LGBTQ News and More
Ethan Coen on his Jerry Lee Lewis Doc and Filmmaking Return
Most in the film industry thought Ethan Coen was done with making movies. Ethan did, too.
Adoptions Another Facet of Life Halted by War in Ukraine
The ripple effects of Russia's invasion of Ukraine have been devastating for families of all kinds — including those who have seen their prospective adoptions put on hold.
Australian Labor Topples Conservatives; PM Faces Early Tests
Australia's center-left opposition party toppled the conservative government after almost a decade in power, and Prime Minister-elect Anthony Albanese in his Saturday election victory speech promised sharper reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
Veering from Mad Max, George Miller debuts '3,000 Years'
It's taken a lot of time and a good deal of yearning for Australian director George Miller to make "Three Thousand Years of Longing, " his long-awaited follow-up to "Mad Max: Fury Road."
Kardashians Take Portofino for Kourtney-Travis Wedding
The Kravis wedding train has rolled into Italy.
AP Source: Giuliani Interviewed for Hours by 1/6 Committee
Rudy Giuliani, who as a lawyer for then-President Donald Trump pushed bogus legal challenges to the 2020 election, met for hours with the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Out to Debunk 'False Narratives,' Ron DeSantis' Press Secretary Gets Fooled by a 'Homophobic' Dog
She says she out to "debunk false narratives," but Florida governor Ron DeSantis's press secretary Christina Pushaw fell for one recently about a supposed homophobic dog.
Montana Not Following Transgender Birth Certificate Ruling
It's been a month since a Montana judge temporarily blocked enforcement of a state law requiring trans people to undergo surgery before they could change their gender on their birth certificate and the state still isn't in compliance with the court order.
New York City Resident Tests Positive for Monkeypox Virus
A New York City resident has tested positive for the virus that causes monkeypox, state health officials announced late Friday.
Teacher Defends LGBTQ Lesson Plan that was Spiked by State
A teacher whose LGBTQ lesson plan for kindergartners was removed from a state website said Friday that the governor and education department succumbed to outside pressure.
News
UK Gay Couple Allegedly Attacked By Teens
A UK gay couple says they were attacked by a group of teens for holding hands and waiting for a taxi after going out.
Entertainment
Review: 'Julia Scotti: Funny That Way' - Elder Trans Comic Gets Last Laugh
"Julia Scotti: Funny That Way" is a triumph not only for the comedian herself, but for audiences who need to hear from trans people about their own lived experiences... and who, not incidentally, need a good laugh.
Business
Outrage Ensues as Netflix Lays Off Queer, Diverse Staff in 150 Employee Cut
Social media was not kind to the streaming giant after learning that employee cuts included entire diversity departments for programming.
Technology
Boeing Crew Capsule Launches to Space Station on Test Redo
Boeing's crew capsule rocketed into orbit Thursday on a repeat test flight without astronauts, after years of being grounded by flaws that could have doomed the spacecraft.
Finance
'Twitter Philanthropy' Reveals Chasms in Social Safety Net
Millionaire Bill Pulte practices what he calls "Twitter philanthropy," providing financial relief to people who reach out to him for help via social media. But he can only help a fraction of those who ask.
Cars
What to Know Before Getting Your Car Wrapped
Wrapping a vehicle in vinyl to alter its look was once the domain of show cars, luxury and exotics but has now gone mainstream as part of a growing multibillion-dollar industry.
Style
Shawn Mendes and Tommy Hilfiger Partner Up to 'Play It Forward'
With a series of three photos that seemed to briefly break the internet last week, Shawn Mendes and Tommy Hilfiger announced a multi-year partnership that seeks to light the way for a more sustainable future in the fashion world.
Health/Fitness
Monkeypox Spreads in West, Baffling African Scientists
As more cases of monkeypox are detected in Europe and North America, some scientists who have monitored numerous outbreaks in Africa say they are baffled by the unusual disease's spread in the West.
Travel
2022 is the Year of All-Inclusive Travel, and Here's Why
The image of all-inclusive travel is changing, as hotel companies expand their offerings, while redefining what all-inclusive means.
Nightlife
RuPaul's DragCon LA :: May 13-15, 2022
Presented by RuPaul and World of Wonder Productions, RuPaul's DragCon LA took place with its 10th ever in-person convention.
Recent Reviews
Review: Toxic Masculinity Tale 'Men' Destined for Cinematic Greatness
"Men" is pregnant with symbolism and tour de force performances by Buckley and Kinnear.
Review: 'Downton Abbey: A New Era' a Spring Blockbuster Worthy Of All The Fanfare
When a mystery from their past casts a shadow on the entire family's future, the Crawleys once again turn to innovation to endure in the continuing legacy of Julian Fellowes' phenomenon.
Review: The Woman, The Myth, The Miniseries: 'Angelyne' Unveils the '80s Sensation
Before the internet or social networking, one individual became one of the most famous people on the planet, just for a billboard! Emmy Rossum stars as "Angelyne" in the Peacock series.