Bad Bunny plans queer-focused Super Bowl Halftime Show amid right-wing backlash
Bad Bunny’s upcoming Super Bowl LX halftime show is expected to reflect the artist’s long-standing public support for the LGBTQ+ community, with reported plans to honor queer icons during the February 8 performance. A stylist involved in the production said the Puerto Rican artist, born Benito Martínez Ocasio, intends to spotlight drag performers, activists, and…
Memorable sounds to make use of all those holiday gift cards
It’s been said that cash is king, but gift cards are nothing to sneeze at. If either of these fungible currencies made its way into your holiday haul, what follows are a few suggestions of fabulous reissues to make good use of those gifts. Having made an enduring musical impact throughout the 1960s with albums…
Out in Print: ‘Are You There Spirit? It’s Me, Travis: Life Lessons from the Other Side’
Your dad sent you a penny the other day, minted in his birth year.They say pennies from heaven are a sign of some sort, and that makes sense: You’ve been thinking about him a lot lately. Some might scoff, but the idea that a lost loved one is trying to tell you he’s okay is…
What matters most: An interview with gay country artist Ty Herndon
Gay country music legend Ty Herndon, who came out publicly in 2014, has plenty of reasons to celebrate. He’s been happily married to his husband, Alex Schwartz, since 2023. His forthcoming memoir, “What Mattered Most,” is being published by Harper Collins in March 2026. Herndon is also celebrating his 30th year as a country music…
Heritage Foundation’s 2026 Agenda Targets LGBTQ+ Rights
After spending much of 2025 advancing its sweeping right-wing blueprint known as Project 2025, the Heritage Foundation is already laying groundwork for what comes next. Its 2025–2026 priorities make clear that LGBTQ+ people, particularly transgender people and queer families, remain central targets of the organization’s long-term political agenda. The updated framework, titled Restoring America’s Promise,…
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