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The first gay-inclusive Christmas movies were admittedly a bit dreary and rarely centered on women. But modern-day filmmakers have created a slew of recent lesbian Christmas movies to reverse that trend — and we’ve picked 10 of the best to help keep your hearts and holidays warm. Yes, most lesbian Christmas movies tend to be

The massively popular battle royale game Fortnite has released new Harry Potter cosmetics as part of a new collaboration that supports noted transphobe JK Rowling. This came after Fortnite skipped its annual LGBTQ+ Pride event this year. The cosmetics were leaked ahead of release, with the leaker, who goes by Poket, highlighting the damage this

In the second half of our conversation with photographer Chris Teel, we turn toward the deeper questions shaping his work today: body standards in nude photography, whether size really matters, and how erotic art can challenge — rather than reinforce — narrow ideas of masculinity. Photo by Chris Teel Photo by Chris Teel Related |

An anti-LGBTQ+ organization is urging the Trump administration to scrutinize Netflix’s children’s content ahead of the streamer’s proposed merger with Warner Bros. Earlier this month, Concerned Women for America (CWA) released a report on the prevalence of LGBTQ+ themes and characters in Netflix’s programming aimed at kids. The seven-page report specifically cites recentX posts from

Disney is going big in 2026. Between Marvel shakeups, Pixar sequels, live-action reimaginings, and a return to one of fashion’s most iconic offices, the studio’s upcoming slate is stacked with nostalgia, spectacle, and a few wild swings we did not see coming. From superhero satire to sentient toys versus technology, here’s everything Disney has lined

Out Rep. Sarah McBride (D-DE) called out House Republican leadership for scheduling multiple votes on anti-trans bills this week instead of trying to pass a bill to stop health care costs from skyrocketing at the end of the year. “They would rather have us focus in and debate a misunderstood and vulnerable one percent of

Following their buzzy turn as Glinda and Fiyero in Wicked and the upcoming Wicked: For Good, Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey are quietly circling a potential reunion on the London stage. According to industry buzz, Grande and Bailey are in early conversations to lead a revival of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Pulitzer Prize-winning musical

Nicki Minaj seemed to suggest that transgender kids are not “healthy” in a recent post trolling California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) chances of becoming president. “Imagine being the guy running on wanting to see trans kids,” Minaj wrote in a December 12 X post, along with an image of the Chucky doll from the Child’s

Drag icon and RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Monét X Change is taking her comedy nationwide. The multi-hyphenate entertainer revealed dates for her 2026 tour, High Heels, Bad Knees, covering nine U.S. cities from February 20 to May 23, including Palm Springs, Spokane, and Minneapolis, with more stops to be announced. Tickets are available now at

Conservative Christians – including the anti-LGBTQ+ hate group Family Research Council (FRC) – are outraged that Chick-fil-A isn’t as homophobic as they would like the fast food chain to be. At issue is a Facebook post from an Orem, Utah, franchisee celebrating two young men who got married. Related “CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HAPPY COUPLE!” the

A family story: Just before the beginning of World War II — in my ancestral town of Krosno, Poland — my great uncle, Inek Trenczer, courted and fell in love with a woman of the town, Malka Fruhman, and they decided to marry. Their plans, however, were abruptly and tragically interrupted when the Nazi German

Hailee Steinfeld and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen are expanding their team. The Oscar-nominated actress shared Dec. 12 that she is expecting her first child with her husband, seven months after their May wedding. The news came via her Beau Society Substack, where Hailee posted a charming video of Josh kissing her baby bump during

Derek Chadwick, the actor and entrepreneur currently making waves in Drew Droege’s Off-Broadway show Messy White Gays, recently spoke with Them’s Executive Editor Ludwig Hurtado about his journey in Hollywood, his cosmetic brand Chaddys, and what it’s like to be called an “InstaGay.” From Instagram to Hollywood Chadwick’s introduction to acting was serendipitous. In 2019,

Lily Allen has never been shy about turning her life into art, but she may be preparing for her boldest format shift yet: a West End Girl stage production. The pop star stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to talk about the album everyone’s been dissecting since October, and casually confirmed that the

We’ve known for some time that the rise of anti-trans politics in the Republican Party was likely an intentional tactic devised by political strategists in backrooms. But the recent events in Washington, D.C., and the eventual passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) bring the craven nature of those moves out into the light.

