LGBTQ News and More
Outrage Ensues as Netflix Lays Off Queer, Diverse Staff in 150 Employee Cut
Social media was not kind to the streaming giant after learning that employee cuts included entire diversity departments for programming.
Watch: Amazon Lands Queer Comedy 'My Fake Boyfriend'
Amazon acquires queer comedy "My Fake Boyfriend." The streamer acquired the film from BuzzFeed Studios and Lionsgate for distribution beginning this summer.
Monkeypox Spreads in West, Baffling African Scientists
As more cases of monkeypox are detected in Europe and North America, some scientists who have monitored numerous outbreaks in Africa say they are baffled by the unusual disease's spread in the West.
Reports: Rihanna and A$AP Rocky Welcome Baby Boy in LA
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have welcomed a baby boy, according to multiple reports.
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Says She's Engaged to Longtime Partner
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Thursday she's engaged to her longtime partner Riley Roberts, a marketing professional she met over a decade ago while they were undergraduates at Boston University.
Despite Progress, 'Gay And Trans Panic' Defense Continues To Victimize LGBTQ People
While LGBTQ rights have been on the rise in Western nations, one disturbing trend is the ongoing use of "gay and trans panic" as a defense in capital crimes.
Ellen DeGeneres: Proud of What She, Daytime TV Show Achieved
DeGeneres spoke recently with The Associated Press about why her Daytime Emmy-winning show worked, and she reflected on her influence.
Neil Patrick Harris Apologizes Again for Old Joke about Amy Winehouse's Death
In yet another example of how comments made online are forever, openly gay actor Neil Patrick Harris is apologizing once more for a joke from 2011 about the death of beloved singer Amy Winehouse.
'Queen of the Universe' Winner Grag Queen Releases New Song Ahead of US Tour
There's a new Queen in town named Grag Queen and she's recently released her first-ever English language song with, "You Betta" along with announcing tour dates in the United States.
Maine Removes LGBTQ+ Teaching Video Assailed in Republican Ad
The Maine Department of Education removed from its website a video containing an LGBTQ lesson plan for kindergarten students that was the subject of a Republican ad targeting Democratic Gov. Janet Mills.
News
Spain Confirms 7 Monkeypox Cases as European Outbreak Grows
Health officials in Spain reported seven cases of monkeypox and Portugal updated its number of confirmed cases to 14 Thursday as an outbreak of a viral disease typically limited to Africa expanded in Europe.
Entertainment
Review: Toxic Masculinity Tale 'Men' Destined for Cinematic Greatness
"Men" is pregnant with symbolism and tour de force performances by Buckley and Kinnear.
Business
Consumers Shift Again, Flummoxing Big Retailers Like Target
The pandemic vastly changed the way Americans spend money and now as they return to pre-pandemic behavior, they're tripping up retailers again.
Technology
Boeing Crew Capsule Launches to Space Station on Test Redo
Boeing's crew capsule rocketed into orbit Thursday on a repeat test flight without astronauts, after years of being grounded by flaws that could have doomed the spacecraft.
Finance
'Twitter Philanthropy' Reveals Chasms in Social Safety Net
Millionaire Bill Pulte practices what he calls "Twitter philanthropy," providing financial relief to people who reach out to him for help via social media. But he can only help a fraction of those who ask.
Cars
Driver Must Stand Trial for Deadly Tesla Crash in California
The driver of a Tesla operating on autopilot must stand trial for a crash that killed two people in a Los Angeles suburb, a judge ruled Thursday.
Style
Something Old, Something New — the Costumes of 'Downton Abbey'
Something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue — all these elements went into the costuming of "Downton Abbey: A New Era."
Health/Fitness
Jill Biden, Selena Gomez Lead Talk on Youth Mental Health
Selena Gomez joined first lady Jill Biden and U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy at the White House on Wednesday for a conversation about youth mental health.
Travel
2022 is the Year of All-Inclusive Travel, and Here's Why
The image of all-inclusive travel is changing, as hotel companies expand their offerings, while redefining what all-inclusive means.
Nightlife
RuPaul's DragCon LA :: May 13-15, 2022
Presented by RuPaul and World of Wonder Productions, RuPaul's DragCon LA took place with its 10th ever in-person convention.
Recent Reviews
Review: The Woman, The Myth, The Miniseries: 'Angelyne' Unveils the '80s Sensation
Before the internet or social networking, one individual became one of the most famous people on the planet, just for a billboard! Emmy Rossum stars as "Angelyne" in the Peacock series.
Review: 'The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance' in 4K a Frequently Gorgeous Release
John Ford's timeless western classic arrives in 4K Ultra HD with a new 4K Blu-ray release from Paramount. Although some of the film looks worse than it should in 4K, this is an overall great release.
Review: Jonathan Agassi Saved My Life a Compelling Cautionary Tale
A cautionary tale that pierces the glamorous illusions of the porn industry, this is not a movie that will prop up anyone's fantasies; rather, it's a splash of cold water flung on a fever dream.