Kenneth J. Williams Jr.

2 weeks ago | queerty.com | Kenneth J. Williams Jr.

The hardest part about joy isn’t so much finding it but, rather, keeping it. We’re about a month into the spring season, and as the weather slowly starts to reflect it more, 2025 is in full bloom. These days, I’ve had an extra pep in my step in celebrating warmer weather, and the opportunity to frolic outside despite the army of allergens that continue to attack my nasal passages.

1 month ago | queerty.com | Kenneth J. Williams Jr.

I’m no stranger to random epiphanies, but strangely enough, one hit me while attending a rap concert earlier this year. Now, for context, when I’m at a concert, especially those of the hip-hop persuasion, I’m a completely different animal. I’m either holding onto the nostalgia of my 20s by recording myself going bar for bar with the artist with a drink in my hand (will I age myself if I admit that these are Snapchat videos?) or in a trance-like state, quietly admiring the experience.

1 month ago | queerty.com | Kenneth J. Williams Jr.

What made you smile recently? If you’re a part of my inner circle or have interacted with me in some prolonged capacity, this question likely sounds familiar. It may sound simple, but it’s one that’s been at the forefront of my mind, especially in recent months. I usually ask my friends this when we catch up about our latest adventures, but it’s one I’ve been asking myself lately, too.

1 month ago | grammy.com | Kenneth J. Williams Jr.

Mariah Carey performs at the 2005 American Music Awards. Photo: Chris Polk/FilmMagicAs Mariah Carey's masterpiece turns 20, three of her collaborators share stories from the "magic" they created and how it helped the superstar reclaim her throne. |GRAMMYs/Apr 11, 2025 - 04:41 pmWhen Mariah Carey soulfully crooned "It's a special occasion/ Mimi's emancipation," on "It's Like That," the opening track of her 10th album, The Emancipation of Mimi, it was more than catchy lyrics.

2 months ago | queerty.com | Kenneth J. Williams Jr.

While I now consider myself an unofficial member of the Wicked Hive (do we have an official name yet?!), admittedly, I didn’t know much about it or its lore before seeing the film adaptation, which just hit streamers on Friday. I mean, yes, I knew it was set in the same universe as the iconic Wizard of Oz, along with the (confirmed) assumption that Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo would crush their roles. Still, my knowledge stopped there — until I finally watched it.