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Days after the gayest Golden Globes in recent memory, the Critics’ Choice Awards aired on the CW, rewarding queer actors like Janelle Monáe and Niecy Nash with major awards, and recognizing LGBTQ+ film and television shows such as Tár, Hacks, The Whale, and Everything Everywhere All At Once.The evening started out with a clever monologue from comedian Chelsea Handler, who said what the sapphics have always said: “[Cate Blanchett] should win an Oscar every year for just being alive.” She also highlighted some of this year’s biggest queer films, including Tár, Fire Island, and Bros.One of the first awards of the night went to gay icon Jennifer Coolidge for her role in The White Lotus. Soon after, out actress Niecy Nash won the award for Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series for her role in Ryan Murphy’s Dahmer.

You better start those mothertucking engines because the 15th season of RuPaul’s Drag Race is almost here.

RuPaul’s Drag Race legend Bianca Del Rio has taken on a new role as host of Drag Race aftershow, The Pit Stop.

The full line-up of guest judges has been revealed for Drag Race’s forthcoming 15th season.

Daniel Craig has opened up about his Knives Out character’s sexuality in a new interview.

Netflix has released the first trailer for the highly anticipated Knives Out sequel.

Knives Out movies, Rian Johnson, says that Daniel Craig’s character, detective Benoit Blanc, is “obviously” queer.Johnson took part in a press conference at the London Film Festival, where Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery premiered on Sunday.He was asked about a scene that appears to suggest Blanc lives with another man. A reporter asked if this meant Blanc was queer.“Yes, he obviously is,” replied Johnson.Johnson and Craig were careful not to reveal the actor who plays Blanc’s lover in the cameo role.

Murder She Wrote star, alongside her dear friend: the late, legendary composer Stephen Sondheim.Related: Let’s not forget what Angela Lansbury did during the worst years of the AIDS epidemicLansbury and Sondheim filmed a brief appearance for the Knives Out sequel, due to hit a limited number of theaters on November 23. After a short theatrical run, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery will then be streaming on Netflix over Thanksgiving weekend.Like its predecessor, the movie will star Daniel Craig as Detective Benoit Blanc.Playbill says Lansbury and Sondheim’s scene was shot in late summer 2021.

Knives might be out, but so too is Daniel Craig’s Benoit Blanc. The detective has been revealed to be queer, according to Knives Out director Rian Johnson.During a press conference at the London Film Festival, Johnson responded to a question about a scene in the upcoming film Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.

Spoiler alert: This article contains minor spoilers for “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery”.

Knives Out franchise, has confirmed that lead character detective Benoit Blanc – played by Daniel Craig – is gay.Per Insider, Johnson confirmed the news during a recent press conference at London Film Festival, where he appeared to promote the impending Knives Out sequel, Glass Onion. Insider asked Johnson about Blanc’s sexuality, referencing a particular scene that indicates the character lives with a man.Responding to whether that means he’s queer, Johnson replied: “Yes, he obviously is.” Referring to the as-yet-unknown actor who plays Blanc’s lover, the director added that “there’s nobody in the world I can imagine in bringing me more joy for Benoit Blanc to be with”.Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery – the second film in the Knives Out franchise, following the 2019 original – sees Craig reprise his role as Blanc, with the detective travelling to Greece to solve his latest case.

A post shared by Janelle “Jane” Monáe (@janellemonae)This profile is part of Queerty’s 2022 Out For Good series, recognizing public figures who’ve had the courage to come out and make a difference in the past year, in celebration of National Coming Out Day on October 11.Name: Janelle Monáe RobinsonBio: Pop/R&B singer Janelle Monáe has been building her Afro-futurist musical mythos for over a decade, starting with her early Metropolis: Suite I (The Chase) EP in 2007. The universe they’ve built over the course of projects like The Electric Lady and Dirty Computer is full of androids and bounty hunters, standing as an allegory for anyone forced to live as the “other” (especially Black and queer folks like herself).

Queer music icon Janelle Monáe is set to be recognised for their longstanding LGBTQ+ advocacy.

In 2019, Lil Nas X made musical history–in more ways than one. Not only did his country-rap smash “Old Town Road” spend a record-setting 19 weeks atop Billboard’s Hot 100 pop singles chart, but in the middle of its chart triumph, on the final day of Gay Pride Month, Nas X, then 20, came out as gay.

In recognition of Janelle Monáe’s commitment to LGBTQ+ mental health awareness, the Trevor Project named them its Suicide Prevention Advocate of the Year award recipient for 2022. The distinction recognizes influential public figures in the LGBTQ+ community.The second annual award marks September’s National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and amplifies The Trevor Project’s mission to end suicide among LGBTQ+ young people, the organization wrote in a press release announcing the award. The award was first given to Lil Nas X in 2021, and Monáe joins him in receiving the honor.The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, actor, and author has long been an advocate for LGBTQ+ issues and mental health awareness."Monáe has consistently raised the voices and experiences of marginalized communities," the Trevor Project said in its announcement.The artist has openly and proudly discussed their sexual orientation and gender identity throughout their career.

