LGBTQ News and More
Britney Spears Asks Judge to Free Her from Conservatorship
Britney Spears asked a judge Wednesday to end court conservatorship that has controlled her life and money since 2008.
Gus Kenworthy Off Skiing After 2022 Olympics; Will Focus on Acting
Gus Kenworthy is pretty booked into the New Year when he will participate in the Olympic Games, which he says will be his last. Check out what's next for the Olympian.
After Coming Out as Gay, Sales for Carl Nassib's Jersey Skyrocket
After coming out as gay in an Instagram post this week, sales for Carl Nassib's Las Vegas Raiders jersey have since skyrocketed.
87-Year-Old Duke Joins Late in Life Come-Outers
Duke François of Bavaria has joined the ranks of late-in-life come-outers when he posted a photo of himself and his companion, Thomas Greinwald.
Watch: Netflix Shares Trailer for LGBTQ Spy Series 'Q-Force'
Netflix has released the trailer for "Q-Force," an animated series about a once celebrated spy who is blacklisted from his agency after coming out as gay.
Hungary Fans Bemused by Rainbow-Flag Reception in Munich
Rainbow flags outnumbered German flags when soccer fans arrived for a European Championship game in Munich on Wednesday.
PM Draghi Defends Italy from Vatican Objections to LGBTQ Law
Premier Mario Draghi defended the independence of Italy's parliament on Wednesday in the face of formal objections by the Vatican to a proposed law that would extend additional discrimination protections to the LGBTQ community.
Watch: After Coming Out, 'American Idol' Star David Archuleta Opens Up
"American Idol" star David Archuleta is opening up about his sexuality not long after he came out as gay during Pride Month.
Karen from Finance — the Other 'Drag Race Down Under' Finalist with a Racially Problematic Past
While Scarlet Adams' problematic racist past was revealed on the first season of "RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under," another finalist, Karen from Finance's similar past was not addressed on the show.
Rainbow Road Trip: The Ultimate Green Mountain Adventure
Few destinations throughout the United States have been as progressive, welcoming and humble about their LGBTQ heritage and presence as the picturesque state of Vermont. Well... pack a weekender; it's time to head to the Green Mountain State.
News
Watch: City Councilor in Oregon Town Slams Pride Month as 'Discriminatory'
A recently-elected city councilor in the Oregon town of Newberg responded to a proclamation affirming Pride Month by calling the LGBTQ celebration "discriminatory."
Entertainment
Watch: 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Alumnae Join Forces with Jack Daniel's for Glamping Mini-Series
Jack Daniel's teams up with Bebe Zahara Benet, Trinity the Tuck, and Manila Luzon for a three-episode series to showcase Jack Daniel's Tennessee Fire.
Business
American Airlines Cutting Flights as Summer Season Starts
American Airlines will cut hundreds of flights over the next three weeks to avoid overloading its operation as demand for summer air travel rises faster than once expected.
Technology
In a Murky Sea of Mental Health Apps, Consumers Left Adrift
Even as industry hype mounts, researchers and companies are scrambling to prove that mental health apps actually work.
Finance
Liz Weston: How to Harness Your HSA's Superpowers
High-deductible health insurance plans have hidden superpowers that make them a great way for some people to create a tax-free pot of money for retirement or other long-term goals.
Cars
Nissan CEO Promises Turnaround for Disgruntled Shareholders
Nissan Chief Executive Makoto Uchida pleaded for patience from disgruntled shareholders Tuesday and promised a turnaround at the Japanese automaker.
Style
In a Sea of Rosé, These Pinks Pop
Don't worry if pink isn't your color. In the steamy days of summer, rosé is the perfect wine to revive and refresh, whether you're sipping poolside or at a beach, picnic or barbecue.
Health/Fitness
Thousands of Young Children Lost Parents to Covid. Where's Help for Them?
In a nation where researchers calculate that more than 46,000 children have lost one or both parents to COVID since February 2020, finding basic services has been difficult, if not impossible.
Travel
Why South Africa Reigns as the Ultimate LGBTQ Adventure
African Travel, Inc.'s President Sherwin Banda shares why he ranks South Africa on top of your back-to-travel bucket list.
Nightlife
Submerge Swim Party @ The W Hollywood :: June 19, 2021
Over the unofficial LA Pride weekend, the hot men and women of Southern California showed off their summer bodies at the Submerge Swim Party, part of the Velvet Dreams weekend at the W Hollywood.
Recent Reviews
Review: 'Mean...Moody...Magnificent!: Jane Russell and the Marketing of a Hollywood Legend' a Phenomenal Biography
A phenomenal biography of the famed and glamorous actor — believe it or not, the first full bio of Jane Russell.
Review: With 11 Nude Dancers, 'Bare' Celebrates Masculine Beauty
This new documentary is the story of the making of a performance piece with 11 naked men.
Review: Arrow's 'Years Of Lead: Five Classic Italian Crime Thrillers 1973-1977' is Worthy of Your Attention
Arrow Video's "Years of Lead: Five Classic Italian Crime Thrillers 1973-1977" gives the poliziotteschi genre the proper showcase at home. These shocking and morally ambiguous eurocrime films hearken back to a time of great social upheaval in Italy.
