Out Magazine

Out (ISSN 1062-7928) is a leading monthly magazine focused on LGBT fashion, entertainment, and lifestyle, boasting the largest circulation among LGBT publications in the U.S. Its editorial style draws comparisons to well-known magazines like Details, Esquire, and GQ. Originally owned by Robert Hardman of Boston, who was its first investor, Out changed hands in 2000 when it was sold to LPI Media. LPI Media was later acquired by PlanetOut Inc., and in 2008, PlanetOut Inc. transferred ownership of LPI Media to Regent Entertainment Media, Inc., a branch of Here Media, which also operates Here TV.

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A familiar fate: Queer TV shows that ended in movie finales

1 day ago | out.com | Mey Rude

These endings are always bittersweet. (L-R) Heartstopper; Wynonna Earp; LookingWho needs a final season when you can have a movie? Heartstopper fans were recently surprised by the news that the beloved Netflix teen romance show will not have a full fourth season, but will instead end with a movie finale. According to Netflix's blog, Tudum, the movie will pick up right after the end of season 3. A lot of queer shows simply get canceled and are left with unresolved storylines.
'Don't Be Gay': Jerrod Carmichael reveals new HBO comedy special

1 day ago | out.com | Mey Rude

comedyDon't Be Gay: Jerrod Carmichael reveals new HBO comedy specialJerrod Carmichael in his new comedy special, Don't Be Gay, from HBO. Jerrod Carmichael is coming back with another stand-up special from HBO! Carmichael, who came out as gay in his last special for the network, Rothaniel, is back — this time with a new comedy special titled Don't Be Gay.
April 23, 2025

1 day ago | out.com | Mey Rude

Welcome to another Wednesday, Out readers!This week, we've got an exclusive interview with the iconic Miss Tina Knowles, who is releasing a new memoir, Matriarch. In our interview, Beyoncé's mother opens up about her relationship with the singer's late Uncle Johnny, the gay man who designed outfits for the singer early in her career, and whom Beyoncé dedicated her 2022 album Renaissance to. "Me and Johnny were the rebellious two who never wanted to go with the crowd," Tina Knowles said.
Robert Irwin—shirtless & with a snake around his neck—revealed as 'DWTS' contestant

2 days ago | out.com | Bernardo Sim

The first celebrity announced as a competitor for Dancing With the Stars season 34 is none other than Australian heartthrob Robert Irwin — who walked into a press event fully shirtless, with a snake around his neck (à la Britney Spears at the VMAs), and a nod to the 1994 Australian queer film The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.
'Tiger King' Joe Exotic announces marriage to fellow prisoner

2 days ago | out.com | Mey Rude

Tiger King star and infamous big cat breeder Joe Exotic has announced that he is once again a married man. Exotic posted a picture of himself and another man wearing suits and standing under a trellis of flowers to announce his new marriage. Out cannot confirm if the picture is real or AI. "Never been more proud of someone," he wrote.
Insta-gag! See how many IG followers 'Drag Race' season 17's queens snatched

2 days ago | out.com | Bernardo Sim

The cast of RuPaul's Drag Race season 17. RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 had it all: Fierce competitors, sickening looks, hilarious memes, a diverse cast of queens from across the United States, and an exciting finale that crowned a queen who proved that it do take NURVE. As the Drag Race queendom takes over the world and introduces fans to LGBTQ+ talent in all of its forms, it's become harder than ever for queens to really stand out among fans.
Tina Knowles honors 'brave' Uncle Johnny and the magic they found in a gay bar (exclusive)

2 days ago | out.com | Taylor Henderson

Miss Tina Knowles, the mother of the global superstar Beyoncé, is spilling all the tea in her new memoir Matriarch. The iconic 71-year-old designer and writer cracks open her life, candidly sharing what it was like to grow up in Galveston, Texas, during the civil rights movements of the 50s, 60s, and 70s, and speaks at length about her gay relative and best friend, Johnny. Fans might remember Uncle Johnny from Beyoncé's 2022 Renaissance era.
Chrishell Stause's fight with costar Bre Tiesi over transphobic comments, explained

2 days ago | out.com | Mey Rude

Once again, Chrishell Stause is having to defend her nonbinary partner to her Selling Sunset castmates. In several Instagram stories posted last week, Selling Sunset star Stause has called out her castmate Bre Tiesi for both promoting a company called MAGA Bracelets, and for allegedly using the outdated and incorrect term "transvestite" when talking about Stause's nonbinary partner, G Flip.
'Drag Race' winner Venus shares new update—clarifies Puerto Vallarta altercation

2 days ago | out.com | Bernardo Sim

Canada's Drag Race winner Venus has shared a new update on the "altercation" that took place in Puerto Vallarta a few days ago — clarifying that she was not hurt by local authorities and further explaining what really happened that night. Venus shared Instagram stories over the weekend alleging that she had been abducted by local law enforcement in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, as reported by Entertainment Weekly.
Don Lemon posts Carrie Underwood video suggesting she's always been conservative

2 days ago | out.com | Mey Rude

This Easter weekend, Carrie Underwood performed as part of the American Idol Easter celebration, where she and others sang Christian songs. Sign up for the Out Newsletter to keep up with what's new in LGBTQ+ culture and entertainment — delivered three times a week straight (well…) to your inbox!Underwood performed "How Great Thou Art" and was widely praised for her performance. However, one celeb was quick to remind people that Underwood is, and has been for a long time, a conservative.