Gay Philadelphia: The Latest
MLB Ends Season Without Homophobic Incidents on Record
For the first time since 2016, Major League Baseball ended its season without any incidents of homophobic controversy among players.
'Mr. Snake' — France's most Tatted Man — Banned from Teaching Kindergarten Because He Scares Children
A French schoolteacher whose body is completely covered in tattoos was told he cannot teach kindergarten for fears that he scares children.
Sufjan Stevens Describes 2018 Oscar Performance as 'Traumatizing'
While some might regard performing on the Academy Awards as an honor, for Sufjan Stevens, the experience was "one of the most traumatizing experiences of my entire life."
Are Caitlyn Jenner & Sophia Hutchins Joining 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills?'
A report from Page Six Caitlyn Jenner and her friend/roommate Sophia Hutchins are in talks to join "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills."
Jada Michael's 'Body-Positive' Musical Appeal
Jada Michael's vocals range from moments of under-the-covers intimacy into the charismatic chorus with R&B smooth grooves, just what we need to feel better. Oh, and she's an out and proud lesbian, too.
Time's 100 Most Influential People Includes a Roster of LGBTQ Names
The 2020 edition of Time magazine's annual "TIME100 Most Influential People" includes several people from the LGBTQ community.
Masturbation Makeover: Arcwave Ion Launches New Technology
Hey gents, have you heard of the frenulum? It's the underside tip of the penis, and apparently it's the new hotspot of the sex stimulator industry.
Watch: 'Teen Wolf' Star Tyler Posey Started an OnlyFans...and Fans are Losing It
"Teen Wolf" actor Tyler Posey is the latest star to launch his very own account for the subscription platform OnlyFans.
'Riverdale' Star Lili Reinhart on Coming Out: 'Isn't Everyone Bisexual?'
"Riverdale" star Lili Reinhart came out as bisexual over the summer in a simple post while supporting the Black Lives Matter movement. Now she's opening up about revealing her sexuality.
Watch: A Fifth West Hollywood Gay Bar Closes Due to COVID
A fifth gay bar in West Hollywood, Calif. is closing for good after being hard hit by COVID.
News
Homophobic BLM Activist Arrested for Fraud
A man who claimed to be an activist associated with Black Lives Matter has been arrested on suspicion of spending donations on himself. The suspect has a history of homophobic comments, media sources report.
Entertainment
Review: 'The Queen Of Paris' is Not to Be Missed
This French TV miniseries is about a delightful man who is a chemist by day — and a fab drag queen by night.
Business
TikTok Fate in the Balance as Judge Weighs App Store Ban
Lawyers for TikTok pleaded with a U.S. federal judge on Sunday to delay the Trump Administration's ban of the popular video sharing program from app stores set to take effect at the end of the day.
Technology
Unicode Announces New LGBTQ-Related Emoji for 2021
Unicode recently announced Emoji 13.1, a series of 217 new emoji to be released in 2021, including new LGBTQ-related emoticons.
Finance
Without RBG, Judicial Threats to the ACA, Reproductive Rights Heighten
"He doesn't want to crush the virus. He wants to crush the Affordable Care Act," says House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of President Trump. Will his wish come true with a shift in the Supreme Court?
Cars
Connected Cars Can Lie, Posing a New Threat to Smart Cities
In the near future, just one car transmitting fake data could cause enormous traffic jams, and several attack cars could work together to shut down whole areas.
Style
Watch: Tod's Spring-Summer 2021 Collection
Filmed at Milan's Villa Necchi art museum, Tod's latest collection, featuring earth tones with a melange of loosely cut pieces in lilac, pink and soft blue, offers a much-needed sense of comfort and ease.
Health/Fitness
Trump's Executive Order on Preexisting Conditions Lacks Teeth, Experts Say
"All it really is, is a statement that he wants one or more of his departments to come up with a plan. And he doesn't give any guidance or the vaguest outline of what that plan should be," says Joe Antos of the American Enterprise Institute.
Travel
LGBTQ Leaf Peeping: 5 Destinations to Take in Fall
Grab your weekender bag and get out of town. The leaves are turning, and there's a small window of time to take in Mother Nature's annual fashion makeover.
Nightlife
The 30th Anniversary of the Black & Blue Festival and the 3rd Edition of the Carnaval des Couleurs are Postponed to October 2021
The 30th Anniversary of the world-renowned Black & Blue LGBTQ Festival and the 3rd edition of the Carnaval des Couleurs of Montreal are postponed to October 2021.
Slightly Used News :: September 22, 2020
Recent Reviews
Review: 'Dramarama' Drenched in Angst and Secrets
Hoping for a fun, friendly farewell party, five theatre-mad high school grads gather, in costume, to act out a mystery plot. But the plot thickens as real-life histories are revealed, and it's not all fun and games.
Review: 'The Boys In The Band' Plays the Same Outdated Tune
"The Boys in the Band" play a tune that was absolutely of its time in 1968, but doesn't necessarily make you want to dance in the aisles in 2020.
Review: With 'Blue Hearts,' Bob Mould's Music and Messaging are Perfectly in Sync
These urgent, brash, and brazenly political songs comprise the sixth in a string of strong albums by the legendary gay punk singer-songwriter.