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16-05-2025
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Frankie Grande Is Reclaiming the 'Locker Room' for the Gays in New 'Boys' Music Video — Watch! (Exclusive)
Frankie Grande details the inspiration behind his steamy "Boys" music video Grande, who's gearing up to release his debut album in June, says he got to reflect on "so many stages" of his life Grande reveals he wrote a "gay wedding song" for the albumIn need of a new Pride anthem this summer? Frankie Grande's got you covered. In celebration of "queer joy," Grande released "Boys" with an accompanying music video on Friday, May 16. "Boys" is the latest release off his forthcoming debut album Hotel Rock Bottom, which is set for release on June 27. "This is the gayest song on the album, and that's why I was like, let's drop this for pride," Grande, 42, tells PEOPLE exclusively. "Boys" follows the release of "Rhythm of Love," which Grande, who's the older brother of Ariana Grande, says was a "beautiful introduction to the world as an artist." "It was a beautiful like, 'Hello world. I'm an artist.' That was 'Rhythm of Love.' 'Boys' is like, 'Hello world, I'm a huge homosexual.' And then we'll see where we go from there," he says. In the music video, Grande — who's surrounded by male dancers — breaks into dance numbers in a steamy gym. The idea came to him when he was working out at an Equinox. "I was doing my makeup in the mirror with my headphones in and I was listening to the song 'Boys.' As I was doing my makeup, I was looking at all these men around me in towels and they were all so hot and so sexy and so masculine," he recalls. Grande continues, "It's celebrating queer joy and masculinity and really just breaking down those gender norms as we have very queer men sometimes in various straight spaces. It's so cool to do so. So I just wanted to reclaim the gym in the locker room for the gays." For Grande, "Boys" is also an opportunity for listeners to "shake it all on the dance floor." "Especially in the LGBTQ+ community, we are under attack, and so we do have to find places to go celebrate. And for me, that's always been the dance floor," Grande, who's playing Outloud Music Festival in June, says. As for his debut album, Grande says he's happy he gets to "reflect on so many different stages of my life," including his marriage to Hale Leon and sobriety journey. His goal all along was to be "as gay as humanly possible in every area of media" — and his next stop was music. "I am currently seven and a half years sober, so a lot of my album exists in sobriety," he says. "There is the center song of the album, which is the choice to get sober, and then the first half of the album is me being a f--ing mess at the club." He continues, "I love every single phase of me because it has brought me to where I am today. I don't judge any single part of my life, but it's been nice to go all the way back to the messy ass club days and then also get sober and get married." Grande also teases that there's a "gay wedding song" on the album, which he wrote about Leon and means "so much" to him "We don't have a gay wedding song and now we do. You're welcome," he says, adding that he's grateful he has a man who "supports me so unconditionally." "Boys" is out now. Read the original article on People
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16-05-2025
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Frankie Grande & MISTR Drop 'Boys,' A Sexy New Pride Anthem
Music Video Set in Locker Room Fantasy Celebrates Hot Gym Hookups, and Boy-Crazy Liberation, and Safer Sex with PrEP and DoxyPEP Frankie Grande for MISTR MISTR - Free online PrEP, DoxyPEP & STI Testing Miami, Florida, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This Pride season, Frankie Grande is going all in on queer desire with the release of his steamy new single and music video, 'Boys' — a bold, body-positive, joy-fueled collaboration with MISTR, the nation's largest LGBTQ+ telehealth platform for sexual health delivering 100% free PrEP and DoxyPEP to the community. Set in a gym locker room straight out of West Hollywood dreams (or your last 10 DMs), 'Boys' is a sweaty, flirty, unapologetic celebration of what Frankie calls 'the summer I went to Fire Island to get with as many boys as possible.'Whether it's love or a good time, Frankie makes it clear: if it feels right, go for it. And with MISTR providing free online PrEP and DoxyPEP, the hookup doesn't have to come with worry. 'This song is about freedom — to feel sexy, to be safe, and to chase whatever kind of connection gets your heartrate, or anything else, up,' said Frankie Grande. 'MISTR was the perfect partner for 'Boys' because they believe in access without shame, and that being gay should never mean settling for less when it comes to your health.' With its infectious chorus, locker room choreography, and MISTRs hot enough to fog your screen, 'Boys' is primed to be the Pride anthem of 2025. 'Frankie's energy is playful, authentic, and unfiltered — exactly what we stand for at MISTR,' said Tristan Schukraft, founder and CEO of MISTR. 