Fans of queer entertainment have plenty to enjoy this week, from Murray Hill's candid memoir and Troye Sivan merchandise to drag brunch joy, cult cinema and a campy Rocky Horror revival. Here's why these colourful books, shows and cultural moments are proving especially hard to ignore.
Murray Hill brings the laughs, and the life lessons
The standout pick is Murray Hill's memoir, Showbiz!: My Life as a Middle-Aged Man, a lively account of growing up in a conservative home, discovering comedy and building an unconventional place in popular culture. It promises plenty of jokes, but there's a more thoughtful story underneath: the making of a performer who refused to follow a neat career path.
The book's appeal lies in that mix of mischief and honesty. Goodreads lists the memoir as a substantial new release, while Kirkus Reviews highlights Hill's distinctive comic voice and personal journey. For readers who like celebrity memoirs with genuine personality rather than polished publicity, this looks like a particularly entertaining choice. According to Goodreads and Kirkus Reviews, the book combines humour with a candid look at Hill's life and work.
A memoir about finding your own stage
Hill's story also taps into a wider appetite for creative reinvention. He isn't presenting success as a straight line, but as a series of experiments, risks and odd turns, which feels reassuring in an age when everyone is expected to have a five-year plan.
In an NPR interview, Hill discussed showing up as his full, authentic self and charting a course that suited him. That idea gives the memoir extra warmth. Behind the camp and punchlines is a familiar human question: what happens when you stop waiting for permission to become the person you already are? NPR and Publishers Weekly both place the book within that broader story of identity, performance and self-definition.
Grey sweatpants, candles and the art of a good mood
The week's lighter obsessions are just as revealing. Grey sweatpants have become a seasonal ritual, while a Ghost Tour candle turns candy corn, caramel and buttercream into a deliberately sugary autumn alternative to the usual pumpkin-and-cinnamon overload.
It's a very modern kind of lifestyle pleasure: part joke, part aesthetic and entirely shareable. The best picks don't simply do a job, they create a mood, whether that's a soft pair of joggers, a warm candle or a piece of merchandise that signals exactly which pop star, film or fandom has your attention.
Pop culture is thriving on camp and nostalgia
Elsewhere, the week's highlights lean proudly into nostalgia. The 30th anniversary of Scream brings Ghostface collectibles and a reminder that horror can be stylish, funny and very queer-friendly. Meanwhile, the continued fascination with The Rocky Horror Show proves that audiences still want live entertainment with a little glitter, unruliness and audience participation.
Rosie O'Donnell's turn as the Narrator adds another layer of joyful recognition. Hearing a familiar comic voice lead audiences through the "Time Warp" sounds like the kind of theatrical memory people carry around for years. It's not subtle, but that's precisely the point.
Drag brunch remains a small masterpiece
Miranda Lambert's description of drag brunch as a place where people can be fully themselves captures why the format has lasted. There are mimosas, music and jokes, but the real draw is the permission to relax into exuberance for a few hours.
That same spirit runs through the week's other favourites, from a celebrity memoir to Troye Sivan's She's the Best merchandise. These aren't just products or events; they're ways of declaring what makes you laugh, dance, dress up or feel at home. And frankly, culture could use more spaces that make being fully yourself feel this easy.
It's a wonderfully camp mix of books, music, theatre and small pleasures.
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