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From Alex Consani breaking barriers to Ariana Grande clutching the OG Glinda wand, this week is full of iconic moments. With Snow White’s glow-up, Omar Rudberg’s NYC takeover, and Kendrick and SZA shaking up our wallets - the vibes are immaculate. Add the AIDS Memorial Quilt’s White House return and Sir Lady Java’s big-screen glow-up, and it’s clear: queer culture is thriving louder than ever.

• Alex Consani honoring Black trans models during her speech is the kind of allyship that deserves its own runway show. She’s not just breaking barriers as the first trans woman to win Model of the Year; she’s acknowledging the legends who paved the way while serving bleach-blonde perfection.

• Drew Barrymore handing Ariana Grande the OG Glinda wand is the ultimate gay crossover event of 2024. Ariana’s reaction was pure Glinda energy—equal parts disbelief, humor, and pink-striped fabulousness. Drew’s pulling stunts worthy of Oz itself!

• The anti-woke brigade coming for Snow White is giving ‘fragile masculinity in distress.’ Rachel Zegler’s Latina Snow White and the absence of Prince Charming are apparently too much for people who still think true love’s kiss is a personality trait. News flash - these are all fictional characters.

• Ohio joins the growing list of states obsessed with legislating trans people’s lives instead of fixing real problems. Let’s be honest: no one’s asking for gender policing in bathrooms—except maybe the lawmakers whose closets are fuller than my seasonal depression playlist. And a reminder, any person that assaults another person in any bathroom will be arrested, regardless of their gender.

• Not them casually announcing the Grand National Tour like it’s just another Tuesday. From Minneapolis to Toronto, Kendrick and SZA are serving us a masterclass in vibes, and our bank accounts are already shaking.

• Jacob Elordi’s beard debut is giving ‘cult leader chic,’ and honestly, the internet is divided. One minute, he’s the clean-cut boy-next-door; the next, he’s looking like he’s about to host a wellness retreat where everyone gives up carbs and critical thinking.

• J.K. Rowling is back on her TERF nonsense, this time targeting Barbra Banda—a cis woman—because apparently, scoring goals and smashing records as a Black athlete is too much for her to process. Imagine misgendering someone who’s literally just existing, thriving, and winning.

• A bathroom ban at federal properties? Bold move for a government that can’t even agree on a budget. Trans people are out here fighting for survival, and lawmakers are more concerned about bathrooms than healthcare or housing. I wonder if people stuck to using gendered bathrooms on J6…

• Imagine paying 60% more for a vodka soda just because someone thought tariffs were the solution to everything. At this rate, ‘drinks at home’ is about to become the new gay bar anthem. But, good news, our friends at Gay Water haven’t raised their prices.

• After 36 years, the AIDS Memorial Quilt is finally back at the White House, and honestly, it’s about time. This isn’t just a display; it’s a reminder of resilience, advocacy, and the queer community’s fight for recognition. Joe Biden said, ‘Let’s honor the lives lost,’ while the gays are out here saying, ‘Let’s also honor the fierce activism that got us here. The Quilt returning to D.C. is proof that history can be stitched into the present—and its serving looks and legacy!

• Sir Lady Java wasn’t just ahead of her time—she invented the concept of ‘timeless.’ Breaking barriers in the 1960s while slaying performances with James Brown and Etta James? That’s legendary behavior, and Hailie Sahar carrying her legacy to the big screen is the glow-up we didn’t know we needed.

• Spotify celebrating Wrapped with a Pink Pony Club pop-up? Iconic. The Abbey being right across the street feels like a pilgrimage for Chappell Roan stans—start at the pop-up, end with a tequila shot, and maybe a questionable decision or two. Let’s hope The Abbey has fixed their long rumored spiking issues, we’re hopeful they have under new owner Tristian Schukraft’s leadership.

• Zachariah’s The Strip Mall Tease Tour sounds like the chaotic gay energy we need in 2025. If it’s anything like Nailing It?, expect camp, drama, and nails sharper than the wit. Someone get us tickets, stat!

• Omar Rudberg headlining his first U.S. show is the global domination we’ve been manifesting. From Venezuelan-Swedish heartthrob to Young Royals prince to synth-pop king, he’s serving trilingual excellence and leaving NYC screaming, ‘Te amo!’ If this isn’t a coronation, then what is?

• Disney really said, ‘We’re giving Snow White a glow-up,’ and added a queer-coded Prince Charming just to keep things spicy. Andrew Burnap as Jonathan is giving us soft masculinity, theater kid charm, and a little sprinkle of Greta Gerwig-approved magic. Honestly, who needs dwarves when you’ve got this level of dreamy?

• Our Second Hottie of the Week is none other than Alex Consani (again). She recently became the first trans woman to win Model of the Year and it’s giving ‘break the glass runway’ energy. She didn’t just walk the catwalk—she owned it, thanked the legends before her, and turned the fashion industry into her personal spotlight. Legendary behavior!

@not.timspidey

sometimes i forget how much it sucks sometimes #gay #fyp #lgbtq

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@itaimerlin

way too many therapists have jobs because of me. #fyp #relatable #viral

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