'Boys is a reminder that queer sex is worth celebrating, and sexual health should be easy, free, and judgment-free.' Fans can stream the 'Boys' music video now and visit to sign up for free PrEP, DoxyPEP, STI testing, and long-term HIV care — all online, no insurance required, always discreet and always free. Creative CreditsVideo Sponsor: MISTR, @heymistrCreative Director/ Director / Executive Producer: Phillip Henry, @majorphilebrityProducer/DP/Editor/Colorist: Ron Katagiri, @ronkatagiriProduced by: Kata Multimedia ProductionsSpecial Guests: Salina Estitties and Laith Ashley MISTR models: Christian Dante White, Marcus Williams, Gustavo Escobedo, Thomas Abramite, Taylor Stilson, Kyle Ehemann, Ty Talley Choreographer and Dancer: Michael SilasDancers: Nathan Groth, Ander Arabolaza, Jonas Suberian Second Camera: Orion AlvaradoAssistant Producer: Kobe Lamaur JamesProduction Manager: Dillon GregoireLighting Director: Juan Carlos LopezGrip: Carol GageProduction Assistants: Abishai Padilla, Ivonne Suncin, Chris WangHair: Lindsay WolfMakeup Artists: Zalvador Mejia Pena, Roshar Photographer: Gabriel Goldberg # # # ABOUT MISTRMISTR is a telemedicine platform offering free online access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and long-term HIV care in all 50 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico. Gay owned and operated, MISTR has brought together a network of the best doctors, pharmacists, and problem solvers to make PrEP, DoxyPEP and long-term HIV care available to all who need it. No doctor's office, no paperwork and free delivery. Visit Attachments Frankie Grande for MISTR MISTR - Free online PrEP, DoxyPEP & STI Testing CONTACT: Brian Rosman MISTR 323.443.7780 mistr@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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12-03-2025
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Frankie Grande and Peppermint lead reality TV stars in open letter: 'We are at a tipping point' (exclusive)
Frankie Grande and Peppermint are leading a group of reality television stars in an open letter asking for producers and studio executives for "fair, accurate and relevant representation of LGBTQ people." The letter, sent and co-signed by GLAAD, asks industry professionals to "move beyond tokenism" by including multiple and diverse LGBTQ+ perspectives in shows instead of relying on just one cast member. The authors note that such narratives can "dispel ignorance, hate, misinformation and harm." "The attacks against the transgender community isn't just about politics. It's all overwhelming and there's a lot happening to trans people that many Americans may not be aware of," Peppermint tells The Advocate. "I am concerned for the status of my identity documents, my safety when I'm traveling, and when I'm using accommodations; I don't want to be discriminated against or treated unfairly or singled out. While it's a moment for people like myself to feel powerless in, it's the exact moment to raise our voices and take action." "We need all hands on deck and working in all areas both on offense and defense at the same time. Reality TV is increasingly popular, it not only shapes culture, it's the most reflective representation of the state of our culture at any given time," she continues. "So, given the effort to roll back protections for LGBTQ people and to erase transgender people from the map, now is the time to say that we aren't just here, there's unlimited choice and stories to cast for a growing audience that wants to see themselves in the shows they watch." The letter has been co-signed by reality stars such as Nicole Byer, Michelle Buteau, Paulie Califiore, Alan Cumming, Monét X Change, Racquel Chevremont, Elliott Cooper, Sandra Diaz, Nicole Franzel, Ilana Glazer, Taylor Hale, Bob The Drag Queen, Britney Haynes, Derrick Levasseur, Jazz Jennings, Margaret Josephs, Amrit Kapai, Meghan King, Ts Madison, Meredith Marks, Greg Mathis Jr., Elliot Page, Phaedra Parks, Xavier Prather, Queen Priyanka, Rachel Riley, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Christian Siriano, Braunwyn Spinner, Chrishell Stause, Zeke Thomas, Andie Vanacore, Sheree Whitfield, and Peter Weber. "While we've made impressive strides in LGBTQ visibility over the decades, the fact remains that for far too long now, reality shows too often include just one LGBTQ storyline or depend on a single LGBTQ cast member to represent an entire community of individuals and experiences," it states in part. "This kind of storytelling is stale, archaic and does not truly reflect the vibrant and diverse queer community that exists in our country and LGBTQ communities around the world." The letter also notes that this "tokenism" is not representative of the population, particularly Gen Z. A recent Gallup survey found that 9.3 percent of adults in the U.S. identify as LGBTQ+, including over 23 percent of those born between 1997 and 2006. "Right now is absolutely the right time because we are at a tipping point," Grande tells The Advocate. "With anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and rhetoric on the rise, visibility isn't just important — it's life-saving. Reality TV has the power to reach millions of homes, and when viewers see LGBTQ+ people living authentically, with love, joy, and complexity — it changes hearts, minds, and entire narratives. Representation on reality shows isn't just about entertainment, it's about empathy. And in this moment, empathy is a radical act. We have the chance to shape culture in real-time — and we're not letting that moment pass us by." "Partnering with Peppermint — a radiant, fearless trans icon and advocate — is everything. She brings her lived experience, her incredible voice, and her unstoppable passion to this message," he continues. "Together, we're saying that LGBTQ+ inclusion in reality TV isn't optional — it's essential. Peppermint understands the power of visibility because she is that power. She knows that when trans and queer people are seen, respected, and centered on screen, it sends a message to the world: we belong. Working with her on this is a dream, and a call to action. We're demanding more than just a seat at the table — we're flipping the table and making room for all of us."
