Photo by Nik via Unsplash.Subscribe nowEarlier this year, 16-year-old AB Hernandez became the target of nationwide hate and harassment when the president of a local school board publicly doxxed the track and field athlete and outed her as transgender. Right-wing activists misgendered her and called her mom evil; swarms of adults showed up to heckle her at games; Charlie Kirk pushed state governor Gavin Newsom to condemn her; and President Donald Trump threatened to withhold federal funding from California over her participation.While transgender athletes are very rare, this type of harassment towards them is playing out across the country and internationally. A trans girl was harassed at a soccer game in Bow, New Hampshire, by adult protestors wearing XX/XY armbands, representing an anti-trans sports clothing brand. And in British Columbia, a 9-year-old cis girl was accosted by a grown man who accused her of being trans and demanded that she prove her sex to him.While research into the relative athletic capabilities of trans and cis women is ongoing, far-right groups, including the Alliance Defending Freedom and the Leadership Institute, have been putting hate before science to turn the public against trans athletes since at least 2014. And its working.Laws, rules or regulations currently ban trans athletes from competing in sports consistent with their gender identity in 29 states, with 21 beginning the ban in kindergarten. The majority-conservative Supreme Court announced this month that itll be taking on the question of the constitutionality of the bans. Meanwhile, the federal government is pressuring states without bans to change their policies in compliance with a Trump executive order that attempts to institute a nationwide ban.Trump signs an executive order calling for bans on trans women and girls from womens sports. Photo by: The White House.These bans have been successful in part because of a toxic and ruthless ecosystem of far-right influencers, like Riley Gaines, who have formed entire careers around attacking trans athletes by prioritizing hate and misinformation.So much of what we see just seems like its wrapped up in really hateful and negative messages that arent good for anyone, says Mary Fry, a professor of sport and exercise psychology at the University of Kansas. Were creating issues where maybe we dont need to.Harassment and Mental HealthGrace McKenzie has been deeply affected by these hate campaigns. A lifelong athlete, McKenzie has stayed healthy by playing multiple sports where shes met amazing people. Shortly after she transitioned in 2018, she was thrilled when she was invited to join a womens rugby team at the afterparty of a Lesbians Who Tech conference.Grace McKenzie. Photo courtesy of McKenzie.Rugby became my home, it was my first queer community, it was the space where I really discovered my own womanhood, McKenzie told Uncloseted Media. I could be the sometimes-masculine, soft-feminine person who play[s] rugby and loves sports.But that started to change in 2019, when McKenzie and others on her team started to hear rumors that World Rugby was considering a ban on trans athletes. Fearing the loss of her community, she started a petition that racked up 25,000 signaturesbut it wasnt enough, and the ban took effect in 2020.As anti-trans rhetoric in sports has ramped up, McKenzie says shes had soul-crushing breakdowns that have left her sobbing uncontrollably and unconsolably.It would be these waves of such intense despair and rageit was like going through grief for five years, she says. I have to wake up every single day and read about another state or another group of people who say that they dont want me to exist.While McKenzie says shes found the strength to keep playing where she can, sports psychologist Erin Ayala has seen clients leave sports altogether due to the hate toward trans athletes.It can be really difficult when they feel like theyre doing everything right and they still dont belong, says Ayala, the founder of the Minnesota-based Skadi Sport Psychology, a therapy clinic for competitive athletes. Depression can be really high. They dont have the strength to keep fighting to show up. And then that can further damage their mental health because theyre not getting the exercise and that sense of social support and community.That was the story of Andraya Yearwood, who made national headlines in high school when she and another trans girl placed first and second in Connecticuts high school track competitions. The vitriol directed at her was intense: Parents circulated petitions to have her banned; crowds cheered for her disqualification; the anti-LGBTQ hate group Alliance Defending Freedom launched a lawsuit against the state for letting her play; and she faced a torrent of transphobic and racist harassment.Its a very shitty experience, Yearwood, now 23, told Uncloseted Media.Fearing more harassment, she quit running in college.I understood that collegiate athletics is on a much larger and much more visible scale. I just didnt want to go through all that again for the next four years, she says. Track obviously meant a lot to me, and to have to let that go was difficult.Its understandable that Yearwood and other trans athletes struggle when they have to ditch their favorite sport. A litany of research demonstrates that playing sports fosters camaraderie and teamwork and improves mental and physical health. Since trans people disproportionately struggle from poor mental health, social isolation and suicidality, these benefits can be especially crucial.In some of these cases, kids have been participating with a