Look, this LA heatwave is NOT the business, but Tove Lo made us forget all about it with some autumn witchcraft at The Greek on Sunday. We were scream-singing 'Habits' under the stars one minute, and watching her jumping around the DJ booth at Tinder’s sold-out No Vacancy afterparty the next. The 'Estrus' energy was completely unmatched. 🔗: gayety.com/tove-lo-estrus-gr…

Grant Knoche is taking it all off... literally and emotionally. In the provocative new music video for 'STRIPPED,' the L.A. pop star strips down layer by layer, confronting the thin line between being objectified for your looks and being appreciated for who you actually are underneath. It’s a bold statement from a self-taught producer and songwriter who not only writes and produces his own tracks, but also co-wrote and produced ADÉLA’s breakout single 'Superscar' alongside hits for major stars like Christina Aguilera and TWICE. 🔗: gayety.com/grant-knoche-stri…

A staple of Pittsburgh’s queer nightlife for 14 years just hit an abrupt halt. Blue Moon Bar was forced to cancel its long-running Open Stage night after receiving a wave of violent death threats following a controversial drag cosplay performance involving black makeup. While management and performers have issued public apologies, local Black LGBTQ+ activists are speaking out about the lack of immediate intervention on stage and calling for genuine accountability across community spaces. Here is what happened, how leadership is responding, and where the venue goes from here. 🔗: gayety.com/pittsburgh-bar-ca…

Everyone thought Charli XCX was throwing shade at Taylor Swift during her big VMAs moment… except there’s one VERY important detail missing from the viral clip: Charli wasn’t reacting to Taylor at all. The real reason behind her reaction has fans revisiting the footage, and, naturally, all those old Taylor Swift and Charli XCX feud rumors are back in the conversation. 🔗: gayety.com/charli-xcx-taylor…

Ellie Goulding isn't letting anyone use her wardrobe to bash trans people. When a fan account tried to compliment her silk and lace dresses by putting down 'trans looks,' the pop star shut it down immediately. 🔗: gayety.com/ellie-goulding-sh…

'La Bola Negra' is already making serious awards-season noise, and after seeing it, I completely understand why. Los Javis’ new Spanish-language queer epic just dropped its official trailer, giving us another look at the film starring Penélope Cruz, Glenn Close, Guitarricadelafuente, Miguel Bernardeau and more. It won Best Director at Cannes, took home TIFF’s People’s Choice Award and is Spain’s official Oscar submission for Best International Feature. And after my preview screening? I’m very much on board with the hype. 'La Bola Negra' hits U.S. theaters Oct. 16 before streaming on Netflix Dec. 2. 🔗: gayety.com/la-bola-negra-tra…

Lily Allen brought her 'West End Girl' album to life at The Greek, and it felt far more like an intimate one-woman play than a standard concert. She didn't hold back, diving straight into the messy, uncomfortable realities of her marriage collapsing in real-time. Sitting in that audience, you couldn't look away. 🔗: gayety.com/lily-allen-west-e…

So… THAT’S why Mary Beth Barone and Joe Alwyn were wandering around NYC together. The two sparked dating rumors after being spotted crossing the Williamsburg Bridge, then Barone revealed they’re actually starring opposite each other in a new rom-com, 'Still We Met,' which she wrote and says is 'a very personal project.' 🔗: gayety.com/mary-beth-barone-…

Mary Peltola has a public record of supporting LGBTQ+ rights. Now, former staffers are alleging she used an anti-gay slur during angry workplace outbursts, a claim her campaign strongly denies. The Alaska Senate candidate’s campaign says reports of her behavior have been exaggerated and points to the grief she experienced after losing her husband and mother in 2023. So what exactly are former aides alleging, and what is Peltola’s campaign saying in response? 🔗: gayety.com/mary-peltola-anti…

