The perception of mermaids in popular culture has drastically changed over time. Once known as seductive, dangerous, and enigmatic sirens who would lure sailors into falling in love with them, mermaids are now often associated with the eager, bright-eyed, curious, and romantic character of Ariel in Disney's The Little Mermaid. Lagoona Bloo's debut album, 2021's AQUA, is an inspired body of work that introduces fans to a mermaid pop star with powerhouse vocals, sharp lyrical wit, and a willingness to show her vulnerability. As you swim through the depths of AQUA, though, you're transported to ..read more

Sasha Velour knows how to pull off a legendary reveal – after all, it's what won her the crown on season 9 of RuPaul's Drag Race. Often imitated but never duplicated, no one has quite executed a reveal as iconic as Velour's. "A hit's a hit," she tells Out at the season 4 premiere of HBO's We're Here. "I'm proud that my little rose petal moment has had that legacy." Velour stars in the reality series alongside Drag Race icons Latrice Royale, Priyanka, and Jaida Essence Hall. On the show, she has the opportunity to share her art with newly acquired drag daughters in small towns. On the pink c ..read more

Every year, The Dinah shows our guests how amazing we can be together, celebrating our shared bonds and beautiful differences. This is our motto. We live this motto for five magical days. Throughout our time together, we invite our guests to experience how easy it can be to open our hearts to the beauty of each other just as we are. Producing The Dinah for 33 years now has taught me many things. Still, if I had to pick just one, it would be the lesson of the queer community – that we make room for everyone in the face of any challenge, whether internal or external. The event became a celebra ..read more

Keke in the MCU? Yes, please! Just like everyone else in the multiverse, the Marvel Cinematic Universe wants Keke Palmer! Palmer is one of the hottest personalities in Hollywood, starring in Jordan Peele's Nope in 2022 and becoming the first Black woman to win an Emmy for hosting a game show for Password. Next up, it looks like she's headed to the MCU. A recent report says that Marvel is currently eying Palmer for a "big" role in an upcoming project. While there isn't any more information than that, we've got some definite ideas for who we think she should play! 1. Storm Storm is one of t ..read more

Werkin' 9 to 5, what a way to make a livin'! What a way to make a livin'! Friends star Jennifer Aniston is producing a new remake of the classic Jane Fonda, Dolly Parton, and Lily Tomlin comedy 9 to 5, and we can't wait to see who stars in it! News broke today that Aniston will be producing the new version of 9 to 5, and that Oscar-winning Juno writer Diablo Cody is currently working on a script. The original starred three of the most iconic actresses of the 20th century, Dolly Parton, Lily Tomlin, and Jane Fonda, and while no casting has been announced for the new versions, we certainly h ..read more

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Justice has been served. On Thursday, April 25, right-wing pundit Laurence Fox was officially ordered to pay £180,000 ($220,000) after losing his libel case against RuPaul's Drag Race UK season 1 star Crystal in January 2024. Specifically, Fox must pay £90,000 ($110,000) to each of the two people involved in the case: Colin Seymour (Crystal's out-of-drag name) and Simon Blake (UK charity Stonewall trustee). The judge who presided over the case reportedly made the following statement (via Deadline): "By calling Mr. Blake and Mr. Seymour 'paedophiles,' Mr. Fox subjected them to a wholly undese ..read more

For the first time since she left her husband and started dating women's soccer player Ashlyn Harris, Sophia Bush is opening up about her journey between being married to a man in the past and having the happiest relationship she's ever had. In a new essay for Glamour, Bush has opened up about her queerness, her divorce, and how she feels about Harris. "I don't believe it's my place to discuss details of Ashlyn's circumstances or her children, but I will say that I am absolutely in awe of her relentless integrity," Bush wrote. "The way she prioritizes and centers her kids, not only in her li ..read more

One thing about Mary & George: its characters will constantly feel titillated and threatened at the same time. This very queer limited series from Starz features social climbers Mary (Julianne Moore) and George (Nicholas Galitzine) who infiltrate themselves into the kingdom by seducing King James (Tony Curran). The fourth episode of Mary & George, titled "The Wolf & The Lamb," centers on Mary facing off against Lady Hatton. Moreover, George embarks on a treacherous trip to Scotland… and let's just say that the treachery continues! You can watch Out's exclusive clip of Mary & ..read more

Our hearts just stopped! Best known for his roles as Lord Anthony on Bridgerton, Tim Laughlin on Fellow Travelers, and Fiyero in the upcoming cinematic adaptation of Wicked, out heartthrob Jonathan Bailey is officially joining the Heartstopper universe on Netflix. And yes, we're hyperventilating! Heartstopper creator and showrunner Alice Oseman wrote in a statement: "Jonathan Bailey will be making a cameo appearance as Jack Maddox, an Instagram-famous classicist and celebrity crush of Charlie." Oseman's statement also acknowledged two other new cast members joining Heartstopper, highlighti ..read more