We watched them, then we lost them: Why the passing of rising pornstar Christian Styles, iconic country singer Dolly Parton, and legendary performer Tim Curry hit home hard

What our grief of beloved performers - whether they are internationally known country singers, on-the-rise adult gay performers, or otherwise - reveals about our own sense of mortality

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I got tricked into going to the Church of Scientology, and all I got was this lousy T-shirt: An evening diving into the shallow depths of Dianetics

What was advertised as a free workshop on the subconscious mind quickly revealed itself to be an unexpected crash course in spotting pseudoscience… and the nearest exit….

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I got tricked into going to the Church of Scientology, and all I got was this lousy T-shirt: An evening diving into the shallow depths of Dianetics

What was advertised as a free workshop on the subconscious mind quickly revealed itself to be an unexpected crash course in spotting pseudoscience… and the nearest exit….

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From pornstar to psychotherapist: How diverse life experiences shaped my therapeutic perspective

Our very own journalist, AJ Sloan, reflects on his professional journey - from gallerist to pornstar and beyond - and how the many roles he has embraced have shaped the therapist he is becoming

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Can I get a witness!: Rusty Rose on Stonewall, Pride, and the fight that never ended

Stonewall veteran Rusty Rose reflects on Pride’s origins, chosen family, LGBTQ+ history, and why the fight for equality is far from over

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My Juneteenth: The world of difference between emancipation and equality

Being the Black queer man and first-generation Nigerian American that I am, I believe Juneteenth is a celebration of emancipation, while also serving as a litmus test for whether the U.S. is willing t...

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Red Eye Tickets keeps hero imagery clean while automatically surfacing event names, set times, and venue details so fans always see what matters.

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Why fans ‘complete’ the Storrie: The psychology behind RPF & fandom narratives

Fans’ projections and invented narratives can blur the line between perception and reality. This constant scripting can compound emotional strain and stress, influencing celebs’ sense of self and ment...

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Complicity turned cosplay: What the Bezos-era Met Gala reveals about celebrity queerness and proximity to power

What happens when queer rebellion stops challenging power and starts posing beside it on the red carpet?

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Crowned with a purpose: Advocate & Miss International Queen USA 2026 Lo Colby shares on empowerment, identity, and her legacy to come

Lo Colby opens up about the emotional yet resilient journey to being crowned Miss International Queen USA 2026, and the powerful mission she’s just getting started on

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The fad of family estrangement: Ending connections in order to honor the ones that truly sustain us

As estrangement rises as one of the top words in pop-psychology discourse, the volume is also turning up on the debate of whether it is a genuine move of self-care or a license to be a self-victimizin...

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When optics matter more than harm: BAFTA, BBC, and editing solidarity while letting slurs slide on through

A polite examination of where priorities lie when the BBC chooses to censor political solidarity yet allows a racial slur to air unedited, and what this might say about the industry as a whole

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New Year, New Queer: A polite reminder of the traditions that many of us make and many of us break that are well worth revisiting this particular year

As 2026 approaches, an opportunity to reassess how we would like to navigate the next 365 days (and then some) is upon us yet again. Here are just a few resolutions that are worth giving another shot

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