This Week in OUT: Netflix's Steamy Gay Show, 'Gender X,' and Sony Hall
| 10/12/18
Netflix's 'Elite' is a Hidden Queer Gem
"Menage a trois, murder, drug addiction, and HIV barely scratch the surface on the intense themes explored in Elite, Netflix's latest sleeper hit," writes Bruno Solari. "The Spanish soap opera, one of the streaming service's first, bears unexpected nostalgia for those of us who found it hard to come to terms with our own sexuality. I began watching this show expecting your typical young adult high school drama, but little did I know there would be so many steamy gay storylines that left me sweating. Think: Gossip Girl crossed over with Big Little Lies. This sexy, binge-worthy series follows the lives of three, low-income students who receive a scholarship to La Encina, a top preparatory school attended by Spain's elite."
WATCH: Tom Arnold and Dean Cain Argue Over the Right's Homophobic Track Record
Dean Cain recently came under fire for speaking at an event held by the Family Research Council, classified a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center. Although he defended himself, saying he supports gay rights and is pro-choice, he seemed to bash those groups during his speech.
Fellow '90s TV star Tom Arnold took aim at Cain via Twitter. A social media feud sparked between the two of them when Arnold called Cain "anti-LGBTQ & racist." Cain responded, calling Arnold a "cowardly, slanderous weasel." The fight culminated recently backstage at Larry King's studio.
Cameron Monaghan Announces Exit from Shameless
Since the show premiered in 2011, we've enjoyed watching Cameron Monaghan's journey as the gay middle child, Ian Gallagher unfold on Showtime's Shameless. But the actor has just announced via an Instagram post that he will be exiting the show, with the next episode being his last.
Watch This Drag Queen's Instantly Iconic Lady Voldemort Number
The spooky season bestows many gifts upon us, and today is no different. At San Francisco drag show MOTHER, drag queen Florida Man used the show's Ariana Grande tribute night as an opportunity to perform an instantly-iconic number as Lady Voldemort. She Who Must Not Be Named does a striptease to "Dangerous Woman" before dueling with a sexy, shirtless Harry Potter.
Spoiler alert: they make out.
Rose McGowan Says #MeToo is 'Bullshit'
In a new interview with the Sunday Times, Rose McGowan gave her thoughts on the current state of Hollywood in the wake of #MeToo. The actress "swears she will never act again" so she can remain critical of the industry, not that she's too broken up about it: "I just think they're douchebags."
Megan Mullally Claps Back at Will & Grace Twitter Account
Megan Mullally wasn't very happy with whoever was operating the official Will & Grace Twitter account last Saturday, the same day Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed to the Supreme Court.
After the Will & Grace Twitter account tweeted a GIF of Jack McFarland falling, Mullally, who plays Karen Walker on the hit NBC sitcom, responded: "maybe take a moment of silence today for the lgbtqqia community, people of color, and women instead of posting pratfalls."
Chelsea Handler Still Thinks It's OK to Make Gay Jokes About Republicans
Chelsea Handler has always skirted the line between irreverent humor and being actually, you know, offensive. Handler has long been criticized for the way she talks about race, gender and sexuality and it seems that she isn't stopping anytime soon.
In an utterly pure foot-in-mouth moment, Handler tweeted out a stunningly bad parallel between Lindsay Graham and National Coming Out Day. Read the comment here.
20 Titles to Watch During LGBT History Month
From classics like Paris is Burning to perhaps lesser contemporarily popular films like Stonewall and The Celluloid Closet, honor LGBT History month with these incredible titles -- most of which can be found streaming online.
Lady Gaga Rumored to Play Ursula in Live-Action Little Mermaid
Lady Gaga is ready for her Oscar with her debut movie role in Bradley Cooper's A Star Is Born remake. And it appears she might already be moving on to another gag-worthy role.
Watch Sophia Hutchins Open Up about Her Relationship with Caitlyn Jenner
Today, the Hidden Truth Show with Jim Breslo released an interview with Sophia Hutchins, Caitlyn Jenner's manager and rumored romantic partner.
