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Grindr CEO Wants His Dating App to Become a Gay Culture Hub

Madonna made a surprise appearance in Times Square last week, promoting her latest album, Confessions II. It was a marketing win for the pop star — and an even bigger one for Grindr Inc.

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What happened Madonna made a surprise appearance in Times Square last week, promoting her latest album, Confessions II. It was a marketing win for the pop star — and an even bigger one for Grindr Inc.
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Left / center-leftThe best gay dating apps of 2026: Grindr is still king (even if we sometimes wish it wasnt)

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CenterGrindr CEO Wants His Dating App to Become a Gay Culture Hub

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Bloomberg - TechnologyNews report · Jun 11, 10:15 AM

Grindr CEO Wants His Dating App to Become a Gay Culture Hub

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Madonna made a surprise appearance in Times Square last week, promoting her latest album, Confessions II. It was a marketing win for the pop star — and an even bigger one for Grindr Inc.

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MashableNews report · Jun 11, 9:30 AM

The best gay dating apps of 2026: Grindr is still king (even if we sometimes wish it wasnt)

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Don't celebrate Pride Month alone. Here's our unfiltered guide to the best gay dating apps based on extensive testing.

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Jun 11, 10:15 AM: Bloomberg - Technology joined the source map.

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