Time for your weekly edition of the Defector Funbag. Got something on your mind? Email the Funbag. You can also read Drew over at SFGATE, and buy Drew’s books while you’re at it. Today, we’re talking about fake booze, depressing old sex movies, driver’s ed in a Tesla, and more. PROGRAMMING NOTE: Today’s Funbag will … Read more
In a move that has left both fans and creators reeling, Netflix has officially pulled the plug on the acclaimed military dramedy Boots after just one season. The series, which debuted in October 2024, earned high marks for its portrayal of queer identity within the rigid confines of the U.S. Marine Corps during the 1990s. … Read more
As a participant in many affiliate programs, Localish will earn a commission for certain purchases. See full disclaimer below* Tired of guessing? Find out what’s on their wish list. We’ve rounded up 20 adorable holiday gifts that are sure to get thumbs-up from older teen boys this year. Choose their favorites and make their vacation … Read more
Vanity Fair has dropped its highly anticipated 2025 Hollywood Issue, and there’s something noticeably different about it this year – it’s exclusively featuring men. That’s right, all men, no exceptions. The glossy magazine rolled out three separate covers showcasing a dozen of Hollywood’s hottest leading men. The lineup reads like a who’s who of contemporary … Read more
A new study from Common Sense Media (CSM) is raising alarms about what teen boys are learning online and how platforms are shaping their ideas of manhood. Teen on smartphone and laptop. FREEPIK According to the research, 69% of boys between ages 11 and 17 are regularly exposed to “problematic digital masculinity” content, often without … Read more
Big boys mashing taters: It’s what we all want to see. That’s why we’re proud to bring you a special playoff edition of Big Boy Watch, highlighting the beefers, hulks, and galoots from around the league. Philadelphia’s burly lads aren’t bashing, and it’s causing a civic crisis. Milwaukee-Chicago is a fairly boring series because of—as … Read more
New Orleans-based multidisciplinary artist Chris Giarmo, whose distinctive mustache was a highlight of Spike Lee’s film of David Byrne’s American Utopia, has unveiled his latest project, Boys Don’t Fight, along with news of a self-titled debut album which is set to be released on October 17. Chris’ creative reach spans international stages and experimental theater alike. … Read more
For more than a century, the Sherman family in Montgomery County, Texas, only welcomed boys into the world. Now, history is about to change as they break the 108-year streak of boys with a baby girl on the way. Firefighter Michael Sherman Jr. and his wife, Joacquia, recently gathered with loved ones for a gender … Read more
The authorities are looking for two missing brothers, aged 2 and 10 years, may search for their parents in southern Los Angeles early Thursday morning. The Los Angeles County Administration said Dispache received a call before two in the morning for two missing children in the Wahdio Street area. Representatives began to classify the area … Read more
It’s a bittersweet moment for fans of The Boys—Antony Starr, the man who brought Homelander to life, has officially said farewell to the iconic role now that filming for the final season has wrapped. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Starr reflected on what this character—and this ride—has meant to him. He wrote, “This complicated character … Read more