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For Real Down East Charm, Visit Camden's the Norumbega Inn

For Real Down East Charm, Visit Camden's the Norumbega Inn

CULTURE | By Steve Duffy | Jun 20

Situated in Camden, ME on a scenic stretch of Route 1 overlooking Penobscot Bay, The Norumbega Inn is a historic gem that seamlessly blends 19th-century elegance with modern luxury.

40 Years On, That Bea Arthur-Betty White 'Golden Girls' Feud Won't Go Away

40 Years On, That Bea Arthur-Betty White 'Golden Girls' Feud Won't Go Away

CULTURE | Jun 20

40 years on, the creatives behind "The Golden Girls" are spilling the tea on the famous feud between Betty White and Beatrice Arthur.

Watch: Benson Boone Sheds His Shirt and Soaps Up for 'Mr Electric Blue'

Watch: Benson Boone Sheds His Shirt and Soaps Up for 'Mr Electric Blue'

CULTURE | By Kilian Melloy | Jun 20

Benson Boone is poking fun at himself, owning the haters, and having a wild, wet, and sudsy good time in his new video.

Dustin Lance Black Made a Doc About the Queer Side of Punk Rock — Here's Why

Dustin Lance Black Made a Doc About the Queer Side of Punk Rock — Here's Why

CULTURE | By Kilian Melloy | Jun 20

Dustin Lance Black, the Oscar-winning screenwriter of "Milk," has helmed a documentary about how queer culture intersects with musical styles like punk rock, heavy metal, and good old rock 'n' roll.

Data on Sexual Orientation and Gender is Critical to Public Health — Without It, Health Crises Continue Unnoticed

Data on Sexual Orientation and Gender is Critical to Public Health — Without It, Health Crises Continue Unnoticed

NEWS | Jun 20

For many people, sexual orientation and gender identity may seem private and personal. So why is personal information necessary for public health?

A New Book of Edward Gorey's Drawings Shows What's Lost When the Artist's Sexuality Is Glossed Over

A New Book of Edward Gorey's Drawings Shows What's Lost When the Artist's Sexuality Is Glossed Over

CULTURE | Jun 20

A new book about the illustrated envelopes of Edward Gorey makes no mention of his queerness. This is a missed opportunity to shed light on how being gay may have fueled some of his most personal work.

'Railroad Daddy' Steams Ahead with Provocative Question: 'Straight Guys Can't Bottom?'

'Railroad Daddy' Steams Ahead with Provocative Question: 'Straight Guys Can't Bottom?'

CULTURE | By Kilian Melloy | Jun 20

Morgan Spector, star of "The Gilded Age" and the recent-released queer comedy "I Can't Understand You," posed a question that raised Gay Twitter's eyebrows — and temperature.

Brooks Marks Opens Up, Saying His BF is 'The Most Handsome Man' - But Draws the Line at Dad's Awkward Questions

Brooks Marks Opens Up, Saying His BF is 'The Most Handsome Man' - But Draws the Line at Dad's Awkward Questions

CULTURE | By Kilian Melloy | Jun 20

Reality star Brooks Marks got into an awkward sex talk with his dad on an episode of "Next Gen NYC," but he did adorably cop to having "the most incredible boyfriend" who is "the most handsome man."

Affirming Church in Rural Oregon Suffers Vandals' Attacks, Broken Windows

Affirming Church in Rural Oregon Suffers Vandals' Attacks, Broken Windows

NEWS | By Kilian Melloy | Jun 20

Vandals damaged several windows of an LGBTQ+ affirming church in rural Oregon — including two antique stained-glass windows. Leaders at the church attribute the attack to their welcoming values of love.

Tattoos and Temptation is What We Call the Manolo Effect

Tattoos and Temptation is What We Call the Manolo Effect

CULTURE | By Timothy Rawles | Jun 20

There's a lot of sentiment going on across Manolo's body.

News

Do You Want Pavel Durov's Sperm?

Do You Want Pavel Durov's Sperm?

NEWS | Jun 20

Pavel Durov, the Russian expatriate and tech genius behind the app Telegram, has developed a program with a fertility clinic to share his sperm. And he wants to share his vast wealth, as well.

Culture

Felipe Jimenez is a Hype Man with Benefits

Felipe Jimenez is a Hype Man with Benefits

CULTURE | By Timothy Rawles | Jun 20

Corporate motivational speaker Felipe Jimenez may be giving businessmen useful tools to grow their companies, but he's also providing his social media followers a different kind of inspiration.

Nightlife

Folsom Street East :: June 15, 2025

Folsom Street East :: June 15, 2025

MEDIA | Jun 16

Daddy's Day hit different in Chelsea this year. Folsom Street East turned up the heat with fierce performances, kink-tastic demos, sizzling vendors, leather pups, and more daddies than a grill at a BBQ. You had to be there to feel the sting.