Arrests in Istanbul as LGBTQ Marchers Try to Defy Pride Ban
Watch: X-Rated Gay Film Shot at Acropolis Leads to Advanced Security Measures
Meet Stallion Fabio: France's Leading Gay Adult Star Does it his Own Way
LGBTQ News and More
Arrests in Istanbul as LGBTQ Marchers Try to Defy Pride Ban
Dozens of people were detained in central Istanbul after city authorities banned an LGBTQ Pride march, organizers said Sunday.
'Elvis,' 'Top Gun' Tie for Box-Office Crown with $30.5M Each
Baz Luhrmann's Elvis Presley biopic "Elvis" shook up theaters with an estimated $30.5 million in weekend ticket sales, but — in a box-office rarity — "Elvis" tied "Top Gun: Maverick," which also reported $30.5 million, for No. 1 in theaters.
Watch: X-Rated Gay Film Shot at Acropolis Leads to Advanced Security Measures
Last December there was outrage in Greece when it was learned that a gay sex scene was filmed at the iconic Acropolis. Security measures were then put into place to ensure it doesn't happen again.
Did Joe Biden Help Set the Stage for the Roe v Wade Decision?
Clarence Thomas's hearings to become a Supreme Court justice were presided over by now-President Joe Biden, who chose not to pursue allegations by Anita Hill against the nominee.
Pride Parades March on with New Urgency
Parades celebrating LGBTQ pride kick off in some of America's biggest cities Sunday amid new fears about the potential erosion of freedoms won through decades of activism.
Norway Mourns Victims of Oslo Pride Event Shooting with Memorial Service
Norway's prime minister and members of the royal family joined mourners at a memorial service in Oslo Cathedral Sunday for the victims of a shooting in the capital's nightlife district.
WHO Panel: Monkeypox Not a Global Emergency 'at this Stage'
The World Health Organization said the escalating monkeypox outbreak in more than 50 countries should be closely monitored but does not warrant being declared a global health emergency.
Former Brazil Player Richarlyson Says he is Bisexual
Former Brazil and Sao Paulo midfielder Richarlyson said in a podcast on Friday that he is bisexual, a rare revelation in a country where macho culture in soccer is rife.
Mass Same-Sex Wedding in Mexico Challenges Discrimination
Mexico, Brazil and Argentina top Latin America in the number of same-sex marriages.
With War, Kyiv Pride Parade Becomes a Peace March in Warsaw
Ukraine's largest LGBTQ rights event, KyivPride, went ahead Saturday, although not on its native streets or as a celebration.
News
Trudeau: US Abortion Ruling Could Mean Loss of Other Rights
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn a constitutional right to abortion could lead to the loss of other rights and indicated his country would continue to allow Americans to get abortions in Canada.
Entertainment
Review: 'Westworld' Continues with Intensity and Intelligence
HBO Emmy-winning series "Westworld" returns with a fourth season as the park reopens... under new management!
Business
Hostess Introduces $TWINKcoins (Seriously)
This week the sweets giant Hostess "unveiled a new fluffy treat that's a nod to the most prominent cryptocurrencies out there."
Technology
NASA: Give Us Back our Moon Dust and Cockroaches
NASA wants its moon dust and cockroaches back: The space agency has asked Boston-based RR Auction to halt the sale of moon dust that was fed to cockroaches during an experiment.
Finance
What's the Impact of a Russian Debt Default?
Russia calls any default artificial because it has the money to pay its debts but sanctions have frozen its foreign currency reserves held abroad.
Cars
Edmunds: 2022 BMW i4 Versus 2022 Polestar 2
The BMW i4 is about the size of a 3 Series and offers an engaging driving experience. But there's another small EV also vying for your attention: The Polestar 2.
Style
For National Hydration Day, the Best Skin Hydrators
In a recent article celebrating National Sunscreen Day, I wrote that there seems to be a national day for just about everything these days. Well, here we are again, but this time in honor of National Hydration Day.
Health/Fitness
US Boosts Monkeypox Testing, 142 Cases Confirmed
The Biden administration has started shipping monkeypox tests to commercial laboratories, in a bid to speed diagnoses for suspected infections for the virus that has already infected at least 142 people in the U.S.
Travel
Airport Chaos: European Travel Runs into Pandemic Outbacks
The airport lines are long, and lost luggage is piling up. It's going to be a chaotic summer for travelers in Europe.
Nightlife
Chicago Pride Parade :: June 26, 2022
Chicago's Pride parade returned in 2022 following a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Kicking off at Montrose and Broadway, the 51st annual Pride march was full of allied business floats, colorful rainbows and strong political statements.
Recent Reviews
Review: Austin Butler, Baz Luhrmann Deliver a Grand 'Elvis'
With this biopic of Elvis Presley, director Baz Luhrmann and star Austin Butler create something gloriously messy — a maximalist opera of contradictions, styles, myths, memories, and headlines.
Review: Thriller 'The Black Phone' is Captivating, Really
This kid-centric thriller is a very satisfying balancing act of a movie that has elements of supernatural, psychological suspense and horror but never falls heavily into a single camp.
Review: 'Marcel The Shell With Shoes On' a Delight
Marcel is a marvel, and someone I wouldn't mind visiting again and again.