LGBTQ News and More
Kanye West Cancels DaBaby from Remix
Kanye West becomes the latest celebrity to distance himself from DaBaby by removing his "Nah Nah Nah" remix featuring the rapper from streaming platforms after his anti-gay comments.
She Can Cook Too. Talking with Paris Hilton about her Netflix Cooking Show
One of the last places you'd expect Paris Hilton to be is the kitchen. But that is where she is found in her new Netflix series "Cooking with Paris." She spoke to EDGE about her culinary skills and how the show came to be.
Watch: Kathy Griffin Lung Cancer Video Update
Kathy Griffin gives an update on lung cancer surgery in video amid outpouring of love and support.
Will Gyms Go the Way of Arcades and Movie Rental Stores?
The pandemic has reshaped how Americans exercise and upended the fitness industry, accelerating the growth of a new era of high-tech home workout equipment and virtual classes.
Meet Swimmer Amini Fonua: the Only Out Olympian from a Nation Where Homosexuality Is Illegal
Of the 172 LGBTQ athletes at the recently completed Tokyo Olympics, only one represented one of the 71 countries where homosexuality is illegal. And only one out athlete — he was Amini Fonou from Samoa.
Belgian Sports Journalist Suspended from Facebook Live after Hot Mic Sexist, Homophobic Comments
A Belgian sports commentator's sexist and homophobic comments, directed at the country's women's basketball team as they returned from the Tokyo Olympics, prompted a backlash.
Andrew Sullivan Says Media Got It All Wrong About Ptown Outbreak
Provincetown resident and LGBTQ media personality Andrew Sullivan spoke to CNN's "Reliable Sources" on Sunday to say how the media got the coverage of the recent Delta virus cluster in his town wrong.
Don't Miss: Tina Burner Live 'On the EDGE,' 8/10
Tina Burner is lighting some of Broadway's biggest hits on fire! Don't miss this upcoming EDGE exclusive, when the "RuPaul's Drag Race" alum dishes about her upcoming "Maybe This Time" tour and love for all things musical theater.
Watch: Shawn Mendes Celebrates 23rd Birthday, Teases New Song 'Summer of Love'
Shawn Mendes recently celebrated his 23rd birthday after teasing a new song called "Summer of Love."
Final Tally: Out Olympians Score Big in Medals
Could being out enhance performance? Out of a record 182 known out LGBTQ+ athletes competing at the Olympics in Tokyo, 55 won medals. Some have called it "The Rainbow Olympics."
News
Watch: A Gay Teacher Killed Himself after Grindr Sting, His Family Sues Police
A gay schoolteacher in Texas was caught up in a sting and accused of soliciting a minor on Grindr. He committed suicide not long after and left an account of what happened. Now his family is suing.
Entertainment
John Cena's Bulgy Whities Captivate 'Suicide Squad' Cast
At a recent press conference, some of the stars of the upcoming "Suicide Squad" sequel couldn't help but talk about one particular subject: John Cena's bulge.
Business
SEC Approves Nasdaq's Plan to Require Board Diversity
The Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday approved Nasdaq's groundbreaking proposal to boost the number of women, racial minorities and LGBTQ people on U.S. corporate boards.
Technology
Dating Changed During the Pandemic; Apps are Following Suit
Despite the social distancing of the past 18 months, the use of dating apps in general has surged as people sought connections amid their isolation and dating apps are responding by rolling out new features.
Finance
Don't Want a Vaccine? Be Prepared to Pay More for Insurance
In 2020, before covid vaccines, most major private insurers waived patient payments — from coinsurance to deductibles — for covid treatment. But many if not most have allowed that policy to lapse.
Cars
Edmunds: The Five Best Hybrid SUVs You Can Buy
The latest hybrid SUVs can get impressive fuel economy while providing plenty of cargo space, a higher ride height, available all-wheel drive and cutting-edge technology features.
Style
Sephora Breaks Into Non-Binary Fragrances with Phluid Project Collab
Beauty behemoth Sephora hopes to tap into a more inclusive approach to the fragrance industry through a new collaboration with The Phluid Project. The new collection "empowers you to smell the way you feel — like you."
Health/Fitness
Déjà Vu? Consumers Scramble for Covid Tests in Hard-Hit Areas
As the nation confronts its latest and worsening surge of covid cases, consumers are again facing delays getting tested, many turning to social media to complain.
Travel
Judge: Norwegian Cruises Can Require Proof of Vaccination
A federal judge on Sunday night granted Norwegian Cruise Line's request to temporarily block a Florida law banning cruise companies from asking passengers for proof of coronavirus vaccination before they board a ship.
Nightlife
Northalsted Market Days :: August 6-8, 2021
After a hiatus during the pandemic, Market Days returned to the Midwest for its 39th year. Performers for the outdoor street festival included Lisa Lisa, CeCe Peniston, Todrick Hall and Trixie Mattel.
Recent Reviews
Review: 'Rebel Dykes' Explores Queer London in the 1980s
Filmmakers Harri Shanahan, Sian A. Williams, and Siobhan Fahey revisit London in the 1980's with this fascinating documentary.
Review: Sexual Tension, Sparkling Joy Propel Polyamorous Romance 'Ma Belle, My Beauty'
Can love lost be reclaimed? That's the theme of this polyamorous love story, which is suffused with anger and desire - and also with sparkling moments of joy.
Review: 'Language Lessons' a Pandemic-Era Relationship Fable
Straight actor-producer-director Mark Duplass fits comfortably into the role of a married gay man in Natalie Morales' laptop-confined film "Language Lessons."