peer group for years, and then rules were made and all of a sudden theyre pulled away, says Fry. Its a hard world to be a trans individual in, so itd be easy to feel lonely and separated.Caught in the CrossfireThe anti-trans attacks in sports are also affecting cis women. Ayala, a competitive cyclist, remembers one race where she and her trans friend both made the podium. When photos of the event were posted on Facebook, people accused her of being trans, and she was added to a list of males who have competed in female sports maintained by Save Womens Sports.Ayala isnt alone. Numerous cis female athletes have been transvestigated, or accused of being trans, including Serena Williams and Brittney Griner. During the 2024 Paris Olympics, Donald Trump and Elon Musk publicly accused Algerian boxer Imane Khelif of being trans after her gold medal win, as part of a wave of online hate against her. She would later file a cyberbullying complaint against Musks X.While women of all races have been targeted, Black women have faced harsher scrutiny due to stereotypes that portray them as more masculine.Yearwood remembers posts that would fixate on her muscle definition and compare her to LeBron James.I think that is attributed to the overall hyper-masculinization and de-feminization of Black women, and I know thats a lot more prevalent for Black trans women, she says. It made it easier to come for us in the way that they did.Subscribe nowA Big DistractionJoanna Harper, a post-doctoral scholar at Oregon Health & Science University and one of the worlds leading researchers on the subject, says that the jury is still out on whether the differences in athletic performance between trans and cis women are significant enough to warrant policy changes.People want simple solutions, they want things to be black and white, they want good guys and bad guys, Harper says, adding that the loudest voices against trans womens participation do not actually care about what the science says.This idea that trans women are bigger than cis women, therefore it cant be fair, is a very simple idea, and so it is definitely one that people who want to create trans people as villains have pushed.Even Harper herself has been the victim of the far-right's anti-trans attacks. Earlier this year, she was featured in a New York Times article where she discussed a study she was working on with funding from Nike into the effects of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) on adolescents athletic performance.After the article came out, Riley Gaines, Turning Point USA and Fox News-affiliated sports outlet OutKick attacked Nike for funding the study.Riley Gaines and OutKick founder Clay Travis attack Harpers study on X.That Nike chose to fund a study on trans athletes doesnt actually say that theyre supporting trans athletes. Theyre merely supporting research looking into the capabilities of trans athletes, Harper says. You dont know what the research will show until you get the data but the haters dont want any data coming out that doesnt support what they want to say.Harper says this anti-trans fervor and HRT bans are making it more difficult to conduct studies in the first place.And while the far-right argues that they are protecting womens sports in their war on trans athletes, multiple athletes and experts told Uncloseted Media that this distracts from bigger issues in womens sports, including sexual harassment by coaches and a lack of funding.If the real goal was to help womens sports, they would try to increase funding [and] support for athletes, says Harper, noting that womens sports receive half as much money as mens sports at the Division I collegiate level. But thats not what theyre doing, and it becomes pretty evident the real motivation behind these people.ShareMoving ForwardSince Trumps reelection, Grace McKenzie has somewhat resigned herself to the likelihood of attacks on trans people getting worse. Despite this, she finds hope in building community with other trans athletes, such as the New York City-based trans basketball league Basketdolls.If that's the legacy that [the anti-trans movement] wants to leave behind, good for them, McKenzie says. Our legacy is going to be one about hope, and collective solidarity, and mutual aid, and I would much rather be on that side of the fence.Meanwhile, Fry remains hopeful that conflicts can be resolved and that trans people may be able to find a place in sports over time.If we could all have more positive conversations and not create such a hateful environment around this issue, it would just benefit everyone.If objective, nonpartisan, rigorous, LGBTQ-focused journalism is important to you, please consider making a tax-deductible donation through our fiscal sponsor, Resource Impact, by clicking this button:Donate to Uncloseted Media

