Trey Parker and Matt Stone arent pulling punches. The creators of South Park returned for the animated shows 27th season with a scorched-earth takedown of Donald Trump, their own corporate bosses at Paramount, and the media landscape at large.Airing just hours after Paramount announced a $1.5 billion renewal deal with the duo, the episode, titled Sermon on the Mount, is less a comeback and more a satirical firestorm aimed at everyone from Jesus to the FCC.Trump, Satan, and South ParkThe episode kicks off with Trump, crudely animated using real photos, literally in bed with Satan, echoing the shows 1999 depiction of Saddam Hussein. Satan even remarks, Youre just like Saddam, underlining the creators not-so-subtle point.Trump is portrayed as a lawsuit-happy authoritarian, suing the town of South Park for $5 billion after parents protest his push to install Christian teachings, and a physical Jesus, into their childrens school. When Jesus shows up at a town protest, he admits hes only there because it was part of a lawsuit and the agreement with Paramount.You saw what happened to CBS? Guess who owns CBS? Paramount, Jesus says through gritted teeth. Do you want to end up like Colbert?The Colbert Cancellation ConspiracyThe episode doesnt shy away from the timing of Stephen Colberts Late Show cancellation, an event that, while publicly attributed to budget cuts, has sparked speculation that it was political. Colbert, a vocal critic of Trump, was axed shortly after Paramount paid $16 million to settle with the former president over a 60 Minutes interview he claimed was deceptively edited.In the episode, fictional 60 Minutes anchors nervously report on the towns turmoil, praising Trump mid-broadcast like theyre afraid of triggering another lawsuit. Hes a great man, one anchor stammers. We know hes probably watching.A Corporate Parody With Real StakesAll this satire comes as Paramount prepares for a high-stakes merger with Skydance Media, a deal that must be greenlit by a Trump-appointed FCC. The show pokes fun at the tension by including FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, who in real life said he doesnt watch South Park but believes a handful of media companies shouldnt control the narrative.The episode ends with the town agreeing to pro-Trump messaging in a legal settlement, cutting to a bizarre, AI-style PSA of a nude Trump crawling through the desert.White House Fires BackThe White House wasted no time issuing a response to the episode. Spokeswoman Taylor Rogers dismissed the show as fourth-rate and desperate for attention.This show hasnt been relevant for over 20 years, she said, and is hanging on by a thread with uninspired ideas. President Trump has delivered on more promises in six months than any other president in history. and no cartoon can derail that.Rogers also criticized the left for what she described as hypocrisy: For years theyve attacked South Park for being offensive. Now they celebrate it? Pick a side.A New Era of South Park?Despite the controversy, or perhaps because of it, South Park seems poised for another headline-grabbing run. The new five-year deal with Paramount calls for 50 more episodes, virtually guaranteeing that Parker and Stone will keep poking the bear, even if the bear is their own network.If the premiere is any indication, the creators arent shying away from controversy, theyre embracing it, flamethrowers and all.Source

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Iconic pro-wrestler and MAGA supporter Hulk Hogan (aka Terry Gene Bollea) died today at the age of 71, amid reports of a possible heart attack. While many remember Bollea for his wrestling persona and his support of the current president at the 2024 Republican National Convention, he is also infamous for helping gay conservative billionaire Peter Thiel bankrupt the gay-owned Gawker blogging empire after Gawker outed Thiel and published a leaked video of Bollea having sex with a married woman and using racist and homophobic slurs.In 2007, Gawker owned by gay then-CEO Nick Denton published an article outing Thiel, entitled, Peter Thiel is totally gay, people. Then, in 2012, the publication shared clips from a leaked sex video (recorded in 2007) which showed Hogan repeatedly using the