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  • Emily Blunt Teases Devil Wears Prada Sequel, Promises Fashion, Feuds, and a Lot of Fabulous

    Emily Blunt Teases Devil Wears Prada Sequel, Promises Fashion, Feuds, and a Lot of Fabulous

    The cerulean sweater is back in style, nearly two decades after The Devil Wears Prada first graced our screens, a sequel is officially in the works. And while Meryl Streep hasn’t said “that’s all” just yet, Emily Blunt is giving fans a tantalizing glimpse into what might be coming.

    Blunt, 42, recently shared her excitement at the American Institute for Stuttering’s 19th Annual Gala. Though she hasn’t seen a script, she did lean into rumors about her character Emily Charlton climbing the fashion ranks and possibly going head-to-head with her legendary former boss Miranda Priestly.

    @entertainmenttonight

    Emily Blunt doesn’t even know what tea she’s allowed to spill about ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ sequel… 🤐☕ #emilyblunt #thedevilwearsprada #devilwearsprada

    ♬ original sound – Entertainment Tonight – Entertainment Tonight

    Fashion Rivalries Never Go Out of Style

    When asked about the dynamic between her and Meryl Streep’s ice-cold editrix, Blunt laughed, “Why are Meryl and I so mean to each other in every movie we do? We always have beef with each other.” From Into the Woods to Mary Poppins Returns, the pair has built a cinematic tension that seems destined to return, this time in a high-stakes battle of fashion versus media.

    While she couldn’t confirm plot details, Blunt joked, “Let’s hope we remedy it. I’m not sure,” expertly dodging spoilers with a wink and a smile. According to Variety, the story will reportedly follow Miranda navigating the fall of print publishing while desperately needing advertising dollars from a now powerful Emily, who works for a luxury fashion conglomerate. Yes, karma’s wearing designer heels.

    From Runway to Mommy Run-Ins

    Blunt’s daughters Hazel, 11, and Violet, 9, whom she shares with husband John Krasinski, are reportedly just as excited about the sequel. “I think they would quite like to go to set. Just for the fashion,” Blunt said. Clearly, style runs in the family.

    It’s been a full 20 years since the original 2006 classic, which also starred Anne Hathaway and Stanley Tucci, became a touchstone for fashion-lovers and quoters alike. While Hathaway and Tucci have not yet been confirmed, speculation is swirling that many original cast members will return for this sartorial second act.

    Will the Sequel Mirror the Books?

    There’s also chatter that the upcoming film could borrow from Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns, Lauren Weisberger’s 2013 follow-up novel. That story picks up a decade later, with Andy and Emily working together as successful editors, until Miranda reenters their lives with chaos (and couture) in tow.

    Whether the sequel stays loyal to the book or crafts its own plot, fans can expect an evolved take on the fashion journalism world, now grappling with digital disruption, influencer culture, and, of course, the eternal allure of a well-tailored coat.

    Fans React: A Sequel We’ve Been Manifesting

    Online, the buzz is building faster than a sample sale at Chanel. One fan on X (formerly Twitter) simply wrote, “Oh we will be watching” Others are whipping out the heels and preparing for the release like it’s training for war, “America immediately starts practicing walking in heels again.”

    Save the Date

    The Devil Wears Prada 2 is slated to hit theaters on May 1, 2026, strategically landing just before the Met Gala. And really, could there be a better way to kick off fashion’s biggest weekend than with a clash of couture titans?

    Until then, gird your loins.

  • Sabrina Carpenter Puts Pop on a Leash With ‘Man’s Best Friend’

    Sabrina Carpenter Puts Pop on a Leash With ‘Man’s Best Friend’

    Sabrina Carpenter is putting her foot on the gas, and her stiletto on our necks. Less than a year after dominating charts and streaming playlists with her Grammy-winning Short n’ Sweet, the pop star is back with another full-length album titled Man’s Best Friend, arriving August 29.

    And if the title alone didn’t raise eyebrows, the cover art certainly did. Shared via Instagram on Wednesday (June 11), the provocative image shows Carpenter on all fours in stilettos, dressed in a black mini, with a man gripping a handful of her hair. The second slide zooms in on a powder-blue dog collar, engraved with the album title, cheeky, stylish, and unmistakably Sabrina.

    “i can’t wait for it to be yours x,” she wrote in her caption, immediately sending fans into an online frenzy.

     

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    From “Espresso” to Empowerment

    Man’s Best Friend follows the breakout success of Short n’ Sweet, which debuted in August 2024 and marked a turning point in Carpenter’s career. With top 10 singles like “Espresso” and “Taste,” and the runaway success of “Please Please Please,” her first Hot 100 No. 1,  the album launched her into superstardom. It also brought her two Grammys and her first Billboard 200 No. 1, where it spent four weeks at the top.

    While Short n’ Sweet dripped in caramel flirtiness and radio-friendly melodies, Man’s Best Friend appears to be edgier, possibly darker, definitely bolder.