We may have just finished the chaos of RuPauls Drag Race: All Stars 10, but superfans are already shifting their wigs toward Season 11. And if the online tea is to be believed, a rumored cast leak has revealed eight queens reportedly set to return, and the lineup is anything but predictable.A recently updated IMDB page for All Stars 11 has Drag Race fans buzzing, as it quietly listed a batch of returning contestants, some expected, some wild-card surprises. While production for the upcoming season is rumored to have started in late May, speculation has only intensified thanks to sleuths on social media and Reddits ever-reliable Drag Race Tea subreddit.Lets break down the eight queens reportedly set to sashay back into the All Stars spotlight.Queens Allegedly Cast for All Stars 11According to IMDB and fan forums, these eight queens are currently listed as part of the All Stars 11 lineup:AKeria C. Davenport (Season 11, All Stars 6)Dawn (Season 16)Morphine Love Dion (Season 16)Salina EsTitties (Season 15)Silky Nutmeg Ganache (Season 11, All Stars 6, Canada vs. the World)Crystal Methyd (Season 12)Vivacious (Season 6)Morgan McMichaels (Season 2, All Stars 3)Cast Listing of All Stars 11 on IMDB. Photo: IMDBThis mix spans nearly every era of Drag Race, from early legends like Morgan and Vivacious to more recent breakout stars like Dawn and Morphine. The combination hints at a season filled with charisma, legacy, and some serious fashion whiplash.A Tournament Twist?Sources also suggest that All Stars 11 will continue the Tournament of All Stars structure introduced in Season 10. If true, we might once again see queens competing in bracket-style matchups, building toward a final showdown instead of the traditional elimination format.Though not officially confirmed, the return of this format could give underdog queens more room to shine and shake up fan expectations. Plus, it lends itself perfectly to gag-worthy rivalries and redemption arcs, and who doesnt love a good bracket with their brunch?When Could the Season Air?If filming is already underway, All Stars 11 could premiere as early as mid-2025, depending on post-production schedules and Paramount+s programming slate. Until then, fans will be combing every tweet, TikTok, and tour date for clues about who else might join the cast.While nothing is set in stone, this leaked cast has already ignited chatter online, and were more than ready for the drama, the lip-syncs, and the legacy queens to light up the werkroom once again.Source

Demi Lovato is back and shes coming in fast.The multi-talented pop star and LGBTQ+ icon has officially launched her return to solo music with a steamy preview of her new single, aptly titled Fast. The track marks Lovatos first solo release in three years, and judging by the tease she dropped this week, its a high-energy, sensual anthem thats ready to dominate summer playlists and dance floors everywhere.Lovato, 32, sparked fan frenzy last week by wiping her Instagram feed, a telltale sign in todays pop world that something big is coming. She followed it up with a series of provocative images and audio snippets that culminated on Tuesday, July 15, with a tantalizing taste of Fast, which blends house-inspired beats with seductive, love-drenched lyrics.The accompanying video teaser shows Lovato walking alone through a moody, moonlit cityscape, her hands trailing over her chest as she moves confidently and sensually a visual thats as bold as the lyrics themselves.A Visual and Sonic ReinventionLovatos return is more than just a song its a full-on aesthetic reawakening. Her Instagram reboot began with a sultry image of her sprawled on the floor in a backless black dress and signature red-bottom Louboutins, staring seductively over her shoulder. Im not so sure Ive ever felt like this before, she captioned the post lyrics, as it turns out, from the upcoming single.In the days that followed, Lovato shared additional visuals, including a video of herself singing over a bubbling electronic beat and a snapshot of her wearing an oversized gray suit jacket a nod to the gender-fluid fashion statements shes been known for in recent years. Another caption teased, I cant deny, it feels so right.The carefully curated rollout signals a bold new chapter for Lovato, whose artistic identity has evolved in tandem with her personal life and advocacy work.From Rock Rebel to Dance Floor DivaLovatos last studio album, Holy Fvck, released in 2022, saw the singer embracing a grittier rock sound as she navigated themes of religious trauma, substance recovery, and sexual freedom. That album debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard 200 and was widely praised for its raw honesty and sonic edge.But now, shes switching gears and leaning into something more sensual and celebratory.In a 2024 interview on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Lovato hinted at her evolving sound, telling Fallon she was working on love songs and sexy songs. At the time, she was preparing to marry musician and longtime partner Jordan Jutes Lutes. The couple tied the knot in May 2025 in a private ceremony in California.Queer, Confident, and UnapologeticLovatos identity as a queer, nonbinary artist has played a major role in shaping both her public persona and her music. In 2021, she came out as nonbinary and began using they/them pronouns, later clarifying in 2022 that she also felt comfortable using she/her pronouns.Throughout her career, Lovato has used her platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, mental health awareness, and addiction recovery often sharing her own story in the hopes of helping others.Fast seems to channel a different kind of empowerment: one rooted in desire, confidence, and the freedom to explore sensuality without apology. For Lovato, who has never shied away from being candid about her journey, the tracks sultry energy feels both earned and exhilarating.Love in the Air and in the StudioLovatos new era comes with support from someone who knows her best her husband, Jutes. The Canadian singer-songwriter co-wrote several tracks on Holy Fvck and has remained a creative collaborator throughout their relationship.While its unclear whether he had a hand in Fast, the themes of longing and intimacy certainly feel personal. Fans have speculated that the new song may be inspired by Lovatos real-life romance, which has been anything but low-key.The couple frequently