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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How one gay kiss on 'Dawson's Creek' changed television forever
Picture it: May 24, 2000. The millennium had just dawned, Britney Spears was still a girl, not yet a woman, and the world of teen television was about to serve us an iconic queer pop culture moment we'd never forget. Dawson's Creek, notorious for angsty teens discussing existential dilemmas with a vocabulary beyond their years, showed the first passionate kiss between two men on primetime network television. to get a candid take on what's fresh and fun in + culture this week! Jack McPhee, the charming, gay heartthrob played by Kerr Smith, made history when he shared a heartfelt and unabashed kiss with Ethan, portrayed by Adam Kaufman. The brief scene was filled with courage and vulnerability, full of real and raw energy. For many queer teens watching, it was the first time we'd seen ourselves genuinely reflected, without caricature or comedic sidekick status, in a scene that mirrored our deepest hopes and fears. Jack wasn't comic relief; he wasn't a cautionary tale. He was a teenage boy navigating love, rejection, and self-discovery in the season finale, just like every other character on the show. Of course, the Creek was a primetime soap that didn't entirely reflect the real world. In a 2001 Entertainment Weekly article, Kerr Smith admitted that, while proud of helping to "break TV taboos," he drew the line at same-sex snogging once a year. "That's as far as I'm going to take it," Smith said, "I don't think teenagers need to see two guys kissing on a weekly basis." But that kiss proved that queer teen romance deserved space, visibility, and validation on mainstream television. The CW From that moment forward, the landscape shifted. TV execs realized queer stories weren't just groundbreaking—they were necessary. That brief kiss opened the closet doors of queer teen storylines we see today. Unlike Dawson's Creek, Ryan Murphy's Glee presented queer romance with exuberance, complete with show-stopping musical numbers and dazzling theatrically. However, the essence of that groundbreaking moment in the fictional Massachusetts town has been woven into every storyline since then. Netflix's hit series, Heartstopper, captured the innocence of first love. The power of Jack's kiss has even rippled through genres beyond teen drama. Most recently, in HBO's gritty, post-apocalyptic series, The Last of Us, Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and Dina's (Isabella Merced) relationship is central to the second season's storyline as showcased in the video game. Ellie's moment of romance amid a desolate world still shared that Dawson's Creek essence, full of vulnerability and unflinching honesty. Netflix Nick and Charlie kiss in 'Heartstopper' With one groundbreaking scene, Dawson's Creek established a legacy that enabled queer teen love stories to flourish boldly in mainstream media. But even more importantly, the show taught us that queer teens deserve to see their experiences woven seamlessly into the fabric of pop culture. Today's viewers, steeped and versed in diverse queer representation, might see Jack and Ethan's kiss as tame, perhaps even quaint, by compasrsion. But let's never underestimate the power of the "first." That kiss permitted countless other stories to bloom. - YouTube
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
May's full flower moon: When and where to watch the celestial spectacle
May's full moon, affectionately known as the Flower Moon, will light up the night sky this Sunday, even though it's what astronomers call a 'micromoon.' This name refers to its position at the farthest point in its orbit from Earth, making it appear smaller and dimmer than usual. Still, it promises to be a stunning sight. The moon will officially reach its full phase at 12:56 p.m. ET on Monday, it will appear full to the naked eye. Look toward the southeastern horizon after sunset on Monday; the moon will slowly rise and reach its highest point in the sky after midnight. This Flower Moon is the last in a trio of micromoons for 2025. At the time of this full moon, the moon will be about 251,939 miles (405,456 kilometers) from Earth, compared to its average distance of around 238,855 miles (384,400 kilometers), according to NASA. The name 'Flower Moon' comes from a Comanche tradition, symbolizing the abundance of blooming flora in May. However, different Native American tribes have their own names for this moon. The Creek and Choctaw call it the Mulberry Moon, the Cree refer to it as the Frog Moon, the Anishinaabe name it the Blossom Moon, and the Apache describe this time as the 'season when the leaves are green.' What's next in the night sky? After this micromoon , seven more full moons will grace the skies in 2025. Keep an eye out for supermoons in October, November, and December. Here's the upcoming full moon schedule, according to the Farmers' Almanac: June 11 – Strawberry Moon July 10 – Buck Moon August 9 – Sturgeon Moon September 7 – Corn Moon October 6 – Harvest Moon (Supermoon) November 5 – Beaver Moon (Supermoon) December 4 – Cold Moon (Supermoon) Eclipse alerts for 2025 Two eclipse events are also on the calendar for the latter part of the year: Total Lunar Eclipse (September 7–8) : Best visible from Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, eastern South America, Alaska, and Antarctica. During this event, Earth's shadow will cast a reddish glow on the moon — a phenomenon commonly known as a 'Blood Moon.' Partial Solar Eclipse (September 21) : Viewable mainly from remote areas of Australia, Antarctica, and the Pacific Ocean, this type of eclipse creates the illusion of the moon taking a 'bite' out of the sun.
