LGBTQ News and More
Who Qualifies for a COVID Booster? The List is Growing Longer
So far, regulators have done a poor job of defining the universe of people considered at risk because of institutional and occupational exposure, but the list is growing.
Research: Myths, Erasure Take a Toll on Bisexuals' Mental Health
Despite a barrage of articles and social media posts supporting this year's Bi Visibility Day earlier this week, the struggle for validation and understanding continues
An Insider's Look at Virgin Voyages' Inaugural Cruise Ship Scarlet Lady
Marketed as "Virgin Voyages — No Kids, No Kidding," the adult-only (18+) ship, in many ways, departs from traditional ship design. EDGE sent our travel editor for a firsthand look.
'Eternals' Features Gay Superhero, Gets 18+ 'Mature' Rating in Russia
The depiction of an openly gay superhero — especially one who is married to another man — was enough to get Marvels' upcoming "Eternals" labeled with an 18+ "Mature" rating in Russia.
'Moulin Rouge! The Musical' Sashays Home with 10 Tony Awards
"Moulin Rouge! The Musical," a jukebox adaptation of Baz Luhrmann's 2001 movie, won the best new musical crown at the Tony Awards when Broadway looked back to honor shows shuttered by COVID-19, mourn its fallen and look to welcoming audiences again.
Liz Cheney: `I was Wrong' in Opposing Gay Marriage in Past
Rep. Liz Cheney says she was wrong to oppose gay marriage in the past, a stand that once split her family.
Trans Woman of Color Briana Hamilton Murdered in Chicago
The year's toll of anti-trans violence has climbed to at least 37 victims with the shooting death of Brianna Hamilton in Chicago.
Tony Awards and TV Special Hope to be the Jab Broadway Needs
The Oscars, Grammys, Emmys and Golden Globes have all held their ceremonies during the pandemic. Now it's time for the Tony Awards, celebrating an art form that really needs the boost — live theater.
Swiss Approve Same-Sex Marriage by Wide Margin in Referendum
Cheers rang out, hugs were exchanged and rainbow-colored flags waved overhead across Switzerland as the Swiss resoundingly voted to allow same-sex couples to marry, final results of a nationwide referendum showed Sunday.
'Dear Evan Hansen' Opens 2nd to 'Shang-Chi' at Box Office
"Dear Evan Hansen" may have been a hit on Broadway, but the filmed adaptation of the Tony-winning show is off to a slow start at the box office in its first weekend in theaters.
News
Pro Wrestler Rolando Perez, a.k.a. Miami Ice, Comes Out as Bi; Twitter Responds
Pro wrestler Rolando Perez, also known as Miami Ice, broke the news on Twitter on Sept. 22, and Twitter lit up with supportive messages.
Entertainment
Review: It's More Super-Powered Peril as 'Doom Patrol' - Season Three Premieres
The acclaimed original series, based on the offbeat graphic novels, returns to HBO Max for Season Three as the team find themselves face to face with their most dangerous adversaries yet.
Business
Hold the Hate: Door Dash Driver Arrested after Homophobic Slurs
A DoorDash delivery driver in Sandwich, Massachusetts has been charged after scrawling harassing comments on the wrapping paper of a Subway sandwich order he delivered to a gay couple.
Technology
Social Media's 70-Up 'Grandfluencers' Debunking Aging Myths
There's a growing number of "grandfluencers," folks 70 and up who have amassed substantial followings on social media with the help of decades-younger fans, including TikTok stars @oldgays.
Finance
4 Workaround to Book Your Fall Vacation Rental with Points
Here are some options to use your rewards from credit cards or hotels to help pay for your next vacation rental.
Cars
Edmunds: 2022 Honda Civic Versus 2022 Toyota Corolla
Which small sedan is the better buy? Edmunds' experts compare the 2022 Civic and 2022 Corolla to find out.
Style
Gucci Launches Vault Vintage Site During Milan Fashion Week
Fashion houses trying to figure out how to reach new eyeballs after the long ordeal of the pandemic have centered around a singular idea: collaborations.
Health/Fitness
Spreading HIV is Against the Law in 37 States, with Penalties Ranging Up to Life in Prison
Despite the fact that HIV is now a treatable medical condition, the majority of U.S. states still have laws on the books that criminalize exposing other people to HIV.
Travel
4 Hip LGBTQ+-Friendly Boutique Hotels Across the US
This fall, Hotels Above Par and EDGE Media Network team up to present a monthly series of expert-curated guides to the world's best LGBTQ+-friendly boutique hotels and destinations. Today, we start with the U.S.
Nightlife
RuPaul's Drag Race Viewing Party @ Roscoe's Tavern Chicago
Roscoe's Tavern held a RuPaul's Drag Race UK season three premiere viewing party. Hosts Naysha Lopez and Batty Davis kept the laughs coming with special guests Monet X Change, Adore Delano and Carson Kressley.
Recent Reviews
Review: In 'Nuclear Family' a Filmmaker Interrogates Her Own Family History
In her penetrating, complex documentary series, filmmaker Ry Russo-Young turns the camera on her own family's fraught and precedent-setting history.
Review: Musical 'Dear Evan Hansen' Treacly, Flawed, and Manipulative
The treacly film adaptation of the Broadway musical features a good cast and some good songs, but it's plagued by a problematic premise, manipulative writing, queerphobia, and ableism.
Review: 'Foundation' Brings Isaac Asimov's Seminal Sci-Fi Classic to the Screen
This ten-episode adaptation of Isaac Asimov's sci-fi classic becomes an intense thrill ride that's carried along by exquisite design work and suspenseful character arcs.