share sweet (and steamy) photos from their life together including recent images from their beachside honeymoon. In June, Lovato posted a carousel of sun-drenched pics captioned simply, Happily ever after.Whats Next?As of press time, no official release date has been announced for Fast, and a spokesperson for Lovato has not responded to requests for further comment. Its also unknown whether the single will be part of a larger project such as an EP or full album but fans are already buzzing with anticipation.If Fast is any indication, Lovato is preparing to launch a new musical chapter that blends euphoria, empowerment, and unapologetic sensuality. Its a sonic shift that not only reflects her personal growth, but also reaffirms her place as one of pops most dynamic and fearless queer voices.Whether on the dance floor or in front of the camera, Demi Lovato is clearly moving with purpose. And shes moving fast.Source

The Devil Wears Prada fans, were eating good this weekand no, its not just a cube of cheese. Production on the long-awaited sequel is officially underway, and Anne Hathaway is back as Andy Sachs, serving behind-the-scenes glimpses and fashion-forward nostalgia thats already breaking the internet.Though the exact plot of the sequel is still under wraps, we cant help but wonder: what are Andy, Miranda (Meryl Streep), Emily (Emily Blunt), and Nigel (Stanley Tucci) up to in 2025? Emily Blunt recently teased the revival during a red carpet interview and may have hinted at a deliciously tense rivalry between Miranda Priestly and her former assistant Emily Charlton.Why are Meryl and I so mean to each other in every movie we do? Blunt laughed. We always have beef with each other. From Into the Woods to Mary Poppins Returns, the two have built a cinematic tension that seems destined to return.While Blunt dodged spoilersLets hope we remedy it. Im not sure, she teasedVariety reports the sequel may follow Miranda navigating the fall of print, relying on ad dollars from Emily, now a power player in luxury fashion. True? Well have to wait and see.Andy Sachs is BackAs for Andy? Shes still got the Chanel bootsand the style. Hathaway posted a sneak peek to Instagram with the caption, Andy Sachs 2025 #dwp2.Also check out the sweater in this TikTok! Oh, to be heading to set to reunite with your DWP besties.Andys New Love Interest Just DroppedAlong with the return of Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci, the sequel is bringing in some fresh faces. According to Entertainment Weekly, new cast members include Rachel Bloom, Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux, B.J. Novak, Simone Ashley, and Pauline Chalamet. And yesAndys even got a new man.Adrian Greniers Nate? Long gone (take your burnt grilled cheese with you). Entertainment Weekly also reports that Colin from Accounts star and co-creator Patrick Brammall is stepping in as Andys new love interest. A source told the outlet that his character will be competing for Andys affectionwhich honestly feels like a major upgrade.The Devil Wears Prada 2 will hit theaters on May 1, 2026. Source

Netflix's new true crime docuseries, Amy Bradley is Missing, has left viewers captivated and devastated over the 27-year-old mystery, but there's one story in particular that's really been tugging at heartstrings.The docuseries tells the story of 23-year-old Amy Bradley, who mysteriously vanished in the middle of the night while on a cruise with her family. There have been alleged sightings in the vicinity in the decades that followed, but ultimately, nobody knows what happened to her if she was kidnapped and might still be alive, if she fell overboard, or even if she committed suicide.In the third and final episode, Bradley's ex-girlfriend Mollie McClure makes an appearance, sharing the story of how they initially met as young teenagers at basketball tryouts. They grew close in school, went their separate ways during college, and reunited after graduation when they discovered they had both come out during those years apart."It felt like... finally," McClure recalled of the night they first kissed.Although she says they were committed to making long distance work while they started their post-college lives, in January 1998, Bradley confessed to kissing someone else. She insisted it meant nothing, but it led to the two taking some time apart to figure things out. During that time, McClure wasn't answering Bradley's calls, so Bradley began writing her letters instead.One of those letters was a message in a bottle.Dated February 24, 1998 exactly one month before Bradley's disappearance the letter offered unrestrained apologies, begged for forgiveness, and featured haunting phrases that felt like unfortunate foreshadowing."I feel like there is an ocean between us. Like I am on a desert island waiting for you to rescue me," Bradley wrote. "A message in a bottle, my only hope. I miss you, Mollie. Save me please."It was signed, "Stranded, Amy."McClure was emotional as she recounted their story and read the letter on screen, and even moreso when she recalled their final meeting after she had received the letter, but before Bradley left for her cruise.During that visit, she said, they'd made plans to see each other upon Bradley's return, and McClure was left feeling confident that they were going to try to make their relationship work."The convenience of the metaphor is ripe for misunderstanding," she said of the message in a bottle. "It could suggest suicide, but I don't connect with it in that way. For me, I read a love letter. It is a love letter."Amy Bradley is Missing is now available on Netflix.