N-word to express disgust over his daughter dating a Black man and using a homophobic slur to describe another man as a big f*g, Related Peter Thiel is the conservative gay billionaire behind JD Vances rise to power The conservative tech titan has been a patron of the Republican VP nominee since the start of his career. Then, nine years later (in 2016), Thiel admitted that he had provided over $10 million to support Bolleas lawsuit against Gawker, alleging that Gawker had violated the wrestlers privacy. Dive deeper every day Join our newsletter for thought-provoking commentary that goes beyond the surface of LGBTQ+ issues Subscribe to our Newsletter today At the time, Thiel said in interviews and op-eds that his outing by the gossip website was minor in comparison with the cruelties that could be inflicted by someone willing to exploit the internet without moral limits and claimed that his funding of Bolleas lawsuit was less about revenge and more about specific deterrence.Peter Thiel | Future Live Media via Flickr In a 2016 open letter, Denton noted that Thiel, who made millions by investing in Facebook and PayPal, may have worried that the outing would harm his personal life and relationships with anti-gay investors in Saudi Arabia.Your revenge has been served well, cold and (until now) anonymously, Denton wrote. You admit you have been planning the punishment of Gawker and its writers for years, and that you have so far spent $10 million to fund litigation against the company. A jury disagreed with Gawkers assertion that Bolleas personal sex tape was of public interest because of the wrestlers celebrity status. The jury then ordered Gawker to pay $140 million in damages. Shortly after the jurys decision, the blogging company filed for bankruptcy and put itself up for auction. Many of its related websites have since been shut down or acquired and are now operated by various companies.Denton noted that Thiel not only went after Gawker but also its individual journalists, including A.J. Daulerio, author of the 2012 sex video story, who was initially unable to pay the $100,000 in punitive damages awarded by the jury; journalist Sam Biddle (who Thiels lawsuit accused of being an abuser of narcotics, based on Biddles own writing about his struggles with physician-prescribed medications to treat his anxiety and depression), and then-executive editor John Cook, who was accused of negligent hiring and retention.Denton accused Thiel of redefining himself as a thin-skinned billionaire and comic-book villain who helped reduce the amount of public scrutiny over the billionaire class, the accumulation of wealth in Silicon Valley, and technologys influence over the media. Nine years after the lawsuit, Thiel has used his billions to help support the current presidential regime. Billionaire Amazon-owner Jeff Bezos now owns The Washington Post, too, and is arguably using his influence to make the publication more sympathetic to billionaires and conservatives who aid them.Tech billionaire Elon Musk now owns the large social media platform X (previously Twitter) and has used litigation to bully watchdog organizations and advertisers who dont want their content to appear next to the websites proliferating neo-Nazi hate speech. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg donated $1 million to the current presidents inauguration fund while rolling back moderation and fact-checking that once helped restrain the real-world harm caused by the presidents conspiracy theories and lies.Many mainstream publications have been cowed under legal threats from the current presidential administration from accurately describing the presidents numerous illegal, unconstitutional, and corrupt actions including his many moves to de-regulate artificial intelligence (allowing it to train its limited language models on stolen writing and artworks while outputting anti-woke responses to user questions) and also the cryptocurrency industry, from which the president stands to make hundreds of millions.In short, Gawker may have overstepped its right to report on Bolleas sex tape, but the sort of oversight that Gawker helped exercise over tech billionaires is needed now more than ever.Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.