    “Manchild” Ushers in a Sassier Sound

    Leading the pack is “Manchild,” the first single off the new record. A whip-smart, country-inflected bop with Carpenter’s signature mix of sweetness and sarcasm, the song calls out immature men in a way only she can, with a wink and a mic drop.

    Co-written with frequent collaborators Jack Antonoff and Amy Allen, the track debuted last week and is already clawing its way toward the top of the Billboard Hot 100. Spotify streams are soaring, and early forecasts suggest a top-tier chart entry.

    The full 12-song tracklist hasn’t been shared yet, but fans can safely assume Man’s Best Friend will keep the same trio of Carpenter, Antonoff, and Allen at its creative core.

    Writing From the Retreat

    Hints about new music first surfaced in February, when Carpenter told Vogue she had been quietly working on new material. “I start every year just trying to go away and write,” she said. “Because I feel like I have a lot to say at the end of a year. I’m just kind of tucked away right now. It’s half writing and half relaxation, if that’s something I can even accomplish.”

    With Man’s Best Friend, it looks like the creative getaway was a success, even if the album’s visuals suggest she’s not taking things lying down. Or maybe she is, but only on her terms.

    Fans React: “She’s Not Playing Around”

    Unsurprisingly, Carpenter’s fanbase went wild over the announcement. “Let’s bfr she ate with the cover.’” one fan posted on X. Another quipped, “The way i’m kinda into this new era for Sabrina.”

    Memes, thirst tweets, and debates about the deeper meaning of the dog collar cover are already circulating. Some called the image “pop kink-coded,” while others are already predicting another Grammy sweep.

    One fan summed it up best: “SABRINA CARPENTER SUMMER HAS BECOME A YEARLY TRADITION.”

    What’s Next?

    Man’s Best Friend drops August 29 via Island Records. Pre-orders are available now on Carpenter’s website. With an arena tour already extending through Thanksgiving and “Manchild” climbing fast, Sabrina is showing no signs of slowing down.

    Call it a victory lap, but with some sugar and spice.

  • Luigi Mangione Turns 27 in Jail and Yes, He Has a Fan Club

    Luigi Mangione Turns 27 in Jail and Yes, He Has a Fan Club

    From behind the walls of Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center, where he’s awaiting trial for the alleged murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Luigi Mangione is taking stock of his life, and he’s doing it with surprising warmth, humor, and a flair for the dramatic.

    In an electronic letter circulated on social media this week, Mangione shared a list of “27 things I’m grateful for” to mark his 27th birthday on May 6. Despite facing serious federal charges and being housed in the same facility as Sean “Diddy” Combs, the heir to a real estate fortune is choosing gratitude over gloom.

    The Birthday List Heard ‘Round the Internet

    At the top of Mangione’s list? “My friends, for being there when I needed it most,” he wrote. He followed that up with, “My family, for [REDACTED — my personal life is none of your business!],” a cheeky nod to public scrutiny and a reminder that he’s not ready to spill all his tea just yet.

    The letter offers unexpected thanks to just about everyone in his orbit: the mailroom workers who process the international flood of fan letters, the guards who’ve proven to be “nothing like what The Shawshank Redemption had me believe,” and even his cellmate, known only as “J.”

    Luigi's 27th Birthday Letter
    Photo: FreeLuigi

    Fan Clubs and Commissary Coins

    If you thought support for Mangione was niche, think again. His fandom appears to be thriving, with supporters forming groups like “Latinas for Mangione” and raising over $1 million to help fund his legal defense. Some are even pitching in to ensure the alleged assassin can enjoy jailhouse essentials, including, yes, Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce on chicken Thursdays.

    “Sorry to my vegan followers,” he quipped in the letter, “but it’s the realest food here, and I need my strength.”

    Back in February, the magnitude of his following became clear when hundreds, mostly young women, lined up outside his New York City court hearing waving signs like it was opening night of a pop star’s tour, not a criminal arraignment.

    @dailymail

    Despite freezing temperatures, supporters of accused gunman Luigi Mangione are waiting for him to arrive back in New York. #luigimangione #newyorkcity #ceo #healthcare #police

    ♬ original sound – Daily Mail

    @dailymail

    Chants of ‘free Luigi’ could be heard as Luigi Mangione supporters gathered outside the Manhattan Criminal Court building in New York. 🎥 Reuters #news #luigi #luigimangione #crime #newyork

    ♬ original sound – Daily Mail

    A Jailhouse Scholar

    In addition to BBQ sauce and fan mail, Mangione says he’s been passing time reading and listening to music — although he didn’t drop any titles. Still, the image of the University of Pennsylvania alum sipping metaphorical tea in a concrete cell while flipping pages has only fueled the bizarre public fascination with him.

    His team has since set up a website complete with an FAQ page, where Mangione continues to address his supporters. In a public statement posted there, he writes:

    “Powerfully, this support has transcended political, racial, and even class divisions, as mail has flooded MDC from across the country, and around the globe.
    While it is impossible for me to reply to most letters, please know that I read every one that I receive.”

