LGBTQ News and More
Broadway's Telly Leung Talks His Alan Menken Connection Ahead of Tribute with Boston Pops
This week Broadway's Telly Leung joins colleagues in celebrating Disney composer Alan Menken with the Boston Pops. Leung talked with EDGE about his Alan Menken connection, as well as diversity and LGBTQ+ equality.
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.
Netflix Renews LGBTQ+ Series 'Heartstopper' for 2 More Seasons
Netflix announced Friday that its popular LGBTQ+ series "Heartstopper" has been renewed for two more seasons.
Deemed 'Too Gay,' Colton Haynes 'Straightened Up' to Win Roles Early in Career
"Teen Wolf" star Colton Haynes reveals in a new interview how he had to "straighten up" to win roles — and how coming out cost him the career he might have had otherwise.
Outrage Ensues as Netflix Lays Off Queer, Diverse Staff in 150 Employee Cut
Social media was not kind to the streaming giant after learning that employee cuts included entire diversity departments for programming.
Watch: Amazon Lands Queer Comedy 'My Fake Boyfriend'
Amazon acquires queer comedy "My Fake Boyfriend." The streamer acquired the film from BuzzFeed Studios and Lionsgate for distribution beginning this summer.
Monkeypox Spreads in West, Baffling African Scientists
As more cases of monkeypox are detected in Europe and North America, some scientists who have monitored numerous outbreaks in Africa say they are baffled by the unusual disease's spread in the West.
Reports: Rihanna and A$AP Rocky Welcome Baby Boy in LA
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have welcomed a baby boy, according to multiple reports.
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Says She's Engaged to Longtime Partner
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Thursday she's engaged to her longtime partner Riley Roberts, a marketing professional she met over a decade ago while they were undergraduates at Boston University.
Despite Progress, 'Gay And Trans Panic' Defense Continues To Victimize LGBTQ People
While LGBTQ rights have been on the rise in Western nations, one disturbing trend is the ongoing use of "gay and trans panic" as a defense in capital crimes.
News
Maine Removes LGBTQ+ Teaching Video Assailed in Republican Ad
The Maine Department of Education removed from its website a video containing an LGBTQ lesson plan for kindergarten students that was the subject of a Republican ad targeting Democratic Gov. Janet Mills.
Entertainment
Review: Toxic Masculinity Tale 'Men' Destined for Cinematic Greatness
"Men" is pregnant with symbolism and tour de force performances by Buckley and Kinnear.
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
Driver Must Stand Trial for Deadly Tesla Crash in California
The driver of a Tesla operating on autopilot must stand trial for a crash that killed two people in a Los Angeles suburb, a judge ruled Thursday.
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
Jill Biden, Selena Gomez Lead Talk on Youth Mental Health
Selena Gomez joined first lady Jill Biden and U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy at the White House on Wednesday for a conversation about youth mental health.
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
Going Out, Homing's in, May 19-27 2022
Days and nights continue to fill up with festive fun in nightlife, arts and community events. Scroll on, and find your fave form of fun.
Recent Reviews
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.
Review: 'The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance' in 4K a Frequently Gorgeous Release
John Ford's timeless western classic arrives in 4K Ultra HD with a new 4K Blu-ray release from Paramount. Although some of the film looks worse than it should in 4K, this is an overall great release.
Review: Jonathan Agassi Saved My Life a Compelling Cautionary Tale
A cautionary tale that pierces the glamorous illusions of the porn industry, this is not a movie that will prop up anyone's fantasies; rather, it's a splash of cold water flung on a fever dream.
