On a warm summer weekend in cities across America and around the world, gay communities gather to celebrate Pride. Depending on the locale and traditions, the festival typically involves a big parade, food and beverages, music, dancing and much more. Whether a full weekend of festivities or just a single day to come together for […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a number of dramatic shifts in how we celebrate annual events. Traditions surrounding Easter, Mother’s Day, and academic graduations have all been put into a blender due to the restrictions of social isolation. As the continued impact of the novel coronavirus is felt, cities across America have begun making […]

Shakespeare once wrote that “music is the food of love.” It can be hard to deny this. Throughout history, songs have been written about every aspect of romance. There are tunes geared toward young lovers, passionate affairs, unrequited pining, lost romances, new flames, and pretty much any scenario that can arise between humans falling into […]

Hillsong is well-known as a popular and charismatic Christian megachurch. Founded in Australia in 1983, Hillsong has attracted celebrities such as musician Justin Bieber and actor Chris Pratt. Yet it’s not without its controversy and disturbing details. A January 2019 Queerty article delved into the organization’s past, revealing its history of homophobia. This seems at […]

Getting engaged to your partner can be a very exciting moment in your life. While you may be overtaken by positive feelings, there is a long road to travel before you’re finally ready to walk down the aisle. Planning a wedding can bring about some interesting challenges. You and your partner are going to want […]

Say the word “queer icon” and you might elicit a wide range of mental imagery. For example, you might see prominent singers made famous by their LGBTQ fandoms, such as Donna Summer and Janet Jackson. The openly gay Star Trek actor and internet sensation, George Takei, might come to mind. Some might even mention luminaries, […]

The world of film has always been an interesting one. Watching movies has become a big part of modern life. Whether you take a trip to the theater, binge new flix on Netflix, or rent discs from one of the boxes tucked away in parking lots across the planet, there are many ways to indulge […]

Since winning the right to marry, many same-sex couples have been figuring out the proper way to tie the knot. There are many before marriage conversations that you need to have before you know whether you and your partner should be taking your relationship to the next level. To guarantee a certain degree of happiness […]

A significant victory for marriage equality in the United States was achieved in 2015 with the landmark Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court decision. Nevertheless, the struggle continues around the world for same-sex couples to win and retain this right. Recent gains in countries such as Mexico are still challenged by their adversaries, while marriage reform […]

If you’ve just gotten engaged, one of the first things on your mind is planning the wedding. If you’re considering a destination wedding or are thinking of eloping, tying the knot in a faraway place might sound both appealing and scary. For those wanting a getaway that’s closer to home, Las Vegas might fit the […]