With each passing scene, Barbie reveals its endgame a little more; beneath all the laughs at the expense of men and women is the sad truth that this brand of essentialism itself, of separating Barbies from Kens, of emphasizing their differences, is the thing that damages us the most.
How come so many LGBTQ people worship divas, pop stars, and tragic Hollywood figures? How do LGBTQ readers, viewers, and listeners find queer pleasure in media targeted to the mainstream?
Overlapping topics we’re going to discuss include the history of glitter, queer meanings of femme and femme theory, Barbie Capitalism, why gays love Magic Earring Ken, pink vs pynk, and so much more!
Theirs is a tenderness — that all-consuming, heady obsession with just being near each other, even if the only way you can convey your love is through touching foreheads.
Miranda gets hit with the double break-up spoon.
Everything you need to know to become a huge women’s soccer/football fan during this year’s World Cup!
Italy’s crackdown on LGBTQ+ parental rights intensifies — plus more queer news.
“Mom, why do people have s-e-x?” my son asks, stopping me dead in my tracks.
What I’ll remember most about these films is the quiet, human moments. The laughter. The grief.
Gleeks, this quiz is for you! Can you identify the song being performed on Glee by a picture of that performance and the episode number?
A big reason for my move was the fact that I’m immune compromised. Instagram’s creepy algorithm delivered me an image, “moving won’t solve your problems, you’ll just be sad in a prettier place.”
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More queer Nike World Cup commercials, good news from The Marvels, queers on 90 Day Fiancé, and more!
Also, Megan Fox is lost in the woods!
These days, it seems like every small plates wine bar I enter has at least one natural wine on its list, if not a dedicated section of just natural wines.
Fat Black girls are worthy of the care, affection, warmth and humor that come with being the heroine of our own love stories.
This just might be the most openly gay sporting event in history.
Also, dispatches from queer Florida, over-the-counter birth control, and care packages for trans folks.
Your work is not to make yourself more palatable to those who might misunderstand you. Your work is to be your glorious full self, too complex to be pigeonholed by any other person on this earth. And if your friends can’t respect you? They’re not your people.
Jenna Lyons is already bringing gay mischief to RHONY.