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2023 Outfest Fusion QTBIPOC Starts This Week, Honors Elegance Bratton
The 2023 Outfest Fusion QTBIPOC (Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous and People of Color) Film Festival starts in LA this week. Here's what's happening.
Report: PrEP An HIV Prevention Success for Mostly White Gay Men
Progress for PrEP to curb new HIV infections has reportedly stagnated in the U.S.
'Love Island's' Will Young Assures Fans He Isn't Gay with Steamy Sex Details
"Love Island" alum Will Young is flattered that you think he is gay, but he isn't. Since hooking up with Jessie and leaving the villa, the 'Love Island' alum says their sex life is "amazing."
Review: John Mayer is Remarkable in his First Totally Solo Tour
This new tour marks a first for Mayer: it's his first solo show, and there's a reason it sold out almost instantly: it's an enormously special occasion.
Drag Superstars Join In for 'Drag Isn't Dangerous' Campaign & Telethon
A coalition of LGBTQ media groups and companies is teaming up to fight back against harmful political and media narratives about drag performers and trans people.
The Things that 'Wild Goose Dreams''s Ryan Mardesich Can't Perform Without
Marrying whimsy, love, and the perilous politic of North Korea, Hansol Jung's "Wild Goose Dreams" is currently enjoying its New England premiere at SpeakEasy Stage.
New Target for Queerbaiting Claims: Lil Nas X (Really)
Online trolls are forever ready to pounce on anyone seemingly identifying with the LGBTQ+ community they deem not to be gay. But Lil Nas X? The "Montero" singer had some thoughts about that.
Jeremy Scott Leaves Moschino after 10 Years at Fashion House
Jeremy Scott is stepping down as creative director of Italian luxury house Moschino after 10 years of wild and wacky fashion shows and his elegant dressing of numerous celebrities.
Alex Murdaugh's Surviving Son Buster Calls Involvement in Gay Man's Death 'Vicious Rumors'
Alex Murdaugh's surviving son, Buster, on Monday "unequivocally" denied "vicious rumors" that he was involved in the death of a gay former classmate he was linked to romantically.
SXSW Day Four: Talking with Tilda Swinton about 'Problemista'
Day Four of SXSW was all about "Problemista," Julio Torres' new film, and its star Tilda Swinton. As well as a serious discussion led by Nick Jonas on diabetes.
News
School Library Book Bans are Seen as Targeting LGBTQ+ Content
Longstanding disagreements about content in school libraries often focus this year on books with LGBTQ themes as policymakers nationwide also consider limiting or banning gender-affirming care and drag shows, and other measures targeting LGBTQ people.
Entertainment
@SXSW Day Three — Queer Voices (and Kiefer Sutherland)
Day 3 of SXSW was occasioned with two queer docs and a look at a new Paramount+ series starring Kiefer Sutherland.
Business
UBS to Buy Credit Suisse for Nearly $3.25B to Calm Turmoil
Banking giant UBS is buying troubled rival Credit Suisse for almost $3.25 billion, in a deal orchestrated by regulators to stave off further market-shaking turmoil in the global banking system.
Technology
Digital Literacy: Can the Republic 'Survive an Algorithm?'
Shawn Lee, a high school social studies teacher in Seattle, wants to see lessons on internet akin to a kind of 21st century driver's education, an essential for modern life.
Finance
WH Economic Report: Money for Child Care Would Help Growth
The White House is making the case for more government support for child care programs in an economic report noting additional spending would improve kids' lives and enable more women to hold jobs.
Cars
Last Call: Dodge Unveils Last Super-fast Gasoline Muscle Car
The last gas-powered muscle car from Dodge isn't leaving the road without some squeals, thunder and crazy-fast speed.
Style
Watch: Mason Gooding's 'Scream VI' Workout
Whether you recognize Mason Gooding from the "Love, Victor" TV series or the "Scream" franchise, on thing's for sure: he's one of the hunkiest up-and-comers in the game.
Health/Fitness
Anthony Fauci Documentary on PBS Covers a Career of Crises
There's a moment in the new PBS documentary about Dr. Anthony Fauci when a protester holds up a handmade sign reading, "Dr. Fauci, You Are Killing Us."
Travel
When Does Travel Brand Loyalty Make Sense?
Travel brand loyalty is nothing new, but sticking with a single airline, hotel or rental car program comes with built-in limitations.
Nightlife
Florida Aims to Revoke Hotel's Liquor License for Drag Show
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration is moving to revoke the liquor license of a Miami hotel that hosted a Christmas drag show, a crackdown as the Republican looks to shore up his conservative credentials ahead of an expected 2024 presidential bid.