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Conan Gray’s ‘Vodka Cranberry’ Is a Queer Heartbreak Anthem

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July 14, 2025

Conan Gray’s ‘Vodka Cranberry’ Is a Queer Heartbreak Anthem

Conan Gray is diving deep into queer heartbreak with the release of his newest single Vodka Cranberry, a delicate and emotional ballad laced with longing and cinematic drama.

Dropped on July 11 via Republic Records and Universal Music Canada, Vodka Cranberry serves as the second single from Gray’s upcoming album Wishbone, set for release on August 15.

The track reunites Gray with producer Dan Nigro, known for his ability to craft sweeping, emotionally charged soundscapes.

Gray’s vocals, aching and vulnerable, explore the slow ache of a breakup that never quite resolves, a wound that throbs instead of heals.

“Vodka Cranberry” isn’t just a song—it’s a slow burn of sorrow and storytelling, unfolding like a cinematic short film for the ears.

The emotional depth of the track is amplified by a lush music video directed by Danica Kleinknecht (also known as Mk.gee), shot on Kodak 35mm film in Gray’s home state of Texas.

The video continues the visual narrative introduced in his earlier single This Song, starring Corey Fogelmanis from Girl Meets World as Gray’s onscreen love interest.

The story follows a couple, Wilson and Brandon, on a romantic road trip across the American Southwest, filled with dreamlike moments—tent cuddles, gas station snacks, lakeside kisses—and a sense of tender queer intimacy.

But as the journey continues, cracks begin to show. In a dimly lit dive bar, Conan’s character reaches for his partner’s hand and is met with silence, foreshadowing the heartbreak to come.

Eventually, the montage of memories gives way to a gut-wrenching twist as his lover quietly slips away while Gray’s character sleeps, leaving behind only tears and the jingle of keys.

Fans have reacted passionately online, flooding social media with comments like “album of the year already” and “this mv completely destroyed me.”

Many praised the video for its authenticity and emotional depth, as well as its unapologetic commitment to telling queer stories with nuance and beauty.

Some fans have already admitted to adding the track to their “cry in the shower” playlists.

With Wishbone set to arrive this August, it’s clear that Gray is leaning even further into cinematic storytelling, coupling raw vulnerability with striking queer visuals.

If Vodka Cranberry is any indication, Gray’s next album will be a heartbreak symphony wrapped in queer romance—and his most personal work yet.

Boy George Critiques Queer Identity Politics: “We’re Not a Monolith”

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July 13, 2025

Boy George Critiques Queer Identity Politics: “We’re Not a Monolith”

Boy George is no stranger to stirring conversation, and in a recent interview, the iconic Culture Club frontman opened up about his complex relationship with LGBTQ+ identity politics.

Boy George. Instagram: @boygeorgeofficial

Speaking to The Times, the openly gay pop legend expressed his belief that modern queer identity politics haven’t helped the community as much as many might think.

“I don’t think it’s helped anyone,” George said, emphasizing that queer people shouldn’t be lumped into one group or ideology.

“We’re not a thing,” he added. “It’s like, ‘This is what Black people are, this is what Jewish people are, this is what trans people are.’ No!”

George argued that identity politics often miss the mark by treating marginalized groups as homogenous, when in fact everyone is fundamentally different.

Boy George in Moulin Rogue this spring. Instagram: @boygeorgeofficial

“Everybody is diverse because nobody is like anybody else,” he said. “So you’re starting from the wrong perspective.”

Never one to shy away from blunt phrasing, George added, “Nobody gets to choose what color eyes they have, how big their penis is, how fat their arse is.”

Earlier in the conversation, the “Karma Chameleon” singer also reflected on transphobia, especially in digital spaces, saying, “Trans people are the new people to hate,” and questioned how much of that hostility actually exists offline.

“There’s the world on the internet, which is hideous and full of anger. Then there’s the real world, which is entirely different.”

George has faced controversy before, including accusations of transphobia in 2020 after tweeting “Leave your pronouns at the door!”

However, he has repeatedly defended the trans community, including during his ongoing feud with J.K. Rowling, calling the Harry Potter author “a rich, bored bully” for her anti-trans rhetoric.

For George, labels and sexual orientation are not the point.

“If I’m lucky, my own sexuality takes up about three hours a month,” he quipped. “We’ve all got cats to feed, families to visit, jobs to do.”

