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'This Is My Life' — Billy Porter Slams Vogue's Harry Styles Cover
Billy Porter slammed Vogue's Harry Styles cover. "I created the conversation [about non-binary fashion]."
Texas Passes New Limits on Transgender High School Athletes
Texas is poised to become the latest and most populous state to tighten restrictions on transgender athletes in public high school sports.
First Look: Lance Bass and Husband Welcome Twins Violet and Alexander
Having welcomed twins, Lance Bass and husband Michael Turchin are officially dads. They shared the news on Instagram in the cutest way.
UK Premier League Soccer Player Terrified to Come Out, Seeks Therapy
An unidentified gay Premier League soccer player in the UK has revealed that he is so afraid of being attacked by fans that he's staying in the closet — and seeking therapy for his fear.
Report: Gay Couple Beaten, Stomped as Gang of 5 Hurl Anti-Gay Epithets
A gay couple in the town of Basildon, in Essex, England, say they were attacked by a gang of five assailants in the early morning hours of Oct. 10, just after leaving an LGBTQ+ night spot called Colors.
Covid Testing, Turnaround Times Are Still Uneven This Far Into Pandemic
The ability to get a COVID test — and timely results — can vary widely nationwide.
Don't Miss: Schuyler Bailar Discusses New Book, 'Obie is Man Enough'
Transgender advocate, speaker and author Schuyler Bailar joins EDGE on October 19 for a live interview to discuss his new book, "Obie is Man Enough."
Watch: 'SNL' Comic Bowen Yang Follows Up 'Iceberg' with 'Gay Oompa Loompa'
Bowen Yang, whose "Gay Iceberg that Sank the Titanic" character instantly became iconic, has done it again — this time with an LGBTQ+ Oompa Loompa.
Hail, Mary! High School's Halftime Show is a Drag Pageant
A Vermont high school homecoming football game turned into a "drag ball" runway at halftime, with a mix of students and faculty members parading in gowns, wigs and makeup — and a big crowd in rainbow colors to cheer them on.
3 LGBTQ+ Couples Taste Success in the Food Industry
For some LGBTQ+ couples, being partners in both life and business turns out to be a recipe for success.
News
Crunch Time: Biden Faces Critical Next 2 Weeks for Agenda
President Joe Biden is entering a crucial two weeks for his ambitious agenda, racing to conclude contentious congressional negotiations ahead of both domestic deadlines and a chance to showcase his administration's accomplishments on a global stage.
Entertainment
Review: Atomic-Age Thriller 'The Incredible Shrinking Man' Gets Great New Blu-ray from Criterion
Sci-fi B-movies rarely get as engaging as 1957's "The Incredible Shrinking Man." This existential thriller arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of The Criterion Collection.
Business
Netflix's Ted Sarandos: Chappelle's Jokes Don't Equal 'Real-World Harm'
Netflix chief Ted Sarandos once again defended Dave Chappelle's comedy special, which has been deemed transphobic, saying "content doesn't directly translate to real-world harm."
Technology
'As Seen on TikTok' is the New 'As Seen on TV'
Near the Twizzlers and Sour Patch Kids at It'Sugar are random items — fidget toys, fruit-shaped soft jelly candies — that earned a spot on the candy store's shelves because they went viral on TikTok.
Finance
US Wholesale Prices Rose Record 8.6% over 12 Months
Inflation at the wholesale level rose 8.6% in September compared to a year ago, the largest advance since the 12-month change was first calculated in 2010.
Cars
Edmunds: The Five to Drive in 2022 are Worth the Wait
There are a number of new models on the horizon that promise big improvements. Here are five of them coming out in the next three to six months that Edmunds' experts believe will be worth the wait.
Style
Apple CEO, NBA's Dwyane Wade Help LGBTQ Group Build Homes
Apple CEO Tim Cook and retired NBA All-Star Dwyane Wade joined Utah leaders Wednesday to announce the completion of a local advocacy group's campaign to build new homes that provide services for LGBTQ youth in the U.S. West.
Health/Fitness
6 Months to Live or Die: How Long Should an Alcoholic Liver Disease Patient Wait for a Transplant?
In the U.S., a widespread practice requires patients with alcoholic liver disease to complete a period of sobriety before they can get on the waiting list for a liver.
Travel
Australia's Queensland State to Open to Vaccinated Travelers
Australia's Queensland state announced plans Monday to open up to vaccinated travelers, ending the status it has enjoyed throughout the pandemic of remaining virtually free of COVID-19.
Nightlife
Treat Yourself to a Pleasure Trip with Tracy's Dog® Turboo
Just because you are in the middle of staying healthy and safe during the pandemic does not mean you have to forget about your sex life; you are your safest sex partner, and this toy can help you become your best partner, too.
Recent Reviews
Review: 'Women Is Losers' Takes Gutsy Swings at Complicated Issues
In "Women is Losers," Celina comes of age in 1960s San Francisco.
Review: Zinging Dialogue Saves the Paper-thin Plot of 'Hetero'
Zinging dialogue saves the paper-thin plot of this teen comedy, in which a high school GSA has to double its membership by getting some straight students to join up, or else disband.
Review: 'Moon Manor' A Funny, Piquant Meditation on the End of Life
Erin Granat & Machete Bang Bang's surprising comedy is a lively celebration that follows an elderly Alzheimer's patient's carefully planned last day on Earth.