    The Public vs. The Persona

    While some may raise an eyebrow at the spectacle surrounding Mangione, a man still awaiting trial for a high-profile murder, others seem captivated by his vulnerability, his sense of humor, and his surprisingly thorough list of life’s small blessings.

    As Mangione puts it, “I look forward to hearing more in the future.” Whether he’s talking about fan mail or court updates is anyone’s guess.

  • Queer Art That Sparked a Revolution: A Celebration of Radical Expression

    Queer Art That Sparked a Revolution: A Celebration of Radical Expression

    Queer art has never been just about aesthetics, it’s protest, it’s love, it’s fury, and it’s legacy. Across decades and disciplines, queer creators have made bold statements through performance, music, visual art, and stage, often at great personal cost. These works not only transformed culture but also carved out space for LGBTQ+ people to be seen, heard, and remembered.

    Below, we highlight some of the most potent and pivotal queer art performances, each one a milestone in a timeline of resistance, visibility, and unapologetic expression.

    Punk, Prayer, and Prison: Pussy Riot’s Sacred Rebellion

    When Russian punk collective Pussy Riot stormed Moscow’s Cathedral of Christ the Savior in 2012 for a guerrilla protest, it was over in minutes. But the global conversation it ignited lasted years. Their performance-turned-music-video “Punk Prayer – Mother of God, Chase Putin Away!” condemned both Vladimir Putin’s authoritarian regime and the Orthodox Church’s complicity.

    Arrested and charged with “hooliganism motivated by religious hatred,” three members, Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, Maria Alyokhina, and Yekaterina Samutsevich, were thrown into a heavily publicized trial. The subsequent 2013 HBO documentary Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer spotlighted the absurdity of the state’s crackdown and became an instant rallying cry for artists, feminists, and LGBTQ+ advocates worldwide.

    From Madonna to Amnesty International, support poured in. Yet in Russia, public opinion remained divided. As the band’s name surged across headlines, it served as a reminder: punk can still shake the church, and the state.

    Sinéad O’Connor’s Tear Heard Around the World

    Before #MeToo and well before the Catholic Church’s abuse scandals were widely acknowledged, Irish musician Sinéad O’Connor pulled no punches. On Saturday Night Live in 1992, she tore up a photo of Pope John Paul II and declared, “Fight the real enemy.”

    The backlash was swift and ruthless. From celebrities to religious groups, condemnation rained down. But O’Connor stood by her act, revealing that her protest was personal, she had been a victim of abuse, and the Church, she believed, enabled it.

    Years later, after her 2023 passing, many revisited the moment with fresh eyes. Time even retroactively honored her as the most influential woman of 1992. Her protest wasn’t a publicity stunt, it was prophecy.

    @consequence

    R.I.P Sinéad O’Connor, who never held back from speaking her truth. 🕊️ #sineadoconnor #snl

    ♬ original sound – consequence

    Art on the Edge: John S. Boskovich’s Electric Fan (Feel It Motherfuckers)

    When artist John S. Boskovich lost his partner Stephen Earabino to AIDS, he also lost nearly every trace of their shared life. Earabino’s family cleared out their apartment, erasing their relationship, except for a single object: an electric fan.

    Boskovich transformed that object into art. Encased in Plexiglas and marked with the phrase, “Only unclaimed item from the Stephen Earabino estate,” the piece slices through grief, rage, and queer erasure. With air flowing through holes in the glass, the fan still hums with life, a stark metaphor for memory that refuses to disappear.

    Lipstick and Labor Strikes: The Cockettes’ Elevator Girls in Bondage

    San Francisco’s glitter-drenched drag troupe The Cockettes brought psychedelic camp to new heights in the ‘70s. But their avant-garde film Elevator Girls in Bondage was more than a spectacle, it was satire with teeth.

    Framed as a low-budget protest, the film tells the story of underpaid hotel elevator girls who go on strike. The result is a technicolor fever dream of anti-capitalist, pro-queer performance art.

    From Hibiscus to Sylvester, The Cockettes birthed a generation of gender-fabulous icons. Their work continues to influence drag, theater, and the joyful chaos of queer resistance.

    Footage from 'Elevator Girls in Bondage'
    Photo: David Wise
    Footage from 'Elevator Girls in Bondage'
    Photo: David Wise

    Kate Nash vs. TERF Island

    British singer-songwriter Kate Nash doesn’t just sing about heartbreak, she takes aim at hate. In her track “GERM,” released in response to U.K. transphobic policies and rhetoric, Nash dismantles trans-exclusionary feminism with a blend of biting lyrics and bulletproof facts.

    Originally drafted as an essay, the song became a musical manifesto against J.K. Rowling’s public crusade against trans rights. Nash isn’t subtle: she calls Rowling out by name and dubs her ideology “a load of bollocks.”

    As far as feminist anthems go, “GERM” feels like a necessary cleanse for a movement long overdue for intersectional accountability.

