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Lady Gaga says 'Mayhem' album was inspired by ballroom culture

"I grew up in New York City," Lady Gaga explained. "I also was a student of Paris is Burning when I was really, really young."

15 Gay Romances of the Renaissance Era

Some of the greatest thinkers, artists, and royals in European history had same-sex relationships.

Tim Walz is a ‘regular guy’ Renaissance man — and that matters

As he accepts the Democratic vice-presidential nomination tonight, here's why he continues to blow people away as a relatable but impressive candidate, writes John Casey.


Meet the Creator of SOULE, a New Digital Mag for Black LGBTQ+ Folks

The outlet was inspired by the Harlem Renaissance.

Dancer, Professor, Queer Activist Angela Bowen Dead at 82

A true Renaissance woman, Bowen packed five lives into her one. 

Gay Activist and Writer Jeffrey Escoffier Dead at 79

Escoffier, who also created public health campaigns, is being remembered as a radical intellectual and a Renaissance man.

Legendary 1970 Gay Dance Party Honored by Chicago Pride Concert

Renaissance One will showcase of-the-minute artists in an event paying homage to the city's first public same-sex dance.

Beyoncé Kicks Off Renaissance World Tour With One of Her Queerest Shows Yet

The Beyhive is abuzz following the tour's opening night in Sweden.

This Black Gay Sports Journalist Is a Renaissance Man

Actor, writer, and radio host LZ Granderson represents a new generation of enlightened sports journalists.

Beyoncé Dedicates Album 'Renaissance' to Late Gay Uncle

The music icon previously spoke about her relationship with her uncle Johnny when accepting the Vanguard Award at the 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in 2019. 

New Da Vinci Show Is a Portrait of a Renaissance Man’s Man

A new show reimagines Leonardo da Vinci's wild years, complete with sex and drugs.

The World Is Finally Ready for Trans Musical Genius Glenn Copeland

The director of Keyboard Fantasies discusses the extraordinary life and renaissance of the transgender artist.

Africa's Notorious 'Richest Woman' Has a Gay Fashion Designer Brother

Renaissance man Coreon Du responds to allegations his wealthy sister stole from the Angolan people.  

Remembering Richmond Barthe

Barthe was a key figure in the Harlem Renaissance in the 1930s; then he crashed into obscurity. Did his homosexuality have anything to do with that?

Renaissance Faire

A new book claims that America's on the verge of a renaissance in culture and business -- and, no surprise, gay people are ahead of the trend.

Welcome to the 'Fluidity Renaissance'

The growing number of people no longer identifying as straight or cisgender brings lots of possibility.

PHOTOS: The Harlem Renaissance

Carl Van Vechten's photographs of the key LGBT figures of the Harlem Renaissance make that period come alive.

Here's Beyoncé's Genius Way of Putting the Pride Flag in 'Renaissance'

Plus, all the Black LGBTQ+ collaborators from the album. 

Beyoncé Announces Renaissance World Tour and Show Dates

The Grammy-winning musician announced dates for her World Tour across the U.K., Europe, and North America.

This Lesbian Mixologist Moonlights as an Aerial Acrobat

Lana Gailani is a Renaissance woman of the 2010s.

Artist Spotlight: Pedro Centeno Vallenilla

Influenced by native Venezuelan lore, Renaissance masters, and Italian Fascists, Vallenilla's artwork glorifies the male body.