WNBA rising star Cameron Brink just got a little more fabulous. On the latest episode of Straight to Cam, Brink welcomes drag icon and RuPauls Drag Race Season 15 winner Sasha Colby for an honest and hilarious sit-down that covers everything from her first performance to her polyamorous dating life, with a few juicy celebrity moments sprinkled in.Hosted by Brink and co-host Sydel Curry-Lee, Straight to Cam is quickly becoming a must-watch for fans of sports, pop culture, and unfiltered conversations. With Colby as this weeks guest, the show took a fabulously queer turn.Sashas Drag Origin StoryColby opened up about the moment she first stepped into drag, on her 18th birthday. From that pivotal night to eventually snatching the crown on Drag Race, she walks Brink through her journey, explaining what it was like to compete on a reality show with high stakes, high heels, and plenty of backstage drama.The winner of Season 15 also spilled behind-the-scenes tea: yes, those confessionals are filmed after the fact, and no, she doesnt regret a single moment.Working with Pop RoyaltyColby shared her surreal experience working with Ariana Grande as part of the r.e.m. beauty campaign, calling the singer an absolute angel. She also recalled the thrill of introducing Chappell Roan at the VMAs, a moment that underscored her growing status as a cultural icon.Dating in LA Is Rough, Even for a QueenAs the conversation turned toward love, Colby didnt hold back. Dating in LA is the hardest, she said, citing a mix of flakiness, ego, and mismatched expectations as her biggest turn-offs. She also opened up about being polyamorous, explaining how she navigates those conversations with new partners, and what her dream date would look like (hint: its all about connection, not just chemistry).The Tunnel Fit Debate and Cams Drag DreamsIn one of the episodes most playful moments, Brink brought up a viral meme comparing fellow WNBA stars Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers tunnel fits. Colby didnt miss a beat, lovingly roasting the drastically different styles.Cam also revealed that shes ready to get dragged up herself, alter ego and all. She even pitched the name for her future drag persona: Cherry. Naturally, Colby approved.Watch Straight to CamNew episodes of Straight to Cam drop every Monday on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. With its mix of candid celeb interviews and casual, queer-friendly chaos, its fast becoming a cultural touchstone, and this episode with Sasha Colby is one for the books.Source

That's on period!The Old Gays are the adorable stars who've taken over TikTok with their hilarious dance moves, inspiring stories, and blunt personalities.Although their videos continue to garner millions of views online, the queer celebrities are now opening up like never before on their brand new podcast Silver Linings with The Old Gays.The foursome, composed of Robert Reeves, Michael "Mick" Peterson, Bill Lyons, and Jessay Martin, is dishing on everything including LGBTQ+ history, steamy romances, sexy stories, and advice for younger generations."Get a subscription to OnlyFans," Peterson laughs. "Younger generations think of the period that we grew up in as some sort of a dark age, which it wasn't. It was a whole lot of fun despite all of the terrible tragedies, especially in the '80s." See on Instagram It's important for everyone in the LGBTQ+ community to understand key moments from the past that helped queer people get to where they are today."Our history is one of the things that our audiences always ask us about, because they want to know what it was like in the old days for us. To be able to inform our younger viewers is very special," Lyons says.While many trials and tribulations have defined queer history, The Old Gays still share a special banter and have no problem keeping it real when it comes to their favorite part of being gay."Having sex with men," Lyon jokes. "These guys also have taught me a lot about myself, which I very much appreciate. They've helped me understand myself a little better."The Old Gays also discuss the vitality of chosen family and self-love as opposers continue to show their disapproval of LGBTQ+ equality around the world."I don't need the world to love me, because I love me! People are in my life who love me that I need to be around and that help me grow," Martin concludes.Silver Linings with The Old Gays is steaming now on iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. To see the full interview, check out the video at the top of the page.

