The Truth About What Really Happened to Trans Model Tommy Playboy Remains a Mystery
What happened to Tommy Playboy, aka Thomas Blackwell? The trans activist was confirmed dead in early April 2023. But what was Tommy's cause of death?
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What Does "Stem" Mean on TikTok? Get to Know the LGBTQ Label
What does "stem" mean on TikTok? The popular term is prominent in the short-form content platform's thriving women loving women community.
Queer Youth Assemble Is Helping Organize a Major Demonstration on March 31 — How to Get Involved
Queer Youth Assemble has teamed up with Project Caerus for a march in support of queer and trans youth autonomy. Here's how you can support the cause.
'The L Word: Generation Q' Canceled by Showtime — Is the Franchise Headed to New York?
'The L Word: Generation Q' first aired on Showtime in December 2019. Why was it canceled? Plus: What to know about 'The L Word: New York.'
Katherine Embraces Her Sexuality in the Latest 'A Million Little Things' Episode
Is Katherine gay in ‘A Million Little Things’? After struggling with her marriage to Eddie, Katherine’s sexuality becomes a main focus of the show.
'Perfect Match' Star Kariselle Snow Is Open About Her Sexuality (SPOILERS)
What is 'Perfect Match' contestant Kariselle Snow's sexuality? She opens up about it to her perfect match, 'The Circle' star Joey Sasso.
'Uncoupled' Is Returning for Season 2 — Just Not on Netflix
'Uncoupled' Season 2: Will the LGBTQ+ comedy return? Following its January 2023 breakup with Netflix, fans of the series are curious.
'RuPaul's Drag Race' Is Returning to 90-Minute Episodes Following Fan Outcry
Why Was 'RuPaul's Drag Race' shortened to one hour? Season 15 started with episodes that were just one hour in length and fans were livid.
"Hi Gay!" Offbeat Internet Comedian Megan Stalter Is Also an HBO Max Star
Comedian Megan Stalter took over Twitter and TikTok during the pandemic, offering up a heaping helping of bizarre. Here's where you may have seen her since.
Viral LGBTQ+ Creator Tyshon Lawrence Talks the Importance of Going to Therapy (EXCLUSIVE)
Who is Tyshon Lawrence? The LGBTQ+ TikTok star sat down for an exclusive interview with Distractify where he talked mental health, therapy, and more!
'Knock at the Cabin' Star Jonathan Groff's Dating Life Is Full of Funny Anecdotes
We dive into Jonathan Groff’s dating history upon the release of ‘Knock at the Cabin,’ in which he stars opposite fellow LGBTQ+ actor Ben Aldridge.
Here's How to Watch OUTtv's Wild Queer Dating Show 'For the Love of DILFS'
In the queer dating show 'For the Love of DILFS,' "Daddies" and "Himbos" compete for a $10,000 relationship investment. Here's how to watch it.
Oh, Pit Crew! Let's Meet the Gag-Worthy 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 15 Pit Crew
Forget meeting the queens, let's meet the sickening Season 15 Pit Crew members of 'RuPaul's Drag Race'!
"Lavender Haze" Is Taylor Swift's First Music Video to Feature a Trans Actor
Taylor Swift has released the music video for "Lavender Haze," and fans want to know more about her love interest, trans actor Laith Ashley De La Cruz.
Here’s Where to Find the 'Real Friends of WeHo' Cast on Instagram
'The Real Friends of WeHo' on MTV includes a cast of LGBTQ celebrities, many of whom are popular on Instagram. Find out where to follow the cast!
'RuPaul's Drag Race' Is Back for a Sickening Season 15! Let's Meet the Gag-Worthy Cast
Beloved reality competition series 'RuPaul's Drag Race' is back for Season 15, and we're here to introduce you to the uber-talented cast of queens.
Dolly Parton Paid Tribute to Leslie Jordan — We Look Back at Their Friendship
Dolly Parton and Leslie Jordan had a short-lived but special friendship, which ‘Call Me Kat’ paid tribute to in their Leslie Jordan memorial.
