BBC Wrestling Reboot Plans to Feature Queer Wrestler Cassius Paule Who Wants to be Named 'Barbie'
Grindr Issues Warning to Users in Egypt
'Tiger King' Joe Exotic Declares Presidential Candidacy from Behind Bars
Will Utah's Social Media Law Harm LGBTQ+ Youth?
Gottmik Calls Anti-Drag Legislation a 'Wake Up Call' for LGBTQ Community
LGBTQ News and More
BBC Wrestling Reboot Plans to Feature Queer Wrestler Cassius Paule Who Wants to be Named 'Barbie'
Out wrestler Cassius Paule has been approached by the BBC to be part of the reboot of the 1990s wrestling show "Gladiators" and wants to be named "Barbie."
Grindr Issues Warning to Users in Egypt
A popular gay social networking application said Friday that it is issuing a warning to its users in Egypt, as police impersonate community members to target LGBTQ+ individuals.
'Tiger King' Joe Exotic Declares Presidential Candidacy from Behind Bars
Joe Exotic hoped in vain that Donald Trump would pardon him before leaving the White House. That didn't happen, but now Exotic has hatched an even more improbable idea: Getting elected president.
Will Utah's Social Media Law Harm LGBTQ+ Youth?
Utah's social media legislation attempts to shield children and teens from the ill effects of social media and empower parents. But can it be enforced — and will there be consequences for LGBTQ+ youth?
Gottmik Calls Anti-Drag Legislation a 'Wake Up Call' for LGBTQ Community
"It's time for the LGBTQ community to wake up, says transgender "RuPaul's Drag Race" star Gottmik. The transgender "RuPaul's Drag Race" star is speaking out against hate-centered legislation.
Hungary Decries West's Criticism of Anti-LGTBQ+, Un-democratic Policies
The West's criticism of Hungary on democratic and cultural issues makes its right-wing government reluctant to offer support on NATO's buildup against Russia, Hungary's foreign minister said.
SXSW: Days Eight and Nine — A Visit to 'Theater Camp'
The remaining days of South by Southwest 2023 concluded with two very different films: "Americana" and "Theater Camp."
Review: A Stirring immersive Boston Lyric Opera Double-bill of 'Bluebeard's Castle/Four Songs'
After a lengthy hiatus, Boston Lyric Opera is back in action with a stirring double bill being presented at the Flynn Cruiseport in Boston's Seaport district.
Not Real News: No, Grindr Didn't Threaten to Out Closeted GOP Lawmakers
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week, including a fake news clam that Grindr threatened to out closeted GOP lawmakers.
Student Group Sues after Texas University Cancels Drag Show
A student group at a university in the Texas Panhandle said in a federal lawsuit that the school's president violated their constitutional right to free speech when he canceled their planned drag show.
News
Piquet Fined for Racist, Homophobic Comments about Hamilton
Retired Formula One champion Nelson Piquet has been ordered to pay $950,000 in "moral damages" for making racist and homophobic comments about Lewis Hamilton.
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
Disney World Reaches Union Deal with Minimum $18 Hourly Wage
Unions for service workers at Walt Disney World reached a tentative deal with the company on Thursday that would raise the starting minimum wage from $15 to $18 an hour by the end of the year.
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
Debt, Expenses Stress Lower Income Households: AP-NORC Poll
Personal finances are a major source of stress for about half of the lower income households in the U.S., illustrating the toll of high inflation and economic uncertainty on those who can least afford it.
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
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."
Travel
Short on Planes, American will Suspend Some Flights to Spain
American Airlines said Friday that it will suspend flights between Philadelphia and Madrid for a few weeks this spring because of delays in receiving new Boeing jets.
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.
