LGBTQ News and More
Mena Suvari Explains Writing about Kevin Spacey in New Book
Mena Suvari wants to explain her reasoning for writing about Kevin Spacey on the set of their 1999 film "American Beauty" in her new book "The Great Peace" (Hachette).
Italian Rockers Maneskin Enjoy Blurring Gender Stereotypes
With their androgynous outfits, in-your-face videos and what their lead singer calls "cathartic anger," they're having a blast blurring stereotypes.
SyFy's 'Chucky' to Have Gay Main Character
"The Legacy of Chucky" will reportedly follow a teenager struggling with his sexuality in a suburban town.
Watch: Peter Tatchell Recalls 50+ Years of LGBTQ Activism
Called "the most hated man in Britain," Peter Tatchell has stood up to everyone from Margaret Thatcher and the Catholic church to Russia's oppressive government. Tatchelll recalls the drive for activism in light of a new documentary about his life.
'Country Music Made Me Gay,' Confesses John Waters at Orville Peck Concert
When John Waters appeared onstage at a recent Colorado Orville Peck concert, he made a confession: "I hate to say this because some of you might take this the wrong way," he told the crowd, "but country music made me gay."
Watch: Reading The Bible Is Fundamental For Born Again, Ex-Gay Milo Yiannopoulos
"The way of the fool is right in his own eyes," reads Milos Yiannopoulos from the book of Psalms in a video posted this week on his YouTube channel. It was the line that resonated in a one-minute video to promote his newest venture.
DaBaby Tweeted this Apology After Homophobic HIV Remarks
The rapper tweeted apology saying his comments about AIDS/HIV were "insensitive" after receiving massage fans and other music artists spoke out against him, including his "Levitating" collaborator Dua Lipa.
New Research Reveals Cognition Disparities Among Transgender and Non-Binary Adults
New research presented at this year's Alzheimer's Association International Conference suggests that trans and non-binary people suffer higher rates of subjective cognitive decline
Fish-Out-of-Water Chasten Finds DC 'Almost Unaffordable' & 'Inauthentic'
Chasten Buttigieg was a hit on the campaign trail, but now that he's landed in DC he is something of a fish out of water.
Anti-LGBTQ Hong Kong Lawmaker Attacks Gay Romantic Comedy TV Series
A pro-Beijing, anti-LGBTQ Hong Kong lawmaker described claims that a 15-episode TV comedy about a gay male triangle violates a draconian Chinese security law.
News
1 Arrested in Shooting that Wounded TikTok Star, Killed Teen
Police have arrested a man in connection with a shooting that killed an 18-year-old woman and seriously wounded a 19-year-old social media influencer as they watched "The Forever Purge" at a Southern California movie theater.
Entertainment
Watch: Jack Whitehall Takes Pride in Portraying First Major Gay Disney Film Character
British actor Jack Whitehall told Variety magazine he was "proud" of portraying the first openly gay major character in a Disney movie.
Business
Starbucks Hits Sales Record as Customers Return to Stores
The Seattle-based coffee giant said its revenue soared 78% to $7.5 billion in the April-June period, an all-time high.
Technology
Keen to Sign Up for Space Tourism? 6 Things To Consider (Besides the Price Tag)
Suborbital "space" flights have the potential to be less eye-wateringly expensive than going into orbital outer space and beyond. But before you sign up here are a few things to consider.
Finance
Millennial Money: A Garden's Lessons for Growing Money
Willing a plot of land into a vibrant state of bloom takes intention, know-how and no small amount of trial and error. Here's what my garden taught me about managing money.
Cars
Tesla Reaches Milestone with First $1B Quarterly Profit
Tesla's quarterly profit has surpassed $1 billion for the first time thanks to the electric car pioneer's ability to navigate through a pandemic-driven computer chip shortage.
Style
Tempting Tastes Around the US Celebrate Peru's Bicentennial
Though a visit to South America's northwest coast may be a bit out of reach these days, there are exceptional places stateside to celebrate Peru's independence, along with nearby LGBTQ hot spots.
Health/Fitness
New CDC Guidelines Set off Rush to Reimpose Mask Mandates
New guidance from the federal government set off mask rules across the nation Wednesday as cities, states, schools and businesses raced to restore mandates and others pushed back.
Travel
Provincetown COVID Update: New Indoor Mask Mandate Imposed
With COVID-19 cases contracted in Provincetown — many of which described as "breakthrough" cases — town officials imposed stronger guidelines at an emergency meeting on Sunday.
Nightlife
Boston Club To Enforce COVID Vaccination Requirement for Entry
In what may be the first move for LGBTQ businesses in Boston, Jacques' Cabaret — a popular nightclub that caters to drag performers — announced that it has made changes to its COVID-19 protocols, which requires proof of vaccination.
Recent Reviews
Review: Ledisi Honors Nina Simone at Hollywood Bowl Concert
Multiple Grammy nominee (and 2021 winner) Ledisi took control of the Hollywood Bowl stage on Saturday night to perform selections from her new album, "Ledisi Sings Nina," and honor the legendary Nina Simone.
Review: Disney Fanatics Will Disagree, But This 'Jungle Cruise' Starts and Sputters in Familiar Territory
"Jungle Cruise" sets sail in familiar territory. Its leads offer charming banter, but no romantic chemistry.
Review: Criterion's Blu-ray of Screwball Masterpiece 'Bringing Up Baby' Boasts Incredible Restoration
Howard Hawks' masterpiece "Bringing Up Baby" is on Blu-ray from The Criterion Collection, with a new 4K restoration and a long list of special features. It's a miraculous package.