Author: Joe Lynch
Since debuting in Brooklyn in 2018, LadyLand – a queer music festival organized by New York City nightlife force Ladyfag – has hosted performances by everyone from Eve to Kim Petras to Christina Aguilera to Honey Dijon to Gossip. After several successful years at Brooklyn Mirage, the festival moved to the Under the ‘K’ Bridge […]
Mother’s Day is a significant occasion that celebrates the invaluable role of mothers, particularly highlighting the importance of Black mothers in our communities. Black mothers have historically been pillars of strength, resilience, and nurturing care, often balancing multiple roles and responsibilities with grace and determination. They play a crucial role in shaping the future generation, […]
Tamron Hall hosted her 3rd annual Mother’s Day Extravaganza, celebrating the incredible journey of motherhood with a blend of heartwarming stories and inspiring discussions. Tamron’s journey into motherhood began in 2019 when she gave birth to her son Moses. This year’s episode showcased insights from two-time GRAMMY Award-winning gospel singer-songwriter Tasha Cobbs Leonard and Good […]
Two months after its Los Angeles counterpart, the 2024 GLAAD Media Awards hit New York City on Saturday (May 11) to reveal the rest of the winners and honor Orville Peck with the Vito Russo Award (presented by Jennifer Lawrence, no less). Additionally, Red, White, and Royal Blue received the GLAAD Media Award for queer […]
On Saturday (May 11), there was only one show on planet Earth that could boast more queer energy than the Eurovision Song Contest, and that was the 2024 GLAAD Media Awards in New York City at the Midtown Hilton Hotel. Related As Drag Bans Proliferate, Maren Morris Goes Deep With Drag’s Biggest Stars on Why […]
Loreen won the Eurovision Song Contest for Sweden in 2012 with “Euphoria”; she competed in 2023 with “Tattoo,” and she won again — making her the only woman to claim two victories in Eurovision history. (She’s also one of two people to accomplish this: Johnny Logan won for Ireland in 1980 and 1987 and then […]
This Black Maternal Health Week Baby Dove and Carol’s Daughter are intensifying their efforts to address the Black maternal care gap. Baby Dove has introduced its Expecting Care campaign. While Carol’s Daughter shares its initiative Love Delivered, which continues to bolster Black maternal health by enhancing access to doula care. This campaign features a poignant […]
As one of the few doctors who specializes in the gynecologic care of children and adolescents, I’ve found many parents are concerned about their child’s future fertility and childbearing. Regardless of their age, if they will one day be capable of pregnancy, the parents are already thinking about it. For my Black patients, this early […]
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare will make you want to enter your “gentleman era.” Based on a true story, this action war film features a unit of mavericks and rogues that operate the first special forces mission to fight the Nazis during World War II. Babs Olusanmokun portrays Agent Heron, a highly skilled gentleman and […]
The rumors arrived on Thursday (Feb. 15) evening, and now everything is confirmed officially. Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign will be in Italy next week to present their joint album Vultures 1 at two listening parties, one in Milan (Feb. 22) and another Bologna (Feb. 24). Announced as “a hi-fidelity audio experience,” tickets for […]