Talk dirty to me. But not like Jason Derulo, more like Janelle Monae in the Electric Lady Video, ok? Tell me ’bout your summer, baebae.

What’s in a name? When it comes to Alex, what’s in a name is homosexuality. We’ve born witness to many queer Alexes on our television screens over the years, and it’s time to celebrate 15 of them.

Carrie Brownstein, Kiyomi Mccloskey and Janelle Monae all ready for you to play dress-up.

This Valentine’s Day, we’re discussing the things that our loved ones must learn to appreciate in order to appreciate us.

In the first major awards show since Trump became president, some celebrities seized the opportunity to express support for trans youth.

At a time when rights for marginalized people have never been more perilous, consuming art made by queer and trans people feels particularly necessary and sacred.

I mean, Chrishell Stause and G Flip attending Elton John’s party….perfect.

Niecy Nash and Jessica Betts settle into that honeymoon life, Hayley Kiyoko loves grapes, and Ashley Benson marked her break up with Cara Delevingne by getting a hamster (or maybe a guinea pig? We don’t quite know the difference)

The definitive list of those who can do no wrong: Jane Lynch, Neil Patrick Harris, Rachel Maddow, and more. You’re not on the list, but we still like you a lot.

In which we hit the pool with Janelle Monaé, enjoy Tessa Thompson cosplaying as Prince, and try to figure out what the hell’s going on between Emily Hampshire and Teddy Geiger.

2018 wasn’t *all* bad, was it? I mean, we called it 20GAYteen for a reason.

Your annual report on how much closer we are to finding out that everyone is gay!

Tomorrow is a brand new year! Here are the words we’re thinking about when we think about 2019. Tell us the words you’re claiming in the new year! Tell us what you’re doing for New Year’s Eve! Tell us all your hopes and dreams! Tell us everything! We love you! Happy New Year!

“When I walk into stores I really struggle to know whether I actually like clothes, or I want to like clothes because I’m ‘supposed’ to like clothes because it’s socially acceptable, so I’m only wearing about two pairs of pants over and over again and I hate looking at myself in the mirror half the time.”

Also, Cara Delevingne jumped out of a heckin’ airplane, Amandla Stenberg wrestled a robot and Samira Wiley brought you some strawberries.

Also, Janelle Monáe gave a commencement address, Abby Wambach got married and Jasika Nicole has a new food dance for you.

Once again, some dude wants to know why he can’t be Ellen Page’s boyfriend. Also, Janelle Monae reflects upon bike rides with Prince, Gabby Rivera looks generally amazing and there’s a lot of cats. Does Ruby Rose even know how to skateboard?

Sneak peaks for days, Brittani’s special workout recommendation, Stef’s pursuit of ERW, Rachel’s trip to Madison, early requests for AS 1.0 and so many more things you care deeply and passionately about!

Being a Black Dandy isn’t just about a perfectly placed pocket square, or a crease so sharp it could kill a man. It’s a declaration of our being here, and our refusal to be erased.

A new lesbian dating show called You Hauled, a queer romcom called The Wedding Banquet, Janelle Monáe’s graphic novel, and more queer news for you!