September 15 through October 15 is known as Latinx Heritage Month. Historically known as Hispanic Heritage Month, it has evolved to take on a variety of names, such as Latino/Latinx/Latine Heritage Month.

“Music is a galvanizing force,” the Indigo Girls’ Emily Saliers says about the power of song to create communal experiences and inspire activism. Certainly, for many who’ve ever experienced an Indigo Girls show with the audience belting along to classics “Galileo,” “The Power of Two,” and the ultimate sing-along, “Closer to Fine,” the vibe is nothing short of a revival, and one that centers queer women.

Knives Out has been one of the great cinematic delights of the past few years, understanding the principle that sticking a number of glamorous people in a room together and having them lob accusations at one another is (almost) always fun.This year, Johnson returns to that surefire formula with Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, enthusiastically expanding the Benoit Blanc Cinematic Universe.Related: Jamie Lee Curtis & Daniel Craig on why LGBTQ folk love their iconic charactersBlanc, of course, is our curiously accented, muddled-metaphor-spouting private detective, played by former 007 Daniel Craig. After settling affairs at the Thrombey estate in Knives Out, he heads to Greece to solve a… mysterious mystery among a group of old friends.The thrilling cast of suspects/potential victims includes *deep breath*: Kathryn Hahn as a New England politician, Leslie Odom Jr.

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Tessa Thompson came out as bisexual a few years ago, and in the latest edition of Variety‘s “Just for Variety” podcast she discusses how her own openness has inspired her LGBTQ+ fans to follow her lead.

LGBTQ+ icon and beloved artist Janelle Monáe slammed the Supreme Court during her recent appearance at the 2022 BET awards.

Music has always played an important role in creating visibility, bringing people together under one roof to shake their booties, and consoling the souls of the dispossessed.From the flamboyant outfits of Bowie and Elton to the no-minced-words approach to lyrics from Janet and Gaga, the spirit of pride has echoed through pop culture.As pride month heats up, we took upon the impossible task of rounding out the 20 most important albums to shape gay culture – an essential collection of blockbuster classics and subversive selections alike.Judy Garland, Judy at Carnegie Hall (1961)Often regarded as “the greatest night in show business history,” this two-part live recording won the Grammy for Album of the Year, making Garland the first woman to win the award. Rufus Wainwright paid homage to the legend by recreating the concert in its entirety at Carnegie Hall in 2006 (a project which he revisited in 2022 for Judy’s 100th).Elton John, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (1973)Released three years before Elton publicly came out for the first time, this masterpiece is the icon’s most popular album to date, spawning massive hits like “Bennie and the Jets,” “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” and “Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting.”Queen, A Night At The Opera (1975)Freddie Mercury and Co.’s high-drama magnum opus was completed a week before the band embarked on a tour to support it.

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Janelle Monáe showed her pride and some major underboob on Sunday while serving as grand marshal of the Pride Parade in West Hollywood, California.The 36-year-old entertainer wore a risqué black-and-white outfit that included dangling silver nipple covers.Janelle sported a black policeman's hat with a checkered band and small black visor while holding a rainbow fan. Grand marshal:Janelle Monáe showed her pride and some major underboob on Sunday while serving as grand marshal of the Pride Parade in West Hollywood, CaliforniaShe also had her legs on display in a black-and-white miniskirt.Janelle accessorized with dangling earrings, studded choke collar, several rings and a bracelet.

Grammy-nominated singer Janelle Monáe opened up about their sexuality in a new interview.

Janelle Monáe's debut short story collection, The Memory Librarian, is eerily prescient.Texas has passed a law that restricts classroom instruction on controversial social and historical issues. School districts across the United States are asking that educators teach “both sides” on atrocities like the Holocaust. Politicians are knowingly lying, trying to make us doubt, even erase our memories, and Monáe has taken note.

Janelle Monáe is set to star as Second World War spy and bisexual jazz performer Josephine Baker in De La Resistance.

The 2021 Met Gala took over the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute in New York City last night. The theme of the evening was the Gilded Age and among those on the exclusive guest list were…LizzoLizzo stunned in custom Thom Browne for her 2022 #MetGala look.

supports HTML5 videoJanelle Monáe has come out as non-binary, saying that she feels as though ‘God is so much bigger than the “he” or the “she”.On the latest episode of Red Table Talk, the singer joined Jada Pinkett Smith, her daughter Willow Smith – who shares with husband Will Smith – and her mother Adrienne Banfield-Norris for an in-depth conversation.A few minutes in, she opened up about her non-binary identity, saying: ‘I just don’t see myself as a woman, or solely.’A rep for the musician confirmed to Rolling Stone that she is continuing to use she/her pronouns.Speaking about her gender identity, she said: ‘I feel all of my energy. I feel like God is so much bigger than the “he” or the “she”.

Janelle Monáe arriving at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in March (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Janelle Monáe recently sat down with Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith and Adrienne Banfield Norris on their critically acclaimed Facebook Watch show ‘Red Table Talk’ and announced that they are non-binary. The Grammy-nominated singer explained “I’m non-binary so I just don’t see myself as a woman, solely, I feel all of my energy. I feel […]

Janelle Monáe came out as non-binary during the latest episode of Red Table Talk with Jaida Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith and Adrienne Banfield Norris.