The Tom of Finland Foundation is bringing together over 60 LGBTQ+ artists from around the world for its first-ever group exhibition, FXLK PLAY: Mythmaking, Devotion, and Mischief. Opening September 13 at Long Hall in West Hollywoods Plummer Park, the show pays tribute to the Foundations trailblazing Artist-in-Residence (A-i-R) program and the erotic legacy of TOM House in Echo Park.The exhibition, which runs through October 12, transforms the gallery into a lush, immersive environment inspired by the archives and aesthetics of the legendary artist Tom of Finland. Curated by Jamison Edgar, FXLK PLAY captures the rebellious, sensual, and spiritual essence of queer creativity, all while honoring the artists who have lived and created within the walls of TOM House over the past 15 years.A Celebration and a Defiant ActFor Edward Cella, CEO of the Tom of Finland Foundation, the timing of this debut group show isnt just about celebration, its a necessary cultural response.As we celebrate over 40 years of this work, were also looking toward the next forty, asking what the future of Toms legacy can and should be, Cella told Gayety. Were living through a time of increased censorship and rollback of queer and creative freedoms. This exhibition is both a celebration and a defiant actamplifying artists who are shaping a more liberated and inclusive future.The opening day features remarks by Cella, a keynote by Edgar, a panel with artists-in-residence, and a public performance and reception from 5 to 8 p.m. The exhibit is free and open Thursdays through Sundays with docents on site.Untitled #10, 2021. Colored pencil on paper. Photo: POL ANGLADARich, 2008/2018, 2008Chromogenic color print. Photo: PHUC LEMythmaking, Devotion, and MischiefAs the name suggests, FXLK PLAY explores themes central to queer experience: imagination, intimacy, and irreverence.Tom of Finland created a visual mythology that has shaped queer consciousness for generations, Cella said. The artists in this show respond to that myth while forging their own vision. Devotion describes the deep bond between artist, archive, and community. And then theres mischief, because these artists are disruptors. They provoke dialogue and reorient how we see the world.The show is organized into four thematic sections:House of Gods mines the Foundations massive archive, which includes over 1,000 works by Tom and 8,000 by other queer artists.Pleasure Park explores how desire shapes physical space, drawing inspiration from TOM Houses gardens and intimate moments.Skeletons in the Closet tackles taboo, kink, race, and gender featuring a listening station with reflections from past residents.DOM TOM honors Tom of Finlands legacy of erotic resistance, showcasing contemporary artists pushing those boundaries further.Smoke No. 3, 2021Archival digital print. Photo: RACHEL BRITTONPolaroid Collage XXII, 2020Archival pigment print on paper, Edition 2/3. DONALD C. SHORTER, JR. Untitled #3, 2022 Featuring Donald C. Shorter Jr. and Sir MalicePhoto: Benjamin FredricksonA Living Pantheon of Queer CreativityFounded in 1984, the Foundation has long served as a safe haven for LGBTQ+ artists facing censorship and marginalization. Its Artist-in-Residence program, now in its 15th year, is central to that mission.Artists arrive with a sense of curiosity and leave with a sense of conviction, Cella explained. Many describe it as a second coming outwhere their practice becomes more intimate, bold, and unapologetically queer.More than just a studio, TOM House is a living archive, a sanctuary, and a spark, according to Cella. It invites experimentation without judgment. Artists are free to explore sexuality, identity, and community without constraint.Global Talent and Lasting ImpactThe list of participating artists is expansive, ranging from emerging talent to internationally recognized names like Pol Anglada, who has collaborated with brands like JW Anderson and Moncler, and Stuart Sandford, whose work resides in the Elton John and David Furnish Photography Collection.One of the most powerful outcomes has been witnessing how artists carry the spirit of TOM House back into their own communities, said Cella. The residency becomes a catalyst. It has created an international constellation of queer creatives whose voices amplify the Foundations mission in their own ways.Reframing Eroticism as PowerAt the heart of the show, and the Foundation itself, is a bold assertion: that eroticism is integral to queer identity, not something to be sanitized.Sexuality is inseparable from queer identity. To ask artists to exclude eroticism is to ask them to censor themselves, said Cella. This exhibition creates space for unfiltered expression. Desire is not something to be hidden, its something to be honored.Looking AheadWith the support of the City of West Hollywood and the John Burton Harter Foundation, FXLK PLAY also includes a schedule of public programming and collaborations