Ian Kumamoto

3 weeks ago | huffpost.com | Ian Kumamoto

At some point during the past several years, so many Pride celebrations turned into a corporate affair. While marching in parades alongside nonprofits providing life-saving health care for queer people, we’d also see floats paid for by banks, fast food chains and petroleum companies. To some queer people, this feels like progress — or at least a belief that the LGBTQ community’s mainstream visibility would equate to permanent protections. This year, however, something’s changed.

1 month ago | timeout.jp | Ian Kumamoto

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1 month ago | timeout.com | Ian Kumamoto

NewsHanky Panky is making its way to The View in Times Square for World Paloma Day. Written by Ian KumamotoCulture EditorMonday May 12 2025FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppPhotography: Jason Varney | | Interior of The ViewAdvertisingFor the past few years, my hometown of Mexico City has finally been recognized as a giant in the global beverage scene, and this year, a Mexico City bar, Handshake, was named the number one bar in the world.

1 month ago | timeout.com | Ian Kumamoto

NewsPlus, here are outdoor activities you can take advantage of with those extra hoursWritten by Ian KumamotoCulture EditorMonday May 12 2025FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppPhoto: ShutterstockAdvertisingThis winter and spring felt uncharacteristically cold and dreary, but we finally reached the light at the end of the tunnel—literally. That's because for the next three months, you won't have to worry about the sun setting until after 8pm across New York City.

1 month ago | timeout.com | Ian Kumamoto

News If you're a Lorde fan, your time to shine is fast approaching Written by Ian Kumamoto Culture EditorFriday May 9 2025 Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email WhatsApp Photo: Shutterstock Advertising Lorde made headlines two weeks ago when she made a surprise appearance at Washington Square Park to debut her newest single, "What Was That." Shortly after, the singer announced that her next album, Virgin, would be released on June 27, shocking fans who haven't heard much from the New Zealand-born...