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George Chakiris Tells His 'West Side' Story
Actor George Chakiris won an Oscar for playing Bernardo in "West Side Story" some 60 years ago. Recently the actor-turned-jewelry designer decided to tell his life story. EDGE spoke to Chakiris about "My West Side Story: A Memoir."
Sing Out Beth! 'The Queen's Gambit' Set to Become a Musical
"The Queen's Gambit," recently a smash Netflix miniseries, will be developed into a musical.
Pete Buttigieg Wants to Make Public Transportation 'Sexy'
Pete Buttigieg thinks public transportation is sexy and wants you to think so too, according to a new interview in Rolling Stone.
Spring Break Partying Falls Victim to COVID-19 Crisis
Goodbye, sunshine. Hello, study sessions. Colleges around the U.S. are scaling back spring break or canceling it entirely to discourage partying that could spread the virus and raise infection rates back on campus.
CDC Says Fully Vaccinated People Can Gather Without Masks
Fully vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing, according to long-awaited guidance from federal health officials.
Explosive Harry, Meghan Interview Reverberates Across Globe
Prince Harry and Meghan's explosive TV interview divided people around the world on Monday, rocking an institution that is struggling to modernize with claims of racism and callousness toward a woman struggling with suicidal thoughts.
'Borat,' 'Ma Rainey,' 'Nomadland' Among PGA Nominations
"Borat Subsequent Moviefilm," "Promising Young Woman" and "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" are among the nominees for the top honor of the 32nd annual Producers Guild Awards, the Darryl F. Zanuck Award for outstanding producer.
Watch: The Naked Cowboy Arrested While Performing at Bike Week
A Times Square performer known as the Naked Cowboy was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of resisting arrest without violence and cited for panhandling while working a gig at Bike Week in Daytona Beach, Florida.
2021 Berlin Film Fest Diary: Entry 2 - Expected & Unexpected Highlights
EDGE wades through the virtual 2021 Berlin Film Festival and finds some of the event's best offerings.
Watch: Man's Proposal at 40,000 Feet Draws Cheers from Pride Flight Passengers
Passengers on Virgin Atlantic's Pride flight from Los Angeles to Sydney, Australia, enjoyed an unexpected high note: one man's in-flight proposal to his boyfriend.
News
Miami Beach Pride Announces Dates for PRIDE 2021; Launches New Website
Miami Beach Pride will return September 10-19, with the Parade and Festival weekend September 18-19.
Entertainment
Is Disney's Newest Female Hero Gay? Actor Says Yes
Kelly Marie Tran feels that the heroine she voices in "Raya and the Last Dragon" might once have known the film's female villain in a much different way.
Business
GOP Pushes Bills to Allow Social Media 'Censorship' Lawsuits
Republican state lawmakers are pushing for social media giants to face costly lawsuits for policing content on their websites.
Technology
Latest Apple iOS Update Includes Several New LGBTQ Emojis
Apple has just rolled out 217 new emojis in the most recent iOS 14.5 update, with a plethora of LGBTQ-inclusive additions.
Finance
4 Automatic Savings Mistakes That Are Costing You Money
One of the keys to success with saving automatically is knowing how to do it the right way and avoid certain missteps that could cost you money instead of helping you to grow your savings balance.
Cars
Edmunds Compares the 2021 Tesla Model S and Porsche Taycan
Electric car the Porsche Taycan offers similar capabilities to Tesla's Model S, plus the aura of Porsche's sports car-building ethos. Is it good enough to unseat the Model S? Edmunds' experts tested both to find out.
Style
Women Dominated the Beer Industry — Until Witch Accusations Started Pouring In
Up until the 1500s, brewing was primarily women's work — that is, until a smear campaign accused women brewers of being witches.
Health/Fitness
Europe Staggers as Infectious Variants Power Virus Surge
Europe recorded 1 million new COVID-19 cases last week, an increase of 9% from the previous week and a reversal that ended a six-week decline in new infections.
Travel
An Iconic Destination Reimagined: Provincetown's Charm and Allure, Any Time of Year
From the vibrant shops along Commercial Street to the sandy beaches and undulating currents at Race Point Beach, Provincetown has become a haven for creative expression and a destination where everyone is welcomed to "just be."
Nightlife
Another Gay Bar Gone? Boston Eagle is Up for Sale
And then there were...? Gay blogger BosGuy> reports the "space formerly occupied by the Boston Eagle is now for rent."
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Recent Reviews
Tyrone Power: Gender, Genre and Image in Classical Hollywood Cinema
Gillian Kelly presents a riveting analysis of "male beauty" vs. acting ability, and pays homage to a star who proved he had both.
Review: 'Coming 2 America' is Tired Sequel Fare
33 years after the release of "Coming to America" a sequel is made. Unfortunately...it feels like a holdover from a previous time that has already passed.
Review: 'My Salinger Year' Showcases an Excellent Sigourney Weaver
Sigourney Weaver's complex, nuanced turn in this film is a sobering reminder that Weaver has never won an Oscar.