LGBTQ News and More
Watch: Trump Takes Aim at Trans Athletes in CPAC Speech
Former President of the United States Donald Trump, a headliner at this year's CPAC, gave his first speech since leaving the White House. He took the opportunity to mention transgender athletes.
Naomi Campbell, Idris Elba, Other Celebs Sign Supportive Letter after LGBTQ Center Closes in Ghana
A number of celebrities have put their names to a letter expressing concern and support following the closure of an LGBTQ community center in Ghana last week
England's Lake District: The Breakout Star of 'Supernova'
England's Lake District is the breakout star of "Supernova." The pristine beauty that inspired the Romantic poetry of William Wordsworth and the beloved children's stories of Beatrix Potter will be steering the movie's audiences toward northwest England.
Even More Chaotic than Usual, Globes Still had Their Moments
In the opening moments of a Golden Globes night even more chaotic and confounding than usual, co-host Tina Fey raised a theoretical question: "Could this whole night have been an email?" Only the next three hours would tell.
Watch: Fonda says Hollywood Needs More Diversity After Globes Honor
Just like in her career, Jane Fonda used the Golden Globes' platform to speak on deeper issues calling for greater diversity in Hollywood while praising the "community of storytellers" as she accepted the Cecil B. DeMille Award.
France's Sarkozy Convicted of Corruption, Sentenced to Jail
A Paris court on Monday found French former President Nicolas Sarkozy guilty of corruption and influence peddling and sentenced him to one year in prison and a two-year suspended sentence.
Saddle Up For a Good Time in Plano, Texas
Across the Lone Star State are pockets of early American history, untouched nature and trademark gastronomy. But few cities in Texas kick up so many of those enticing experiences in one compact destination as Plano.
Glam Returns to the Golden Globes, Albeit at a Distance
Glam was back for the Golden Globes virtual, bicoastal awards night Sunday as nominees Zoomed in from around the world.
Trump's GBF Richard Grenell Teases Run for CA Governor & Twitter Responds
Donald Trump's GBF Richard Grenell again teased a run for California's governorship.
Crisis Deepens for Cuomo; AG Wants to Lead Harassment Probe
The crisis enveloping Gov. Andrew Cuomo deepened Sunday as the state's attorney general demanded he grant her the authority to investigate claims he sexually harassed at least two women who worked for him.
News
Germany Limits Travel From French Region Over Virus Variant
Germany announced Sunday that travelers from France's northeastern Moselle region will face additional restrictions because of the high rate of variant coronavirus cases there.
Entertainment
Watch: TJ Osborne Tells CBS This Morning He's Experienced a 'Tsunami of Love' Since Coming Out
Country star TJ Osborne went on CBS This Morning to talk about how gratifying coming out has been for him.
Business
Highlights of the COVID-19 Relief Bill Advancing in Congress
The House passed a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package early Saturday, 219-212, that includes $1,400 checks for most Americans and billions of dollars for schools, state and local governments and businesses.
Technology
US Advisers Endorse Single-Shot COVID-19 Vaccine from J&J
U.S. health advisers endorsed a one-dose COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson on Friday, putting the nation on the cusp of adding an easier-to-use option to fight the pandemic.
Finance
What NY Prosecutors Could Learn from Trump's Tax Records
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance Jr. fought for a year and a half to get access to former President Donald Trump's tax records.
Cars
Edmunds Compares New Escalade, Navigator and Mercedes GLS
Among luxury SUVs, the Cadillac Escalade has long made no apologies about being big and brash. Now Cadillac has redesigned the Escalade for 2021 with a new look and an infusion of new technology features.
Style
Is the Fashion Industry Capitalizing on 'Gender Neutral'?
As fashion brands like Girlfriend Collective, Entireworld, and PANGAIA release gender-neutral collections, questions arise as to whether designers and companies are missing a larger point when gendered clothing categories still exist.
Health/Fitness
Connecticut Is Doling Out Vaccines Based Strictly on Age. It's Simpler, but Is it Fair?
Shifting to an age-based priority system has frustrated people with health conditions such as cancer or diabetes who thought they would be next in line.
Travel
How a Gay-Owned Michigan Campground Exposed Anti-Trans Bias in the Queer Camping Community
Soon-to-open Camp Boomerang RV Park and Campground announced it would open this spring and cater exclusively to gay men, setting off a controversy about transgender guests that's reverberating through the queer camping community.
Nightlife
SF Queer Bar Virgil's is Permanently Closing
Virgil's Sea Room, a queer bar that opened in 2013 in the Mission District of San Francisco, is permanently closing.
Slightly Used News :: November 17, 2020
Recent Reviews
Review: Andra Day is Wounded and Ferocious in 'The United States vs. Billie Holiday'
Director Lee Daniels teams with acclaimed playwright Suzan-Lori Parks for a biopic of jazz legend Billy Holiday that feels more jazzy and legendary than biographical.
Review: Moving 'Cherry' is Fascinating and Complex
The Russo Brothers' first followup since they end-gamed the "Avengers" is a visually stunning and raw look at one man's descent into PTSD and addiction, and his struggles to come out the other side of it alive.
Review: 'The Vigil' Blends the Supernatural and Human Trauma for Effective Horror
One of the scariest and most unnerving horror films in years, Keith Thomas' debut film takes the demon out of Christianity and places it firmly in the traditions of Judaism.
