LGBTQ News and More
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.
2021 Anti-Trans Murders Mount with Alarming Speed
2020 was the deadliest year since the Human Rights Campaign began tracking murderous anti-trans violence in 2013, claiming 44 victims. 2021 is well on track to equal or surpass that grim total.
Meet 'Daddy Nick,' the Hot Bro Who Just Might Win Netflix's 'The Circle'
Netflix's addictive reality competition series "The Circle" will announce the winner of its third season on Wednesday. One of the favorites to win is the show's break-out hunk Nick Uhlenhuth.
British Actor Ben Hardy Trends for Thirst-Trapping Scenes in Amazon's 'The Voyeurs'
See why British actor Ben Hardy is trending for his NSFW scenes in Amazon Prime's erotic thriller "The Voyeurs."
Gay Twitter's 60 Best Tweets This Week
It's time for another round up of the funniest tweets from Gay Twitter. This week, people couldn't hold back tweeting about the Emmys, "Dear Evan Hansen," and much more!
Leslie Jordan Shares Shirtless Pic Proving He Was a Zaddy
Gay icon Leslie Jordan, famous for his feisty southern charm, set an unexpected thirst trap by posting a vintage shirtless photo of himself on Instagram.
News
Is the Future of Drag in Denmark?
Though many up-and-coming drag queens would love to be a "Ru girl," a unique drag identity is emerging from Denmark's capital of Copenhagen. Here, the scene fuses performance and activism.
Entertainment
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.
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
Houston Pick as City for Next 'Top Chef' Puts Hosts on the Defense
"Top Chef" soon returns for Season 19, but some fans of the reality food competition are simmering with rage over its pick of Houston as its backdrop.
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: 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.
Review: Ennio Morricone's Score a Highlight of 'The French Conspiracy'
The suspense ratchets up just as Ennio Morricone's score kicks into high gear.