For the first time, Hutchins opened up about her relationship with Caitlyn, or as she prefers, partnership. Eschewing questions about her sexual orientation and the romantic details of her relationship, Hutchins did made clear, "I would not use the world girlfriend. I would not say we're dating. I would say we're partners."
BD Wong Marries Longtime Partner of Eight Years
BD Wong, one of the first famous openly gay Asian actors in Hollywood, married his longtime partner, Richard John Frederickson Schnorr. The couple had been dating for eight years and met back at a singles event in 2010.
NYC Mayor De Blasio Signs Bill Adding Third Gender Option to Birth Certificates
On Tuesday, New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio signed a bill adding a third gender option for birth certificates issued in New York City. The Bill will give gender non-conforming and non-binary individuals the option of being marked as gender X. "A letter from a physician or an affidavit by a licensed health care provider will no longer be provided," reports CBS New York. "Residents can now submit their own affidavit requesting a change in gender identity."
Belligerent Gay Trump Supporter Insults Lyft Driver With Racial Slurs, Refuses to Leave Vehicle
Lyft driver Shawn Pepas Lettman had an eventful weekend after one of his passengers decided to make a scene after his request to play music was declined.
"I came out of a gay club and your driver is racist against gay people," the passenger said, on the phone with Lyft customer support while saying he felt threatened by the unmoving driver. As Lettman, who lives in Brooklyn, records the event, the passenger insists that he's being racially targeted for not "being black", that he's going to sue the pickup car service, and that he wants the $8.01 back he was charged for the partial ride from Lettman.
Sixth Case of Man Contracting HIV While Adhering to PrEP Confirmed
The sixth case of a man acquiring HIV while adhering to PrEP has been confirmed by health care experts over the weekend. He is thought to be the first man in California, and third man in the U.S. to contract HIV will taking Truvada as directed.
WV Councilman on Kavanaugh Confirmation: ‘Better Get You’re Coathangers Ready Liberals’
Just in case you were unaware of the various types of people that supported Brett Kavanaugh through his Supreme Court confirmation process, a city councilman from West Virginia is here to remind you of the uglier side of the far right and how they feel about women's bodies.
National Coming Out Day Inspires Facebook Feature
This National Coming Out Day, LGBTQ people are celebrating the day they embraced their true selves. For many, it's a day to remember for years to come.
In honor of National Coming Out Day, Facebook is helping users mark that special day. The social network has added "Came Out" as part of their "Major Life Event" feature. It will appear on their profile in the same way as birthdays and anniversaries.
40 Sickening Portraits of the Most Dazzling Drag Queens and Queer Legends
Brilliant photographer Matt Monath descended upon RuPaul's DragCon NYC to shoot some of the top drag queens and queer legends in the business. The result? A gorgeous portrait series, replete with lighting fit for the goddesses.
Ballet Dancer James Whiteside is Trading Vapid Princes For a Descent Into Madness
James Whiteside wants to be wicked. It's a descriptor that might surprise fans of the dancer, who has often played the role of the vapid prince in productions at New York's American Ballet Theater. It's no shock that the company's Principal Dancer falls easily into these characters, of course. His tall, muscular body and angular face would blend effortlessly into the cast of any Disney fairy tale, but he's saying goodbye to being Mr. Nice Guy.
1985: The Story of a Man Who Returns to His Conservative Home to Reveal He Has AIDS
In the movie 1985, a 20-something gay New Yorker named Adrian (Cory Michael Smith) travels home to Fort Worth for Christmas to visit his mother (Virginia Madsen), his father (Michael Chiklis), and his younger brother (Aidan Langford). All of them are part of the local church community and none of them know the truth about Adrian's life in the city. Shot entirely in black and white, Tan's film is a requiem for the AIDS crisis, as Adrian's story isn't just about a man hiding his queerness, but a man hiding his illness. Through carefully placed clues, we gather that, tragically, this may well be the last time Adrian sees his family. And that's just part of 1985's overall quietness, which also allows room for its characters -- and subtle period details -- to organically take shape.
