LGBTQ News and More

Kanye West Cancels DaBaby from Remix

Kanye West Cancels DaBaby from Remix

ENTERTAINMENT | By Emell Adolphus | Aug 9

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

She Can Cook Too. Talking with Paris Hilton about her Netflix Cooking Show

ENTERTAINMENT | By Steve Duffy | Aug 9

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

Watch: Kathy Griffin Lung Cancer Video Update

NEWS | By Emell Adolphus | Aug 9

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?

Will Gyms Go the Way of Arcades and Movie Rental Stores?

HEALTH/FITNESS | By John Seewer | Aug 9

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

Meet Swimmer Amini Fonua: the Only Out Olympian from a Nation Where Homosexuality Is Illegal

NEWS | Aug 9

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

Belgian Sports Journalist Suspended from Facebook Live after Hot Mic Sexist, Homophobic Comments

NEWS | By Kilian Melloy | Aug 9

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

Andrew Sullivan Says Media Got It All Wrong About Ptown Outbreak

ENTERTAINMENT | Aug 9

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

Don't Miss: Tina Burner Live 'On the EDGE,' 8/10

ENTERTAINMENT | By Matthew Wexler | Aug 9

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'

Watch: Shawn Mendes Celebrates 23rd Birthday, Teases New Song 'Summer of Love'

ENTERTAINMENT | Aug 9

Shawn Mendes recently celebrated his 23rd birthday after teasing a new song called "Summer of Love."

Final Tally: Out Olympians Score Big in Medals

Final Tally: Out Olympians Score Big in Medals

NEWS | By Kilian Melloy | Aug 9

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

Watch: A Gay Teacher Killed Himself after Grindr Sting, His Family Sues Police

NEWS | By Kilian Melloy | Aug 9

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.

Business

SEC Approves Nasdaq's Plan to Require Board Diversity

SEC Approves Nasdaq's Plan to Require Board Diversity

BUSINESS | By Alexandra Olson | Aug 7

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

Dating Changed During the Pandemic; Apps are Following Suit

TECHNOLOGY | By Urooba Jamal | Aug 3

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

Don't Want a Vaccine? Be Prepared to Pay More for Insurance

FINANCE | By Elisabeth Rosenthal, Glenn Kramon | Aug 5

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

Edmunds: The Five Best Hybrid SUVs You Can Buy

CARS | Aug 7

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

Sephora Breaks Into Non-Binary Fragrances with Phluid Project Collab

STYLE | By Matthew Wexler | Aug 9

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

Déjà Vu? Consumers Scramble for Covid Tests in Hard-Hit Areas

HEALTH/FITNESS | By Phil Galewitz, Rachel Bluth, Rae Ellen Bichell | Aug 9

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

Judge: Norwegian Cruises Can Require Proof of Vaccination

TRAVEL | Aug 9

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

Northalsted Market Days :: August 6-8, 2021

NIGHTLIFE | Aug 9

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.