Ten of the biggest adult content creators just moved into a villa in Mexico with $20,000 cash on the line, and things got messy pretty quickly. From unexpected backstabbing to secret alliances (and a contestant who is actually a practicing physician?!), we sat down with nine cast members from MENCRUSH’s new reality competition CRUSH HOUSE to get the real story on the new series. 🔗: gayety.com/crush-house-mencr…

Sarah Huckabee Sanders is under fire after dropping a campaign ad that uses an adult male actor to mock trans high schoolers. Critics were quick to call out the weird setup, especially since trans girls aren't even competing in Arkansas sports. 🔗: gayety.com/sarah-huckabee-sa…

Jonathan Bailey just killed off his classic side-part for a messy, dark shag and head-to-toe leather at Burberry SS27. He delivered the ultimate cool-guy transformation at London Fashion Week, that has us taking some serious notes. 🔗: gayety.com/jonathan-bailey-s…

Trans drag artist Lo Colby just took home the Miss International Queen 2026 crown in Pattaya, securing a historic back-to-back victory for the U.S. at the world’s premier trans pageant. Beyond making pageant history, the journey was deeply personal: it marked Colby’s first time visiting her mother’s birthplace in Thailand. 🔗: gayety.com/lo-colby-wins-mis…

Rest in peace, Hunter. 💔 Gay adult performer and burlesque star Hunter Hardin, known to fans and night owls as LuLu LoveBottom, has passed away at age 30 following a heartbreaking final post. Community members and fellow performers are sharing tributes to his unforgettable presence on and off the stage. 🔗: gayety.com/lulu-lovebottom-h…

25 years ago today, 2,996 lives were taken in the 9/11 attacks. Among them were at least 27 confirmed LGBTQ+ individuals: pilots, first responders, and passengers who stepped up in a moment of crisis. Their bravery made history, yet their surviving partners faced a second battle afterward just to be recognized. Through their profound loss and enduring sacrifice, we remember their courage and honor the lasting legacies they left behind. 🔗: gayety.com/lgbtq-heroes-surv…

Slayyyter isn’t letting us breathe. 🚨 She’s currently taking over the globe on her sold-out tour, but she’s already debuting unreleased tracks like 'CRANK 2' live, and hinting at a full sister album to 'WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA.' 🔗⁠: gayety.com/slayyyter-crank-2…

In 1973, Southern Decadence began as a simple going-away party among friends. Five decades later, map-based app Sniffies launched the annual celebration inside the deconsecrated nave of Hotel Peter & Paul, mounting archival photography across neon-lit chain-link fencing. The one-night gathering brought together 50 years of New Orleans history, spoken word from Leo Herrera, and a packed floor under the altar. 🔗: gayety.com/sniffies-southern…

Charles Barkley says his support for LGBTQ+ people doesn’t extend to transgender athletes competing in women’s sports. The NBA legend said he believes 'under no circumstances' should trans athletes play against women, while also criticizing the WNBA’s handling of the ongoing debate. 🔗: gayety.com/charles-barkley-w…

Seven seasons, 24 Emmys, and an endless run of iconic Kellyoke covers later, 'The Kelly Clarkson Show' has officially wrapped up. Kelly Clarkson stepped off her daytime stage for the final time on Aug. 31, closing out a 1,200-episode run to prioritize time with her family. Her daughter River’s gave a tear-jerker of a quote on set and her son Remy immediately demanded for Disney World making the final equal parts heartfelt and hilarious. 🔗: gayety.com/kelly-clarkson-ta…

A quiet Monday morning in Tucson turned into a nightmare when a gunman opened fire outside Venture-N, a beloved sanctuary for the local queer community since the 1980s. Two vibrant community members, Vincent Anthony Siqueiros and photographer Cameron Davis Capara, were tragically killed. Police confirmed the suspect carried a targeted list of local LGBTQ+ businesses, prompting an investigation into what leaders are calling a direct hate crime. But as flowers and candles fill North 6th Avenue, Tucson’s queer family is refusing to let fear take away their safe spaces. 🔗: gayety.com/tucson-venture-n-…⁠