The Continental Baths, which he opened in 1968, became a pivot point in Manhattan’s gay history and a launchpad for a young Bette Midler.
Category: Homosexuality and Bisexuality
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A ‘Mother’ Is Mourned by the Queer New Yorkers She Left Behind
Hundreds gathered in a Greenwich Village church to pay their respects to the transgender activist Cecilia Gentili, who died this week at 52.
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A Radio Station’s Call Letters Announce Its Purpose: KGAY
KGAY in Palm Springs is geared toward Gen X and older gay men who enjoy Rihanna but still worship Donna Summer.
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Gender-Inclusive Wedding Fashion for the Modern Era
Some designers are creating looks that embrace a wider range of gender expressions.
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The Queer Kids Are All Right. And Now They’re Making Me Better.
How watching gay coming-of-age stories has helped repair a heart still stuck in the past — and still scarred by a less welcoming world.
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How ‘All of Us Strangers’ Hit Close to Home for Its Director
Andrew Haigh wanted to infuse “All of Us Strangers” with elements from his own life, which included shooting it in his childhood residence.
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What to Know About ‘Maestro’: A Guide to Bradley Cooper’s Bernstein Biopic
Now on Netflix, the movie tracks the life of the American conductor and composer and his wife, the actress Felicia Montealegre, played by Carey Mulligan.
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Blink-182, Olivia Rodrigo, 100 gecs: Who Gets to Make Pop-Punk Fun?
Blink-182’s childish humor felt out of step with the times this year, as Olivia Rodrigo and 100 gecs released thrilling, hilarious music that talks back to — and erases — old stereotypes.
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An Anti-L.G.B.T.Q. Law in Uganda Is Hurting the Economy
Passed in May, the Anti-Homosexuality Act is harming businesses that rely on foreign travelers and trade.
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Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme Make the Holidays a Drag
The “RuPaul’s Drag Race” alums Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme put on a queer, clever and heartfelt Christmas show that keeps getting bigger.
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Melissa Febos on a Financially Controlling Boyfriend — and Girlfriend
The common denominator between the two relationships had not been gender or sexual orientation. It had been me.
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‘Our Son’ Review: The Right to Break Up
A simple yet engaging melodrama, starring Billy Porter and Luke Evans, explores what it means for two fathers to divorce.