Hulk Hogan, the bleached blonde, horseshoe mustachioed WWE wrestling legend, died in his Florida home on Thursday, Clearwater Police announced today. He was 71.The cause of death was cardiac arrest. Related Analyst says Donald Trumps terrible, awful, horrible approval ratings spell a ton of trouble The only president with a worse approval rating at this point was first-term Trump. Hogan was the face of pro-wrestling for decades and parlayed his fame with roles in film and television, which included battling Sylvester Stallone in a Rocky movie and starring in a reality series with his family, Hogan Knows Best. Never Miss a Beat Subscribe to our newsletter to stay ahead of the latest LGBTQ+ political news and insights. Subscribe to our Newsletter today He was also one of the first and few true celebrities to throw his support behind Donald Trump in this past election. He famously ripped off his jacket and t-shirt during a speech at the 2024 Republican Convention in Milwaukee to reveal a Trump/Vance tank top. Hulk Hogan was a genuine, uniquely American creation. Fearlessly original. Flawed but unbowed. He had the courage to stand on his own principles, and he never stopped fighting for his country.An American icon.He will be missed. pic.twitter.com/KYoyLhjvhP Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) July 24, 2025Hogan, who took on the moniker Hulk after comparisons to the popular green-tinted Incredible Hulk in the 1980s, was also named most overrated wrestler by the insider magazine Wrestling Observer several times in his career, and he admitted to using steroids to attain his sizable stature.He regularly referred to his massive biceps as 24-inch pythons.MAGA is in mourning over the wrestlers loss, with Trump leading a chorus of condolences.We lost a great friend today, the Hulkster, the president posted to his platform, Truth Social. Hulk Hogan was MAGA all the way Strong, tough, smart, but with the biggest heart. He gave an absolutely electric speech at the Republican National Convention, that was one of the highlights of the entire week.He entertained fans from all over the World, and the cultural impact he had was massive, added Trump, 79. To his wife, Sky, and family, we give our warmest best wishes and love. Hulk Hogan will be greatly missed! Trump fan-boy Charlie Kirk, founder of MAGA-youth cult Turning Point USA, called Hogan an icon for so many young men in this country, and in a world now that is just so toxically feminine.Were losing an outwardly masculine, fun, magnanimous, cheerful, and joyful icon that so many young men looked up to, Kirk said on his Thursday podcast. His catchphrase was great in the 80s. It was very Americana. Train, say your prayers, and eat your vitamins. Thats good advice for young men, Kirk said, omitting the addition of steroids to Hogans Americana mantra.On X, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnsonshareda photo of himself with Trump, Hogan, and WWE founder and current Education Secretary Linda McMahon on the campaign trail last year. We all have fond memories of Hulk Hogan, Johnson wrote. From my childhood in the 80s, to campaigning with him last year, I always saw him as a giant in stature and in life. May he rest in peace.In 2012, Hogan was backed by far-right gay billionaire Peter Thiel in a lawsuit against Gawker Media, after the website posted a video of Hogan having sex with a friends wife. Gawker had outed Thiel ten years earlier.A jury awarded Hogan $140 million in 2016; a subsequent settlement reaped the wrestler more than $30 million. Gawker filed for bankruptcy soon after. In 2015, Hogan briefly lost his WWE contract after audio of a racist screed involving his daughters Black boyfriend surfaced. He returned to wrestlings embrace three years later.Across the internet, a galaxy of Trump faithful followed the president in mourning the WWE and MAGA Hall of Famer.The biggest wrestler of all time Hulk Hogan has died at the age of 71, WWE says pic.twitter.com/jDMtUNWXoC XSS_Overlord (@sammyke27339371) July 24, 2025One of the most surreal experiences was watching Hulk Hogan live in Madison Square Garden The embodiment of patriotism! Rest in peace to the legend pic.twitter.com/3vb3udwVze Riley Gaines (@Riley_Gaines_) July 24, 2025 BREAKING: Wrestling Icon Hulk Hogan Dies at 71Terry Gene Bollea, better known to the world as @HulkHogan, has died at the age of 71. According to officials in Clearwater, Florida, the two-time @WWE Hall of Famer and former world champion suffered cardiac arrest Thursday morning pic.twitter.com/Nb9ioTRVJA LindellTV (@RealLindellTV) July 24, 2025I wonder who won? HH pic.twitter.com/SKuqdpLTQJ the John Black (@the_JohnBlack) July 24, 2025Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.

