All month long, Bustle is celebrating Pride by convening its very own Gay Guy Music Video Night — that sacred exchange of YouTube videos that inevitably occurs with any gathering of queer men, their friends, and allies — and asking LGBTQ+ stars (plus a few pop divas!) to pay tribute to their favorite songs, live performances, and Internet esoterica. The remote is coming your way — what are you queuing up?
Gay Guy Music Video Night
The Las Culturistas Culture Awards hosts on their favorite video tropes and the magic of shared references.
John Early Thinks Missy Elliott Still Doesn’t Get Enough Credit
The comedian — who wrote, directed, and stars in the new movie Maddie’s Secret — pays tribute to the handmade charm of the rapper’s “Beep Me 911” video.
The Cast Of 'Cats: The Jellicle Ball' Reps The Beyhive On Broadway
Jonathan Burke, Dudney Joseph Jr., and Xavier Reyes star in the ballroom reimagining of the iconic Andrew Lloyd Webber musical — and share a few key divas in common.
Bosco Believes Every Queer Education Needs A Janet Jackson Lesson
The RuPaul’s Drag Race star, who embarks on The Marvelous Miss Gender tour July 8, says Gay Guy Music Video Night is all about establishing a shared canon: “It’s a taste check for the room.”
Tove Lo Shakes Off The Club With 4 A.M. YouTube Deep Dives
The singer — who’s made no shortage of Gay Guy Music Video Night classics herself — considers Robyn a role model for artistic integrity.
Myki Meeks Has All The Classics Covered At The Pregame
From Lady Gaga to Kylie Minogue, the winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 doesn’t believe in stanning in just one pop queen.
Eric Sedeño Lives For A Diva Getting Her Sexy On
The social media star says a pair of Shakira videos changed his life: “It almost feels like it’s for straight men, but then gay guys are so into it! All they want is see these girls serve.”
Rebecca Black Is Manifesting A Fergie Renaissance
As she readies her third album, the “Speakerphone” singer has been revisiting the “unhinged pop star energy” that informed her own approach to music.
Pride Rewind
Benito Skinner’s Love For Britney Spears Runs As Deep As Her Lore
Overcompensating creator Benito Skinner grew up memorizing the pop icon’s choreography. Years later, she’s still soundtracking his life.
Owen Thiele Has A Literal Shrine To Brandy In His Podcast Studio
Before starring in Overcompensating and Adults, the actor was just a kid in box braids, channeling Brandy in Cinderella.
Caleb Hearon Will Keep It Cool When He Meets Natalie Maines
The Chicks frontwoman’s resilience in the face of public vitriol helped the comedian develop a thick skin of his own.
To Dylan Mulvaney, Miss Piggy Is “The Realest Bitch” In The World
The Muppet taught the Paper Doll author that there’s no shame in living an over-the-top life.
Lady Gaga Changed Hunter Doohan’s Life Long Before She Joined ‘Wednesday’
As a teen in Arkansas, he found solace in Lady Gaga’s theatrical pop. Now, he’s starring in Netflix’s mega-hit show — and Mother Monster is coming along for the ride.
Tourmaline Knows The Real Power Of Glamour Thanks To Della Reese
The author of Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson says Della Reese’s iconic turn in Harlem Nights showed her that beauty isn’t just superficial.
