November 25, 2024

Hello Out readers, have you been holding space for the lyrics of 'Defying Gravity' this weekend? I hope so.

As you've probably seen, Cynthia Erivo, who stars as Elphaba in the new film Wicked, didn't know that people were "taking the lyrics of 'Defying Gravity' and really holding space with that, and feeling power in that. Now, thanks to our own Tracy E. Gilchrist in a viral interview clip, she knows.

"That's really powerful -- that's what I wanted," Erivo said when she found out. Of course, if you've seen the viral clip, you know that around the time Erivo replied, her costar, Ariana Grande, offered support in the form of reaching out and grabbing just one of Erivo's fingers and holding it tightly.

"I've seen it on a couple posts, I don't know how widespread," Gilchrist added. "But you know, I am in queer media."

Thank god that queer media can bring us together at a time like this! And if you haven't already seen Wicked (which I gave 5 stars and 3 eggplants in my review), go and make plans to right now! It's important to hold space for it!

Continue reading to find out the major stars who came out on Friday, as well as our Man Crush Monday.

Now, onto the news.

- Mey Rude

Khalid confirms he's gay after being outed

Debra L Rothenberg/WireImage

12 essential bops from Khalid to celebrate his coming out

Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for The Recording Academy

'Raya and the Last Dragon' star Kelly Marie Tran comes out as queer

Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images

These are the celebs who came out in 2024 (so far)

Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images; Amy Sussman/Getty Images; Instagram (@mattterry)

'Wicked's wonderfully wild history: 8 fun facts

Universal Pictures

Omar Apollo, BIBI & Lil Nas X drop queer bangers this New Music Friday

Kesha; Warner Records; Feel Ghood Music

Strap-on etiquette: Tips from experts on using sex toys with different partners

Vera Vita/Getty

Which trans beauty will shine on stage at Miss International Queen – USA?

Shutterstock; courtesy Miss International Queen – USA

Want to get away? 130 cities earn perfect scores for LGBTQ+ equality

Eze Amos/Getty Images

Man Crush Monday

Hey Guy Branum! Our Man Crush Monday goes out to this handsome, hilarious comedian, writer, and actor who also isn't afraid to call out his worst Hollywood boss ever.