Former U.S. Rep. George Santos has until 2 p.m. Friday to report to federal custody to begin serving more than seven years in prison for wire fraud, identity theft, money laundering, and theft of public funds. But instead of expressing contrition or withdrawing from public view, the disgraced fabulist gay New York Republican has spent the week descending into a digital rampage, accusing prosecutors of conspiracy, threatening federal officials and journalists, and invoking far-right grievances against former President Barack Obama and the justice system, while praising President Donald Trump. (@) Good morning! I woke up extra excited that my president is putting a bulldozer through the swamp and it is glorious! Santos posted on Sunday. Today is a beautiful day to Seize the passports and freeze the accounts of Barack Obama! I know in my bones that he will be held accountable table for tearing the country apart with the Russian hoax!Related: Who is George Santos, the lying gay former Republican congressman being sentenced to prison? (@) Minutes later, he added: T-6 days! Good morning world! God bless you all.On Monday, he wrote: Its an understatement to say that I have started to dissociate.Related: Disgraced Republican George Santos asks judge to ignore his posts while considering his prison sentenceThe public unraveling comes after Santos pleaded guilty to 23 federal felony counts. This spring, he begged U.S. District Judge Joanna Seybert to disregard his inflammatory social media presence while considering his sentence. In an April letter to the court, Santos claimed to be remorseful and asserted that true remorse isnt mute, arguing that his online posts, some of which called the Justice Department a cabal of pedophiles, were expressions of protected speech, not evidence of defiance. (@) Federal prosecutors disagreed. In their sentencing memo, they argued Santos had reverted to form and showed a strong risk of recidivism and a lack of remorse. Citing his repeated public denials and attempts to reframe himself as a victim, prosecutors called for 87 months in prison, a sentence the judge ultimately granted.Related: George Santos begs Trump for pardon after judge handed down 7-year sentenceOn Tuesday, Santos turned his ire toward those involved in his prosecution, particularly Assistant U.S. Attorney Ryan Harris, FBI Special Agent Kenneth Hosey, and his former campaign treasurer, Nancy Marks.I want the world to know this! he wrote. Assistant United State attorney Ryan Harris along with all the prosecutors in my case and the FBI agents lead by special agent Kenneth Hosey all knowingly participated in an conspiracy to mislead the Judge in my case Joanna Seybert of the Easter district of New York. (@) Santos alleged that they pinned me as a ring leader and organizer of the actions that took place in my campaign, despite, he claimed, knowing that the leader and organizer was my treasurer Nancy MarksMarks pleaded guilty in October 2023 to conspiring to defraud the U.S. government and directly implicated Santos in court. She admitted to falsifying campaign finance reports to make it appear Santos had personally loaned his campaign $500,000 when he had not. She also submitted a fake list of campaign donors to the Federal Election Commission and acknowledged using real names without permission. At the time, her attorney said Santos had mentally seduced her and suggested she might testify against him. (@) Despite that record, Santos this week sought to reframe Marks as the architect of wrongdoing and himself as the fall guy. In the same post, he accused her of laundering funds from John Cummingss 2020 congressional campaign against Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and criticized DOJ officials for not prosecuting her, Cummings, or Republican strategist Chapin Fay.I guess only George Santos is interesting since I flipped a seat in NYC! he wrote. (@) Later Tuesday, Santos rejected repeated calls to express remorse. Im [tired] of hearing people say: You arent remorseful, you need to show remorse. Or This to shall pass. Sorry but neither of those statements are true. (@) By Wednesday, Santos had escalated his rhetoric into outright menace. Im not trying to tweet my way out of prison folks But I sure as shit will wreak havoc with the truth before then. The next 48hrs Ill be leaving a bunch out on the field and dont give a rats ass about it. Im confident Ill be buying in prison granted my situation so I dont want to die and let all this die with me. (@) A direct threat followed that: Reporters trying to find out the location Im surrendering to beware of this there will be an investigation and whoever your source is in the BOP or Marshals office they will be buried alongside you. That is a promise. He also issued a warning about political retribution.If President Trumps and Congress dont focus on fixing the justice system when democrats take control of government they will put everyone they oppose in prison. (@) And when FBI Houston posted about the sentencing of a 23-year-old woman who stole $8.6 million in unemployment funds and received 18 