LGBTQ News and More
Spreading HIV is Against the Law in 37 States, with Penalties Ranging Up to Life in Prison
Despite the fact that HIV is now a treatable medical condition, the majority of U.S. states still have laws on the books that criminalize exposing other people to HIV.
Casting Coups — Actors Who Successfully Transferred Iconic Roles from Stage to Screen
Ben Platt is getting considerable grief for taking the lead in "Dear Evan Hansen" where he plays the high school student he played on stage while in his late 20s. But other actors went from stage to screen with success.
Sarah Jessica Parker Addresses Death of Beloved Co-Star, Friend Willie Garson
Before Garson played Parker's best friend in Sex and the City," the two had a real-life friendship for more than 30 years.
There's More to Hemp Than What You Think: Meet CBN and CBG
CBN and CBG are among hemp's lesser-known cannabinoids now gaining traction. If you know what to look for, their benefits can be a valuable addition to your daily wellness routine.
Billy Eichner's 'Bros' Has All-LGBTQ Principal Cast
Billy Eichner's upcoming film "Bros" is set to make history, as it features an all-LGBTQ principal cast and will give LGBTQ representation a giant leap forward.
Gay Twitter's 60 Best Tweets This Week
It's time for another round up of the funniest tweets from Gay Twitter. This week, people couldn't hold back tweeting about the Emmys, "Dear Evan Hansen," and much more!
Research: Myths, Erasure Take a Toll on Bisexuals' Mental Health
Despite a barrage of articles and social media posts supporting this year's Bi Visibility Day earlier this week, the struggle for validation and understanding continues
Watch: No Big Deal, Says Harry Jowsey of Hook Up with Trans YouTube Star Nikita Dragun
Harry Jowsey didn't think hooking up with transgender YouTube star Nikita Dragun would be a big deal.
Watch: Harris 'View' Interview Delayed, Hosts Positive for COVID
A live televised interview with Vice President Kamala Harris was delayed on Friday after two hosts of the "The View" learned they tested positive for COVID-19 moments before they were to interview her.
X Ambassadors Push Boundaries with New Multimedia Project
To say the third, full-length album from X Ambassadors has a lot going on would be a little bit of an understatement.
News
Male Tennis Players Surveyed on LGBTQ+ Attitudes, Environment
About 60 players on the men's professional tennis tour have taken part so far in an anonymous, online survey about LGBTQ+ issues.
Entertainment
Review: Musical 'Dear Evan Hansen' Treacly, Flawed, and Manipulative
The treacly film adaptation of the Broadway musical features a good cast and some good songs, but it's plagued by a problematic premise, manipulative writing, queerphobia, and ableism.
Business
US Sues to Stop Deal Between American Airlines and JetBlue
The Justice Department and officials in six states have filed a lawsuit to block a partnership formed by American Airlines and JetBlue, claiming that it will reduce competition and lead to higher fares.
Technology
Watch: 12-Year-Old Calls Out Fellow Gamer's Homophobia
A 12-year-old is going viral for taking a stand against homophobia in gaming and being an example of LGBTQ allyship we all need.
Finance
4 Workaround to Book Your Fall Vacation Rental with Points
Here are some options to use your rewards from credit cards or hotels to help pay for your next vacation rental.
Cars
Edmunds Compares Volkswagen Golf GTI and Hyundai Veloster N
Which one of these hot hatches is the better buy? Edmunds' experts put the two speedy compacts head-to-head to determine a winner.
Style
Beyond AOC's 'Tax the Rich' Dress: 5 Acts of Fashion Provocation That Changed History
Using fashion as a tool to address wider social concerns has, in fact, long been a strategy for people seeking to make change — including wearing these clothes in spaces of influence.
Health/Fitness
A Daily Pill to Treat Covid Could Be Just Months Away, Scientists Say
A short-term regimen of daily pills that can fight the virus early after diagnosis and conceivably prevent symptoms from developing after exposure is in development.
Travel
Is the Future of Drag in Denmark?
Though many up-and-coming drag queens would love to be a "Ru girl," a unique drag identity is emerging from Denmark's capital of Copenhagen. Here, the scene fuses performance and activism.
Nightlife
RuPaul's Drag Race Viewing Party @ Roscoe's Tavern Chicago
Roscoe's Tavern held a RuPaul's Drag Race UK season three premiere viewing party. Hosts Naysha Lopez and Batty Davis kept the laughs coming with special guests Monet X Change, Adore Delano and Carson Kressley.
Recent Reviews
Review: 'Foundation' Brings Isaac Asimov's Seminal Sci-Fi Classic to the Screen
This ten-episode adaptation of Isaac Asimov's sci-fi classic becomes an intense thrill ride that's carried along by exquisite design work and suspenseful character arcs.
Review: Ennio Morricone's Score a Highlight of 'The French Conspiracy'
The suspense ratchets up just as Ennio Morricone's score kicks into high gear.
Review: Ben Whishaw Gives a Tour de Force Performance in Director Aneil Karia's Stylish Thriller 'Surge'
Aneil Karia uses cinema verite elements to make this debut feature a sweaty, claustrophobic character study. Ben Whishaw's intense performance, is simultaneously revealing and enigmatic.
