LGBTQ News and More
Watch: Al Franken Mocks 'Don't Say Gay' with Musical 'Loophole'
Comedian and former senator Al Franken marked the one-year anniversary of Florida's anti-LGTBQ+ law — and a new push to expand it — with an on-air joke while guest hosting "The Daily Show."
Florida Parents Say Michelangelo's 'David' is Pornographic
A Florida charter school principal was forced to resign this week after some parents complained that their sixth-grade students were shown images of Michelangelo's "David" statue in class.
Trainer Matt Boyles Wants Queer, Bi & Trans Men to be Fitter
Out fitness trainer Matt Boyles works primarily with gay, bi, and transgender male clients for a simple reason:" This is a population that can need something different from the typical gym experience."
Gay Twitter has Many Thoughts About Lana Del Rey's New Album 'Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd'
Lana Del Rey released her highly anticipated ninth album "Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd." Friday and Gay Twitter is jumping right in sharing their thoughts about the singer's latest effort.
Kentucky Governor Vetoes Sweeping GOP Transgender Measure
Kentucky's Democratic governor issued an election-year veto Friday of a Republican bill aimed at regulating the lives of transgender youths that includes banning access to gender-affirming health care and restricting the bathrooms they can use.
Fans Chide Lil Nas X for Twitter Gaffe in Wake of Uganda's Harsh New Anti-LGBTQ+ Law
Out rapper Lil Nas X made a new gaffe on Twitter with a tweet he sent out on the same day Uganda passed new anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. Fans took him to task.
Billy Porter Releases Autobiographical New Single 'Baby Was a Dancer'
Grammy, Emmy, and two-time Tony Award-winning singer, composer, director, author, actor, and playwright Billy Porter released his highly anticipated new single "Baby Was A Dancer."
Watch: Florida Rep Duped into Reciting Silly, Sexual Names
A GOP Florida state representative was trolled (hilariously) at a meeting this past Monday.
Report: Late Influencer, Suspected Suicide, was 'Kept' by Peter Thiel
Jeff Thomas, the late influencer and model whose death last week is being investigated as a suicide, described himself as having been "kept" by billionaire Peter Thiel, a report says.
SXSW: Day Seven — 'Drag Queens Are the Marines of the Queer Community,' Says Symone
SXSW got real with a discussion about recent legislation restricting drag performance in a panel with Jaida Essence Hall, Symone, and Gottmik.
News
Other States are Copying Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Efforts
Florida's move to expand its prohibition on teaching sexual orientation or gender identity in the classroom comes as Republican lawmakers in other states are pursuing their own versions of what critics have dubbed the "Don't Say Gay" law.
Entertainment
Five Question with Ryan McKinny — Boston Lyric Opera's Seductive Bluebeard
Called by Opera News as "one of the finest singers of his generation," bass-baritone Ryan McKinny takes on one of the medium's most notorious villains — Bluebeard in Bela Bartok's "Bluebeard Castle" at Boston Lyric Opera.
Business
TikTok CEO Grilled by Skeptical Lawmakers on Safety, Content
A nearly six-hour grilling of TikTok's CEO by lawmakers brought the platform's 150 million U.S. users no closer to an answer as to whether the app will be wiped from their devices.
Technology
Trump Arrested? Putin Jailed? Fake AI Images Spread Online
Former President Donald Trump getting gang-tackled by riot-gear-clad New York City police officers. Russian President Vladimir Putin in prison grays behind the bars of a dimly lit concrete cell.
Finance
Fed's Unwanted Ally in Bid to Tame Inflation: Credit Crunch
The Federal Reserve is getting some unwanted help in its drive to slow the U.S. economy and defeat the worst bout of inflation in four decades: A cutback in bank lending.
Cars
Edmunds: The Hottest Electric Cars to Check Out in 2023
The experts at Edmunds choose five of the most intriguing new EVs, sorted by price, rolling into dealerships this year.
Style
Stylist Law Roach Working on his Health Post-retirement
Celebrity stylist Law Roach, who helped reinvent Zendaya and turned Celine Dion into a fashion icon, shocked the industry last week when he announced his retirement from dressing the rich and famous.
Health/Fitness
Nebraska Trans Health Bill Advances, Despite Filibuster Vow
The Nebraska Legislature voted Thursday to advance a contentious bill that would ban gender-affirming care for minors, despite threats from some lawmakers that they would filibuster the rest of the session.
Travel
Discover Music and Harmony in Minnesota
Take your Minnesota summer to the next level with live music, the perfect pairing with all that natural beauty.
Nightlife
Going Out, March 23-31, 2023
Step right up for the best in theater, dance, music, nightlife, and more events to entertain you and warm your heart in between soggy downpours.