LGBTQ News and More
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.
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.
Tommy Dorfman Cuddled with Lucas Hedges on Movie Night
After being seen holding hands in New York last month, Tommy Dorfman and Lucas Hedges were seen cuddling at a movie in Hollywood last Thursday.
Rapper DaBaby Doubles Down on Homophobic, HIV-Ignorant Rant
After making homophobic and AIDS-ignorant remarks at a music festival in Miami Sunday, rapper DaBaby doubled down on his offensive rant, calling critics "bitter bitches."
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.
Adam Driver Morphs Into a Centaur in Thirst-Trapping Burberry Ad
In a leaked Burberry ad, Adam Driver appears to morph into a centaur, but not before showing off his ripped body.
Report: Hate Crime Laws Lack Uniformity Across the U.S.
More than half a century since they were modernized, hate crime laws in the U.S. are inconsistent and provide incomplete methods for addressing bias-motivated violence, according to a new report.
Could the EU Kick Out Hungary for Its Anti-LGBTQ Agenda?
The European Commission has stressed that "equality and the respect for dignity and human rights are core values of the EU," but does violation warrant the boot?
News
TikTok Star Wounded, Friend Fatally Shot Watching 'Purge'
Authorities are appealing for help as they investigate 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
Author Charles Casillo on the Untold Story Between Elizabeth Taylor and Montgomery Clift
Author Charles Casillo talks about the turbulent, life-changing relationship he explores in his new book about two of Hollywood's most beautiful stars — Elizabeth Taylor and Montgomery Clift.
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
Why Olympic Beach Volleyball Players Wear Bikinis
Beach volleyball has been one of the most popular sports at the Summer Games since it was added in 1996. It has fast action, a party atmosphere and some telegenic American stars.
Health/Fitness
Tap Into Your Most Creative State with THC Delta 8 Gummies
Delta 8 gummies provide all the benefits of CBD, a milder psychoactive effect than THC, and taste delicious — making it one of the most popular CBD/Delta 8 products on the market.
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
San Diego Pride Closing Party #United We Groove :: July 18, 2021
Happy Dark Productions set sail on the San Diego Bay for their annual San Diego Pride closing party. Everyone danced the day and night away before headliner Todrick Hall closed out the night.
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: Historical Horror-Thriller "Brotherhood of the Wolf" Given a Decent New Edition from Shout! Factory
The 2001 France horror-thriller that became an international sensation is now available on Blu-ray for the first time in the U.S., courtesy of Shout! Factory.