Shawn Mendes goes hiking, Oscars swag & an ‘Ugly Betty’ podcast: 10 things we’re obsessed with this week

The days are getting longer, birds are chirping, temps are rising, and we can almost hear springtime approaching. Or maybe that’s just the random nature channel that the TV goes to on sleep mode. Either way, the past week of LGBTQ+ news provided headlines hot enough to defrost our blackened and wintered hearts.

First, Lady Gaga channeled Paris is Burning, Orville Peck gave good reason to catch his Broadway debut, and a viral PhD student came out as Queer.

Plus, Alan Cumming scored a role on Doctor Who, Conrad Ricamora and his hubby took a Parisian vacation, and Gus Kenworthy played truth or dare.

On top of that, our feeds have been filled with cute guys, Oscars buzz, and timeless tunes.

Without further ado, we present the 10 things we’re obsessed with this week.

1. Tom of Finland x Julian Zigerli

This collaboration between Tom of Finland and Julian Zigerli is the definition of two queens coming together to maximize their joint slay. For his Tom All Over My Body capsule collection, the Swiss fashion icon recontextualizes beloved imagery through kitschy colors, clever cuts, and risqué placements. (Let’s just say there’s a few products you shouldn’t browse on your work computer.)

Although Zigerli’s flagship store is in Zürich, you can snag selections from the eye-catching collection online, like Tom Pillow Covers, a steam room-ready Tom Beach Towel, and this Biker Jacket, which is the closest I’ll ever get to being a pinup model. Plus, 10% of every purchase goes to the Tom of Finland Foundation and their mission to preserve and promote LGBTQ+ artists and rights.

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Published: 2nd April 2025

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