I grew up gay in Putin’s Russia, a world where homosexuals are condemned by the church, terrorized by gangs, and disenfranchised by the government. While reporting on one unsettlingly popular form of treatment, I wound up investigating my own sexuality. By Vadim Smyslov November 1, 2022 Illustration by Michael Houtz; photographs by Getty Images At
Month: November 2022
Who knew marshmallows could cause this much controversy? On The Great British Baking Show‘s Halloween Week episode, which dropped Oct. 21 on the streamer, the remaining bakers were asked to make eight s’mores for their technical challenge—in which the contestants are presented with all of the necessary ingredients and a very basic recipe. Seems simple
“I wake up very early,” says the unnamed protagonist of Nora Ericson and Elly MacKay’s picture book. Too early, the child’s father repeatedly echoes as he rouses himself from bed to make the coffee, wake the dogs but not the baby, and sit outside to watch the sun rise with his little morning companion. Ericson’s
Kanye West has folks trying to help him regain billionaire status via crowdfunding — but his haters have responded with just as much passion. Here’s the deal … at least one GoFundMe page (possibly more) popped up this week with the goal of making Kanye a billionaire again, soliciting donations … apparently carried out by
If you live near the water, you’ll know just how relaxing it can be to take a vessel out to sea and spend the day navigating. Having a boat is the ultimate freedom and it’s essentially like having a home away from home. You’ll make lifelong memories with both friends and family whilst on your
They were part of the ‘80s revolution with The Dark Knight Returns and Watchmen, but without the big payday. By Abraham Riesman November 1, 2022 Fantagraphics Somewhere around the middle of the Reagan administration, a tiny handful of revolutionary comic-book series were heralded by both longtime geeks and surprised media outlets. “Comics Aren’t Just for
“If I Get Caught” started a big discourse about the state of R&B, but the Toronto-based duo argue it’s just an uncomfortable reflection of modern relationships. By Israel Daramola November 1, 2022 Nineteen 85 (Paul Jefferies) and Daniel Daley as R&B group DVSN.Courtesy of Nate Shuls. The R&B duo DVSN’s new single, “If I Get
Have the rose petals wilted on Gabby Windey and Erich Schwer‘s romance? The Bachelorette alum gave some insight on where she and fiancé Erich stand after getting engaged on season 19 of the ABC show. When asked if she and Erich are “still together” by a Fox News reporter, Gabby responded by detailing their reality.
UPDATE 7:11 AM PT — In a new video you can hear Quavo on the phone, presumably with a 911 operator, and he’s asking … “What does she need to do?” A woman on the scene had said she was a nurse and was offering to help Takeoff. UPDATE Play video content TMZ.com UPDATE 6:36
Takeoff and Quavo were reportedly at a dice game that got heated and led to gunfire, which left the youngest Migos member slain. By Grant Rindner November 1, 2022 TakeoffBen Watts, GQ, May 2017. Multi-platinum rapper and Migos member Takeoff was killed in Houston, TX in the early hours of November 1. The artist, born
GQ Recommends Skip the lines and score some great prices way ahead of time. By The Editors of GQ November 1, 2022 All products featured on GQ are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. This year’s early Black Friday deals haven’t merely
Late this summer, Louisiana’s School Librarian of the Year, Amanda Jones, stood up to speak against censorship at the Livingston Parish Public Library. “I’d been following what was happening in Lafayette Parish,” Jones said, “and when I saw my local library in Livingston Parish had books and signage on the agenda, I went to talk.” In
Spooky season hit the dancefloor with a few tricks and plenty of treats. The Oct. 31 Halloween-themed episode of Dancing With the Stars saw Charli D’Amelio spider walk her way to the top of the leaderboard with partner Mark Ballas. After their individual dance and team dance scores were combined—featuring an impressive Exorcist-inspired move from Charli during
A good old-fashioned yarn that spans generations and eras, A Generous Pour: Tall Tales From the Backroom of Jimmy Kelly’s traces the remarkable origins of a beloved Nashville, Tennessee, establishment: Jimmy Kelly’s Steakhouse. Mike Kelly, the restaurant’s current owner, tells the intriguing story of how his Irish immigrant family established a thriving restaurant business after
Play video content BACKGRID Tory Lanez will soon be on court-ordered house arrest, but if he’s at all sweating his new ankle bracelet, he certainly isn’t showing it. The rapper was spotted outside the Corrective Solution facility in LA Monday, the place where folks go for GPS, alcohol, and drug monitoring. You can see the
Fortunately for us men, men’s fashion is much less complicated than women’s clothing, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t still a few unwritten rules that you should be aware of. In this article, we’ll explore men’s fashion items that will always be in fashion and won’t ever go out of style and what makes
Oct. 31st, 2022 There is an age-old battle among those who choose to cohabitate- form over function. Where one wants the house to look fit and suitable for entertaining, the other may lean toward a more party-house sensibility. Enter Sawyer Twain, a luxury brand offering unique game room furniture, gaming tables such as table tennis
GQ Recommends Resuscitating leftover pizza, helping frozen goods taste fresh: when it comes to convenience, one kitchen appliance reigns supreme. By Liv Birdsall October 31, 2022 Image Courtesy of Getty All products featured on GQ are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate
Move over, Joaquin Phoenix. By Grant Rindner October 31, 2022 Diddy in costume as The Joker.Courtesy of AZNE/Backgrid A storied lineage of celebrities have played Batman’s nemesis, The Joker, from a pair of Academy Award winners (Joaquin Phoenix and Heath Ledger) to iconic Hollywood stars like Cesar Romero and Jack Nicholson. And we can now