Keith Langston
Keith is an entertainment and travel journalist who contributes to People and has been featured in publications like Lonely Planet, Entertainment Weekly and Business Insider. When he's not traveling, he's either watching horror movies or playing video games. He can also bore you for hours with useless facts about roller coasters, space, animals and tea.
Madonna Is a Queer Icon. I Finally Get It.
I have a confession to make. Up until recently, I didn't really understand why everyone loved Madonna so much. I didn't think the Michigan native was uncool — I just never thought much about her at all. I know, I know. I shouldn't be [...]Read more about Madonna Is a Queer Icon. I Finally Get It.
How the Detroit Disco Daddies Turn Queer Joy Into a Live Disco Spectacle
If you’ve ever gone out clubbing around Detroit and stumbled across two men dressed to the nines in disco attire, singing their hearts out to covers of hit songs like “It’s Raining Men” or “I Feel Love,” then you’ve probably met AJ and Bookie, better [...]Read more about How the Detroit Disco Daddies Turn Queer Joy Into a Live Disco Spectacle
17 Years After ‘American Idol,’ Adam Lambert Is Still Reinventing Himself
At this point, performing on a national stage is second nature to Adam Lambert, who shot to fame 17 years ago during the eighth season of “American Idol” in May 2009. Just six months later, Lambert went on to release his hit album “For Your [...]Read more about 17 Years After ‘American Idol,’ Adam Lambert Is Still Reinventing Himself
How Detroit's Naked Adventure Club Is Redefining Community, One Clothing-Optional Gathering at a Time
On any given summer weekend in metro Detroit, you might spot a group of friends gathered by the water, laughing, catching up or wading in for a swim. There's just one difference: No one's wearing clothes.It's a typical scene for [...]Read more about How Detroit's Naked Adventure Club Is Redefining Community, One Clothing-Optional Gathering at a Time
Allies Aren't Just Nice to Have. They're How We Win.
I’ve noticed that for many people in the queer community, allyship can be a difficult concept with numerous pros and cons. For example, every time a straight actor portrays a gay character, it helps break down barriers. But it also takes a potential [...]Read more about Allies Aren't Just Nice to Have. They're How We Win.
Speedos, Suds and 30 Years of Camaraderie
Every summer, a crew of burly Detroiters strips down to their speedos, grabs their sponges and turns a charity car wash into one of the best shows in town. That's the Motor City Bears for you, where the fur is optional but the welcome is not.Ask [...]Read more about Speedos, Suds and 30 Years of Camaraderie
I Interviewed Trinity the Tuck From a Janitor’s Closet. She Still Agreed to Talk to Me Again.
Trinity the Tuck may have never won Miss Congeniality on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” but she certainly deserves it for agreeing to do two interviews with me after I ran into technical difficulties conducting the first one from a janitor’s closet at the [...]Read more about I Interviewed Trinity the Tuck From a Janitor’s Closet. She Still Agreed to Talk to Me Again.
For Jessica Wild, Every Pride Is a Revolution
Drag superstar Jessica Wild is (potentially) about to celebrate her first Pride in the Motor City. “This is my first Pride performance in Michigan,” the dynamic queen says before pausing and adding with a laugh, “At least I think it is. You get a [...]Read more about For Jessica Wild, Every Pride Is a Revolution
Zach Witness Is Headlining Ferndale Pride, and He's Done Playing It Straight
Zach Witness is a musician, producer and audio engineer who has worked with some of the biggest names in the business, like Erykah Badu and André 3000 — collaborators he made music with while his mom knocked on his bedroom door asking if they needed [...]Read more about Zach Witness Is Headlining Ferndale Pride, and He's Done Playing It Straight
I Was a Gay Kid Dreaming of Anywhere Else. Then I Went There.
I think being gay made me a natural traveler. That might sound strange, but hear me out. Growing up, I never fit in. Actually, it was way beyond just not fitting in. I was universally hated by everyone. My school was super conservative, filled with [...]Read more about I Was a Gay Kid Dreaming of Anywhere Else. Then I Went There.