LGBTQ News and More
Hunky Olympian Proves that Cardboard Beds Are Sturdy Enough for Sex
One Olympic athlete is out to prove that the cardboard beds provided in the Olympic Village are sturdy enough for sex. A viral video by Irish gymnast Rhys McClenaghan puts the bed to the test.
'Release the Queens!' RuPaul Teases Tweet About Season 3 of 'Drag Race UK'
In a quick 11-second tweet, BBC Three BBC Three promoted the upcoming season of "RuPaul's Drag Race UK," which will the third for the ever-expanding franchise.
Out Olympian Gymnast Dominic Clarke Calls for More Visibility
After coming out as gay last month, the gymnast is stressing the importance of LGBTQ visibility in sports and athletes as role models.
Provincetown Sets New COVID Directives after Uptick in Cases
After an uptick in COVID cases after the July 4 weekend, local officials in Provincetown have issued a new mask-wearing advisory.
Transgender Magician Cancels Wyoming Shows After Death Threats
After being outed as a transgender woman, magician Mikayla Oz canceled a series of planned shows at a public library in Gillette, Wyoming.
Watch: Lil Nas X Announces New Single by Making Fun of His Nike & Satan Shoe Drama
Lil Nas X shared a video Monday morning that teases his new song "Industry Baby" and makes fun of his upcoming trial with Nike over his Satan shoes drama by creating a fictionalized version.
Watch: Sheriff's Deputy Indicted in Shooting of Unarmed Gay Black Man
A Virginia sheriff's deputy has been indicted in the April shooting of an unarmed gay Black man.
Victoria's Secret Joins the 'Inclusive Revolution,' Realizing Diversity Sells
Victoria's Secret recently announced a cast of new "angels." They include American athlete Megan Rapinoe, actress and activist Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and the brand's first transgender model, Valentina Sampaio.
Watch: Gay Asian American Man Found Critically Injured, Lying on Train Tracks in Atlanta
A gay Asian American man in Atlanta, Georgia, was found on train tracks with severe head injuries his partner said have left him "fighting for his life."
Hard Challenge? 'Bachelorette' Katie Thurston Asks Contestants Not To Indulge In 'Self-Care' for a Week
If things aren't hard enough for the contestants on this season of "The Bachelorette," Katie Thurston wants them to be less hard for the remaining contestants — at least for a week.
News
Out Podcast Host Mat George Killed in Hit-and-Run
Mat George, who co-hosted the podcast "She Rates Dogs," was killed in a hit-and-run in Los Angeles early Saturday morning, his co-host Michaela Okland confirmed Sunday.
Entertainment
74th Cannes Film Festival Roundup: Part 1
With the Cannes Film Festival wrapping its 74th annual function this weekend, EDGE contributor C.J. Prince breaks down some of the films that played at the cinematic event.
Business
Hospital 'Trauma Centers' Charge Enormous Fees to Treat Minor Injuries and Send People Home
Tens of thousands of times a year, hospitals charge enormously expensive trauma alert fees for injuries so minor the patient is never admitted.
Technology
Probe: Journalists, Activists Among Firm's Spyware Targets
An investigation by a global media consortium provides further evidence that military-grade malware from Israel-based NSO Group is being used to spy on journalists and others.
Finance
Michael Kitces On The Right Way To Save For Retirement
You've probably heard you should be saving 10% to 15% of your pay into a tax-advantaged retirement account. The problem is...it may not be true.
Cars
Should You Pay Off Your Car Loan Early?
Paying off your car loan before the end of the loan term is enticing if you want to lower your monthly debt payments faster. But making that decision really depends on a few different factors.
Style
Watch: With Disney+ Documentary, Wolfgang Puck Gets Personal
In the foodie universe, there is no bigger talent than Wolfgang Puck. The 71-year old celebrity chef was instrumental in changing the perception of the role of the chef in the cuisine culture, as chronicled in the new doc "Wolfgang."
Health/Fitness
Vaccine Inequity: Inside the Cutthroat Race to Secure Doses
No one disputes that the world is unfair. But no one expected a vaccine gap between the global rich and poor that was this bad, this far into the pandemic.
Travel
Cyprus Showcases Ancient Undersea Harbor to Draw Tourists
The COVID-19 pandemic has slashed tourism arrivals for an island that relies much on that revenue, so Cyprus authorities are taking a fresh look at what the island has to offer visitors.
Nightlife
Gay Days Anaheim Announces Headliners for September Event
The 2021 Gay Days at Disneyland are set for September 17-19, with "RuPaul's Drag Race" star Jackie Cox, Chita Rivera and Audra McDonald slated to appear at the event.
Recent Reviews
Review: The Heroes and Puzzles of 'Escape Room' are Back in 'Tournament Of Champions'
Bigger and more elaborate, the sequel to 2019's surprise hit isn't as novel this time around, but it still has its thrills.
Review: 'Pig' is a Different Kind of Revenge Film
"Pig" might appear to be a typical thriller on the surface, but it's empathy and compassion reveals a different kind of revenge film.
Review: 'No Ordinary Man' is Must-See Trans Cinema
The must-see story of trans pioneer Billy Tipton.