with local businesses and arts groups.Community is the foundation of our mission, said Cella. These collaborations help us expand access and foster shared purpose. In todays climate, solidarity across institutions is critical.Looking to the future, the Foundation has big plans. Cella outlined goals to expand curatorial programming, increase accessibility to the archives, and ensure TOM Houses physical preservation.Were building a future where the Foundation serves an even broader spectrum of queer identities, he said.How to Get InvolvedThe Foundation welcomes participation beyond gallery visits. From tours and events to volunteering and digital engagement, there are countless ways to support.The Foundation belongs to everyone who sees a part of themselves in Toms work, Cella said. Were here to meet them, wherever they are.Source

Morgan Spector may spend his time on The Gilded Age in three-piece suits playing robber-baron George Russell, but off-camera, the 44-year-old actor is busy plotting a different empire: his quads. In a new Mens Health video, the stardubbed Railroad Daddy in reference to his Gilded Age character, the charismatic and charming railroad tycoon George Russellwalks viewers through the workout that keeps him strong enough to run whole railroads and rep a period waistcoat.See on InstagramSpector has been lifting since he was 10, when his father introduced him to powerlifting to help an awkward, clumsy kid, he said in his interview.Decades later, he still daydreams about a role that would let him go full superhero bulk. Someone hire me to get enormous Let me take steroids. Let me get huge, he joked before admitting that costume departments prefer him a little less yoked in a contemporary way. For now, he trains for strength, sanity, and the occasional shirtless photo shoot, which he says he always wants to be within a couple of weeks of not being embarrassed about that.Well be the first to say he has nothing to be embarrassed about, and fans in his comment section on Instagram would back us up.Oh your OF channel of you being enormously roided out would likely pay some bills, said one fan amongst a sea of memes and gifs, and another fan emphatically noted he was ONE OF THE HOTTEST MEN ALIVE THANK U UNIVERSE.They were far from alone. Amidst the Yes, please, Railroad Daddy chants, someone joked they felt like theyd cheated on their partner despite being single, while others talked about their desire to watch the post-workout shower.The fan who said he can run a railroad on me in a Newport mansion in which there are no others was arguably the most relatable.For anyone plotting their own Gilded Age glow-up, Spectors workout includes a mobility warm-up of kickstand airplanes and split-stance ball slams; heavy barbell box squats (five sets total, the last two to burnout); front-foot-elevated reverse lunges; single-arm lat pulldowns; high-rep dumbbell floor presses; and a brutal single-leg lower taken to failure. Its equal parts gilded grit and modern muscle science. No engine required, just determination and maybe a railroad-grade thirst for gains.Whether Hollywood ever lets him juice up for a cape and cowl, Railroad Daddy is already on track and unapologetically ready to flex beneath the velvet drapes.

Colton Underwood is returning to the small screen as the co-host of a new Hulu reality show, Are You My First?, centered around virgins finding love and lust. The former Bachelorette star is the face of the latest show, with another star of The Bachelor universe, Kaitlyn Bristowe, joining the streaming service on August 18. See on Instagram Underwood, who declared he was a virgin during his stint on The Bachelorette and came out as gay in 2021, will be at the helm of the reality show that claims to have the "largest, hottest group of virgins ever assembled" as they "search for intimacy, love and maybe their first in a tropical paradise designed just for them," the official logline reads. It continues, "For the first time, theyre free to explore their connections without judgment, allowing these sexy young singles to embark on a heated yet heartfelt journey packed with romantic dates, revealing challenges, and new love interests eager to find 'the one.' Who will find that special someone? And who will go home hot, bothered, and heartbroken?The show comes from the producers behind Queer Eye and Love Island, so fans can expect some drama. Are You My First? also marks Underwood's first time on the hosting side of reality television, after his prior stint as a contestant. See on Instagram He will have help from his co-host, who at least has one hosting gig under her belt after co-hosting Season 17 and The Bachelorette alongside fellow former Bachelorette Tayshia Adams. Underwood took time off to focus on building his relationship with his husband, Jordan C. Brown, after their marriage in 2023, and in October 2024, the couple welcomed their first child, Bishop.