All month long, Bustle is celebrating Pride by convening its very own Gay Guy Music Video Night — that sacred exchange of YouTube videos that inevitably occurs with any gathering of queer men, their friends, and allies — and asking LGBTQ+ stars (plus a few pop divas!) to pay tribute to their favorite songs, live performances, and Internet esoterica. The remote is coming your way — what are you queuing up?
Pride Rewind
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.
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.
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.
To Dylan Mulvaney, Miss Piggy Is “The Realest Bitch” In The World
The Muppet taught the Paper Doll author that there’s no shame in living an over-the-top life.
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.
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.
