LGBTQ News and More
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.
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.
Watch: Elliot Page Returns to Acting in New 'Umbrella Academy'
Elliot Page is back with the "Umbrella Academy" gang after a very public transition, and his character Vanya is reportedly also set to go through a transition into Viktor.
Cinespia Returns With Pride!
LA's most popular and longest-running Outdoor Screening Series "Cinespia" returns to two famous Hollywood locations this summer: the Hollywood Forever Cemetery and LA Historic Park. And in June celebrates Pride.
Turkish Police Break Up Student LGBTQ Event, Arrest Dozens
Police in Turkey broke up an LGBTQ pride parade at one the country's top public universities and detained all of the participants Friday.
Gloves Off! Madison Cawthorn Urges It's Time for Dark MAGA
Defeated North Carolina congressman Madison Cawthorn wants Republicans to unleash Dark MAGA.
Just in Time for Pride, Fathom Events Returns with 'The Golden Girls'
Fathom Events is proud to announce the return of the Emmy Award-winning television sitcom, "The Golden Girls," to select theaters nationwide for the second consecutive year.
News
From Mickey to the MCU and 'Star Wars,' Disney Offers Pride-Themed Merch
Unbowed by the punitive actions of anti-LGBTQ+ Florida lawmakers, Disney has introduced a Pride-themed line of merchandise that spans the Magic Kingdom's entertainment empire.
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
Consumers Shift Again, Flummoxing Big Retailers Like Target
The pandemic vastly changed the way Americans spend money and now as they return to pre-pandemic behavior, they're tripping up retailers again.
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
Something Old, Something New — the Costumes of 'Downton Abbey'
Something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue — all these elements went into the costuming of "Downton Abbey: A New Era."
Health/Fitness
Spain Confirms 7 Monkeypox Cases as European Outbreak Grows
Health officials in Spain reported seven cases of monkeypox and Portugal updated its number of confirmed cases to 14 Thursday as an outbreak of a viral disease typically limited to Africa expanded in Europe.
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.