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee today released photographs from the Jeffrey Epstein estate confirming the close ties President Donald Trump had to the late child sex trafficker, and documenting his proximity to the young women who were victimized. Committee Democrats released 19 photos revealing some of the most notable figures in Epstein’s orbit, including

Belgian photographer Bert Van Pelt doesn’t treat the male form as an object to be admired from a distance. His work asks you to look closer, to sit with what it means to inhabit a body that carries history, tension, and release. Across his growing catalog, Van Pelt uses male nudity not as provocation for

For transgender and nonbinary young people (aged 18-24), having the majority of people in their lives respect their pronouns could drastically reduce the likelihood of them attempting suicide, a new study from The Trevor Project finds. This is particularly relevant as many trans and nonbinary (TGNB) people will be spending the holidays with family members

There was some wild news making the rounds today that almost sounds like satire, but it’s very real. JoJo Siwa, long known for turning maximalism into a personal brand, is officially hosting her own fan cruise. Yes, a cruise. And not just a branded pop-in appearance, but a full-scale, JoJo-forward takeover at sea that might

Many are voicing alarm over a long, rambling post by Donald Trump on Truth Social in which he admitted to taking multiple cognitive tests while surrounded by doctors and also called it treasonous to question his health. “I go out of my way to do long, thorough, and very boring Medical Examinations at the Great

Robby Hoffman is thriving! In an episode of “Good Guys” podcast, Hoffman delivered something rare: a comedian honestly admitting life is great. She reflected on how unexpected it feels to be this fulfilled, both creatively and personally. “I happen to be living one of the greatest lives I’ve heard about in recent history. And it

Milo Yiannopoulos says John McCain was “gay”, invoking the term like a punk high schooler trying to impress an upperclassman – or in this case, right-wing influencer Tucker Carlson. Yiannopoulos, the 41-year-old self-identified ex-gay and far-right provocateur, made the comment during an hours-long session on The Tucker Carlson Show last week, catching the attention of

Chappell Roan‘s ascent has never followed a straight line, and that’s precisely why M·A·C Cosmetics is betting on her next chapter. The beauty brand announced that the Grammy-winning pop star will serve as its newest global ambassador, a long-term partnership that positions Roan as a creative face of the company beginning in 2026, with early

It’s easy to feel like Trump and the anti-trans movement are one and the same. He’s certainly pushed forward plenty of anti-trans talking points through his campaign ads, executive orders, stacking of the Supreme Court, and pressure on legislatures. But while he’s certainly become a figurehead for the movement in some ways, it seems it’s

A trans pastor who recently came out to her congregation in a spellbinding sermon has spoken out about the national attention she has received in the aftermath. “This is not what I was expecting to happen,” Rev. Dr.Phillippa “Pastor Phil” Phaneuf, told Advocate of the incredible response to her impassioned speech, during which she assured

Swiss tennis star Mika Brunold had big news for fans and fellow players over the weekend: He’s gay. The 21-year-old, 6’3″ player, who’s climbing the ranks of the men’s singles circuit, came out on Instagram with a heartfelt message. Related “Today I want to share something personal with you,” he began. “As a professional tennis

The Boyfriend, Netflix’s groundbreaking Japanese reality dating series centered on queer romance, is coming back for Season 2. This time, the cast trades sunny beaches for snowy Hokkaido, setting the stage for quiet moments, real vulnerability, and meaningful emotional growth. The new season premieres globally on January 13, 2026. Netflix will release episodes in weekly

Openly gay writer-director Bryan Fuller, the visionary behind Pushing Daisies, Hannibal, Wonderfalls, Dead Like Me and American Gods, is stepping behind the camera for his first feature film. His debut, the whimsical horror-fantasy Dust Bunny, opened nationwide Dec. 5 and is already earning critical praise. Starring Mads Mikkelsen and Sigourney Weaver, Dust Bunny follows a

Netflix is closing out the year with a brand-new game show designed to blow up friendships, strengthen partnerships and spark the kind of chaos only Neil Patrick Harris can perfectly host. Premiering Dec. 17, What’s in the Box? brings eight pairs of contestants together to compete for 13 massive, life-changing prizes, all hidden inside glittering,

Russia’s federal media regulator has blocked access to U.S. children’s online gaming platform Roblox for allegedly violating the country’s infamous law against LGBTQ+ “propaganda.” Reuters reports that Roskomnadzor, Russia’s Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media, announced the ban on December 3, claiming that Roblox is “rife with inappropriate content that