    @katenashyeah

    GERM performed live at Mighty Hoopla festival! #katenash #transrights🏳️‍⚧️ #songofthesummer #viral #livemusic #pride2025🏳️‍🌈 shot by Jude Harrison

    ♬ GERM – I Feel No Threat – Kate Nash

    Keith Haring’s Unfinished Painting: Silence and Survival

    Few images capture the loss of a generation quite like Keith Haring’s Unfinished Painting. A white canvas, three-fourths blank, features just a flash of Haring’s iconic doodled figures in one corner. The rest is hauntingly untouched.

    Created in 1989, the piece was among Haring’s last before his 1990 death from AIDS-related complications. The drips and smears that bleed from the finished section seem to mourn what could have been, had AIDS not stolen so many voices too soon.

    It’s not just a painting, it’s a eulogy.

    Keith Haring, Unfinished Painting (1989). Photo: © Keith Haring Foundation
    Keith Haring, Unfinished Painting (1989). Photo: © Keith Haring Foundation

    Jane Chambers’ Last Summer at Bluefish Cove

    In a time when lesbians were either jokes or tragedies on stage, playwright Jane Chambers did something radical: she wrote them as real people. Her 1980 play Last Summer at Bluefish Cove was the first American work to portray lesbian relationships with depth, humor, and humanity.

    Set in a women-only beach retreat, the story explores love, grief, and friendship through a lens that was, at the time, unthinkably tender. Revived across decades, Chambers’ work remains a touchstone for queer theater and representation.

    Last Summer at Bluefish Cove Production
    Photo: Last Summer at Bluefish Cove Production
    Last Summer at Bluefish Cove Production
    Photo: Last Summer at Bluefish Cove Production
    Last Summer at Bluefish Cove Production
    Photo: Last Summer at Bluefish Cove Production

    Kissing Isn’t the Problem

    In the late ’80s and early ’90s, as AIDS hysteria gripped the nation, artist collective Gran Fury launched a media-savvy art action that was impossible to ignore. Their “Kissing Doesn’t Kill: Greed and Indifference Do” campaign plastered cities with images of interracial, same-sex couples kissing, styled to look like ads from major fashion labels.

    Beneath the glamour, the message was clear: the real killer wasn’t intimacy, but apathy. The art doubled as activism, turning billboards and bus ads into battlegrounds for awareness and accountability.

    Gran Fury's 'Kissing Doesn't Kill' Campaign
    Photo: Gran Fury

    Loie Fuller: The Original Light Show

    Before Beyoncé twirled under lasers or Lady Gaga donned projection dresses, there was Loie Fuller. The late 19th-century dance pioneer fused fabric, light, and movement into her signature Serpentine Dance, dazzling audiences in France and beyond.

    Working alongside her partner Gabrielle Bloch, Fuller created mesmerizing visual effects and pioneered stage lighting techniques that are still used today. Queer, collaborative, and unabashedly experimental, her work paved the way for generations of performance artists to come.

    Loie Fuller in her gown equipped with concealed rods to allow her to wield a pair of enormous wings, 1901
    Loie Fuller in her gown equipped with concealed rods to allow her to wield a pair of enormous wings, 1901. Photo: Internet Archive
    Loie Fuller photographed by Isaiah West Taber, 1897
    Loie Fuller photographed by Isaiah West Taber, 1897. Photo: Internet Archive

    Queer Icons in Ink: Lesley Gore and Liz Smith

    Sometimes activism looks like a handwritten letter. In an affectionate note from queer gossip columnist Liz Smith to singer Lesley Gore, the two share thoughts on a film and sign off with love and laughter.

    Gore, known for feminist anthem “You Don’t Own Me,” came out publicly in 2005, though she had spent decades in a devoted partnership with Lois Sasson. Together, they championed LGBTQ+ visibility and women’s rights, quietly but powerfully.

    Letter to Lesley Gore from Liz Smith, c.1996.
    Letter to Lesley Gore from Liz Smith, c.1996. Photo: New York Public Library
  • They Meant Well: Oopsie Quotes from Straight Allies

    They Meant Well: Oopsie Quotes from Straight Allies

    Straight allies, we love you. Your rainbow nail polish and “Yas Queen” energy mean the world. But sometimes, just sometimes, your good intentions come wrapped in phrases that land with a thud instead of a hug. In honor of Pride Month, we’ve rounded up some of the most well-meaning but hilariously off-base things straight people say to their queer friends.

    Because hey, you tried. And that’s… something.

    Backhanded Compliments, the Musical

    Let’s start with the classics. These are the comments that sound supportive, until you think about them for more than two seconds.

    “You don’t look gay!”
    Translation: You expected a stereotype, and we failed to deliver it.

    “You’re trans? I never would’ve guessed, you look totally normal!”
    You meant “passing,” but what you really said was that there’s a “normal” way to look… and we weren’t supposed to meet the standard.

