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Nebraska Legislature Set to Vote on Transgender Health Bill

Nebraska Legislature Set to Vote on Transgender Health Bill

NEWS | By Margery A. Beck | Mar 23

The Nebraska Legislature was set to vote Thursday on a contentious bill that seeks to ban gender-affirming care for minors and led one lawmaker to stage a weekslong filibuster.

Josh Segarra is Becoming a Hollywood Go-to Scene-Stealer

Josh Segarra is Becoming a Hollywood Go-to Scene-Stealer

ENTERTAINMENT | By Alicia Rancilio | Mar 23

Perhaps you know Josh Segarra from his scene-stealing role as Lance on HBO Max's "The Other Two," or from Broadway when he originated the role of Emilio Estevez in "On Your Feet!" However you know him, Segarra is becoming more and more recognizable.

TikTok CEO Faces Off with Congress over Security Fears

TikTok CEO Faces Off with Congress over Security Fears

NEWS | By Kelvin Chan and Haleluya Hadero | Mar 23

The CEO of TikTok faced a grilling Thursday from a U.S. congressional committee in a rare public appearance where made his own case for why the hugely popular video-sharing app shouldn't be banned.

GLAAD Report: LGBTQ+ TV Representation Tumbles

GLAAD Report: LGBTQ+ TV Representation Tumbles

ENTERTAINMENT | By Kilian Melloy | Mar 23

GLAAD's latest annual report charts a drop of more than 6% in the number of LGBTQ+ characters across scripted broadcast, cable, and streaming television shows.

At Long Last, 'Smash' to Broadway

At Long Last, 'Smash' to Broadway

ENTERTAINMENT | Mar 23

"Smash" is setting its sights on Broadway with an award-winning creative team, it was announced today by Robert Greenblatt, Neil Meron, and Steven Spielberg who will serve as lead producers.

Discover Music and Harmony in Minnesota

Discover Music and Harmony in Minnesota

SPONSORED CONTENT | Mar 23

Take your Minnesota summer to the next level with live music, the perfect pairing with all that natural beauty.

Gay Travelers Will Find Romance in Minnesota

Gay Travelers Will Find Romance in Minnesota

SPONSORED CONTENT | Mar 23

If you're looking for something bold and unexpected — a romantic getaway for you and your special someone — make your way to the North Star State.

Murdaugh Trial Gives Unsolved Death Investigation a Boost

Murdaugh Trial Gives Unsolved Death Investigation a Boost

NEWS | By Jeffrey Collins | Mar 23

A mother whose son was found dead in the middle of a South Carolina road eight years ago is opening a private investigation into his death after raising almost $90,000 amid the publicity surrounding the murder trial of Alex Murdaugh.

Blackhawks Scrap Pride Jerseys to Protect Players with Ties to Russia

Blackhawks Scrap Pride Jerseys to Protect Players with Ties to Russia

NEWS | By Kilian Melloy | Mar 23

Hockey team the Chicago Blackhawks have decided to scrap Pride-themed jerseys for this coming weekend's match against the Canucks in order to protect players with family in Russia.

Watch: English Comic Suzy Izzard Always Knew She was Trans

Watch: English Comic Suzy Izzard Always Knew She was Trans

ENTERTAINMENT | By Kilian Melloy | Mar 23

English comedian Suzy Izzard talked about her new name on a morning talk show, and said she's known since early childhood that she was trans.

News

Texas University Students Protest Drag Show's Cancellation

Texas University Students Protest Drag Show's Cancellation

NEWS | Mar 23

Protests continued Wednesday at a university in the Texas Panhandle after the school's president said a planned campus drag show wouldn't be allowed and expressed the view that such events "discriminate against womanhood."

Business

Supreme Court Chews on Jack Daniel's Dog Toy Dispute

Supreme Court Chews on Jack Daniel's Dog Toy Dispute

BUSINESS | By Jessica Gresko | Mar 22

The Supreme Court is hearing a spirited dispute Wednesday between whiskey maker Jack Daniel's and the manufacturer of a squeaking dog toy that parodies the liquor's bottle and label.

Finance

Lindsay Lohan, Other Celebs Settle with SEC over Crypto Case

Lindsay Lohan, Other Celebs Settle with SEC over Crypto Case

FINANCE | By Alex Veiga | Mar 23

Actress Lindsay Lohan and other celebrities agreed to pay tens of thousands of dollars to settle claims they promoted crypto investments to social media followers without disclosing they were being paid.

Style

Stylist Law Roach Working on his Health Post-retirement

Stylist Law Roach Working on his Health Post-retirement

STYLE | By Krysta Fauria | Mar 23

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

Georgia Senators Send Gender Care Restrictions to Governor

Georgia Senators Send Gender Care Restrictions to Governor

HEALTH/FITNESS | By Jeff Amy | Mar 22

A bill banning most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone replacement therapies in Georgia for transgender people under 18 is headed to Gov. Brian Kemp's desk after senators gave it final passage on Tuesday.

Travel

Spring Travel: Riviera Maya's Best Pools are in Playa del Carmen

Spring Travel: Riviera Maya's Best Pools are in Playa del Carmen

TRAVEL | By Brandon Schultz | Mar 22

Looking for a warm weather, Spring getaway? An easy reach from the Eastern seaboard, Mexico's Riviera Maya is an ideal getaway for a week in paradise, or even a long weekend escape.

Nightlife

Tinder Shows Love for Non-Monogamous People

Tinder Shows Love for Non-Monogamous People

NIGHTLIFE | By Emell Adolphus | Mar 18

The dating app announced this week that users can now add new relationship types and pronouns to their profiles.