Arts & Entertainment

Beloved Broadway Actor Bret Hanna-Shuford Dies at 46

Bret Hanna-Shuford, a Broadway veteran and Broadway Husbands co-creator, has died at 46 after a battle with two rare disorders.…

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Real Women Have Curves Brings Heart to the Alley

Actor Brenda Palestina says playing Ana in Real Women Have Curves is deeply personal, blending immigration, body politics, ambition, and…

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Living Life Out Loud

Dr. Trevor Boffone’s 40 Before 40 series turned social media into a space for joy, performance, and community building, blending…

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Meet Shookarena, Houston’s Campy Queen of Creativity

Shookarena is an up-and-coming Houston drag queen blending camp, cosplay, and commentary. From thrifted denim looks to sharp takes on…

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Why Everyone Wants to Go to the Cottage This Winter 

The steamy yet emotionally grounded HBO series Heated Rivalry exploded online, drawing queer audiences and mainstream fans into a shared…

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On the Cover 2025

From sports and activism to art and culture, OutSmart’s 2025 cover stars define the voices telling Houston’s LGBTQ stories.

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OutSmart‘s Top Stories from 2025

Here's a look at the stories that most engaged—and enraged—OutSmart readers in 2025.

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ActOUT at the Alley Theatre for The Night Shift Before Christmas

LGBTQ guests and allies gathered at the Alley Theatre for ActOUT, a festive pre-show reception celebrating community and the arts.…

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2025 Queer Cinema Highlights

2025 was a standout year for independent, international, and unconventional movies that showcase a true range of what queer filmmaking…

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A New Shine on a Seasonal Favorite

Theatre Under The Stars brings Irving Berlin’s White Christmas to the Hobby Center with classic tunes, onstage snow, and a…

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