Pride

7 of 16 LGBTQ that Bustle readers love following in a collage
Life

16 LGBTQ Activists, Artists, & Storytellers Bustle Readers Love Following

By Michelle Toglia
Sex & Relationships

9 Queer Folks Write Love Letters To Their First Crush

By Griffin Wynne
Collage of "Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century" characters
Entertainment

DCOMs Were Always Queer, Whether They Knew It Or Not

By Gabe Bergado
Pride Yearbook 2025

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.

By Chloe Joe
Pride Yearbook 2025

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.

By Grace Wehniainen
Pride Yearbook 2025

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.

By Sarah Ellis
Pride Yearbook 2025

How Destiny’s Child Unlocked Yvie Oddly’s Inner Superhero

The RuPaul’s Drag Race winner and co-host of the new podcast Highkey! found power in the group’s unapologetic anthems.

By Nolan Feeney
Pride Yearbook 2025

Stevie Nicks Gave Jake Wesley Rogers The Words He Didn’t Know He Needed

The pop musician says Nicks, Joni Mitchell, and Maya Angelou emboldened him to tell the truth in his songs, even when it’s painful.

By Jake Viswanath
Oh Baby Baby

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.

By Alexis Morillo

Your Favorite LGBTQ+ Stars Pay Tribute To The Divas Who Shaped Them

Benito Skinner, Caleb Hearon, Dylan Mulvaney, Yvie Oddly, and more of your favorite LGBTQ+ entertainers honor the divas who spoke to them as young queer people.

By Nolan Feeney and Bustle Editors
Pride Yearbook 2025

To Dylan Mulvaney, Miss Piggy Is “The Realest Bitch”

The Muppet taught the Paper Doll author that there’s no shame in living an over-the-top life.

By Samantha Leach
Pride Yearbook 2025

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.

By Hannah Orenstein
Sports

Simone Biles Dials Down Her Criticism Of Conservative Activist

The three-time Olympian stands for “fair, inclusive, and respectful” sports.

By Stephanie Topacio Long