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Flower Moon 2025: Best date and time to watch the May 2025 full moon
A Distant Glow in the Spring Sky Live Events Why It's Called the Flower Moon Looking Ahead: More Lunar Events in 2025 When and Where to Watch FAQs What is the flower moon? What is the nickname for May's Full moon? (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Skywatchers across the globe are set to witness a special lunar event this week, as the May 2025 full moon — commonly known as the flower moon — graces the night sky in the form of a phenomenon, expected to peak on Monday, May 12 at 12:56 p.m. ET, will be visible from Sunday evening through early Tuesday, offering stargazers an extended window to enjoy this unique full moon, as mentioned in a report by USA the moon will shine brightly, this full moon qualifies as a micromoon, a term used when the moon reaches apogee — the farthest point in its elliptical orbit around this event, the moon will be approximately 251,939 miles (405,456 kilometers) from Earth, significantly farther than its average distance of 238,855 miles (384,400 kilometers), according to a result, the moon will appear around 14% smaller and 30% dimmer than a typical full the reduced size and brightness, the moon's fully illuminated surface will still dominate the sky shortly after sunset on May 11, rising in the southeast and reaching its zenith just after May full moon derives its name, flower moon, from a tradition observed by Indigenous communities across North America, particularly the Algonquin people, who noted the moon's arrival during the height of spring's blooming tribes have offered their own seasonal designations: the Cree call it the frog moon, the Creek and Choctaw refer to it as the mulberry moon, while the Anishinaabe and Apache peoples know it respectively as the blossom moon and the time when 'the leaves are green.'This lunar naming tradition, passed down through generations, continues to be a popular reference point in modern lunar calendars and this final micromoon of the year, there are seven additional full moons slated for 2025. These include the strawberry moon on June 11, buck moon on July 10, and the harvest moon on October in the year, supermoons are forecasted for October, November, and December, when the moon will appear larger and brighter due to its proximity to lunar calendar also features significant eclipses. A total lunar eclipse will take place on September 7 and 8, visible from much of Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, parts of eastern South America, Alaska, and type of eclipse occurs when the Earth aligns between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow that darkens the lunar observe the May 2025 full moon, enthusiasts are advised to find a location with a clear view of the horizon, ideally away from city the moon reaches its fullest point during daylight hours, it will appear near-full on the evenings of May 11 through May 13, offering ample opportunity to witness this seasonal full moon, often called the "Flower Moon" in celebration of spring's abundant blooms, will shine brightly in the night sky this Sunday, even though it qualifies as a 'micromoon.'In many cultures, May's full moon is called the Flower Moon, a tribute to the widespread blossoming that marks the height of spring. It's also known by other names, such as the Hare Moon, Corn Planting Moon, and Milk Moon.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
How to see May's full flower moon
Sign up for CNN's Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. May's full moon, known by its popular nickname as the flower moon to signify the many blossoms of spring, will be bright in the sky on Sunday night — despite it being a 'micromoon.' The full moon technically peaks at 12:56 p.m. ET on Monday, but it will appear full on Sunday and Monday evening, according to EarthSky. The moon will rise low in the southeast after sunset on Monday and ascend to its highest point in the sky after midnight. May's full moon is the third, and final, in a succession of this year's micromoons, which occurs when Earth's natural satellite is at its greatest distance from Earth and appears smaller than a typical full moon. The moon will be 251,939 miles (405,456 kilometers) away from Earth, versus its average distance of 238,855 miles (384,400 kilometers), according to NASA. The moniker of flower moon draws from a Comanche name associated with May's full moon. But indigenous tribes vary in how they refer to the silvery orb during this time of year. The Creek and Choctaw people both refer to it as the mulberry moon, while the Cree call it the frog moon. The Anishnaabe tribe knows it as the blossom moon, and the Apache refer to this moon rising during the 'season when the leaves are green.' Following the final micromoon of the year, there are seven more full moons to look out for in 2025, with supermoons occurring in October, November and December. Here's the list of full moons remaining in 2025, according to the Farmers' Almanac: June 11: Strawberry moon July 10: Buck moon August 9: Sturgeon moon September 7: Corn moon October 6: Harvest moon November 5: Beaver moon December 4: Cold moon In the lead-up to the fall season, two eclipse events will grace the sky. A total lunar eclipse will be most visible from Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, parts of eastern South America, Alaska and Antarctica on September 7 and 8, according to Time and Date.A lunar eclipse, which causes the moon to look dark or dimmed, occurs when Earth is between the sun and moon and the three celestial objects line up in a row so that the moon passes into our planet's shadow. When the moon is within the darkest part of Earth's shadow, called the umbra, it takes on a reddish hue, which has led to the nickname 'blood moon' for a lunar eclipse, according to NASA. That shadow isn't perfect, so sunbeams sneak around the shadow's edges, bathing the moon in warm hues. A partial solar eclipse will occur on September 21 as the moon moves between the sun and Earth but the celestial bodies aren't perfectly aligned, according to NASA. In this type of event, the moon only blocks part of the sun's face, creating a crescent shape in which it appears the moon is taking a 'bite' out of the sun. This event will be visible to more remote areas of Australia, Antarctica and the Pacific Ocean.
