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Breaking Down the 2024 Cannes Film Festival's LGBTQ+ Films

Breaking Down the 2024 Cannes Film Festival's LGBTQ+ Films

CULTURE | By Matthew Creith | May 12

We're breaking down the LGBTQ offerings at the 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, which kicks off on May 14.

John Mayer Expertly Responds to All the Speculation About His Relationship With Andy Cohen

John Mayer Expertly Responds to All the Speculation About His Relationship With Andy Cohen

CULTURE | By Emell Adolphus | May 12

Mayer firmly and sternly dissed The Hollywood Reporter's "deeply flawed" questioning and set the record straight that a rockstar and a reality star can be just friends.

InstaQueer Roundup: Our Favorite Thirst Traps from the Week, May 12

InstaQueer Roundup: Our Favorite Thirst Traps from the Week, May 12

CULTURE | By Andrea Marks Joseph | May 12

Welcome to our latest round-up of queer Instagram thirst traps! This week includes sexy snaps from Jamie Dornan, Kristen Stewart, a surprising "Challengers" star and much more!

InstaQueer Roundup: Our Favorite Serves & Joint Slays from the Week, May 12

InstaQueer Roundup: Our Favorite Serves & Joint Slays from the Week, May 12

CULTURE | By Andrea Marks Joseph | May 12

Welcome to our latest roundup of Instagram posts where queer celebs served and came together to maximize their joint slay. This week's post includes dazzling pics from Jonathan Bailey, Jimbo, Omar Apollo and more!

Jennifer Hudson Wins, Jennifer Lawrence Throws Shade at GLAAD Media Awards

Jennifer Hudson Wins, Jennifer Lawrence Throws Shade at GLAAD Media Awards

CULTURE | May 12

"The Jennifer Hudson Show," "Rustin" and "Red White & Royal Blue" earned top prizes at the New York GLAAD Media Awards, which this year celebrates the 35th year of the annual awards show in two ceremonies months apart.

'Drag Race' Star and Brooklyn Girl Thorgy Thor Brings Pink Violin to Boston Pops for Pride on June 1

'Drag Race' Star and Brooklyn Girl Thorgy Thor Brings Pink Violin to Boston Pops for Pride on June 1

CULTURE | By Robert Nesti | May 12

"Drag Race" star Thorgy Thor is an accomplished violinist who will be joining the Boston Pops on June 1 for their Pride celebration. Thor talks about how she fused her classical side and drag side in performance.

Roger Corman, Hollywood Mentor and 'King of the Bs,' Dies at 98

Roger Corman, Hollywood Mentor and 'King of the Bs,' Dies at 98

CULTURE | By Bob Thomas and Amy Taxin | May 12

Roger Corman, the "King of the Bs" who helped turn out such low-budget classics as "Little Shop of Horrors" and "Attack of the Crab Monsters" and gave many of Hollywood's most famous actors and directors early breaks, has died. He was 98.

In Progressive Argentina, the LGBTQ+ Community Says President Milei Has Turned Back the Clock

In Progressive Argentina, the LGBTQ+ Community Says President Milei Has Turned Back the Clock

NEWS | By Débora Rey | May 12

When Luana Salva got her first formal job after years of prostitution, she was ecstatic. Yet just months after Salva got her first paycheck, right-wing President Javier Milei entered office and began slashing public spending.

A Combustible Cannes Is Set too Unfurl with 'Furiosa,' 'Megalopolis' and a #Metoo Reckoning

A Combustible Cannes Is Set too Unfurl with 'Furiosa,' 'Megalopolis' and a #Metoo Reckoning

CULTURE | By Jake Coyle | May 12

The Cannes Film Festival rarely passes without cacophony but this year's edition may be more raucous and uneasy than any edition in recent memory.

Move Over 'Challengers.' Alexander Skarsgård & Harry Lighton Play Queer Bikers in New Film

Move Over 'Challengers.' Alexander Skarsgård & Harry Lighton Play Queer Bikers in New Film

CULTURE | May 12

The Hollywood Reporter announced that "Poor Things" producers Element Pictures are producing a new queer-themed film about a same sex biking gang described as "a "fun and filthy romance with heart."

Culture

Switzerland's Nemo Wins 68th Eurovision Song Contest After Event Roiled By Protests Over War In Gaza

Switzerland's Nemo Wins 68th Eurovision Song Contest After Event Roiled By Protests Over War In Gaza

CULTURE | By Jill Lawless | May 12

Swiss singer Nemo won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest early Sunday with "The Code," an operatic pop-rap ode to the singer's journey toward embracing a nongender identity.

Pride

Target to Reduce Number of Stores Carrying Pride-Themed Merchandise after Last Year's Backlash

Target to Reduce Number of Stores Carrying Pride-Themed Merchandise after Last Year's Backlash

PRIDE | By Anne D'Innocenzio | May 10

Target confirmed that it won't be carrying its LGBTQ+ merchandise for Pride month in June in some stores after the discount retailer received backlash last year for its assortment that also cut into sales.

Nightlife

A Place At The Table :: May 9, 2024

A Place At The Table :: May 9, 2024

MEDIA | May 12

A Place at the Table is the Ali Forney Center's spring gala, where over 1000 community leaders and allies gather for a night of fundraising and celebration.