The greatest thing you’ll ever learn on Broadway is the power of persistence. Just ask Bob the Drag Queen, the RuPaul’s Drag Race winner who is fulfilling his dream of headlining on the Great White Way. He’s now starring as Harold Zidler in Moulin Rouge! The Musical — though his path to playing the “Spectacular, Spectacular” owner of a Parisian cabaret, where a composer falls in love with a courtesan to a soundtrack of modern jukebox hits, was unconventional. Keep Reading →
We’re all tripping now — or at least, that’s what anyone scrolling Instagram these days might think. Psychedelics are everywhere. They’re the plotline of mainstream TV shows and buzzy documentaries, the subject of countless culture articles, and the focus of award-winning books and podcasts. Keep Reading →
Shortly after seeing the musical Wicked for the first time on the invitation of Stephen Schwartz, piano pop diva Mika went out to dinner with the legendary composer. Schwartz caught him daydreaming and asked what he was thinking about, Mika says. Keep Reading →
Pillion's Harry Melling, Alexander Skarsgard, and Harry Lighton cover Out magazine's March/April issue.
Sam Waxman
Christmas films don’t always have to be saccharine tales of straight love and the so-called true meaning of the holiday. There are a few unconventional entries that don’t fit into this perfectly wrapped box, including Die Hard, Batman Returns, and yes, the iconic lesbian drama Carol. And this year, a new film has entered the conversation: Pillion. Keep Reading →
It’s a crisp Tuesday morning, and I’m walking around Dublin. The sun cuts through the Irish chill in the air, so I’m wearing my favorite light jacket as the light peeks through the leaves, warming my face. I take a deep breath and meander through Merrion Square Park. Keep Reading →
In the second episode of the Game of Thrones spinoff series, fans were shocked by the size of Ser Arlan's "formidable weapon." But was it real or a prosthetic?
It’s been a banner year for Tristan Schukraft. The CEO of Tryst Hospitality (and MISTR and “everything gay”) has expanded his Tryst Hotels portfolio. Soon there will be properties in Fire Island, Provincetown, Wilton Manors, and Rio de Janeiro — that’s in addition to his hotels in San Juan and Puerto Vallarta as well as The Abbey in West Hollywood. He’s also launching the inaugural Tryst Fitness in Puerto Vallarta. Keep Reading →
Landyn Pan knows firsthand the power of fitness. The transmasculine, nonbinary strength and nutrition coach discovered confidence, gender euphoria, and the power to de-stress through healthy eating and workout routines. Keep Reading →
Ten years can feel like a lifetime in the entertainment industry, a sentiment that rings particularly true for the rise of Erin Kellyman. It was in 2015 that the British actress first appeared on-screen in the quirky U.K. sitcom Raised by Wolves, a debut that showcased a raw, naturalistic talent far beyond her teenage years. In the decade since, the now-27-year-old movie star has navigated a career trajectory that most actors only dream of, leaping from the cobblestones of British drama to the hyper-speed lanes of Hollywood’s biggest intellectual properties. Keep Reading →
Niecy Nash-Betts has a way of making every conversation feel both joyful and grounded, and our latest Out and About chat is no exception. Fresh off being named the OUT100 Icon of the Year for 2025, Nash-Betts is having a moment that feels richly earned. Her career has spanned genres, decades, and expectations, from music video appearances with Beyoncé and Jay-Z to unforgettable work across Ryan Murphy’s universe, including her commanding performances in Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story and Grotesquerie. And while she has delivered so many standout roles, Claws remains one I always recommend revisiting — if you are looking for a binge-worthy Niecy show this winter, start there. Of course, we also talk about travel. We bond over a shared love of Solvang, the charming California city that feels like stepping into a Danish storybook, she shares her travel essentials and favorite in-flight comfort film, and we dig into how she approaches LGBTQ+ culture while exploring the world. Keep Reading →
For 31 years now, the annual Out100 issue has been highlighting trailblazers advocating for the LGBTQ+ community. This year's Out100, presented by Lexus, featured Niecy Nash-Betts as the 2025 Icon of the Year honoree. Keep Reading →
Out Editor in Chief Daniel Reynolds / Out100 Icon Niecy Nash-Betts
Erik Carter
I’ll be frank: It took some thinking to determine this year’s theme for the Out100, Out’s list of the year’s most impactful LGBTQ+ people. 2025 saw staggering setbacks for our community — funding was cut to our nonprofits; brand sponsorships evaporated from Pride events; attacks, particularly those pointed at transgender people, rained from a federal level; our present, our history, and our future were being erased before our eyes. How does one find an upbeat zeitgeist in what felt like an ocean of loss? Keep Reading →
Veteran actor Niecy Nash-Betts poses for her Out100 cover photo, and she has one music request for inspiration: Destiny’s Child. Empowering anthems like “Survivor” and “Independent Women, Part 1” create a perfect soundtrack for the 55-year-old artist, who is thriving on and off the screen. Keep Reading →
The work of Chicanx artist Teddy Sandoval is being featured in a new touring retrospective, 'Teddy Sandoval and the Butch Gardens School of Art.'
Teddy Sandoval estate, some photos by Ian Byers-Gamber
A new retrospective revisits the subversive artist who queered spaces, reimagined Chicano masculinity, and forged artistic connections across avant-garde networks. Keep Reading →
There’s a palpable sense of anxiety and paranoia throughout writer-director Carmen Emmi’s debut feature film, Plainclothes. It’s the kind of tension that could cause a viewer to hold their breath while gripping the arm of their seat. When the movie reaches its conclusion, the relief is cathartic. Keep Reading →
Tracy E. Gilchrist and Sandra Valls, star of Real Women Have Curves
courtesy Tracy E. Gilchrist
It’s the first day of Pride Month, and Restaurant Row in New York City’s Hell’s Kitchen is electric with anticipation. In a week, Broadway’s finest will descend on Radio City Music Hall for the Tony Awards. Showtunes emanate from the storied piano bar Don’t Tell Mama — a ballad from Jesus Christ Superstar here, a showstopper from Wicked there. Suddenly, I’ve wandered in, a negroni in hand, and I’m belting along. New York City in June is a fusion of the Tony Awards and Pride, and it’s idyllic for theater gays like me. Keep Reading →
Drag queens in golden fringe dazzle the crowd at the 50th Invasion of the Pines.
Santiago Felipe/Getty Images for Tryst Hospitality
The wigs were unmissable from the Fire Island Pines marina, bright pink dots on the horizon that grew larger as the ferry neared the dock. The vessel’s upper deck teemed with drag: magenta beehives, fantastic fascinators, white-gloved hands waving at the cheering crowd on shore. Keep Reading →
“Zurich is a beautiful city,” declares Swiss-born fashion and nightlife trailblazer Susanne Bartsch, who knows a thing or two about beauty. “I just love the culture — how they’re living life, the whole culture of hanging out. I feel like they really stop and smell the roses.” Keep Reading →