He recalled a quote from his youth: “Being gay is like eating a bag of crisps. It’s so not important.”

In a nod to his theatrical roots, George also spoke about his 2002 musical Taboo, based on his friend Leigh Bowery.

The show explored themes of fluidity and nonconformity, including Bowery’s unconventional relationship with his wife Nicola, which George described as “tender and full of love.”

Reflecting on Leigh Bowery’s legacy, George said, “He wouldn’t have wanted to be called a blueprint for gay identity. He would have hated that.”

As he works to revive Taboo in a new era of queer dialogue, Boy George remains, as ever, defiantly himself—refusing easy categorization and asking bold, uncomfortable questions about how we define each other.

Gay Actor Derek Dixon on Tyler Perry’s Alleged Sexual Assault

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July 12, 2025

Gay Actor Derek Dixon on Tyler Perry’s Alleged Sexual Assault

Tyler Perry, the powerhouse media mogul behind dozens of films, plays, and the hit BET series The Oval, is now at the center of multiple sexual misconduct allegations that are sending shockwaves through the entertainment industry.

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The most high-profile of these comes from Derek Dixon, an actor who appeared in over 80 episodes of The Oval. In June 2025, Dixon filed a $260 million lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court, accusing Perry of sexual assault, harassment, and coercion.

Dixon, who identifies as an out gay man, claims that Perry made several unwanted sexual advances toward him, including groping, pinning him against a wall, and sneaking into his bed uninvited. He alleges a pattern of predatory behavior, claiming that Perry exploited his position of power over male actors in his productions.

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Dixon said, “Everyone deserves to go to work and do their job without their boss trying to have sex with them.” He filed a sexual harassment complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in June 2024 and left the show shortly after.

Braxton Wells, another actor, also came forward in July 2025 with even more disturbing allegations. In a series of Instagram videos, Wells accused Mark E. Swinton, the senior vice president of scripted programming at Tyler Perry Studios, of grooming and raping him under false pretenses. He alleges that Swinton flew him from Los Angeles to Georgia and used his position of influence to commit the assault.

Wells claims that Perry was aware of the incident and complicit in covering it up. In his video, Wells called out multiple names linked to Perry’s studio, including Swinton, Perry himself, and other alleged enablers, accusing them of hiding behind NDAs, lawyers, and Hollywood politics.

“You built your empire on the image of a God-fearing man,” Wells said, “but when darkness crept in through your own executive, you chose silence.”

These aren’t the first accusations linked to Perry’s orbit. In late 2023, actor Christian Keyes, who worked on Diary of a Mad Black Woman, went live on Instagram to describe being sexually harassed for years by an unnamed “Black Hollywood billionaire.” While he never directly named Perry, many drew conclusions based on their professional history together.

Perry’s legal team has firmly denied the allegations. Attorney Matthew Boyd called Dixon’s lawsuit “a scam” and said Perry would not be intimidated. “Tyler will not be shaken down and we are confident these fabricated claims of harassment will fail,” Boyd said in a statement.

Despite the denials, the allegations have raised questions about power dynamics and abuse within Perry’s empire, which has long positioned itself as faith-driven and family-oriented. Neither Perry nor anyone from Tyler Perry Studios has issued a public statement in response to Braxton Wells’s accusations as of now.

While the court cases are just beginning to unfold, these claims have cast a shadow over one of Hollywood’s most powerful figures, signaling a moment of reckoning for an empire built on personal narrative, inspiration—and now, scrutiny.

‘Below Deck’ Crew Feels Shafted By Gay Adult Stars’ Lousy Tip

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July 12, 2025

‘Below Deck’ Crew Feels Shafted By Gay Adult Stars’ Lousy Tip

A recent episode of Bravo’s hit reality series Below Deck has stirred up waves of drama—offscreen this time—after a group of gay porn stars were slammed for leaving what many viewers and crew called a “pathetic” tip.

The group, led by award-winning adult performer Skyy Knox, chartered a luxury yacht as part of the show’s latest season and brought along several fellow adult entertainers for a five-day escapade filled with risqué behavior and sky-high demands.

During their stay, the group threw a BDSM-themed dinner party, visited a nude beach, and reportedly requested that lube be placed in every cabin aboard the vessel.

But the real controversy came at the end of the charter when they left a tip of just $19,990—roughly $1,500 per crew member, Daily Mail reports.

