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Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana

Pop Culture Fix: Well and Here’s Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana

Ruby Rose will replace Elliot Page in the gamer comedy 1Up, Demi Lovato’s new NBC comedy, Jo Ellen Pellman says Kate McKinnon is her role model, Coronation Street’s Lucy Fallon and Doctor Who’s Peal Mackie star in a new lesbian thriller, and more!

By Heather Hogan 8 hours ago | 7 Comments
Sarah Paulson is on the cover of Dujour Magazine. Her blonde hair is slicked back and to the side. She has on neutral make up that has matted down her eyebrows, so they look invisible.

No Filter: We Must Look at Sarah Paulson With No Eyebrows Every Time, It’s Gay Law

Hayley Kiyoko nails the gayze, happy birthday to Ariana DeBose, and POV: You are on a bike ride with Sara Ramirez.

By Christina Tucker 13 hours ago | 2 Comments

Dee Rees’ “Pariah” Will Still Break You Open and Let the Light Shine Through

Alike is a chameleon, disappearing in the light of her surroundings — purple in the club, green on the bus, pink at home — only ever showing you her profile when she’s forced to be less than her authentic self.

By Natalie January 26, 2021 | 2 Comments
The cover of Everybody (Else) Is Perfect repeated three times

“Everybody (Else) Is Perfect,” Gabrielle Korn’s Debut Essay Collection, Examines the Media World She Helped Create

“Everybody (Else) Is Perfect” is a bold and complicated meditation on media, feminism, and the internet, written from the perspective of a thoughtful and deeply honest insider. It is also very, very gay.

By Vanessa January 26, 2021 | 2 Comments
A collage of the 200 best lesbian movies of all time, arranged in rainbow colors.

The 200 Best Lesbian, Queer & Bisexual Movies Of All Time

Every year new films are made and old films are rediscovered, and so starting in 2021 — we’ll be updating this list annually with the goal of making it less white, less cis, and most of all, higher quality.

By Drew Gregory January 26, 2021 | 79 Comments
Nova from Queen Sugar and Sophie from Batwoman

Pop Culture Fix: “Batwoman” and “Queen Sugar” Preview Their #BlackLivesMatter Storylines

Lily Singh explores her impact on the internet, the trailer for Black Lightning season four, the highest paid queer celebs, JoJo Siwa is happier than she’s ever been, and more!

By Heather Hogan January 25, 2021 | 3 Comments
jojo siwa in her music video for "it's christmas now"

Who Is Newly Out Teen Sensation JoJo Siwa? An Explainer For Those Of Us With No Idea

JoJo Siwa’s coming out last week was a huge deal — but like many elder dykes, I wasn’t sure exactly why. Great news: I am now fully versed regarding wildly popular performer JoJo Siwa and I am here to share my knowledge with you.

By Riese January 25, 2021 | 22 Comments
Sophie Carter-Kahn, the host of the podcast "She's All Fat" lays down on her bed with her feet crossed in the air behind her. She has dyed blue tips on her shoulder length brown hair and her face is resting gently on her hand.

“She’s All Fat” Is a Podcast for Fat Family

As a fat person, the media I consume that is centered on fatness is crucial to creating an environment where I feel supported and uplifted. She’s All Fat is definitely a part of that repertoire.

By danijanae January 25, 2021 | 6 Comments
Two friends — colored in shades of blue, cream orange, and golden yellow — both wearing headphones, discuss their brand new hobbies. One has taken to listening to music not in English, the other has taken up bird watching.

Rein #17: New Hobbies, Same Friends

We’ve all picked up some new interest or hobby that no one else shares. That won’t stop us from talking about it.

By Ren Strapp January 23, 2021 | 8 Comments
JoJo Siwa wears a purple hair bow and pink outfit made of feathers and sequins.

Did JoJo Siwa Maybe, Possibly Come Out? Her “Best Gay Cousin” Shirt Thinks So!

JoJo Siwa, the 17-year-old sensation of Dance Moms fame, just broke the Internet.

By Malic White January 22, 2021 | 14 Comments
A cut out of Bernie Sanders poses for his portrait in this meme taken from "Portrait of a Lady On Fire." It's a funny take on the Bernie Sanders meme that is going around from Inauguration Day 2021.

