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EDGE's New Music Friday: Lana Del Rey, Elton John, ABBA & More
Welcome to EDGE's New Music Friday, our guide to the best singles and albums released every week! This week, Lana Del Rey shares her second album of the year, Elton John returns with a collaborative album, ABBA releases another new song and more!
Watch: Male, Non-Binary Students Sue Texas School District for Long Hair Suspensions
Six male students, and one non-binary student, are suing after being suspended by a Texas school district for refusing to cut their hair short in conformity with a dress code they say is discriminatory.
Is It Time to Get the COVID Booster? Which One?
Millions more Americans just became eligible for COVID-19 boosters but figuring out who's eligible and when can be confusing.
S Korea Blocks Army from Appealing Transgender Soldier Case
South Korea's Justice Ministry on Friday blocked the army from appealing a landmark court ruling that said it unlawfully discharged the country's first known transgender soldier before she was found dead earlier this year.
Bob the Drag Queen Talks Dave Chappelle, 'We're Here''s Stop in Selma
"RuPaul's Drag Race" alum Bob the Drag Queen — one of a trio of drag artists who star in HBO's docuseries "We're Here" — opened up about Dave Chappelle's controversial Netflix special.
Sheriff: Baldwin Fired Shot on Movie Set That Killed Woman
Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun that killed a woman at a Santa Fe movie set.
A Spooktacular Providence Pride
Rhode Island Pride returns with a schedule of events that includes the 20th anniversary of the illuminated Pride Parade.
Trump Plan for New Media Venture Gets Investors' Thumbs Up
Some investors aren't waiting to see if former President Donald Trump's plans for a media company to challenge the likes of Facebook, Twitter and even Disney can actually become reality — they're all in.
After Kanter's Tibet Comments, Celtics Blacked Out in China
Boston Celtic Enes Kanter spoke out against human rights abuse in China. The country immediately canceled the team from being viewed
Oscar Isaac Turns Heads Again ... This Time for His Beard
For Denis Villeneuve's "Dune," Oscar Isaac spent 14 weeks growing out his beard. It was worth the wait.
News
Across Africa, Major Churches Strongly Oppose LGBTQ Rights
In the West, churches are opening up to LGBTQ rights. Not so in Africa.
Entertainment
Review: 'Ron's Gone Wrong' Never Finds Its Footing
"Ron" doesn't necessarily go wrong, but it never finds its footing.
Business
Chappelle Special Spurs Netflix Walkout; 'Trans Lives Matter'
Netflix employees who walked out Wednesday in protest of Dave Chappelle's special and its anti-transgender comments were joined by allies who chanted "Trans lives matter," getting pushback from counterprotesters who also showed up.
Technology
S Korea Test Launches 1st Domestically Made Space Rocket
South Korea's first domestically produced space rocket reached its desired altitude but failed to deliver a dummy payload into orbit in its first test launch on Thursday.
Finance
PPP is Gone, but Government Help for Small Businesses Isn't
Here are some of the government funding options that are still available to help small businesses in the time of COVID — and how to get them.
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
Oh, No You Didn't. Twitter Hits Back on Billy Porter Changing the Fashion Game
On Monday, Billy Porter made it personal with Harry Styles, calling him out for his celebrated fashion. Twitter responds.
Health/Fitness
FDA OK's Mixing COVID Vaccines, Backs Moderna and J&J Boosters
U.S. regulators signed off on extending COVID-19 boosters to Americans who got the Moderna or J&J vaccine, saying anyone eligible for an extra dose can get a brand different from the one they received initially.
Travel
Quantas Moves Up Flights as Australia Expects Tourists Soon
Qantas Airways on Friday brought forward its plans to restart international travel from Sydney as Prime Minister Scott Morrison predicted tourists would be welcomed back to Australia this year.
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: 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."
Review: 'Broadcast Signal Intrusion' Not Much More Than a Creepy Curiosity
With a tighter script and more accomplished lead performance, "Broadcast Signal Intrusion" could have been a classic.
Review: Western 'The Harder They Fall' a Must on the Big Screen
Black Western "The Harder They Fall" finds two gangs facing off at the edge of the American frontier.