The Happenings
“Stories matter. And words matter.” Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie at the PEN America Symposium
On Monday, September 12, at a sold-out event in New York that celebrated the centenary of the free expression group PEN America, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie was among the many literary
Queer Twitter reacts to Tweet about Gay Men and Heteronormativity
On April 4, a Twitter netizen who goes by the handle @BoNgAnI45481479 tweeted his exasperation over the type of men he dates. “I want a bottom that knows that he’s
The Third ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Movie Finally Addresses Dumbledore’s Sexuality — nearly 15 years after J.K. Rowling first revealed he’s gay
In 2007, Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling made a remark that would echo in the franchise’s fandom for years to come. Speaking at Carnegie Hall that year, she said that
Jussie Smollett Sentenced To 150 Days In Jail Over Faked 2019 Attack
Former Empire actor Jussie Smollett was sentenced on Thursday to 150 days in jail Thursday, starting immediately. While avoiding state prison, the incarceration comes as a part of an overall
“It Started Off As A Grindr Conversation.” Porn Star Austin Wolf Opens Up About His Infamous Delta Flight Hookup
There are very few gay porn moments that end up crossing into mainstream news and Austin Wolf recording himself having sex with a uniformed Delta Airlines employee in an airplane
Jussie Smollett Has Been Found Guilty By Chicago Jury Over 2019 Assault
A Chicago jury has just found Jussie Smollett guilty on five felony charges, including lying to the police about the alleged hate crime attack on the former Empire actor in
Jussie Smollett Declares 2019 Attack “Was No Hoax”, Says He Was Victim Of $2 Million Shakedown And Had A Sexual Relationship With One Of His Accusers
Jussie Smollett has insisted to the Chicago courtroom where he is being tried that the violent attack against him in early 2019 “was no hoax.” On the stand in his
Jussie Smollett’s Case Goes To Trial; Defense Calls Him “The Real Victim”; Prosecution Slams “Fake Hate Crime”
The opening day of former Empire star Jussie Smollett’s felony trial in Chicago was long and painted two very different portraits of what went down in January 2019. Citing a
JK Rowling Praised By ‘Harry Potter’ Star Following Her Exclusion From HBO Max’s 20th Anniversary Amid Trans Controversy
JK Rowling was noticeably absent from the guest list when HBO Max announced the 20th reunion special for the Harry Potter cast. This comes after the trans controversy and insistent
Eternals reigns with $161.7 million global opening weekend despite international hurdles
Mixed critical reviews and international locations dropping the title from theaters didn’t stop Eternals from becoming No. 1 at the box office. The latest installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
