LGBTQ News and More
Jamie Lee Curtis Expresses 'Wonder and Pride' as Child Transitions
Jamie Lee Curtis described her "wonder and pride" at witnessing her youngest child transition and take on a new name. Ruby, 25, will marry next year, and Curtis will officiate.
Study: Vaccinated People Can Carry as Much Virus as Others
Scientists who studied a big COVID-19 outbreak in Massachusetts concluded that vaccinated people who got so-called breakthrough infections carried about the same amount of the coronavirus as those who did not get the shots.
Broadway to Require Vaccinations, Masks for Audience Members
Broadway theatergoers will need to prove they've been vaccinated for COVID-19 and masks will be required when theaters reopen in the coming weeks, producers announced Friday.
Judge Allows Jussie Smollett's Lawyer to Stay on the Case
A judge on Friday said he would not kick one of Jussie Smollett's attorneys off the case even though he believes the attorney spoke to two men the actor allegedly hired to help him carry out a staged attack.
Sober Queer Spaces Gaining Ground
Creating a rainbow oasis of diversity and inclusion was, for decades, the role of the gay and lesbian bar. But what about those in recovery, or who just aren't attracted to the bar scene? Alternatives do exist.
Watch: Champion Figure Skater Nathan Chen Apologizes for 'Straight Male' in a 'Homosexual Dominated' Sport Comments
American champion figure skater Nathan Chen apologized this week for homophobic comments he made on a podcast, Outsports reports.
'RuPaul's Drag Race' Star Bianca Bianca Del Rio Confirms a Season 6 was Almost a Tie
While speaking about the "Drag Race" process of filiming multiple endings to conceal the winner, Rio confirmed on Joseph Sheperd's podcast that an ending resulting in a tie was filmed.
Rapinoe Converts and US Gets Past Netherlands On Penalties
When Megan Rapinoe stepped up to take her penalty, she was just trying to stay as calm as possible in the moment.
Provincetown Outbreak Just the Tip of the National Iceberg?
Provincetown is being called the canary down the coal mine in understanding how virulent the Covid Delta variant has become.
Sexual Racism Isn't a 'Preference' — It's Systemic
The idea that sexual desire might be understood as mere preference — like a favorite ice cream flavor — is reductive. "Just a preference" is a familiar and reflexive shield for what experts call racialized sexual discrimination.
News
Watch: Reading The Bible Is Fundamental For Born Again, Ex-Gay Milo Yiannopoulos
"The way of the fool is right in his own eyes," reads Milos Yiannopoulos from the book of Psalms in a video posted this week on his YouTube channel. It was the line that resonated in a one-minute video to promote his newest venture.
Entertainment
'Family Karma' Star Amrit Kapai Mourns Grandmother's Death Amid Wedding Plans
Amrit Kapai, star of Bravo's 'Family Karma,' posted a heartfelt tribute to his grandmother, who passed this week, amid his wedding planning with longtime boyfriend Nicholas.
Business
Top of the Class: Why Vivint Smart Security Scores High Marks Among Consumers
For the LGBTQ community, safety and security have never been more critical, but not all smart security systems are created equal. Here's what you should be looking for to protect your home and property.
Technology
Russia Fines Google for Violating Data Storage Law
A Moscow court ordered Google to pay a fine for refusing to store the personal data of Russian users on servers in Russia — part of a longstanding government effort to clamp down on online activity.
Finance
Study: Gay and Bi Men Earn Less, Lesbians Earn More, Than Straight Counterparts
The tattered myth that gays are generally better off than their heterosexual peers took another hit with a new study that reconfirms gay and bisexual men earn less than straight men do.
Cars
Climate Bid Faces Tricky Path over Money for Electric Cars
The back-and-forth in a closely divided Congress over EV funding reflects a tricky balance for the auto industry and the Biden administration.
Style
Adam Driver Morphs Into a Centaur in Thirst-Trapping Burberry Ad
In a leaked Burberry ad, Adam Driver appears to morph into a centaur, but not before showing off his ripped body.
Health/Fitness
Watch: Mrs. Kasha Davis on Living Sober and the Power of Drag
Self-proclaimed workhorse queen Mrs. Kasha Davis joined EDGE and groundbreaking addiction treatment center Recovery Unplugged for an intimate conversation about her sobriety and how drag has empowered her journey.
Travel
Flight Attendants Report High Frequency of Unruly Passengers
Nearly one in five flight attendants say they have witnessed physical incidents involving passengers this year, and their union is calling for criminal prosecution of people who act up on planes.
Nightlife
Pines Party Beach Party :: July 24, 2021
Return to Wonderland was the theme of Pines Party 2021 featuring headlining DJ's David Morales, Calagna, Abel and Danny Kravits.
Recent Reviews
Review: Jacques Deray's Languid, Erotic 'La Piscine' Arrives on Blu-ray from The Criterion Collection
Jacques Deray's 1969 erotic drama "La Piscine" has been given a shiny new Blu-ray edition from The Criterion Collection, sourced from a new 4K restoration of the film.
Review: 'In The Heights' is Rousing, Pulse-Pounding and Hypnotic
"In the Heights" is a rousing, pulse-pounding and hypnotic screen adaptation, magnificently directed by Jon M. Chu, who pays homage to a slew of movie musicals and reinvents what the genre can do.
Review: Spellbinding, Macabre, Fantasy 'The Green Knight' Bewitches
With bold direction and striking visuals, David Lowery's intoxicating Arthurian adaptation features an outstanding lead performance by Dev Patel.