the platforms.
Review: 'Heartstopper' Grows Up but Stays Sweet in Season 3
Always restrained, always tasteful, and always sweetly sunny, Alice Oseman's "Heartstopper" grapples with some serious stuff and gets a little sexy in Season 3.
Visit a New England Bucket List Item: The Cliff House in Maine
Just 90 miles North of Boston, iconic 4-star resort Cliff House is the quintessential New England escape.
Out Sen. Scott Wiener's Folsom Fair Post Sets Right-Wingers to Seething, Gay Twitter to Chuckling
Out California Sen. Scott Weiner posted a photo of himself enjoying the Folsom Street Fair in San Francisco, going shirtless but wearing a leather necktie. Right-wing fury and anti-gay slurs soon followed.
Providence Fringe Festival Kicked Off With a Bang
Since 2014, the Providence Fringe Festival has been giving local and out of town artists the opportunity to show their talents in the area's premier outdoor arts festival.
Metamorphoses
Berkeley Rep could probably stage this play every single year and keep having a hit on its hands. Certainly it's easy to imagine charmed audiences returning again and again.