Captain Kerry Titheradge (r) with chief stew Fraser Olender. Instagram: @belowdeckbravo

Captain Kerry Titheradge branded the gratuity “pathetic,” and several crew members said they felt “shafted.”

Social media also erupted with criticism, with comments like “Don’t go on a luxury trip if you can’t afford to tip” and “This is embarrassing.”

Now, the performers are speaking out—and claiming the backlash is misdirected.

According to reports from AVN and Beyond the Deck, the trip was fully sponsored by the adult webcamming platform CAM4, which handled both the charter fee and the gratuity.

Originally scheduled for three days, the trip was extended to five at the last minute, but CAM4 says there wasn’t time to increase the tip accordingly.

In a statement, the company noted that the $20,000 tip represented over 30% more than the show’s suggested base rate—implying they had actually tipped generously based on the original plan.

“Had CAM4 been given more warning, the outcome would have been different,” a spokesperson said.

Porn star Cade Maddox said he felt terrible once he realized the crew had been under-tipped and reached out personally to apologize.

“The crew was amazing,” he said. “Production should not have let this happen, and I wanted them to know it wasn’t on us.”

Fellow guest Jkab Ethan Dale said watching the backlash in real-time was “heartbreaking.”

“The crew deserved so much more,” he added. “And production should have known better.”

Despite the mess, the performers are hopeful that the tell-all explanations will help clarify what really happened—and place the blame where it belongs: on a production miscommunication, not personal stinginess.

Deckhand Damo Yörg and chief stew Fraser Olender.

Below Deck premiered in 2013 and has since become one of Bravo’s most successful franchises, with spin-offs including Below Deck Mediterranean, Below Deck Sailing Yacht, Below Deck Down Under, and Below Deck Adventure.

While wild charters are nothing new for the show, this particular controversy is a rare moment when behind-the-scenes logistics—and a misunderstanding about gratuity—stole the spotlight.

Ricky Martin Furious When Billy Bush Nearly Outed Him Live

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July 11, 2025

Ricky Martin Furious When Billy Bush Nearly Outed Him Live

Ricky Martin has become a symbol of empowerment for many in the LGBTQ+ community, but years before he publicly came out in 2010, the pop icon had a tense and emotional moment on set—thanks to an intrusive interview by Billy Bush.

Instagram: @ricky\_martin — Instagram: @ricky_martin

In a story recently retold by Bush on Rob Lowe’s podcast Literally!, the former Access Hollywood reporter recalled a painful encounter from the early 2000s, when he nearly outed Martin during an interview.

Billy, then a rising TV personality and cousin of U.S. President George W. Bush, recounted how, the night before filming, he asked a group of women in a hotel bar what they wanted to know about Ricky.

They all responded: “Is he gay?”

Feeling pressure to chase a sensational headline, Billy floated the question to Ricky the next day during their interview—resulting in an explosive reaction.

According to Bush, Ricky lashed out with fury, tore off his microphone, called him a “motherf***er,” and stormed off the set.

Ricky later explained that he had long struggled with his sexuality and didn’t feel ready to talk about it—especially while promoting an album.

“There will be a time and a place,” Ricky told Billy after a private apology. “It will not be here on this program.”

In the emotional exchange, Ricky expressed how deeply personal the subject was and how painful the pressure to answer it in public had been.

Backlash against Billy was swift, with producers calling him minutes after the blow-up and social media users criticizing him harshly for his lack of sensitivity.

Some critics also referenced Bush’s past controversy involving Donald Trump, accusing him of a pattern of disrespectful behavior.

Despite the heated confrontation, Ricky and Billy managed to reconcile over time.

Billy issued a heartfelt apology on the podcast, calling the question “a cowboy move” and promising Ricky the footage would never see the light of day.

“I let my ambition overshadow my sensitivity,” he later admitted on air. “I went for the big question. I didn’t realize it would come at the expense of Ricky’s deepest feelings.”

Ricky, for his part, graciously accepted the apology and reflected on the difficulty of being asked about his sexuality before he was ready.

He later came out as a “fortunate homosexual man” in 2010 and has since become a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.

The incident remains a lesson in boundaries and respect for personal journeys—even for those in the public eye.

Thankfully, the two appear to be on good terms today, with Ricky even granting Billy an interview on the red carpet at the Emmys this past September.

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