“Portrait of a Bernie on Fire” (and 24 Other Lesbian Shenanigans)

“Today is one of those days I wish I had photoshop skills, because I bet photoshopping that Bernie Sanders meme into famous gay tv scenes would be hilarious.” (And dear reader, it was.)

By The TV Team January 21, 2021 | 26 Comments
Shakina Nayfack, a trans woman with blonde hair, smiles at her living room. There is a brick wall over her left shoulder and a painted yellow wall over her right. She has on a turquoise blue shirt.

Shakina Nayfack on Her New Audible Play, NBC’s “Connecting…,” and Forming Trans Community Through Art

“I’m throwing them a few bones of facts and things to know. But I’m also calling them to a higher order. Luring them in with the pussy and then challenging them with postcolonial theory.”

By Drew Gregory January 21, 2021 | 1 Comment
Jules in her special episode of Euphoria.

Pop Culture Fix: Jules’ Special Episode of “Euphoria” Is Landing Early!

Buffy turns 40, will Ginger Gonzaga play Hellcat in the new She-Hulk?, how LGBTQ+ rep will change under Biden’s presidency, why everyone is singing sea chanties, and more!

By Heather Hogan January 20, 2021 | 4 Comments
Tessa Thompson in cornrows with blue eyeshadow and a blow satin sleeveless dress stands against a mirrored window at sunset.

No Filter: Looking at Tessa Thompson, Our Heart Literally Stops Beating? Is That… Normal?

Sarah Paulson’s sweet birthday message to Holland Taylor that you simply MUST read to believe, Janet Mock and Indya Moore are legends supporting legends, and Niecy Nash continues the Auntie Agenda apace.

By Christina Tucker January 20, 2021 | 3 Comments
Javicia Leslie as Batwoman

Pop Culture Fix: Batwoman Batwoman Batwoman Batwoman Batwoman

You gotta read this Tessa Thompson profile by Roxane Gay, Star Trek and Corrie stars come out, celebrating Derry Girls’ wee lesbian, and more!

By Heather Hogan January 18, 2021 | 14 Comments
Rosamund Pike in I Care A Lot

Rosamund Pike Is a Sociopathic Lesbian F*cking Lioness in The “I Care A Lot” Trailer

This time Gone Girl is gay, girl.

By Heather Hogan January 16, 2021 | 5 Comments

Things I Read That I Love #315: The Cult Thing Was Real, But In a Positive Way

Topics include your Grandma’s couch, credit card points, SoulCycle, Yoga With Adriene, Fran Lebowitz, the year in self-improvement, filicide, how unhoused teens are coping in locked-down New York and so much more!

By Riese January 15, 2021 | 40 Comments
A close up image of the singer Janet Jackson. She has long curly hair over her shoulder and her make up is smoldering and perfectly applied.

How To Simulate Sex By Just Listening To Janet Jackson

This one is for people who are single, live and work alone. What are people like us doing during this pandemic time? I have the solution for you. Simulate sex by solely listening to Janet Jackson’s hottest hits.

By danijanae January 14, 2021 | 4 Comments
someone reading on a couch in the sun

Lez Liberty Lit: Stop Reading Garbage Online

Stop reading garbage online and start reading all the great books that are coming out in 2021 instead.

By Carolyn Yates January 14, 2021 | 1 Comment
Dickens stares directly at the reader and asks, "Remember when I said "Happy New Year"? Scratch ALL That."

Foolish Child #87: It’s Sedition!

“Are you watching white supremacists storm the capitol while eating a bowl of popcorn??”

By Dickens January 13, 2021 | 3 Comments
Bette pours Tina a glass of wine in season one of The L Word: Generation Q.

Pop Culture Fix: Bette and Tina are Back at it in “The L Word: Generation Q” Season 2 Table Read

Miss Honey is the original cottagecore lesbian, Batwoman Batwoman Batwoman, queer people deserve mediocre movies too, and — surprise! — Netflix realizes it needs more Latinx shows.

By Heather Hogan January 13, 2021 | 5 Comments
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