    “You’re nothing like other lesbians I’ve met.”
    This is just a rebrand of “you’re one of the good ones” and no one asked for that remake.

    “You’re way too pretty to be gay!”
    We missed the part where sexuality was based on a face card. And there are PLENTY of pretty queer folks.

    Stereotypes Dressed as Support

    Some phrases feel like they came straight out of a 2005 sitcom, all personality, no nuance.

    “I need a gay best friend!”
    We’re people, not purse-sized therapists with skincare tips and a punchy one-liner quota

    “Which one of you is the guy?”
    This question pops up at every queer wedding, and somehow still hasn’t retired. Spoiler: Neither of us is the guy. That’s the point.

    The “I Don’t See Labels” Olympics

    Then there are the moments where people try to be extra chill about queerness, and in doing so, erase it entirely.

    “I don’t care if you’re gay, just don’t hit on me.”
    You’ve centered yourself in a story that’s not about you. No offense, but we weren’t planning on it.

    “Why does everything have to be so political?”
    Our existence isn’t a debate topic. If being seen feels political to you, imagine how living it feels to us.

    “Do you have to talk about being queer all the time?”
    If we don’t, no one else will — and some of us spent years not talking about it just to stay safe.

    Confused But Curious

    The bisexual erasure hits hardest here.

    “Wait, you’re bi? Doesn’t that mean you’re just confused?”
    No, Brenda. It means we’re attracted to more than one gender, and we still don’t want your boyfriend.

    “So if you’re pan, does that mean you’re attracted to literally everyone?”
    Why it misses: No, we’re not in love with your barista, your dog walker, and your dad.

    “So, like, what are you into in bed?”
    If we just told you we’re queer and your first follow-up is about our sex life, you’re in the wrong lane, babe.

    A Little Grace Goes a Long Way

    Look, no one gets it right 100% of the time. Being a good ally isn’t about nailing every term or rainbow-washing your wardrobe. It’s about listening, learning, and showing up. Pride isn’t just a party, it’s a reminder that queer people exist year-round, in all our variety, vibrancy, and yes, even messy moments.

    So the next time you want to say something “supportive,” maybe pause and ask yourself: Is this about them… or me? And if you do mess up, don’t panic. Apologize, laugh with us, not at us, and try again.

    We’ll still let you come to the gay bar (maybe).

  • Pedro Pascal Shares He’s a ‘Big Spoon’ and Now We’re All Little Spoons

    Pedro Pascal Shares He’s a ‘Big Spoon’ and Now We’re All Little Spoons

    It was supposed to be a standard Vogue promo interview, a lighthearted “Off The Cuff” chat between Materialists co-stars Dakota Johnson and Pedro Pascal. Instead, it turned into a viral queer fever dream, thanks to a single, sultry word whispered by Pascal: “Big.”

    Yes, we’re talking about that moment. Johnson turned to Pascal and casually asked, “Big spoon or little spoon?” Without missing a beat, and with all the velvety confidence of someone who’s broken the internet before, Pascal leaned in, locked eyes with the camera, and whispered, “Big.”

    Cue: a collective gay gasp heard across the globe.

    @ppascalcomfort

    Pedro is the BIG SPOON… ok, I’m fine… #pedropascal #pedropascaledit #ppascalcomfort #dakotajohnson #thematerialists #bigspoon

    ♬ som original – pascal comfort

    @editsby_kh

    Pasta😂 #dakotajohnson #pedropascal #materialistsmovie #vogue #dakotajohnsonedit #fyp #fypシ #foryou #fypage #dakotajohnsonfan

    ♬ original sound – editsby_kh

    The Art of Flirt and Feral Energy

    From the jump, the interview is dripping with chaotic chemistry. There’s playful name-calling (“Bitch.” “Bitch.”), confessions of green hummus lies, and an entire tangent where Johnson shares her childhood nickname was cock. (Spelled “Coqui,” but phonetically? You heard it right.) The two zigzag through questions ranging from reality show dreams to “What’s your ideal night out?” spoiler: Pedro’s is a night in.

    But it’s the “big spoon” bombshell that launched a thousand tweets.

    Big Spoon Pedro: The Fan Reaction

    Online, queer fans are losing it, and rightfully so. One viral post on X read, ““big spoon or little spoon?” “…big.” WHY’D HE HAVE TO SAY IT LIKE THAT?!” Another user declared, “PEDRO IS THE BIG SPOON !!! NOBODY TALK TO ME RIGHT NOW.”

    TikTok is flooded with edits of the whisper heard ‘round the world, usually paired with dramatic slow-motion and orchestral swells. The vibe? Horny with a side of reverence.

    Pedro Pascal has long been hailed as the internet’s daddy, zaddy, and everything in between, but this moment? This was sacred. It was feral-core. And queer fans have claimed it like a rainbow at the end of a very sexy storm.

    ‘Materialists’ Hits Theaters June 13

    The press tour antics are all in support of Materialists, the upcoming film set to hit theaters June 13. If the onscreen chemistry is even half as unhinged and delightful as this interview, we’re in for a cinematic treat.

