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If you’re new here, welcome. We’re going to keep you updated with all the latest in gay culture that happened this week.

Spring TV is gearing up to keep us booked and busy with LGBTQ+ representation galore, while Omar Apollo’s full-frontal chaos has us cheering from the sidelines. Oh, and Carrie Underwood? Sis, we’re still side-eyeing you for the inauguration gig.

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• Leo Woodall going gay-for-pay in a conspiracy thriller? We’re sold. If The White Lotus didn’t already have us thirsting over him, this new role just sealed the deal. Between those smoldering looks and what we can only hope is a dramatic, plot-heavy shirtless scene, he’s about to become everyone’s newest problematic fave.

• The way FKA Twigs consistently serves avant-garde with a side of soul-snatching talent is unfair at this point. Eusexua is that girl—other artists try to be experimental, but Twigs lives it. This isn’t just music; it’s an out-of-body experience that has you questioning if your Wi-Fi is glitching or if she’s just that powerful.

• The Constitution being yanked from the White House website feels like someone swiping the rules from Monopoly halfway through the game. Are we just making it up as we go now? Democracy, babes, blink twice if you need help.

• Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde is out here proving that faith and inclusivity can actually coexist—groundbreaking, I know. Her call for LGBTQ+ affirmation within the church is serving Love Thy Neighbor 2.0, and honestly, someone get her a halo with a side of WiFi for live-streaming this level of allyship.

• Elon Musk getting called out for a Nazi salute at Trump’s inauguration feels like the dystopian plot twist that didn’t make it into Black Mirror. Between his Twitter chaos and now this, it’s like he’s speedrunning the “How to Lose Public Favor in 10 Days” challenge. Sir, read the room—and maybe a history book while you’re at it.

• Carrie Underwood wondering why she’s not getting Beyoncé-level respect might have something to do with… oh, I don’t know… performing at Trump’s inauguration. Like, sis, you can’t expect a standing ovation when you chose that gig. Actions have consequences, and the Beyhive doesn’t forget.

• The Yellowjackets Season 3 trailer dropped, and I’m already spiraling. More chaos, more unhinged wilderness drama, and, of course, more sapphic tension we’ll all overanalyze for months. If these girls aren’t starting cults or eating someone by episode two, is it even Yellowjackets anymore?

• Chappell Roan said, “Being an ally isn’t optional—it’s a duty,” and honestly? That’s the energy we need from pop stars in 2025. While others are busy chasing chart numbers, she’s out here uplifting trans voices and proving that advocacy and artistry can go hand in hand. An icon with morals? We love to see it.

• Sarah McBride is out here proving that hope isn’t dead, even when Trump is out here trying to give dictatorship vibes through executive orders. She’s standing tall, clapping back, and serving democracy realness while reminding us all that we don’t have to accept regression as the norm. Iconic behavior.

• Ariana Grande stepping into the political ring to clap back at Trump’s executive orders is the chaotic, high-ponytail energy we didn’t know we needed. While he’s out here signing orders like he’s autographing merch, Ari’s hitting the high notes of democracy and calling out the nonsense. Legends only.

• Imagine thinking “passport drama” is the move in 2025. Trump’s executive orders are giving big “I need attention” vibes, while everyone else is just trying to survive without losing their frequent flyer miles. Honestly, someone get this man a hobby.

• Changing their name and letting the world know in such a heartfelt post? We love to see it. This “I Saw the TV Glow” star isn’t just serving acting chops; they’re serving unapologetic authenticity. Honestly, the name glow-up is real, and we’re here for every bit of it.

• Karla Sofía Gascón getting an Oscar nomination for Emilia Perez is serving major “firsts” energy, and we are here for it. It’s not just a win for her; it’s a win for the industry finally waking up to the fact that trans actors can carry a film and slay while doing it. The way she took this campy, chaotic role and turned it into high art? Iconic behavior.

• Imagine feeling like an outsider your whole life, then deciding to flip the script and become everyone’s favorite insider on SNL. That’s Bowen Yang. His comedy screams, “I don’t care if you get it, but I’m fabulous,” and we’re obsessed. Who needs validation when you’re this iconic?

• Spring TV is about to slap, y’all. This year’s lineup is serving us a buffet of LGBTQ+ representation, from sapphic detectives to chaotic queer roommates. Like, who needs real-life drama when you’ve got this much on-screen tea? Get ready to cancel plans and ghost group chats because the gays are officially booked and busy through May.

• Not Antoni casually breaking hearts with this update. The idea of the Fab Five not being as tight anymore feels like finding out your childhood stuffed animal wasn’t actually magical. We need a reunion episode stat!

• Omar Apollo dropping a full-frontal post and then calling out the homophobes who couldn’t handle it? That’s the unhinged energy we’re living for. If you can’t appreciate the art (and the audacity), then honestly, you were never a real fan.

• The Dorian voters clearly understood the assignment. From The Substance to those smaller, artsy flicks that only film Twitter can pronounce correctly, the winners list is a masterclass in serving high-brow meets queer chaos. Honestly, the Oscars could never.

Okay, bye.

That’s a wrap for this week! 🎉