LGBTQ News and More
Transgender Weightlifter Hubbard Selected for Tokyo Olympics
Laurel Hubbard's efforts have made her a flashpoint in the debate around the fairness of trans athletes competing in women's events.
Officials: Deadly Pride Parade Crash Appears Unintentional
Wilton Manors Vice Mayor Paul Rolli and Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis said the early investigation of a vehicle's having slammed into Pride parade participants shows it was an accident.
See How These 30 Celebrities Are Celebrating Pride on Instagram - Part 2
More and more celebrities are embracing Pride this year. From politicians to out musicians and actors, these celebs are marking the season on social media.
Out Comedian Jaboukie Young-White, Issa Rae Team Up for New HBO Series
The half-hour series reportedly follows a closeted twenty-something gang member in Chicago who ditches college to find reckless closure after a death.
Did Aaron Taylor-Johnson's Johnson Become an Internet Meme?
A Twitter user asked followers for their favorite Aaron Taylor-Johnson performance, and some chose his film scenes when he showed his considerable johnson.
Are Companies That Support Pride and Other Social Causes 'Wokewashing'?
A professor of brand responsibility investigates brands and their relationships with social issues, including the importance of both corporate allies and advocates.
Munich Wants Rainbow-Colored Stadium for Game with Hungary
Hungary may play its final group game at the European Championship in a stadium lit up in rainbow colors as a sign against that country's homophobia and intolerance.
Gay Days Heading Back to Magic Kingdom
Gay Days is headed back to Disneyland as the world opens up again. The event is slated for Sept. 17-19.
Driver Crashes into Crowd at Pride Parade in Florida; 1 Dead
A driver slammed into spectators Saturday evening at the start of a Pride parade in South Florida, killing one man and seriously injuring another, authorities said.
Taylor Swift Announces Next Re-Recorded Album is Fan Favorite 'Red'
Taylor Swift announced Friday that the next album in her re-recordings project will be fan favorite "Red."
News
Official: Crash, 'Likely' Due to Storm, Kills 10 in Alabama
Tropical Depression Claudette claimed 12 lives in Alabama as the storm swept across the southeastern U.S., causing flash flooding and spurring tornadoes that destroyed dozens of homes.
Entertainment
Will Smith Opening Up, Releasing Memoir 'Will' in November
Smith said he is "finally ready" to release the memoir after working on the book for two years. His book will be published by Penguin Press.
Business
ASTROGLIDE Slides Into Pride with Limited-Edition Bottle and $60K Donation
How will you be celebrating Pride this year? If it includes a bit of frolic, ASTROGLIDE's latest project might come in handy.
Technology
Take 2: Spacewalking Astronauts Tackle Solar Panel Work
Astronauts ventured out on their second spacewalk in less than a week Sunday to install powerful new solar panels outside the International Space Station.
Finance
Millennial Money: It's Time for Better Employee Benefits
As the world fo work gets back on track, some employees may want a new normal — one that includes flexible scheduling and benefits that align with their needs and values.
Cars
Edmunds: How to Pick the Right Axle Ratio for Your Truck
There are a number of design choices to consider when you're shopping for a full-size pickup truck. One that's important if you plan on towing with your truck is the axle ratio.
Style
Bourbon Tourism Shaking Off Slump in Kentucky
With tourists flocking to distilleries, concerns about a pandemic hangover for Kentucky's world-famous bourbon industry are quickly evaporating.
Health/Fitness
VA Moves to Offer Gender Confirmation Surgery to Vets
The Department of Veterans Affairs is moving to offer transgender veterans gender confirmation surgery, Secretary Denis McDonough announced at a Pride Month event in Orlando.
Travel
Tourism Boom Pressures Tibet's Historic Sites
Tourism is booming in Tibet as more Chinese travel in-country because of the coronavirus pandemic, posing risks to the region's fragile environment and historic sites.
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: 'Charlatan' Diagnosis the Problem with Blind Faith
This dour story has layers of meaning just under the surface.
Review: Touching 'Being Thunder' a Welcome Contribution to Trans Cinema
Stephanie Lamorre's heart-touching documentary on Two-Spirit teenager Sherente Misihitasin is a welcome contribution to the burgeoning dialogue about the transgender community.
Review: Mother Earth is Not Playing in Creepy 'Gaia'
"Gaia" is a skin-crawling eco-horror movie that presents a good argument for leaving modern society behind, but also a really good reason to get the fuck out of the forest.