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Top Chef: A Very Gay History

Top Chef is one of the gayest reality shows on television — and in honor of our Melissa King cover…

Natalie

Apr 13, 2026

The gay, lesbian characters of Power on Starz, left to right and top to bottom: Jukebox (as a teenager), teen Jukebox kissing her first girlfriend, Claudia Flynn, adult Jukebox kissing her girlfriend, Claudia Flynn kissing a woman on dance floor, and Effie kissing her college girlfriend.

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A Guide to Starz Smash Hit “Power” Book Universe (But Only the Gay Parts)

The first rule of the “Power” Book Universe on Starz is that there are no actual books, we’re working purely with aesthetics here. The second rule is that each “Power”…

Carmen Phillips

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Sep 12, 2023

1. Addy and Beth in their cheerleading uniforms in Dare Me. 2. Brittany and Santana kissing in their cheerleading uniforms in Glee. 3. A cheerleader kissing a goth girl in Zolita's music video. 4. Jennifer Check in her cheerleading uniform in Jennifer's Body. 5. Kaia Gerber dancing in a cheerleading uniform in Bottoms. 6. Cheryl and Toni in their cheerleading uniforms in Riverdale.

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Stunt Queens: The History and Cultural Significance of the “Queerleader” in Film and Television

In honor of Bottoms, here are top queer cheerleader moments from film/TV.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

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Sep 4, 2023

Sara Ramirez as Che looks serious as they talk to Miranda in Carrie's kitchen.

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“And Just Like That” Didn’t Need Che

The problem isn’t that Miranda used Che — the problem is the show itself did, too.

Drew Burnett Gregory

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Aug 25, 2023

Toni and Cheryl kissing, Cheryl and Minerva kissing, Betty and Cheryl kissing, Betty about to kiss Veronica, Cheryl and Toni and Hermosa dancing, and Cheryl and Toni kissing amid an archery field.

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Revisiting Some of the Most Sapphic Moments in Riverdale History

Riverdale ends tonight. Let’s take a long (but non-exhaustive) stroll down gay memory lane.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

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Aug 23, 2023

Cheryl Blossom wearing puffy sleeves, surrounded by lit candles

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10 Essential Episodes of Riverdale

The episodes of Riverdale most often made fun of online are actually some of the finest installments of the series.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

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Aug 21, 2023

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Guess Which of These Riverdale Storylines Is Real and Which I Completely Made Up

Riverdale’s final season ends this week. How much do you remember about what has happened?

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

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Aug 20, 2023

Faded over a pile of dollar bills and $5 bills are photographs of writers and actors at various SAG-AFTRA/WGA protests, left to right: Aubrey Plaza, Cynthia Nixon, Holland Taylor, Wanda Sykes, Peppermint, and Elliot Page. All of the photographs are a faded green color, like money.

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A Queer Syllabus for the Writers and Actors Strike

As Hot Strike Summer rapidly turns into Hot Strike Fall — I’ve become deeply interested in the trend where the forefront of labor movements are vocally and visibly, well, gay as…

Carmen Phillips

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Aug 20, 2023

Isaac in Heartstopper season 2 holds a book

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The Subtle Aroace Gaze of “Heartstopper” Season Two

Throughout the show, we see Isaac’s journey as someone who is aroace.

Ela Przybylo

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Aug 18, 2023

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Top Chef: A Very Gay History

A Guide to Starz Smash Hit “Power” Book Universe (But Only the Gay Parts)

Stunt Queens: The History and Cultural Significance of the “Queerleader” in Film and Television

“And Just Like That” Didn’t Need Che

Revisiting Some of the Most Sapphic Moments in Riverdale History

10 Essential Episodes of Riverdale

Guess Which of These Riverdale Storylines Is Real and Which I Completely Made Up

A Queer Syllabus for the Writers and Actors Strike

The Subtle Aroace Gaze of “Heartstopper” Season Two

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