months, Santos erupted:And I get 7 fucking years! Tell me this is not an upside down political justice system! I hope the prosecutors, FBI agents and the Judge in my case pay for this their actions are a clear abuse of their power. Justice might be blind and slow but I believe everyone will get exposed eventually! (@) Santos was expelled from the House in December 2024 following a bipartisan vote and a damning House Ethics Committee report, which found that he blatantly stole from his campaign. His conviction in May 2024 followed federal charges first filed a year earlier, including seven counts of wire fraud, three counts of money laundering, and two counts of making false statements to Congress. (@) As of Thursday evening, the Bureau of Prisons had not publicly disclosed the location where Santos is expected to serve his sentence (@)

This is the RuPaul's Drag Race and Bravo crossover we've been waiting for!The Real Housewives of Miami is currently airing its seventh season and the LGBTQ+ representation continues to dominate on the fan-favorite show.On this week's episode, Julia Lemigova invites the other ladies to the 2024 National LGBTQ+ Task Force Gala as they honor Queer Eye's Karamo Brown for his efforts to end the stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS.Besides the cast members we've grown to love on RHOM, Kiki Barth brings Drag Race legend Carmen Carrera as her guest to the pivotal queer event. (@) While mingling with the women, Carrera opens up on her missed opportunity to walk as a Victoria's Secret angel over ten years ago in their iconic fashion show.Speaking with Lemigova, Carrera says, "I almost did. About 10 years ago, there was a petition for me to walk the show, but they didnt allow it. They were like, 'No transgenders allowed.'"Bravo has always been a huge supporter of drag queens. RuPaul's Drag Race alum frequently appear on The Real Housewives or as bartenders on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen. Years ago, RuPaul herself even made a cameo at a party on season two of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.Looking ahead on this season of RHOM, Carrera seems to film at a few more events with the ladies, so fans are speculating that she'll eventually become an official cast member down the road. Here's to manifesting!The Real Housewives of Miami airs Wednesday nights on Bravo.

Pedro Pascal has been on a global press tour for the latest entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which premieres on Friday, July 25, in theaters around the world. In an interview with Fotogramas, the actor and his MCU costars are asked about their first celebrity crushes, and Pascal brought up some very relatable answers. Spoiler alert: They're all notable queer icons.Pascal goes down a pretty legendary list of early celebrity crushes that includes Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones, Marlon Brando, Olivia Newton-John, and Michelle Pfeiffer. Given that every single one of these crushes is also a queer icon, it's not surprising that the gays are feeling seen. Overall, Pascal is no stranger to embracing queer culture; in the past year, he's continued to be an outspoken ally of trans people like his sister, Lux Pascal, and also rocked a rainbow disco stick while dancing at a Cannes party. @fotogramas_es Los Cuatro Fantsticos y sus CRUSHES FANTSTICOS Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn y Ebon Moss-Bachrach, protagonistas de Los 4 Fantsticos: Primeros pasos, se sueltan la melena y nos confiesan quines les robaron el corazn Un momentito ntimo con este cuarteto de Marvel antes de que salven el mundo.Nos declaramos fans (y un poco crush tambin) de ellos! Quin es tu crush de cine o serie? #QueVer #Cineentiktok #PeliculasRecomendadas #Los4Fantsticos #TheFantasticFour When referencing Newton-John as an early celebrity crush, Pascal's co-star and on-screen wife Vanessa Kirby not only agreed but also specifically referenced Newton-John wearing her iconic "tight catsuit" in Grease. That subsequently led Pascal to bring up Pfeiffer as Catwoman [in 1992's Batman Returns].Pascal also qualified that his crush on Ford was through The Last Crusade, but then corrected himself: "All the way to now." The list ended with Brando, and Pascal commenting that "Marlon Brando appears on screen in A Streetcar Named Desire, and you can't even stay seated." Pascal has had a busy year, and his turn as Marvel's live-action Reed Richards, a.k.a. Mister Fantastic, is just another feather in his cap. He stars in the movie alongside Kirby, who plays Sue Storm a.k.a. Invisible Woman; The Bear star Ebon Moss-Bacharach plays Ben Grimm a.k.a. The Thing; and Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm a.k.a. Human Torch. In addition to the MCU film, audiences saw Pascal in the second season of The Last of Us and Celine Song's A24 rom-com The Materialists alongside Dakota Johnson and Chris Evans.After Pascal is done with press for The Fantastic Four, he'll pick up the press cycle for Ari Aster's Eddington a total of four major projects that the actor has been attached to in just one year.