    Until then, we’ll be watching the “Big Spoon” clip on loop. For science. For culture. For the gays.

  • Megan Stalter Escapes to London and Swaps Spit with Will Sharpe in Netflix’s ‘Too Much’

    Megan Stalter Escapes to London and Swaps Spit with Will Sharpe in Netflix’s ‘Too Much’

    Turns out, running off to London might not be the fix-all fantasy it looks like in the movies. In Netflix’s new rom-com series Too Much, Megan Stalter plays an American export hoping for a fresh start, but what she gets instead is a crash course in culture clashes, heartbreak hangovers, and one very confusing British man.

    The series premieres July 10, and if the trailer is any indication, it’s less Love Actually and more Emotional Luggage Actually.

    A Hot Mess Abroad

    Jessica (Stalter), a New York career girl in emotional freefall, jets off to London to escape the debris of a relationship she thought was it. Her coping plan? Become a Brontë-style recluse with good bangs and bad Wi-Fi. Instead, she meets Felix (played by The White Lotus scene-stealer Will Sharpe), a brooding Brit who has red flags fluttering like bunting at a royal wedding.

    Their connection is electric. Their timing? Tragic. And the result is a transatlantic slow-burn that’s equal parts messy, magnetic, and mildly unhinged.

    Created by Lena Dunham and her husband Luis Felber, Too Much puts a modern, millennial spin on the classic expat rom-com complete with cringe texts, awkward hookups, and a cameo from Dunham herself. Yes, she’s in the trailer. No, she’s not playing a therapist (though that might help).

    A Cast as Chaotic as It Is Iconic

    The cast lineup reads like a fever dream in the best way. Alongside Stalter and Sharpe, you’ll spot Naomi Watts, Jessica Alba, Kit Harington, Andrew Scott, Rhea Perlman, Michael Zegen, Richard E. Grant, Emily Ratajkowski, Dean-Charles Chapman, and Andrew Rannells.

    It’s giving “British Vogue afterparty meets queer indie cinema,” and we’re into it.

    Executive-produced by the teams behind Girls and Love Actually, the show blends sharply written comedy with the kind of emotional realism that makes you feel seen… and slightly exposed.

    Andrew Scott in 'Too Much'
    Andrew Scott in ‘Too Much.’ Photo: Netflix
    Jessica Alba in 'Too Much'
    Jessica Alba in ‘Too Much.’ Photo: Netflix
    Kit Harington in 'Too Much'
    Kit Harington in ‘Too Much.’ Photo: Netflix
    Rita Ora in 'Too Much'
    Rita Ora in ‘Too Much.’ Photo: Netflix

    What the Internet Is Saying (Hint: Screaming)

    The moment Megan Stalter’s casting was announced, the Internet let out a collective yas. Twitter stans, TikTok theorists, and even your favorite meme pages are already obsessing over what promises to be Stalter’s most chaotic role yet.

    One fan wrote, “Megan Stalter and Will Sharpe look like a hilariously chaotic duo – can’t wait!” while another declared, “Looks hilarious! I shall be watching! I LOVE her and I’m not surprised she has her own show now. I finished watching Hacks this week, took me 1 week to watch all 4 seasons and she stood out so much!”

    If the trailer is anything to go by, Too Much is about to become the new gold standard in comedy for the romantically unwell. And let’s be honest, those are our people.

    From NYC Meltdown to London Breakdown

    While Too Much plays with genre tropes, Americans abroad, slow-burn romance, Bridget Jones-style social flailing, it’s also brutally honest about what it means to fall apart in your 30s and try to build something new from the wreckage.

    It asks: Can two emotionally stunted people from wildly different worlds figure out love without blowing everything up? Probably not. But watching them try looks like just the kind of disaster we can’t wait to binge.

  • Culture Machine and Last Prisoner Project Team Up for Loud and Proud: A Queer Cannabis Docuseries for Pride

    Culture Machine and Last Prisoner Project Team Up for Loud and Proud: A Queer Cannabis Docuseries for Pride

    This Pride Month, Emmy-nominated filmmaker Justin Simien and his production company, Culture Machine, are lighting up more than just rainbows. In partnership with the Last Prisoner Project, the criminal justice nonprofit committed to cannabis reform, Simien is launching Loud & Proud:a spirited, high-energy digital docuseries spotlighting queer cannabis culture like you’ve never seen before.

    Weed, Drag, and Revolution

    Dropping weekly through June and July on social platforms, Loud & Proud blends short-form storytelling with long-overdue truth-telling. The series centers queer creatives, organizers, and community leaders who’ve used cannabis not just for wellness, but for survival. From the ballroom to the frontlines, weed has long been a quiet hero of queer resistance, and this series finally gives it a loud mic.

    “Cannabis has found its way into my creative process and my self-care routines,” says Simien, best known for Dear White People. “There’s a political intersection between communities of color and queer communities that I’m really excited this team is uncovering.”

