LGBTQ News and More
'Country Music Made Me Gay,' Confesses John Waters at Orville Peck Concert
When John Waters appeared onstage at a recent Colorado Orville Peck concert, he made a confession: "I hate to say this because some of you might take this the wrong way," he told the crowd, "but country music made me gay."
Watch: Reading The Bible Is Fundamental For Born Again, Ex-Gay Milo Yiannopoulos
"The way of the fool is right in his own eyes," reads Milos Yiannopoulos from the book of Psalms in a video posted this week on his YouTube channel. It was the line that resonated in a one-minute video to promote his newest venture.
New Research Reveals Cognition Disparities Among Transgender and Non-Binary Adults
New research presented at this year's Alzheimer's Association International Conference suggests that trans and non-binary people suffer higher rates of subjective cognitive decline
Fish-Out-of-Water Chasten Finds DC 'Almost Unaffordable' & 'Inauthentic'
Chasten Buttigieg was a hit on the campaign trail, but now that he's landed in DC he is something of a fish out of water.
Anti-LGBTQ Hong Kong Lawmaker Attacks Gay Romantic Comedy TV Series
A pro-Beijing, anti-LGBTQ Hong Kong lawmaker described claims that a 15-episode TV comedy about a gay male triangle violates a draconian Chinese security law.
Watch: Jack Whitehall Takes Pride in Portraying First Major Gay Disney Film Character
British actor Jack Whitehall told Variety magazine he was "proud" of portraying the first openly gay major character in a Disney movie.
Tommy Dorfman Cuddled with Lucas Hedges on Movie Night
After being seen holding hands in New York last month, Tommy Dorfman and Lucas Hedges were seen cuddling at a movie in Hollywood last Thursday.
Rapper DaBaby Doubles Down on Homophobic, HIV-Ignorant Rant
After making homophobic and AIDS-ignorant remarks at a music festival in Miami Sunday, rapper DaBaby doubled down on his offensive rant, calling critics "bitter bitches."
Tempting Tastes Around the US Celebrate Peru's Bicentennial
Though a visit to South America's northwest coast may be a bit out of reach these days, there are exceptional places stateside to celebrate Peru's independence, along with nearby LGBTQ hot spots.
Adam Driver Morphs Into a Centaur in Thirst-Trapping Burberry Ad
In a leaked Burberry ad, Adam Driver appears to morph into a centaur, but not before showing off his ripped body.
News
Report: Hate Crime Laws Lack Uniformity Across the U.S.
More than half a century since they were modernized, hate crime laws in the U.S. are inconsistent and provide incomplete methods for addressing bias-motivated violence, according to a new report.
Entertainment
Review: Is the Provocative 'The Song of Summer' a Love Story?
Far from romantic, the idea of an emotionally unstable man chasing after a teenage crush from 12 years ago sets off every red flag imaginable.
Business
Starbucks Hits Sales Record as Customers Return to Stores
The Seattle-based coffee giant said its revenue soared 78% to $7.5 billion in the April-June period, an all-time high.
Technology
Keen to Sign Up for Space Tourism? 6 Things To Consider (Besides the Price Tag)
Suborbital "space" flights have the potential to be less eye-wateringly expensive than going into orbital outer space and beyond. But before you sign up here are a few things to consider.
Finance
Millennial Money: A Garden's Lessons for Growing Money
Willing a plot of land into a vibrant state of bloom takes intention, know-how and no small amount of trial and error. Here's what my garden taught me about managing money.
Cars
Tesla Reaches Milestone with First $1B Quarterly Profit
Tesla's quarterly profit has surpassed $1 billion for the first time thanks to the electric car pioneer's ability to navigate through a pandemic-driven computer chip shortage.
Style
Why Olympic Beach Volleyball Players Wear Bikinis
Beach volleyball has been one of the most popular sports at the Summer Games since it was added in 1996. It has fast action, a party atmosphere and some telegenic American stars.
Health/Fitness
Tap Into Your Most Creative State with THC Delta 8 Gummies
Delta 8 gummies provide all the benefits of CBD, a milder psychoactive effect than THC, and taste delicious — making it one of the most popular CBD/Delta 8 products on the market.
Travel
Provincetown COVID Update: New Indoor Mask Mandate Imposed
With COVID-19 cases contracted in Provincetown — many of which described as "breakthrough" cases — town officials imposed stronger guidelines at an emergency meeting on Sunday.
Nightlife
Boston Club To Enforce COVID Vaccination Requirement for Entry
In what may be the first move for LGBTQ businesses in Boston, Jacques' Cabaret — a popular nightclub that caters to drag performers — announced that it has made changes to its COVID-19 protocols, which requires proof of vaccination.
Recent Reviews
Review: Ledisi Honors Nina Simone at Hollywood Bowl Concert
Multiple Grammy nominee (and 2021 winner) Ledisi took control of the Hollywood Bowl stage on Saturday night to perform selections from her new album, "Ledisi Sings Nina," and honor the legendary Nina Simone.
Review: Disney Fanatics Will Disagree, But This 'Jungle Cruise' Starts and Sputters in Familiar Territory
"Jungle Cruise" sets sail in familiar territory. Its leads offer charming banter, but no romantic chemistry.
Providence Fringe Festival Kicked Off With a Bang
Since 2014, the Providence Fringe Festival has been giving local and out of town artists the opportunity to show their talents in the area's premier outdoor arts festival.