Queer Women Have Had Enough — Why Was Netflix's 'Warrior Nun' Canceled?
Why was Netflix's last female-led queer series 'Warrior Nun' canceled after Season 2? Let's explore the controversy surrounding its cancellation.
Here Are 13 of the Best LGBTQ Christmas Movies to Watch During the Holidays
Here are 13 of the Best LGBTQ Christmas movies for all of your holiday cravings. Enjoy these jolly and diverse storylines with your eggnog.
Get the Tissues Ready! Where Can You Stream Queer Romcom 'Spoiler Alert'?
Looking to stream a festive queer romcom this holiday season? Well, tear-jerking flick 'Spoiler Alert' might just be the one. Where is it available?
Disney's 'Strange World' Features Their First Openly Gay Character — Who Is Behind the Voice?
Disney's new animated movie 'Strange World' focuses on a family of explorers, but the real exploration comes in the form of Disney's first openly gay character.
European Landmarks Are Spotted in Queer Romance Flick 'My Policeman' — Was It Filmed There?
Michael Grandage's queer romance film 'My Policeman' takes place in 1950s England, but was the Harry Styles-led project filmed there?
Queer Romance Film 'My Policeman' Is Loosely Based on an Unconventional Love Tale
Prime Video's 'My Policeman' highlights a love triangle between a policeman, a teacher, and a museum curator. Is it based on a true story?
Meet Maury and Connie's Non-Binary Child! Who's the Voice Actor Behind 'Big Mouth' Character Montel?
Hormone Monster Maury births his non-binary child Montel in 'Big Mouth' Season 6. Let's introduce you to the voice actor behind the sassy Montel.
'RHOC' Alum Alexis Bellino Announces That Her 15-Year-Old Son, Miles, Is Transgender
How many kids does Alexis Bellino have? The 'RHOC' star has revealed that her son, 15-year-old Miles, is transgender.
'RuPaul's Drag Race' Star Eureka O'Hara Opens Up About Mental Health and Her Queer Identity (EXCLUSIVE)
In an exclusive interview with 'Distractify,' 'RuPaul's Drag Race' star Eureka O'Hara got candid about her mental health and her queer identity.
The Best Queer Horror and Thriller Films for Your Spooky LGBTQ Movie Marathon
Halloween is just around the corner! So, naturally, we compiled a list of the best queer horror and thriller movies for your upcoming movie marathon.
Velma Dinkley Is a Confirmed Lesbian in the Latest 'Scooby-Doo' Animated Flick
Velma Dinkley is now a canon lesbian in the all new 'Scooby-Doo' animated film. The character's sexuality has been questioned for several years.
Is Luke Macfarlane in a Relationship? A Look at the 'Bros' Actor's Love Life
Is Luke Macfarlane dating anyone? Luke skyrocketed to fame with shows like 'Brothers & Sisters' and 'Satisfaction,' and he'll next appear in the movie 'Bros.'
According to TikTok, This Is the One Word You Should Stop Using in 2022
The L-slur is a topic of debate on TikTok. But what is the L-slur and what does it mean? Read on for details!
'Red, White & Royal Blue' Explores the Steamy Romance Between Two Power Players
When is the 'Red, White & Royal Blue' movie release date? The film's cast includes Nicholas Galitzine, Taylor Zakhar Perez, Uma Thurman, Stephen Fry.
How Long Did Anne Heche and Ellen DeGeneres Date? Inside Their Relationship Timeline
Anne Heche and Ellen DeGeneres dated years before breaking up, and Anne's near-fatal car crash in August 2022 has people wanting to learn more about her. Here's their relationship's timeline.
Peacock's Queer Slasher Flick 'They/Them' Features a Morbidly Twisty Ending
Every whodunit movie has a reveal, and we're here to explain the ending to Peacock's queer slasher flick 'They/Them.' Here's why the killer did it.
