Christina Aguilera Wasn’t Supposed to Sing “Beautiful.”

That’s the part of the story that still sounds strange. Today, “Beautiful” is inseparable from Christina Aguilera. The 2002 ballad became one of the defining songs of her career, eventually reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning Perry a Grammy-winning performance from Aguilera. More importantly, its message of self-acceptance turned it into […]

Who Says Fishing Isn’t Queer?

For generations, fishing has been portrayed as one of the most traditionally masculine outdoor hobbies. But a growing number of gay fishermen are reminding the world that the outdoors has never belonged to just one type of person. Whether they’re casting lines in freshwater lakes, heading offshore for deep-sea adventures, or documenting their biggest catches […]

Before Superheroes Became Dark and Gritty, Batman Was Bold, Bright, and Wonderfully Camp

Today’s superhero movies are often packed with world-ending stakes, brooding heroes, and billion-dollar visual effects. But the first feature-length Batman film couldn’t have been more different. Released in 1966, Batman: The Movie starred Adam West as the Caped Crusader and Burt Ward as Robin, bringing the wildly successful television series to the big screen. Rather […]

Wilson Cruz Says His Favorite Moments Are the Ones He Spends Completely Alone

For more than three decades, Wilson Cruz has built a career around connecting with audiences. Whether portraying groundbreaking LGBTQ+ characters on My So-Called Life or starring as Dr. Hugh Culber on Star Trek: Discovery, Cruz has spent much of his life in front of cameras and surrounded by people. But when he finally has the […]