The Midwest Princess returns to California for a two-night theatrical celebration of queerness and pop magicPop sensation and queer icon Chappell Roan is heading back to California with two exclusive headline performances at Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. The shows, set for Friday, October 10 and Saturday, October 11, 2025, are part of her limited-run Visions of Damsels & Other Dangerous Things pop-up tour, hitting just three cities this fall.A Love Letter to Her Favorite CitiesIn a statement to fans, Roan shared her excitement:Roan is prioritizing accessibility with these performances, using Fair AXS registration to help fans avoid inflated resale prices. Ticket registration is now open through Sunday, July 27 at 8:59 p.m. PT, with selected fans receiving purchase access between August 57.Each ticket sold also includes a $1 donation to organizations supporting trans youth, a cause close to Roans heart.A Year of Milestones and Bold MovesRoans announcement follows a landmark year. She won the GRAMMY for Best New Artist, her breakout hit Pink Pony Club topped pop radio on its five-year anniversary, and her latest single, the queer country ballad The Giver, debuted at No. 1 on Billboards Hot Country Songs Chart.Her debut of The Giver on Saturday Night Live made waves, alongside a hotline teaser, a viral billboard campaign, and collectible vinyls portraying her in kitschy alter egos like a sultry plumber and brooding private eye. NPR named her SNL performance the #1 moment from the shows 50th anniversary season.What to Expect From the Pasadena ShowsIf her Midwest Princess Tour is any indication, these pop-up shows will be less concert, more camp cabaret. With Roans drag-inspired fashion, theatrical sets, and community-centered energy, each performance is a full-blown party. Expect glitter, choreography, heartfelt ballads, and probably a few wigs on rotation.And yes, if youre a Cash App Visa cardholder, youre in luck: a 15% cashback offer is available at checkout, credited directly back to your balance. Details at cash.app/exclusives/chappellroan.Ticket Details and MoreTo access tickets, fans must register in advance at axs.com/chappellroan2025. Registration does not guarantee a ticket, but its the only way in. For more about the Pasadena event specifically, head to chappellroanpasadena.com.In addition to the upcoming Pasadena shows, Chappell Roan will be bringing her larger-than-life pop spectacle to a few other cities this fall:September 2024 Forest Hills, NY @ Forest Hills Stadium (four-night run)October 34 Kansas City, MO @ Museum and Memorial ParkOctober 1011 Pasadena, CA @ Brookside at the Rose BowlSource

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WASHINGTONIn another dramatic twist in the ongoing scandal involving the late sex trafficker, sources confirmed this week that U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi previously informed President Donald Trump that his name was tattooed all over Jeffrey Epsteins body. During a routine Oval Office briefing, Bondi mentioned that Trumps name was inked on every inch of Epsteins skin below the neck in styles ranging from new school to American traditional, said an inside source familiar with the discussion, stipulating that Epsteins full-body tribute to the president was not the sole focus of the meeting. We are unsure of the context and meaning of the tattoos, but Bondi did note that Trumps name appeared inside of hearts and surrounded by daisies and roses multiple times. Epstein had tattoos of other names as well, including Bill Gates in bold gothic calligraphy across his midriff. There was also a majestic merman on his inner thigh that looked a lot like Alan Dershowitz. At press time, a House subcommittee passed a motion to subpoena photos of Epsteins Donnie tramp stamp.The post AG Informed Trump His Name Tattooed All Over Epsteins Body appeared first on The Onion.