Conversion Therapy Camp Is Scary in More Ways Than One in Queer Slasher Flick 'They/Them' — Who's the Killer?
Peacock's queer conversion therapy camp slasher flick (that's a mouthful) 'They/Them' is a campy whodunit. So, who is the killer?
Let's Compare Netflix's 'Uncoupled' to the Iconic 'Sex and the City' — Are They Really That Similar?
'Sex and the City' will go down in history as a culturally important television show, and Netflix's 'Uncoupled' is a fairly similar entry. Let's compare them.
Demi Lovato Breaks Down Why She Decided That Also Using She/Her Pronouns Was Right for Her
Demi Lovato recently announced that she decided to also use she/her pronouns. Here's what we know about the singer's decision to update her pronouns again.
Lil Uzi Vert Has Officially Shared That Their Pronouns Are Now "They/Them"
Rapper Lil Uzi Vert has changed their pronouns to they/them. Here's what to know.
Omar Apollo Reflects on His Roots — Talks Life Before Debut Album, Dating, and More (EXCLUSIVE)
LGBTQ+ Latin Grammy Award-nominated artist Omar Apollo talks Camp McDonald's and dishes on his dating life in an exclusive interview.
People Are Calling Bette Midler a TERF — Here's What Really Happened
Recent debates about the policing of women’s bodies have caused celebrities, such as Bette Midler and Macy Gray, to make some TERF-adjacent comments.
LGBTQ Pride Doesn't End With June — Here Are Some Ways to Celebrate Pride All Year Round
Want to know how to celebrate LGBTQ pride all year long? From donations to protesting to support businesses, pride can last an entire year.
People Are Angry a Trans Character Is Buying Menstrual Pads in Disney’s ‘Baymax’ Series
There's a ton of controversy surrounding a trans character in Disney's 'Baymax' series, which has people angry online.
The Real Reason Behind the Bite in the Apple Logo Might Not Be What You Think
Why does the Apple logo have a bite in it? A rumor is circulating that claims the bite pays homage to Alan Turing.
Will There Be Season 3 of 'MTV's Following: Bretman Rock'? The Beauty Guru Himself Got Candid With Us (EXCLUSIVE)
Season 2 of 'MTV's Following: Bretman Rock' premiered on June 27! Will it get a Season 3? Bretman Rock got candid with 'Distractify' in an exclusive interview.
A Cast Member Weighs in on Viktor Hargreeves in 'The Umbrella Academy' (EXCLUSIVE)
Elliot Page's transgender story is being accounted for in Season 3 of 'The Umbrella Academy.' His character comes out as trans in the new season.
BeBe Zahara Benet's Documentary 'Being BeBe' Is Here — Why Did She Become a Drag Artist? (EXCLUSIVE)
'Drag Race' Season 1 winner and star of documentary 'Being BeBe' BeBe Zahara Benet talked exclusively with 'Distractify' about her drag origin story. Here's why she became a drag artist.
7 Hilarious Gay Comedians Who Slay Every Performance
Pride Month means that it’s time to enjoy art and entertainment from our favorite LGBTQ creators, so here are seven of the best gay comedians.
The CW's 'Tom Swift' Is Actually Making History Thanks to the Series Lead
The new CW series, ‘Tom Swift,’ features Tian Richards in the leading role. Now, many fans of the series are wondering if Tian and Tom are gay.
Where Did the Meaning of the Show Title 'Queer as Folk' Originate? Here's What We Know
With the premiere of the 'Queer as Folk' reboot on Peacock, we wanted to know — what does the phrase, "queer as folk," actually mean?
Here Are Some Transgender Comedians You Can Watch Instead of the Transphobic Ones
Want to follow some of the best transgender comedians? Amid ongoing transphobia on major platforms, these jokesters are out and proud.
7 of the Best Lesbian Comedians to Laugh With for Pride Month
Between Pride month and the ‘Netflix Is a Joke’ festival, there are plenty of lesbian comedians to watch. We list seven of the best.