60 Of Our Favorite Cosplays & Scenes From New York Comic Con
The East Coast reached peak geekdom when the 2018 edition of New York Comic Con took over the Javits center on Manhattan's west side. An estimated 250,000 fans flocked to the city to see sneak peeks of their favorite TV shows and casts, get their hands on exclusive nerdy merch, and to just be immersed in a shuffling mass of like-minded entertainment enthusiasts.
A Letter to Young Activists, From Judy Shepard
This letter is for Drew and Ose, the winners of this year's Spirit of Matthew award. This letter is for the students of Parkland and Aurora and Las Vegas. The LGBTQ+ youth of Orlando. The youth of the Black Lives Matter movement. The young advocates all over the country who are fighting for a world they believe in. The countless students who have had the drive, the passion, and the tenacity to do this work in between SAT study sessions. Those of you who do this work because it's more than a calling -- it's a way of life.
Coming Out Day: 17 Stories from Beyond the Closet
For #ComingOutDay, we asked photographers, drag queens, models, musicians, writers, comedians, and more for their coming out stories.
From sexual assault to presidential encounters, each one is a unique tale of bravery and pride.
44 Amazing Party Pics From NYC's New It Spot Sony Hall
Party curator and nightlife guru Jake Resnicow launched Sony Hall, NYC's newest mega music venue, in grand style last weekend with a special one night only event featuring live performances by CHIC disco legend Kimberly Davis ("Good Times," "Le Freak," "I Want Your Love," "Everybody Dance," "My Fire") and Sydney's DJ Dan Slater. Check out the venue in these deliriously beautiful photos from Bryan Kwon.
ABearNamedTroy Celebrates Body in 'Thicck' Video
Troy Solomon has developed a following of more than 47k followers on Instagram as ABearNamedTroy. His colorful style and fabulous body positivity has created a platform of fierce inclusivity for his fans.
With that platform, he's released his debut single, "Thicck." The appropriately named track celebrates thicck bodies everywhere. And the video by Mike Busalacchi blends that fierce fashion sense and body that Solomon has become known for.
Two Glorious Years of Broadway Bares' Best
Every year, Broadway's best unite for a night of stripping, dancing, and fun to benefit Broadway Bares/Equity Fights AIDS--and the show's no joke. Each year, the organization rakes in cash for its cause, and in 2016 was able to support AIDS and family service organizations worldwide to the tune of $6.6 million, while giving back $5.6 million to The Actors Fund. Take a look at the important cause's philanthropy project at the jump, and consider making a donation while you're there.
13 Sex Tips for Gay Men Who Think They Know It All
There are plenty of more basic sex tips out there for tops and bottoms who want to strengthen their game in bed, but what about for the experts? If you're having plenty of sex, you probably already know to use a lot of lube. You also know more than three types of sexual positions. So these are some tips for tops/bottoms/versatile men who don't need a 101 crash course, but a 401 masters level seminar.
Here are 13 sex tips for gay guys who think they know everything about sex!
44 Photos of Trans Models in a Breathtaking Setting Wearing Marco Marco
We're still beaming over the beauty of the Marco Marco show during NYFW last month. In case you missed it, designer and underwear guru Marco Morante debuted his latest collection featuring a cast of trans and non-binary models. While we highlighted candid shots from the show, as well as a portrait series, Marco Marco now shares a gorgeous editorial spread featuring the models exclusively with Out, shot by Shaun Vadella.
108 Candid Photos of Muscles and Leather at Folsom Street Fair
51 Photos of Men in Intimate, Vulnerable, and Beautiful Settings by Joey Sbarro
"The photo-making process for me is really about the connection it allows with those I photograph," photogrpaher Joey Sbarro tells us. "Being behind the camera gives me an access point to a space where we can relate to each other on a more honest level. When someone sits for my camera, what I'm interested in is having a real moment with them, a conversation."
