Nicola Coughlan’s gay bop, shirtless John Summit & popsicle floats: 10 things we’re obsessed with this summer holiday
sooo long since the LGBTQ+ community had a justifiable reason to party. (Kidding, of course.)That being said, a few days off work doesn’t help the fact that Pride Month is over and that, in a year like 2024, the subtext around Fourth of July weekend is complex, to say the least.Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.Nevertheless, the past week of gay news has given us plenty to celebrate: Manu Ríos is enjoying his Hot Boy Summer, Jason Hackett marched in his first Pride parade as a newly out TV anchor, and the “Gay Mets” are trying to keep the good vibes going.
Most importantly, we got our first look at a bulked-up Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal in Gladiator II.Regardless of what you’re feeling, there’s no reason to let a summer holiday go by without some unabashed gayness, fresh bops, and maybe even some popper fumes?! Treat yourself with a holiday weekend and the 10 things we’re obsessed with this week…A post shared by Boy Smells (@boy__smells)You might be wondering how trendy and tactful candle company Boy Smells was able to make a poppers-scented candle without, well, trying poppers.
As it turns out, that’s exactly what they did. For research purposes only!The Citrush Candle and its twin travel spray (available from $30-$70 online) may have arrived towards the end of Pride Month, but it’s the perfect way to keep the rush going.
According to the site, it features a “citrus high of pomelo, black pepper and musks” to help you serve “big zaddy energy” without, you know, the toxic fumes.
