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11 of the Best Dressed LGBT Celebs in 2018

It’s been a wild year for gay pop culture, and a great year for some very well dressed queers — enjoy it with this very subjective but deeply felt top 11 of 2018, as based on an internal Autostraddle staff survey. 

By Mika|December 28, 2018|22 Comments
Arts + Pop Culture

Pop Culture Fix: Janelle Monáe Presents Amandla Stenberg With Her First Award for “The Hate U Give”

Plus: Who even knows what’s happening with this “San Junipero” sequel, a first look at Ali and Mona’s Pretty Little Liars spin-off, She-Ra is coming to Netflix sooner than expected(!), a new mini-episode of Broad City, The Satanic Temple is suing Sabrina the Teenage Witch and more!

By Heather Hogan|November 7, 2018|8 Comments
Society + Culture

16 Iconic Coming Out Moments to Celebrate on National Coming Out Day

Here’s to the lesbian, bisexual, non-binary, queer, trans and free-ass-motherfucker celebrities who opened the closet door a little wider when they walked out of it.

By Heather Hogan|October 11, 2018|16 Comments
Vapid Fluff

No Filter: Amandla Stenberg and King Princess Arm Wrestle for the Throne

Also, Kehlani is smoldering at the farmer’s market and Ruby Rose is ready to trade eyebrows whenever you’re ready.

By Stef|August 8, 2018|10 Comments
Arts + Pop Culture

Amandla Stenberg Is Gay, Incredible, and Ready for Untouchable Love Free From the Dominion of Patriarchy

In an interview with King Princess for Wonderland Magazine, Amandla Stenberg reveals a recently uncovered truth about her sexual orientation — “I realised that I’m gay – not bi, not pan, but gay.”

By Riese|June 18, 2018|23 Comments
Vapid Fluff

No Filter: Amandla Stenberg Guides Us Gently Into Scorpio Season

In which Danielle Brooks is dancing to “Bodak Yellow” and Cara Delevingne is here to offer you alternative transportation solutions.

By Stef|October 25, 2017|5 Comments
Vapid Fluff

No Filter: Amandla Stenberg’s Precarious House Of Sugar Substitute

Also, Evan Rachel Wood journeys further into the maze and Mallory Ortberg is here to serenade you.

By Stef|July 5, 2017|29 Comments
Music

Amandla Stenberg’s Glorious Quest For World Domination Continues With Their Music Video Debut

You knew when the time came for Amandla Stenberg to star in their own music video, they would also direct it and edit it.

By Heather Hogan|May 12, 2017|9 Comments
Arts + Pop Culture

Gift Bags For Celebrity Women Who Came Out This Year

This one goes out to Lauren Jauregui, Bex Taylor-Klaus, Sara Ramirez, Gigi Gorgeous, Elizabeth Gilbert, Eva Gutowski, Bella Thorne, Stephanie Beatriz, Aubrey Plaza, Mara Wilson, Rebecca Sugar, Elena Delle, Rowan Blanchard, Amandla Stenberg, Keke Palmer, et al.

By Erin|November 28, 2016|7 Comments
Vapid Fluff

No Filter: Hey Samira Wiley, Where’d You Get That Shirt?

Samira Wiley is rockin’ a pretty familiar-looking shirt, Tegan and Sara finally learned how to communicate with animals and check out this SPICE GIRLS REUNION.

By Stef|August 31, 2016|9 Comments
Vapid Fluff

No Filter: Did Demi Lovato Wash Her Hands Or What?

Also, Ellen Page is hangin with beavers, Jiz Lee is doing EVEN MORE SPORTS and Samira Wiley has been a cartoon character this entire time.

By Stef|August 17, 2016|15 Comments
Vapid Fluff

No Filter: Samira Wiley Knows What We’ve Been Thinking

Samira Wiley’s got a shirt you’re gonna like, Jenny Owen Youngs wrote you a new theme song for Rizzoli and Isles, and Amandla Stenberg is really raising the bar for Instagram users everywhere.

By Stef|June 29, 2016|9 Comments
Vapid Fluff

No Filter: Amandla Stenberg and Janelle Monáe Take Over The World

Also, Samira Wiley and Lauren Morelli are adorable, Ruby Rose rides into the sunset with Vin Diesel and Demi Lovato prepares to beat me up.

By Stef|May 18, 2016|13 Comments
Vapid Fluff

No Filter: Samira Wiley And Rose Rollins Smile Together, Angels Sing

We’ve also got Ruby Rose dressed as a tree and Kate Moennig dressed as a terrifying clown.

By Stef|May 4, 2016|20 Comments
Arts + Pop Culture

Pop Culture Fix: St. Vincent and Amandla Stenberg Are Making Feminist Movies For You

Plus also: Evan Rachel Wood tells us what perfume has in common with being bisexual, Marie Claire hangs out with Rowan Blanchard, everyone’s still talking about The 100, and many other entertainment news stories for your sweet faces.

By Heather Hogan|April 13, 2016|17 Comments
Arts + Pop Culture

Amandla Stenberg Is Bisexual: 17-Year-Old Actress Comes Out Exquisitely On Teen Vogue Snapchat

“We need our voices to be louder in the media. And not just women of color — bisexual women, gay women, transgender women, mentally ill women.”

By Riese|January 8, 2016|33 Comments

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