LGBTQ News and More
With Much Respect, Cynthia Erivo Takes on Queen Of Soul
Cynthia Erivo is playing Aretha Franklin in the eight-episode series debuting March 21 on the National Geographic channel. The Associated Press spoke to her about playing the Queen of Soul.
Tonywatch: Clint Ramos on Designing a Better Broadway
The audience watching the searing and provocative "Slave Play" on Broadway often caught a glimpse of themselves onstage — in more ways than one.That's because set designer Clint Ramos had built giant mirrors behind the actors.
Lady Gaga's Dog Walker Speaks Out After Hollywood Shooting
Lady Gaga's dog walker, who was shot last week during a robbery in Hollywood when two of the singer's French bulldogs were stolen, described the violence and his recovery "from a very close call with death" in social media posts Monday.
States Easing Virus Restrictions Despite Experts' Warnings
With the U.S. vaccination drive picking up speed and a third formula on the way, states eager to reopen for business are easing coronavirus restrictions despite warnings from health experts.
Trump's GBF Richard Grenell Teases Run for CA Governor & Twitter Responds
Donald Trump's GBF Richard Grenell again teased a run for California's governorship.
Out Actor Nathaniel Curtis Has Separation Anxiety from Not Seeing his 'It's a Sin' Mates
Out actor Nathaniel Curtis expressed separation anxiety about his cast mates from "It's a Sin."
Watch: TJ Osborne Tells CBS This Morning He's Experienced a 'Tsunami of Love' Since Coming Out
Country star TJ Osborne went on CBS This Morning to talk about how gratifying coming out has been for him.
UK Drag Wig Designer Dan W Chapman Reveals the Secrets to Winning Wigs
UK hairstylist and wig designer Dan W Chapman offers an insider's look at creating sculptural hair for drag queen Joe Black and other drag performers.
How a Gay-Owned Michigan Campground Exposed Anti-Trans Bias in the Queer Camping Community
Soon-to-open Camp Boomerang RV Park and Campground announced it would open this spring and cater exclusively to gay men, setting off a controversy about transgender guests that's reverberating through the queer camping community.
With Much Respect, Cynthia Erivo Takes on Queen of Soul
The Tony Awards could bring Cynthia Erivo another Emmy.
News
Imagine Dragons' Dan Reynolds Donates $1M Home to LGBTQ Youth Group
Straight ally and frontman for the band Imagine Dragons Dan Reynolds has donated his childhood home in Las Vegas to an organization that supports LGBTQ youth.
Entertainment
PopUps: K-Pop Star Wonho Celebrates 28th Birthday with Adorable Snap
Not long after taking the internet by storm thanks to a few sexy Instagram photos, K-pop star Wonho is celebrating his 28th birthday — with another cute pic, of course.
Business
Highlights of the COVID-19 Relief Bill Advancing in Congress
The House passed a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package early Saturday, 219-212, that includes $1,400 checks for most Americans and billions of dollars for schools, state and local governments and businesses.
Technology
Countries Call on Drug Companies to Share Vaccine Know-How
Across Africa and Southeast Asia, governments and aid groups, as well as the World Health Organization, are calling on pharmaceutical companies to share their patent information.
Finance
What NY Prosecutors Could Learn from Trump's Tax Records
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance Jr. fought for a year and a half to get access to former President Donald Trump's tax records.
Cars
Edmunds Compares New Escalade, Navigator and Mercedes GLS
Among luxury SUVs, the Cadillac Escalade has long made no apologies about being big and brash. Now Cadillac has redesigned the Escalade for 2021 with a new look and an infusion of new technology features.
Style
Seattle Ups Its Indoor Dining Game, Seahawks-Style
Sick of the same old, same old pandemic dining? Seattle says: Game on. For a limited time, foodies can score a socially distanced, outdoor meal at the home of the city's NFL team, the Seahawks.
Health/Fitness
Connecticut Is Doling Out Vaccines Based Strictly on Age. It's Simpler, but Is it Fair?
Shifting to an age-based priority system has frustrated people with health conditions such as cancer or diabetes who thought they would be next in line.
Travel
England's Lake District: The Breakout Star of 'Supernova'
England's Lake District is the breakout star of "Supernova." The pristine beauty that inspired the Romantic poetry of William Wordsworth and the beloved children's stories of Beatrix Potter will be steering the movie's audiences toward northwest England.
Nightlife
SF Queer Bar Virgil's is Permanently Closing
Virgil's Sea Room, a queer bar that opened in 2013 in the Mission District of San Francisco, is permanently closing.
Slightly Used News :: November 17, 2020
Recent Reviews
Review: Andra Day is Wounded and Ferocious in 'The United States vs. Billie Holiday'
Director Lee Daniels teams with acclaimed playwright Suzan-Lori Parks for a biopic of jazz legend Billy Holiday that feels more jazzy and legendary than biographical.
Review: Moving 'Cherry' is Fascinating and Complex
The Russo Brothers' first followup since they end-gamed the "Avengers" is a visually stunning and raw look at one man's descent into PTSD and addiction, and his struggles to come out the other side of it alive.
Review: 'The Vigil' Blends the Supernatural and Human Trauma for Effective Horror
One of the scariest and most unnerving horror films in years, Keith Thomas' debut film takes the demon out of Christianity and places it firmly in the traditions of Judaism.