LGBTQ News and More
Zac Posen Launches 'Genderless' Wedding Ring Collection
Out fashion designer and cookbook author Zac Posen has shifted his gaze toward the wedding market, launching a new "non-gendered" wedding band and engagement ring collection in collaboration with Blue Nile.
After Coming Out in Interview, Singer Joshua Bassett Confirms He's Queer
Actor-singer Joshua Bassett has confirmed he's queer after seemingly coming out in a previous interview last month.
Summer Skincare and the Secret of HOCl
With Summer upon us and layers of sunscreen and other protectants, a high-quality skin spray is essential as part of a daily skincare regiment. HOCl is simple and effective for a variety of uses.
As Pandemic Restrictions Wane, Hope Rises for Europe Travel
As pandemic restrictions start to ease, travelers and the businesses in Europe that rely on them are eager for a return to something resembling normal.
EU Leaders Defend LGBTQ Rights Amid Concern Over Hungary Law
Several European Union leaders insisted Thursday that discrimination must not be tolerated in the 27-nation bloc, setting the scene for a heated summit over new legislation in Hungary that would ban showing content about LGBTQ issues to children.
Britney Spears Tells Judge: 'I Want My Life Back'
After 13 years of near silence in the conservatorship that controls her life and money, Britney Spears passionately told a judge Wednesday that she wants to end the "abusive" case that has made her feel demoralized and enslaved.
Jim Bakker, his Church Settle Lawsuit Over COVID-19 Claims
Jim Bakker and his southwestern Missouri church will pay restitution of $156,000 to settle a lawsuit that accuses the TV pastor of falsely claiming a health supplement could cure COVID-19.
Testosterone Rule Keeps Transgender Runner out of Trials
Transgender runner CeCe Telfer will not be allowed to compete in the women's 400-meter hurdles at U.S. Olympic trials.
Expert: Transgender Olympic Athlete Could Polarize Opinion
An expert on transgender rights says the participation of trans weightlifter Laurel Hubbard at the Tokyo Olympics might inspire others, but could also become a focus for anti-LGBTQ activists.
Britney Spears Asks Judge to Free Her from Conservatorship
Britney Spears asked a judge Wednesday to end court conservatorship that has controlled her life and money since 2008.
News
Unvaccinated Missourians Fuel COVID
As the U.S. emerges from the COVID-19 crisis, Missouri is becoming a cautionary tale for the rest of the country.
Entertainment
Review: Queer Tales of Brilliance: Brandon Taylor's 'Filthy Animals'
The eleven linked stories contained in Brandon Taylor's second literary foray are, for the most part, dominated by the voice of Lionel, a gay Black graduate student in mathematics.
Business
American Airlines Cutting Flights as Summer Season Starts
American Airlines will cut hundreds of flights over the next three weeks to avoid overloading its operation as demand for summer air travel rises faster than once expected.
Technology
In a Murky Sea of Mental Health Apps, Consumers Left Adrift
Even as industry hype mounts, researchers and companies are scrambling to prove that mental health apps actually work.
Finance
Liz Weston: How to Harness Your HSA's Superpowers
High-deductible health insurance plans have hidden superpowers that make them a great way for some people to create a tax-free pot of money for retirement or other long-term goals.
Cars
Nissan CEO Promises Turnaround for Disgruntled Shareholders
Nissan Chief Executive Makoto Uchida pleaded for patience from disgruntled shareholders Tuesday and promised a turnaround at the Japanese automaker.
Style
Watch: 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Alumnae Join Forces with Jack Daniel's for Glamping Mini-Series
Jack Daniel's teams up with Bebe Zahara Benet, Trinity the Tuck, and Manila Luzon for a three-episode series to showcase Jack Daniel's Tennessee Fire.
Health/Fitness
What to Know About the Delta Variant
Viruses constantly mutate, and most changes aren't concerning. But there is a worry that some variants might evolve enough to be more contagious, cause more severe illness or evade the protection that vaccines provide.
Travel
Turkey Welcomes Back Tourists
Hotels in Turkey's popular Antalya region are ready to reopen after Moscow announced it was lifting flight restrictions to Turkey. Tourism representatives are hoping that their sector — a key component of the Turkish economy — can now recover some of its
Nightlife
Submerge Swim Party @ The W Hollywood :: June 19, 2021
Over the unofficial LA Pride weekend, the hot men and women of Southern California showed off their summer bodies at the Submerge Swim Party, part of the Velvet Dreams weekend at the W Hollywood.
Recent Reviews
Review: 'Mean...Moody...Magnificent!: Jane Russell and the Marketing of a Hollywood Legend' a Phenomenal Biography
A phenomenal biography of the famed and glamorous actor — believe it or not, the first full bio of Jane Russell.
Review: With 11 Nude Dancers, 'Bare' Celebrates Masculine Beauty
This new documentary is the story of the making of a performance piece with 11 naked men.
Review: Arrow's 'Years Of Lead: Five Classic Italian Crime Thrillers 1973-1977' is Worthy of Your Attention
Arrow Video's "Years of Lead: Five Classic Italian Crime Thrillers 1973-1977" gives the poliziotteschi genre the proper showcase at home. These shocking and morally ambiguous eurocrime films hearken back to a time of great social upheaval in Italy.