Harry Styles is taking a bold new step into the world of sexual wellness and hes doing it with style, intention, and inclusivity.On July 24, the pop icon and fashion-forward cultural trailblazer announced the newest evolution of his gender-inclusive beauty brand, Pleasing. The latest addition? A dedicated sexual wellness collection called Pleasing Yourself, featuring two flagship products: a sleek, double-sided vibrator and a high-quality silicone lubricant. The release marks the brands first foray beyond skincare and cosmetics into a category often underserved by mainstream beauty especially through a queer-friendly lens.Styles, who launched Pleasing in 2021 with a gender-neutral nail polish line, continues to build a beauty empire that champions self-expression and pleasure without shame. With Pleasing Yourself, hes reshaping the conversation around sexuality and affirming that beauty and pleasure go hand-in-hand for everyone.Reimagining Sexual Wellness Through Design and EducationPleasing Yourselfs debut is more than just a product drop; its a mission-driven move rooted in accessibility, education, and emotional intimacy. According to the brands press release, the new category aims to explore sexual wellness through a lens of emotional depth, cultural fluency, joy and pleasure, and genuine care.This is not a brand chasing shock value or riding the trend wave. Rather, Styles and his team want to shift how society talks about sex. For Pleasing, this category is not about provocation, trend-chasing, or prescription, the company states. Its an invitation into a broader, more open conversation about sex as a space of connection, expression, and self-awareness for all.The Pleasing Double-Sided Vibrator was designed in collaboration with prominent sex educator, author, and industry advocate Zoe Ligon, best known for her work in promoting inclusive, pleasure-focused sexual health. It offers two contrasting ends for personalized experiences, all wrapped in an elegantly minimalist design in signature Pleasing hues.Paired with the vibrator is the Pleasing Lube, a premium silicone-based lubricant thats FDA-approved, body-safe, and fragrance-free. The brand emphasizes its commitment to transparency and safety, a reflection of the thoughtful, research-backed approach that Pleasing is becoming known for.A Powerful Partnership With Planned ParenthoodTrue to its socially conscious roots, Pleasing is partnering with Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) for the Pleasing Yourself launch. Together, theyre rolling out an educational initiative aimed at demystifying sexual wellness, consent, and self-discovery.PPFA played an integral role in reviewing product instructions and helping the brand create accessible, inclusive content. As part of this effort, Pleasing and Planned Parenthood will co-produce a series of educational videos aimed at empowering individuals to make informed, confident decisions about their sexual health.The partnership also includes limited-edition Pleasing-branded condoms, designed to promote safe sex while supporting Planned Parenthoods vital advocacy work. Pleasing has pledged a financial contribution to PPFA as part of the collaboration.A Brand That Evolved From Nail Polish to Cultural MovementSince its launch, Pleasing has evolved far beyond its original line of pearlescent nail polishes. Born from Styles own interest in manicures and visual aesthetics, the brand quickly gained a cult following for its gender-neutral ethos, playful design, and positive messaging around beauty and identity.When we decided Pleasing would make beauty products, I wanted to be sure they were something I would use, Styles said in a 2021 press statement. I didnt want to make products to mask people; I wanted to highlight them and make them feel beautiful.He expanded on this idea in an interview with Dazed magazine, recalling how the brand was inspired by everyday beauty like the color of a flower or the texture of wallpaper. It started with nail polish, he said, but when we eventually named it Pleasing, it felt like it was so much more.Over the years, Pleasing has added serums, fragrances, and makeup collections including a notable collaboration with Brazilian designer Marco Ribeiro. The launch of Pleasing Yourself further deepens the brands commitment to holistic self-care and inclusivity, now extending into physical intimacy.Designed for Everyone But Especially Queer AudiencesWhat sets Pleasing apart from other celebrity beauty ventures is its unwavering commitment to gender inclusivity and the LGBTQ+ community. From its early days, the brand embraced fluid aesthetics, and its models, messaging, and marketing consistently reflect diverse gender expressions and sexual identities.This latest venture into sexual wellness feels like a natural next step, especially for queer and trans consumers long underserved by traditional brands. While the sexual wellness market is growing, few celebrity-backed launches have directly acknowledged queer desire or emphasized pleasure as a shared human experience, not just a heteronormative goal.With Zoe Ligons sex-positive influence and Planned Parenthoods educational partnership, Pleasing Yourself offers something more meaningful than buzz. Its a brand speaking directly to marginalized communities and doing so with joy, respect, and style.When and Where to ShopThe Pleasing Yourself collection will be available starting July 25 exclusively on Pleasing.com. In celebration of the launch, Pleasing is also hosting a three-day pop-up experience in New York City, designed to offer fans a first-hand look at the new products and connect them with sexual health resources.Given Styles devoted fanbase and the brands history of rapid sellouts, demand for these new products is expected to be high. But even more valuable than the items themselves may be the conversations they spark about consent, self-love, queer pleasure, and the freedom to feel good in our bodies.Source

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