THE MEMORY LIBRARIAN And Other Stories of Dirty Computer By Janelle Monáe Janelle Monáe’s love of science fiction courses through her music like blood. The promotional artwork and music videos for her early albums and EPs pulled heavily from canonical sci-fi films such as “Metropolis,” “Blade Runner” and “I, Robot,” variously styling Monáe as a robot and android.

“I’m having the best time of my life,” Janelle Monáe says. “I’m in the most carefree, ‘I don’t have shit to prove’-phase that I’ve ever been in.” As a result, the queer pop star conceded during a recent Zoom interview with Metro Weekly she’s not sure when she will next release new music.Aside from the occasional single written for film — including “Turntables” from the 2020 documentary All In: The Fight for Democracy and “That’s Enough” from the 2019 remake of Disney’s The Lady and the Tramp — Monáe hasn’t put out new music since 2018.With each album, she “wanted to prove that I could be successful at being myself, being honest with myself as a human.

Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour and Mayor Eric Adams held court in one corner of the room, while famous friends-of-the-brand Jessica Chastain and Janelle Monáe sparkled in another. In between were more glittering faces: Zoey Deutch (in bright pink), Lily Collins (in classic black-and-white suiting), TikTok star Nic Kaufmann (in a double-breasted olive suit) and influencer Ivy Getty (channeling groovy vibes in a Western shirt).The runway was dominated by classic Ralph Lauren looks, mostly in shades of black and white with pops of red.

, created by trans lesbian April Kit Walsh, is like if Dungeons & Dragons took place at a Pride parade, was directed by the Wachowski siblings (The Matrix, Bound), and starred Janelle Monáe, Kristen Stewart, Lena Waithe, and Hayley Kiyoko. In other words, it’s the best tabletop role-playing game (RPG) ever invented.Playing is simple, and it’s in the Powered by the Apocalypse family of RPGs, so if you’ve played any others like Apocaylpse World, Dungeon World, or Monsterhearts, you’ll already have the upper hand.

The singer-songwriter and actor will join Edward Norton and Dave Bautista in the Rian Johnson-directed murder mystery, as well as Daniel Craig, who reprises his role from the original as the Southern private detective Benoit Blanc.

LGBTQ+ stars including Cara Delevingne, Janelle Monae, Laverne Cox and Wanda Sykes signed an open letter of support for the trans community in honour of the Trans Day of Visibility (March 31). The letter, published by LGBTQ+ advocacy group GLAAD and trans activist Raquel Willis, was addressed to trans women and girls, who have been “an integral part of the fight for gender liberation”, but are facing increasing hostility across the world.Raquel WillisIt wrote: “We believe that honoring the diversity of women’s experiences is a strength, not a detriment to the feminist cause.

Halle Berry, Selena Gomez, Gabrielle Union and more are sending their support to trans women and girls. The stars are among over 440 signatories of an open letter supporting the community, in observance of Women’s History Month and Transgender Day of Visibility.

Halle Berry,Selena Gomez, Gabrielle Union and more are sending their support to trans women and girls.

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Welcome to Screen Gems, our weekend dive into queer and queer-adjacent titles of the past that deserve a watch or a rewatch.Actress Cynthia Erivo snagged an Oscar nomination for this film, which features her in her first leading role. And a hell of a role it is: Harriet retells the life story of famed abolitionist Harriet Tubman.

The Prom.Queer Eye’s Jonathan Van Ness will host The Prom: Tonight Belongs to You, with performances by Janelle Monáe and DJ Galantis as well as cameos by the cast of the film, streaming live at 8 p.m. Eastern Saturday on Netflix’s YouTube channel.“Prom is such a special event for most people, and I can’t be more excited to be hosting The Prom: Tonight Belongs to You so we can build a prom for everyone,” Van Ness said in a press release.

Tuesday December 8 is Pansexual Pride Day 2020; an event dedicated to celebrating the pansexual community as part of Pan Week. According to LGBTQ+ organisation, GLAAD, pansexuality falls under the bisexual+ umbrella, with the “pan identity presenting an additional opportunity to express attraction to multiple genders.” However, GLAAD highlights that pansexuality doesn’t receive a great amount of media representation, with Pansexual Pride Day aiming to bring more visibility to the community and share the stories of pansexual and/or panromantic people. Numerous celebrities identify as pansexual, including Miley Cyrus, Cara Delevingne and Janelle Monàe.

Janelle Monáe is that it’s hard not to bring unreasonable expectations to any conversation one has with her. The musician and actor is on the phone from her home in Los Angeles, where for the last six months she has been sitting out lockdown.

This month, Ellie has refreshed the playlist with some exciting new talent in hip-hop who are pushing the genre forward.

become movies.The openly-gay writer/directors have spent their careers coupled together, first gaining attention with their documentary Canvases of Courage in 2016. The pair then focused on short films that explore issues of sexuality, race and artistic ambition, including Shame, 17 Seventeen, Versus and Against the Wall.