Alex Edelman Talks 'Divas That I Owe,' His Queer Inspirations and Investigating His Own Identity
Comedian Alex Edelman is experiencing lots of firsts. For Edelman, many of those firsts, including questions that challenge him to reflect on his sexuality, are [...]
‘Breaking Free’ Changed Everything for This Once-Closeted Secret Service Agent
Growing up, Cory Allen found inspiration for what his adult life would become in an unexpected place: the police officers who frequently visited his childhood [...]
Detroit Chef Cooks Up Sizzling Success: How Cookbook Author Jon Kung Left Law to Launch a Viral TikTok
If you’re one of the 1.7 million people following nonbinary chef Jon Kung on TikTok (@jonkung), you may have watched their food tutorials and felt as [...]
This Bisexual Filmmaker From Michigan Wasn't Seeing Herself in Christmas Movies. So She Made One Herself.
You might be saying “I do” to a new queer holiday film shot right here in Michigan. Not only does the movie feature heartwarming coziness, “A [...]
Cher Talks Christmas Album, Anti-LGBTQ+ 'Insanity' and Why She Never Took Credit for Co-Writing ‘Believe’
Calling Cher an old friend to Cher feels completely natural — well, almost.
How Matt Rogers Is Ho, Ho, Ho-ing His Way to the Top
Come get cozy around the fire with your chestnuts and hear the soon-to-be classic tale of how Santa got all the toys into his big bag.
Chappell Roan Wrote Her First Major Label Single at Michigan's Interlochen. Now She Is the ‘Queer Pop Moment'
Roan's own small-town queer experience will resonate with anyone who grew up without the kind of visibility that makes it easier to be who you are.
This Gay Author’s Book on ‘Why Mariah Carey Matters’ Speaks to the Power of Pop Star Idolization
A book about Mariah is also about a love that sometimes we only find in the music.
‘It’s Hush-Hush’: Reflections on Black Visibility in the Queer Leather Community
As a new Mr. Michigan Leather is named, 2020 title-holder Tiger Onyx speaks out.
A Play About Jesus — With Jesus Seen Through the Eyes of an LGBTQ+ Activist
The show’s writer, Antonio David Garcia, wrote the play before becoming an atheist.
When Annaliese Wilbur Returns to the Fisher Theatre, This Time They’ll Be on Stage
Wilbur on their full circle journey and why they feel queer representation in artistic performance is so important
Why ‘My So-Called Life’ Actor Wilson Cruz Continues to Help Improve Life for LGBTQ+ Youth
Wilson Cruz doesn’t love thinking too much about his childhood in Michigan, but he won’t deny his years growing up in Holland either. The Tulip Time [...]
