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Luke Macfarlane opens up about the importance of faith and kindness in a dark time

"It doesn't hurt you to be kind," says the star of Home Is Where the Heart Is.

Luke Macfarlane on His Ideal Wedding Theme, Fatherhood, and 'Platonic'

The Canadian actor spoke with Out about his Apple TV+ series and more.

Palm Royale’s Ricky Martin and Kristen Wiig on queer safe spaces and their platonic love

The stars of the new Apple TV+ series share how meaningful it was to them to tell stories of queer identity and friendship between gay men and women.

Polyamorous Relationships Granted Rights in Massachusetts City

An ordinance passed unanimously in Somerville recognizes both polyamorous and platonic partnerships.

The Old Guard's Charlize Theron and cast on centuries-old same-sex love stories

Theron and Marwan Kenzari chat with Out about their on-screen love stories whether queer or platonic.

To All the Gay Men I've Loved Before

An Advocate writer pays homage to her platonic friendships with some of the brightest and funniest men she's known. 

New 'Tales of the City' Trailer Shows All Kinds of Love Are in the Air

The reboot of the beloved series highlights romantic and platonic love stories between trans, queer, lesbian, bisexual, straight, and queer people.  

'L Word' alums Leisha Hailey and Kate Moennig wrote the book on queer friendship...literally

In their new dual memoir, the longtime costars and best friends reflect on their over two-decade bond and how "platonic love is incredibly powerful" in queer lives.

Netflix Bramance 'The Breaker Upperers' Shows Life After Toxic Men

New Zealand-based comics Madeline Sami and Jackie Van Beek wrote, directed, and costar in the irreverent, often queer, comedy about platonic love.

19 LGBTQ+ movies & TV shows coming in August 2025 — and where to watch them

Platonic, Honey Don’t!, Wednesday, Eyes of Wakanda, and more are headed to your screen this month.

Portland Mayor Sam Adams Admits Sexual Affair With 18-Year-Old

Newly elected Portland, Oregon mayor Sam Adams has admitted to a sexual affair with an 18-year-old. Portland is the largest U.S. city with an openly gay mayor.

Australia to Remove Antigay Discrimination From 100 Laws

Australia will change a raft of federal laws to remove discrimination against gay couples but will stop short of allowing same-sex marriages, the government announced Wednesday. Under the changes, gay couples in long-term relationships would be treated the same as married couples on issues such as taxation, pensions, and welfare payments, Attorney General Robert McClelland said. Gay marriage is a hot-button issue for many Australians, and gay rights advocates say it is a key test of authorities' willingness to end discrimination.

Gay Mormon Who Proclaimed He Was Happily Wed to a Woman Is Divorcing

Josh and Lolly Weed announced their divorce in a blog post in which they wrote of the love they have developed for LGBT people. 

Is 'Captain Marvel' Super Queer? An Investigation

We sat down with Valerie Complex, Katie Schenkel, and Sabriel Mastin to talk about the longing looks that had us asking, "Is Carol Danvers queer?"

Love via the internet

Almost everyone nowadays has a story of meeting someone online: a friend, a mentor, a life partner. What's your most memorable Internet connection?

We met online and then

Almost everyone nowadays has a story of meeting someone online: a hook-up, a friend, a life partner. What's your most memorable Internet connection?

Luke Macfarlane, Star of Gay Rom-Com ‘Bros,’ Is Now a Dad: Photos

In a post, Luke Macfarlane said his daughter was born earlier this month.

Kings of B'more: Your New YA Book Obsessions Is Here

"A lot of us learn about love is by loving our friends," R. Eric Thomas says.