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James Baldwin works on his novel, "Tell Me How Long the Train’s Been Gone," in 1965.

Brooklyn Public Library zooms in on James Baldwin’s decade in Istanbul

By Nicholas Boston

The modern-day version of Village People bears little resemblance to the original group, seen here in 1978.

Music

Village People, led by just one original member, to perform at Trump’s inauguration

By Matt Tracy

Audra McDonald stars as Rose Hovick in "Gypsy."

Theater

‘Gypsy’ is back in a splendid revival

By Christopher Byrne

"Bye Bye Love" has been restored more than 50 years after its release.

Cinema

Queer lovers go on the run in Isao Fujisawa’s restored 1974 film ‘Bye Bye Love’

By Gary M. Kramer

Chiara Mastroianni speaks to the press in New York City on Dec. 12.

Cinema

Actress Chiara Mastroianni reflects on father’s role as gay man in 1977 film ‘A Special Day’

By Michael Luongo

"Eat the Night," directed by Caroline Poggi and Jonathan Vinel, is In French with English subtitles.

Cinema

‘Eat the Night’ presents the struggle of a queer drug dealer in a chronically online world

By Steve Erickson

"Perverts" is Ethel Cain's second album.

Music

January LGBTQ music: Ethel Cain and Lambrini Girls

By Steve Erickson

Robin Fierce starred on the 15th season of "RuPaul's Drag Race."

NYC queer bars plan viewing parties for Season 17 premiere of RuPaul’s Drag Race

By Matt Tracy

“I Saw the TV Glow” was directed by Jane Schoenbrun.

Cinema

Top 10 films of 2024: ‘I Saw the TV Glow,’ ‘Chime,’ and more

By Steve Erickson

Halina Reijn’s “Babygirl” revolves around the shifting nature of power between Samuel and Romy.

Cinema

‘Babygirl’ explores power dynamics, but chokes on too much good taste

By Steve Erickson

"In the Summers," directed by Alessandra Lacorazza, screened in September at the IFC Center.

Cinema

A queer year at the movies: Top LGBTQ films of 2024

By Gary M. Kramer

Elton John smiles while sitting at a piano.

Cinema

‘Elton John: Never Too Late’ glimpses into gay rock icon’s life

By Steve Erickson

McKinley Belcher III and Uly Schlesinger sit together in "A Guide for the Homesick."

Theater

‘A Guide for the Homesick’: A searing night of revelation and redemption

By David Kennerley

Frédérika Milano and Gem Deger in "Endless Summer Syndrome."

Cinema

‘Endless Summer Syndrome’ takes a provocative look at a family that loves each other too literally

By Steve Erickson

Members of the Queer Food Foundation at work.

Food

Queer Food Foundation strives to be a lifeline for the LGBTQ food industry

By Brianna Lopez

Sharon D Clarke (Lady Bracknell) and Ncuti Gatwa (Algernon) in "The Importance of Being Earnest."

Theater

The importance of being gay: National Theatre delivers on a Wilde classic

By Andy Humm

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