Boston Globe
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Fresh Ink's ‘Sugar' offers a modern look at the oldest profession
'It may seem like I just appeared on the scene,' the 32-year-old Moses says with a laugh, 'but I've been working at theaters across the country for the past decade.' A citizen of Seminole Nation of Oklahoma with Mvskoke (Creek) heritage , and a cofounder of Groundwater Arts (which leads theater workshops in climate justice and de-colonization), Moses grew up in Oklahoma, but moved to Providence four years ago to earn her MFA in directing at Brown/Trinity Rep. Her first experience with Boston audiences came about when the Furnace Fringe Festival (produced by Boston University students) presented her play 'Sections' in 2017. 'I was struck then by how engaged the audiences were,' she says. 'Ninety percent of the audience stayed for a 20-minute talk back that lasted over an hour. People weren't used to being seen and were eager to talk about their experiences.' Advertisement Tiffany Santiago, playing Brooke, hides under a desk while fellow actors shake hands as they rehearse a scene from their production of 'Sugar." Taylor Coester for The Boston Globe When Fresh Ink asked her to submit a script for consideration, Moses, who has already written 17 full-length plays, chose 'Sugar,' a drama that turns the 'Pretty Woman' trope on its head. In the play, Brooke, a 20-something who is working three jobs but still can't make enough money to pay all her rent, student loans, utilities, and food bills, turns to sex work that ultimately helps her get her life back on track. 'She games the misogynistic system for a woman's benefit,' says Moses. 'I think the people that write stories like 'Pretty Woman' are writing about their fantasy, and don't engage in sex work or have any real connection to it,' she says. 'This play is autobiographical in a way and tells an authentic story that asks questions about the ways in which we treat marriage, women's bodies, and identity as commodities.' 'Sugar' director Audrey Seraphin says Moses makes specific choices while weaving several layers of ideas throughout the play. 'Tara creates tension between moments of comfort and discomfort,' Seraphin says. 'For example, she uses country music throughout the play — first as a weapon [to try to quiet noisy neighbors] and then to provide insight into a character's personality, but always to move the story forward. She also uses art [Brooke's chosen profession], sometimes to antagonize, but also to heal and connect.' Moses, Seraphin says, also creates complicated and nuanced friendships that emerge out of need. Sometimes it's misplaced, as in Brooke's friendship with a college roommate who sees her as token, while at other times, with Brooke's business partner, a successful investment adviser, it can be empowering. Advertisement 'She describes Brooke as ethnically ambiguous, operating in the margins as an unknown brown woman,' Seraphin says. 'That's already a complication.' But Moses also provides Brooke with a strong arc, allowing her to lay out her dreams in the opening scene, and then, in the course of the play, take advantage of a business opportunity to make them a reality. 'Tara makes very specific choices that poke fun at stereotypes one minute and then suggest some some dark things the next,' Seraphin says. 'Trauma doesn't have to be violent or sexual to harm. But by giving Brooke control, she allows her to figure stuff out, and most importantly, by the end, we know she's safe.' Climate Plays After each reading, the plays are paired with a local conservationist, climate researcher, and/or climate activist who can speak to the issues addressed in the play and continue the conversation. Festival tickets are $50. For more information, go to Advertisement SUGAR By Tara Moses, presented by Fresh Ink Theatre, at the BCA Black Box Theatre, April 17-May 3. Tickets $35.
