Culture
Entertainment
'Nouvelle Vague' Is a Meticulous Ode to the French New Wave
To a remarkable degree, Richard Linklater’s “Nouvelle Vague”” has fully imbibed the spirit of the French New Wave, resurrecting one of the most hallowed eras of...
This Spanish Tenor's Already a Star in Europe. Now He's Made a Big Splash at the Met
When tenor Xabier Anduaga first auditioned for Riccardo Frizza, the conductor recalls that “he opened his mouth, and after two notes I understood I was in front...
Social Media
Character.AI Is Banning Minors From Interacting With Its Chatbots
Character.AI is banning minors from using its chatbots amid growing concerns about the effects of artificial intelligence conversations on children. The company...
We're All-In for Alessio Pozzi
Alessio Pozzi is handsome, hot, and having the time of his life. The model’s Instagram bio tells us he’s “Always around the world, Sport addicted,” and lives by...
Lifestyle
Starbucks Halts 2-Year Sales Slide, But Costly Improvements Hurt Its Profits
Starbucks halted a long sales slide in its fiscal fourth quarter as fall drinks and improved service brought customers back to its stores
Reclaiming "El Pato": Raul Lopez and the Radical Queerness of Luar in 2025
Raul Lopez, founder of the fashion label Luar, is redefining queer Latinx expression in 2025 with his latest collection, “El Pato,” which boldly reclaims...
Travel
Saugatuck, Michigan: The Midwest’s Emerging Queer Beach Haven
Tucked along Lake Michigan’s eastern shore, Saugatuck, Michigan, is quietly transforming into a welcoming, culturally rich destination for queer travelers...
Rijeka Rising: Croatia’s Queer Coastal Secret
Rijeka, Croatia, is quietly emerging as one of Europe’s most welcoming and culturally rich destinations for queer travelers.
