On the Rag, Vol. 925

 

This week's rag 'n' mag roundup features Deni Avdija, Ollie Muhl, Charley Thompson, Chris Salvatore, Amuka, Benito Skinner, the Skivvies and more BELOW.

Grab: Chris Salvatore and Brandon Shypkowski talk “Surviving the Storm,” their new gay horror film that turns a deadly hurricane into a fight for survival

Provincetown Magazine: The Skivvies strip down and “Time Warp” their way through a loving, underwear-clad tribute to “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”

Behind the Blinds: Ollie Muhl in and out of Lacoste

Get Out!: Dance diva Amuka looks back on a wild career working with George Clinton, Rick James, Cyndi Lauper and Public Enemy -- and why it's her turn to shine

Esquire Singapore: Benito Skinner on turning his closeted college years into “Overcompensating,” the upcoming second season and learning to let go of perfectionism

MetroWeekly: A guide to the D.C. area’s must-see plays and musicals this fall

Dallas Voice: A colorful first look at the faces, fashions and festivities of the 2026 Pride in Dallas 

Moments: Charley Thompson and his killer smile

Between the Lines: A lesbian couple’s Michigan farm stand has blossomed into an unexpected safe haven for LGBTQ people in rural America

7 Days: NBA heartthrob Deni Avdija opens up about fame, loneliness, representing Israel abroad and why he’s finally stopped trying to please everyone

Gay City News: From festival favorites to anticipated new releases, a guide to the LGBTQ films worth catching on the big screen this fall

Watermark: The Ryot Tour brings "Drag Race" and "The Voice" to Florida

L’Homme Nu: Magnus Juell bares all

Q Salt Lake: Sean Childers-Gray's life of service to the community

HotSpots: Butlers Home Services proves a clean house can come with a little heart, building a business around care, community and Pride

Philadelphia Gay News: Philly AIDS Thrift to celebrate 21 years with Block Party

San Francisco Bay Times: From a Bay Area living room to a national organization, a look back at NLGJA’s deep SF roots and 35 years of advocating for LGBTQ journalists

Gloss: Leather, kink and plenty of skin were on full display as San Francisco’s Up Your Alley Fair

Ion Arizona: Latino Pride is taking over Heritage Square 

GQ: Tom Cruise on his return to riskier dramatic territory in “Digger,” his famously intense approach to filmmaking and why, at 64, he still has no interest in slowing down

Playgirl: Orville Peck opens up about his revealing new album (“Mule”), the power of his trademark mask and why cowboys are so sexy

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