    A Cast That’s Lit

    If you’re tuning in for drag excellence, you’re in good hands (and heels). The lineup includes fan favorites like Laganja Estranja, Jorgeous, Sabbyiana, and more, who serve both looks and lived experience. Their stories reflect a broader reality: even as cannabis becomes big business, queer and trans people, especially those who are Black and Brown, are still targeted by outdated enforcement and criminalization.

    “One of the reasons I love the queer community is we show up for one another,” says Jay Jackson, aka Laganja Estranja. “And I think the cannabis industry is seeing that now. Whether you’re white, Black, brown or anything in between, we have to show up as a community.”

    Culture Machine and Last Prisoner Project launch ‘Loud and Proud,’ a Pride docuseries on queer cannabis culture and community activism.
    Photo: Culture Machine
    Culture Machine and Last Prisoner Project launch ‘Loud and Proud,’ a Pride docuseries on queer cannabis culture and community activism.
    Photo: Culture Machine
    Culture Machine and Last Prisoner Project launch ‘Loud and Proud,’ a Pride docuseries on queer cannabis culture and community activism.
    Photo: Culture Machine

    The Bigger Picture

    This project isn’t just a love letter, it’s a rallying cry. With over 575 anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced across the U.S. in 2025 alone, Loud & Proud doubles as a call to action. The series challenges both cannabis consumers and companies to commit to equity, clemency, and LGBTQ+ leadership in the industry.

    Culture Machine, whose past work includes the award-winning Hollywood Black, is on a mission to amplify marginalized voices and shake up the status quo. Their efforts are resonating: since launching its socials in 2023, the company has seen over 600% organic growth and reaches 2.3 million users monthly.

    By pairing grassroots storytelling with top-tier talent, Loud & Proud doesn’t just celebrate queer cannabis history, it insists on a future that’s even bolder.

  • MARINA Returns With ‘Princess of Power’ Tour Across North America

    MARINA Returns With ‘Princess of Power’ Tour Across North America

    Dust off your flower crowns and polish those statement earrings: MARINA is hitting the road. Fresh off the glittery heels of her sixth studio album Princess of Power, the Welsh pop sensation has officially announced a North American tour that promises to be as sparkly and theatrical as her discography.

    The tour begins with major festival appearances this summer before launching into a headlining leg that stretches into the fall, and yes, she’s bringing friends.

    Festival Season Warm-Up

    Before embarking on her own tour, MARINA will grace the stages of some of the biggest music festivals this year. Catch her at Bonnaroo (June 13), Lollapalooza (Aug. 2), Osheaga (Aug. 3), Outside Lands (Aug. 8), and All Things Go in D.C. (Sept. 28). She’ll also make a double appearance at Austin City Limits in October, because why headline once when you can headline twice?

    Powering Up the Headlining Tour

    Once festival season wraps, MARINA’s full-fledged headlining run kicks off September 6 in Seattle. With a glitter trail that stretches from Vancouver to Phoenix, she’ll hit nearly every major market across the U.S. and Canada, including a high-drama night at Radio City Music Hall in New York on September 25.

    The tour wraps up in California with shows in Pomona, Los Angeles, and finally Oakland on October 17. If you’re feeling fancy, she’ll also make a final splash in Mexico City at Corona Capital on November 15.

    She’s bringing support acts Coco & Clair Clair and Mallrat along for the non-festival dates, ensuring the vibes stay playful and irreverent from curtain up to encore.

     

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    Tickets and Timing

    Fans ready to enter their main character era can grab tickets during the official artist presale on Wednesday, June 11 at 10 a.m. local time. General on-sale follows on Friday, June 13. Expect a ticketing bloodbath, MARINA fans do not play!

    Fans React: “She’s Mothering Again”

    Across social media, fans have already gone feral. Reactions range from “I’M SEEING YOU ON MY BIRTHDAY WEEKEND AFTER A DECADE OF WAITING OH MY GOD…..THIS JUST HEALED SOMETHING IN ME” to “AGHHHHHHHHHHHH CODE RED CODE RED!!”

    It’s clear that the Diamonds (as her fans lovingly call themselves) are ready to rally behind their queen once again.

    Full 2025 Tour Dates: Princess of Power North America

    • June 13: Manchester, TN @ Bonnaroo

    • Aug. 2: Chicago, IL @ Lollapalooza

    • Aug. 3: Montreal, QC @ Osheaga

    • Aug. 8: San Francisco, CA @ Outside Lands

    • Sept. 6: Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo (with Coco & Clair Clair)

    • Sept. 7: Vancouver, BC @ Orpheum Theatre 9 (with Coco & Clair Clair)

    • Sept. 10: Portland, OR @ Keller Auditorium (with Coco & Clair Clair)

    • Sept. 12: Salt Lake City, UT @ The Union (with Coco & Clair Clair)

    • Sept. 13: Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium (with Coco & Clair Clair)

    • Sept. 15: Minneapolis, MN @ The Fillmore (with Mallrat)

