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Is 'The History of Sound' the 'Brokeback Mountain' of 2025?

Is 'The History of Sound' the 'Brokeback Mountain' of 2025?

CULTURE | May 21

One of the most anticipated films at Cannes is "The History of Sound," the period romance starring Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor. It has brought comparisons "Brokeback Mountain" with the first reviews.

'I Just Love the Scripts,' Says Adam DiMarco about Revealing 'Overcompensating' Scenes

'I Just Love the Scripts,' Says Adam DiMarco about Revealing 'Overcompensating' Scenes

CULTURE | May 21

In the hit Prime Video series "Overcompensating," Adam DiMarco plays an alpha male with a tendency to expose his butt. This nothing new for the 35-year-old actor, who explains why.

Ego and Alter-Ego: Director Matt Wolf Untangles the Story of Paul Reubens in the HBO Doc 'Pee-Wee As Himself'

Ego and Alter-Ego: Director Matt Wolf Untangles the Story of Paul Reubens in the HBO Doc 'Pee-Wee As Himself'

CULTURE | By Kilian Melloy | May 21

Paul Reubens — a.k.a. Pee-wee Herman — wanted "to set the record straight" in Matt Wolf's compelling two-part documentary, and he did. Wolf describes the push and pull of getting Pee-Wee to open up — and come out.

EDGE Now: Queer Splash Zone

EDGE Now: Queer Splash Zone

CULTURE | May 21

Suns out, buns out! We're serving speedo realness and cannonballing straight into pool party season, babes! From coast to coast, we've got the juiciest, queerest, most extra pool parties of the summer!

Benson Boone Schools Haters: Give Me a 'Good Reason'

Benson Boone Schools Haters: Give Me a 'Good Reason'

CULTURE | By Kilian Melloy | May 21

Benson Boone took on mindless hate (or at least dismissive comments about him and his work), posting on TikTok that he'd like to hear a "good reason" for people's dislike along with the critiques.

Lady Gaga Wins an Emmy — Will a Tony Complete Her EGOT Some Day?

Lady Gaga Wins an Emmy — Will a Tony Complete Her EGOT Some Day?

CULTURE | By Kilian Melloy | May 21

Lady Gaga claimed an Emmy for her pre-Super Bowl rendition of "Hold My Hand" earlier this year. The win puts her tantalizingly close to joining the elite ranks of EGOT holders.

Colton Ford, Gone at 62

Colton Ford, Gone at 62

CULTURE | By Kilian Melloy | May 21

Beloved performer Colton Ford was reportedly killed in a hiking accident in Palm Springs last weekend. Fans took to social media to express their shock and grief.

Cutie Connell O'Brien is Just Beachy

Cutie Connell O'Brien is Just Beachy

CULTURE | By Timothy Rawles | May 21

Batten down the hatches and let us introduce you to Southern California hottie Connell O'Brien.

Double the Fun by Celebrating Gemini Season with Sexy Tom Daley

Double the Fun by Celebrating Gemini Season with Sexy Tom Daley

CULTURE | By Andrea Marks Joseph | May 21

It's the start of Gemini season and we're celebrating with Tom Daley.

Bakery in New Hampshire Wins in Free Speech Case over a Pastry Shop Painting

Bakery in New Hampshire Wins in Free Speech Case over a Pastry Shop Painting

NEWS | May 21

A New Hampshire town's attempt to force a bakery to remove its painting that shows sunbeams shining down on a mountain range of doughnuts, a muffin, a cinnamon roll and other pastries is unconstitutional, a judge ruled in a First Amendment dispute.

News

Supreme Court Orders Maine House to Restore Vote of GOP Lawmaker who ID-ed Trans Teen Athlete Online

Supreme Court Orders Maine House to Restore Vote of GOP Lawmaker who ID-ed Trans Teen Athlete Online

NEWS | By Lindsay Whitehurst and Patrick Whittle | May 21

The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the Maine legislature to count the votes of a GOP lawmaker who was censured after she identified a transgender teen athlete in a viral social-media post.

Culture

At the Lyric Stage, Aimee Doherty Wants to Make Dolly Her Own

At the Lyric Stage, Aimee Doherty Wants to Make Dolly Her Own

CULTURE | By Robert Nesti | May 21

Boston actress Aimee Doherty takes on the legendary role of Dolly Levi at the Lyric Stage Boston. It has been played by any number of great female stars over "Hello, Dolly!'s" long history, but in this intimate version, she wants to her own spin on it.

Pride

World Pride Comes to Washington in the Shadow of, and in Defiance of, the Trump Administration

World Pride Comes to Washington in the Shadow of, and in Defiance of, the Trump Administration

PRIDE | By Ashraf Khalil | May 17

The World Pride 2025 welcome concert, with pop icon Shakira performing at Nationals Stadium, isn't until May 31. But for host city Washington D.C., the festivities start with a string of localized Pride events beginning with Trans Pride on Saturday.

Nightlife

Mr. Fire Island Leather Contest :: May 17, 2025

Mr. Fire Island Leather Contest :: May 17, 2025

MEDIA | May 19

The 23rd Annual Mr. Fire Island Leather Contest brought the heat to the Arts Project of Cherry Grove — and the leather was leath-ering!