LGBTQ News and More
CDC Director Defends Decision to Ditch Masks
The head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Sunday defended the decision to ease mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, stressing that increasing political pressure had nothing to do with the abrupt shift in guidelines.
Gay Safe Space at Bucknell University Attacked by Student Mob
Officials at Bucknell University are investigating an incident involving a gang of male students who allegedly tried to break into the school's on-campus LGBTQ house to harass its residents.
Janet Jackson's Ensembles from 'Scream' Video Sold for $125K
Janet Jackson's ensembles she wore in the "Scream" music video opposite of her brother Michael Jackson are among the items up for bid in a three-day auction.
Florida's Amusement Parks Loosen Pandemic Mask Requirements
Florida's major theme parks are adjusting their face mask policies after the federal government loosened its recommendations as more people get vaccinated for the coronavirus.
NYC Pride Parade Bans Police; Gay Officers 'Disheartened'
Organizers of New York City's Pride events said Saturday they are banning police and other law enforcement from marching in their huge annual parade until at least 2025.
Pipeline Operator Says 'Normal Operations' Have Resumed
The operator of the nation's largest gasoline pipeline — hit on May 7th by a ransomware attack — announced Saturday that it has resumed "normal operations," delivering fuel to its markets, including a large swath of the East Coast.
Watch: 'The Viewers Fired Her' — Former Producer Slams Ellen DeGeneres
A former producer on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" told an Australian morning chat show this week that the viewers fired the talk show host. "I think the viewers have woken up finally," said Hedda Muskat.
After Donating a Kidney, Out Pol Brian Sims Encourages Organ Donor Registration
Pennsylvania Democrat Brian Sims shared an empowering series of social media posts this past week that said he had shared a dinner with the man to whom he donated a kidney last year.
Watch: Shooting Deaths of Danny Henson and Serenity Hollis Mark at Least 25 Anti-Trans Killings in 2021
The May 4 shooting death of Danika "Danny" Henson and the May 8 shooting death of Serenity Hollis marked the year's 24th and 25th cases of lethal violence targeting trans and gender-nonconforming people.
Watch: 'The Gaycation Travel Show' Takes on Manhattan
The first episode of "The Gaycation Travel Show" takes viewers on a virtual tour on Manhattan with host Ravi Roth and special guest Ivan Quintanilla.
News
Prosecutors Ask to Drop Most Charges in Doctor Rape Case
State prosecutors on Friday asked a judge to dismiss most sex crime charges filed against a reality TV doctor and his girlfriend, who are accused of drugging and raping several women at their Southern California home.
Entertainment
Why Did Colton Underwood Come Out? Reality Star Comes Clean in Interview
Out ex-Bachelor Colton Underwood opened up to Variety today in a lengthy interview explaining how he was blackmailed after going to an L.A. gay spa a few years ago. He also discussed his upcoming Netflix series and coming out to his father.
Business
Passing on Your Password? Streaming Services are Past it
Many of us were taught to share as kids. Now streaming services ranging from Netflix to Amazon to Disney+ want us to stop.
Technology
Watch: Instagram Users Can Now Add Pronouns to Bio
Instagram is rolling out a new feature in some countries that allow users to add their pronouns to their bio.
Finance
In a Year of Lemons, How Lemonade Insurance Also Supports Vital LGBTQ Organizations
Lemonade has turned wishful thinking into a reality with a technology-driven business model that makes acquiring various insurance types as easy as a few clicks, as well as a robust social action plan.
Cars
U.S. Opens Probe of Steering Problems in Honda Accord Sedans
The U.S. government's auto safety agency is investigating multiple complaints about steering failures that could affect more than 1.1 million Honda Accord sedans.
Style
Find Serenity with a CBD-Inspired Home Spa Day
There are easy ways to create a custom spa experience in the comfort of your home. Better still, adding CBD as your star ingredient can take your DIY spa experience to a new level.
Health/Fitness
'Great Day for America': Vaccinated Can Largely Ditch Masks
In a major step toward returning to pre-pandemic life, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eased mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people.
Travel
Watch: Turkish Tourism Video Taken Down After Online Outcry
A video promoting tourism in Turkey amid the pandemic has caused an uproar on social media for showing tourism employees wearing masks that read "Enjoy, I'm vaccinated."
Nightlife
Why Some Straight Men Have Sex With Other Men
The author of "Still Straight: Sexual Flexibility among White Men in Rural America" investigates why some men who identify as straight have sex with other men.
Recent Reviews
Review: Ambitious, Memorable 'The Underground Railroad' Haunts
Barry Jenkins' sprawling, lyrical, beautiful, and haunting 10-episode limited series is both a highlight in his oeuvre and an important work of American filmmaking. It's something you won't soon forget.
Review: 'Spiral: From The Book Of Saw' is a Pressure-Cooker Torture Test of Tolerance
"Spiral: From the Book of Saw" is a paint-by-numbers plot where the screenwriters are constantly illustrating outside the lines with ambition, but the overall final product is a hot mess of missed targets and sloppy, half-baked construction.
Review: 'Halston' Cut to Fit Ryan Murphy's Style
The Ryan Murphy-produced (and co-written) five-episode miniseries "Halston" is as recognizably Murphy in style and gloss as Halston's own work reflected the famed designer - and that's just fine.