    • Sept. 16: Royal Oak, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre (with Mallrat)

    • Sept. 18: Toronto, ON @ HISTORY (with Mallrat)

    • Sept. 20: New Haven, CT @ College Street Music Hall (with Mallrat)

    • Sept. 21: Boston, MA @ Roadrunner (with Mallrat)

    • Sept. 24: Philadelphia, PA @ Franklin Music Hall (with Mallrat)

    • Sept. 25: New York, NY @ Radio City Music Hall (with Mallrat)

    • Sept. 28: Washington, D.C. @ All Things Go

    • Sept. 29: Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE (with Mallrat)

    • Oct. 1: Nashville, TN @ The Pinnacle (with Mallrat)

    • Oct. 2: Atlanta, GA @ The Eastern (with Mallrat)

    • Oct. 4: Austin, TX @ Austin City Limits

    • Oct. 7: Houston, TX @ Bayou Music Center (with Mallrat)

    • Oct. 9: Dallas, TX @ Southside Ballroom (with Mallrat)

    • Oct. 11: Austin, TX @ Austin City Limits

    • Oct. 13: Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theatre (with Mallrat)

    • Oct. 14: Pomona, CA @ Fox Theater (with Mallrat)

    • Oct. 16: Los Angeles, CA @ Greek Theatre (with Mallrat)

    • Oct. 17: Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater (with Mallrat)

    • Nov. 15: Mexico City, MX @ Corona Capital

  • Alan Cumming Embraces Queer Joy, Jockstraps, and Aging Gracefully

    Alan Cumming Embraces Queer Joy, Jockstraps, and Aging Gracefully

    Alan Cumming is the moment yet again. Them has just dropped its third Pride Month cover story of 2025, and this time, it’s the ever-iconic Alan Cumming gracing the spotlight. Known for everything from Cabaret to The Traitors, the Emmy-winning actor, producer, and style renegade proves that queerness, eccentricity, and aging fabulously are not mutually exclusive.

    In a wide-ranging chat with Them’s James Factora, Cumming opens up about his career, fashion as performance art, and what being a proudly authentic queer person means to him, all while reminding us that life post-60 can be as bold, vibrant, and jockstrap-filled as ever.

    The Traitor We Trust

    Cumming is best known to younger fans as the host of Peacock’s The Traitors, a reality competition series made instantly iconic by his high-camp, high-fashion ensembles. But it’s more than just fun and games for Cumming, it’s also a platform.

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    “Especially now, when we’re being vilified and persecuted,” he says, “there’s all the more reason to have our presence and representation.” Even in a reality show setting, Cumming believes there’s power in visibility and power in simply existing. “You can do great things just by exposing people to ideas they haven’t seen before.”

    Queer Authenticity, No Uniform Required

    The Scottish-born actor has never been one to follow the rules, and that rebelliousness is part of what bonds him to the broader LGBTQ+ community. “I’m really fascinated by the idea of feeling like a freak because you’re being authentic,” he explains. “I relate to trans people and anyone not conforming to what society tells us we should be doing.”

    That ethos spills over into his personal style, too. “I kind of don’t like being made to wear a uniform in any way,” he says — which might explain why he’s spent part of his career trying to “normalize jockstraps.”

    Fashion as Storytelling

    For Cumming, clothes aren’t just costumes, they’re collaborators. On The Traitors, his outfits are more than fabric and flair. “The clothes have become such a part of the DNA of the show,” he says. “I act the clothes in a way.”

    It’s this kind of playful, performative elegance that’s helped solidify Cumming as one of the most joyfully unclassifiable figures in queer entertainment.

    Alan Cumming 'Them' Cover Story
    Photo: Jeremy Liebman/Them
    Alan Cumming 'Them' Cover Story
    Photo: Jeremy Liebman/Them

    Defying Definition

    Cumming’s career has zigzagged across genres, formats, and expectations. “I do sometimes do things that are a little unusual and surprising,” he says, pointing to his shift from classical theater to reality TV. “But I’ve always done things like that. I hate the idea of being defined.”

    This refusal to fit into a neat category has made him a beacon of queer creativity: never predictable, always refreshing.

    Sixty, Sexy, and Self-Assured

    Turning 60 hasn’t slowed Alan Cumming down, it’s just given him a sharper lens. “I wish we would see beauty in aging,” he muses. “Youth is beautiful, but you know what? It’s not all that.”

    And he’s not just saying it, he’s living it. “Everything’s still working,” he laughs. “I don’t feel impeded by my age in any way. But at the same time, I have wisdom, and I have something to say.”

    And say it, he does… in style.

    Pride, Continued

    Cumming’s cover is part of Them’s ongoing Pride celebration, which has already spotlighted The Last of Us star Bella Ramsey, Severance’s Tramell Tillman, and a special WorldPride DC event featuring drag superstar Sasha Colby. More features are expected to drop throughout the month, but Alan’s whimsical, thought-provoking reflections are already a standout.