LGBTQ News and More
Arlene Dahl, Who Shone in Films of the 1950s, Dies at 96
v, the actor whose charm and striking red hair shone in such Technicolor movies of the 1950s as "Journey to the Center of the Earth" and "Three Little Words," has died at age 96.
Watch: Australian Marriage Equality Campaigner Wins $1M Game Show Prize
A longtime advocate for marriage equality won a $1 million prize on Australia's "Millionaire Hot Seat" game show.
Why Aren't People Most at Risk of HIV in Kenya Using Preventative Drugs?
Transgender women are most at risk of contracting HIV in Kenya. One researcher asks why more isn't being done to protect them.
Watch: Bisexual Middle School Teacher Quits Rather than Take Down Pride Flag
A bisexual middle school teacher resigned when school officials ordered the removal of Pride flags from classrooms following claims of an "external challenge" to the flags.
Hungary's Parliament Approves Referendum on LGBTQ Issues
Hungary's parliament authorized the government Tuesday to call a national referendum on LGBT issues, the latest in a series of steps by the country's nationalist leaders that critics say are intended to limit minority rights.
NBC Hopes the Sun will Come Out as it Mounts 'Annie Live!'
There's a famous saying in showbiz: "Never work with children or animals." NBC is wisely ignoring that as it mounts a live version of the hit Broadway musical "Annie."
CDC Says Ages 18 and Up Should Get COVID Booster Shot
The CDC broadened its recommendation for COVID-19 booster shots for all adults as the new omicron variant is identified in more countries.
Lawyer: Jussie Smollett 'a Real Victim' of Attack in Chicago
Jussie Smollett "is a real victim" of a "real crime," his attorney said as the ex-"Empire" actor's trial started Monday.
'The Lost Daughter' Wins Big at 31st Gotham Awards
Maggie Gyllenhaal's Elena Ferrante adaptation "The Lost Daughter" won four Gotham Awards including best feature film at the 31st Gotham Awards, the annual New York independent film celebration that serves as a boozy kickoff to Oscar season.
A Look Inside the White House's Holiday Decor Honoring Frontline Workers
Holiday decorations unveiled Monday for Joe and Jill Biden's first White House Christmas honor frontline workers who persevered during the COVID-19 pandemic.
News
Black Artist Josephine Baker Honored at France's Pantheon
The voice of Josephine Baker, speaking and singing, will resonate Tuesday in front of the Pantheon monument in Paris, where she is to symbolically be inducted — becoming the first Black woman to receive France's highest honor.
Entertainment
Review: James Wan Returns to Horror with Gory 'Malignant'
Horror maestro James Wan has not had many misses, but his gruesome latest is simply ridiculous. And that's not even taking into account the cringey remix of "Where Is My Mind."
Business
EasyJet: Omicron Variant Already Affecting Flight Bookings
British airline easyJet said Tuesday that it is already seeing some impact on demand from the new omicron variant of the coronavirus.
Technology
How COVID Shots for Kids Help Prevent Dangerous New Variants
Vaccinating kids against COVID-19 also means reducing silent spread, since most have no or mild symptoms.
Cars
Congress Mandates New Car Technology to Stop Drunken Driving
Congress has created a new requirement for automakers: Find a high-tech way to keep drunken people from driving cars.
Style
5 Outdoor Holiday Decorating Trends: Natural, Cozy, Sustainable
Designers and retailers have suggestions for updating holiday window, door and yard decorations.
Health/Fitness
WHO Warns That New Virus Variant Poses 'Very High' Risk
WHO warned that the global risk from the omicron variant is "very high" based on early evidence, and could lead to surges with "severe consequences."
Travel
'Enchanted: Forest Of Light' Remains a Holiday Treasure
After a pandemic hiatus, "Enchanted: Forest of Light" at the Descanso Gardens is back and as beautiful as ever!
Nightlife
Sex on the Beach: Fun for Humans, Deadly for Wildlife
The Canary Islands have become a hot spot for outdoor sex, but used condoms are destroying wildlife.
Recent Reviews
Review: 'Never Silent: ACT UP and My Life In Activism' Reminds Us That the Crisis is Not Yet Over
Peter Staley chronicles his personal journey of love, loss, and a movement that changed the course of a deadly epidemic.
Review: 'Writing With Fire' a Remarkable Documentary About Vital Community Voices
Rintu Thomas and Sushmit Ghosh's remarkable documentary explores India's entirely women-run newspaper Khabar Lahariya, or Waves of News.
Review: Sandra Bullock is Gritty, Stoic in 'The Unforgivable'
When Ruth gets released from prison for doing "The Unforgivable," she searches for her sister.