LBGTQ News and More
Gay WH Staffer Said President Biden Gave Him Courage to Come Out
A gay Wisconsin man who said President Biden gave him the courage to come out will manage the President's social media accounts.
Transgender Youth Bills in US States Reflect Deep Divisions
There are bills in more than a dozen states where lawmakers are proposing restrictions on athletics or gender-confirming health care for trans minors this year.
Alice Hoagland, Gay Rugby Icon's Mother and 9/11 Activist, Dies
Alice Hoagland, a beloved figure of the gay rugby movement that her own son, Mark Bingham, helped set in motion shortly before he perished in the 2001 terrorist attacks as one of the heroes of Flight 93, has died at 71.
Biden Revokes Trump Order Banning Some Diversity Training
Civil rights groups on Thursday celebrated President Joe Biden's swift revocation of a Trump administration order that had banned federal agencies, contractors and recipients of federal funding from conducting certain diversity training.
Mr. Man Reveals the Decade's Most-Searched Celebrity Men
In a release this week, Mr. Man, the popular celebrity male nudity site, revealed the site's top searched actors of every year since its inception in 2013.
Cayman Island Police Speak with Armie Hammer about Video with Red-bottomed Friend
Armie Hammer's very bad 2021 just got a little bit worse when it was revealed that Grand Cayman police spoke to Hammer, 34, last Friday over the inappropriate footage of a woman on his private account.
Antony Blinken, Secretary of State Nominee, Vows to Protect LGBTQ Rights
Antony Blinken, President Biden's pick for Secretary of State, said on Tuesday he would immediately appoint an LGBTQI, allow U.S. embassies to fly the Pride flag, and make a formal repudiation of the "Commission on Unalienable Rights."
Two Organizers of Boston's 2019 Straight Pride Parade Arrested for Participating in Capitol Riot
Two members of the group behind Boston's 2019 Straight Pride Parade were arrested for participating in the Capitol insurrection.
Bond Film 'No Time to Die' Delayed Again because of Virus
It's still not time for "No Time to Die."
Dave Chappelle Tests Positive for COVID-19; Shows Canceled
Dave Chappelle tested positive for the coronavirus just before his comedy show scheduled for Thursday, forcing his upcoming appearances to be canceled, a spokeswoman said.
News
CNN, MSNBC Viewers Flip for Biden; Fox Audience Slumps
Nothing illustrates the political passions of a television network's audience quite like ratings for a presidential inaugural.
Entertainment
Dustin Diamond Undergoing Chemotherapy Treatments for Cancer
Original "Saved by the Bell" star Dustin Diamond has begun undergoing chemotherapy treatments after being diagnosed with cancer, according to his representative.
Business
Land O'Lakes' Beth Ford Makes History as First Out Lesbian CEO of Fortune 500 Company
Land O'Lakes President and CEO discusses her experience as the first out lesbian to helm a Fortune 500 company.
Technology
White House Website Now More Inclusive Thanks to Pronoun Options
Within hours of President Joe Biden's inauguration, the White House website suddenly offered users the option of specifying their pronouns . Equality advocates hailed the sign as a hopeful early step.
Finance
Big Wigs, Big Gowns, Big Money: How Does RuPaul Spend All That Money?
From gowns to mansions to an alleged fracking empire, how does RuPaul manage his $60 million net worth?
Cars
Stellantis CEO: New Car Company Will Protect Jobs and Brands
The CEO of Stellantis, the carmaker created from the merger of PSA Peugeot and Fiat Chrysler, said Tuesday that the tie-up will help preserve jobs, factories and the 14 storied brands.
Style
Mixologist Fanny Chu on the Future of Queer Cocktail Culture
Award-winning and out mixologist Fanny Chu shares her thoughts on the future of queer spaces for craft cocktails, along with tips to elevate your home bar.
Health/Fitness
Lucky Few Hit COVID-19 Vaccine Jackpot for Rare Extra Doses
With millions of Americans waiting for their chance to get the coronavirus vaccine, a lucky few are getting bumped to the front of the line as clinics scramble to get rid of extra, perishable doses at the end of the day.
Travel
Buttigieg Aims for 'Generational' Change at Transportation
"We need to build our economy back, better than ever, and the Department of Transportation can play a central role in this," the 39-year-old former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, intends to tell the Senate Commerce Committee.
Nightlife
In Protest, Oldest Amsterdam Gay Bar Adopts New Name - Ikea
The new owners of Amsterdam's oldest gay bar have made a surprising change: The sign that used to read "Spijkerbar" now sports the name and logo of the furniture store Ikea.
Slightly Used News :: November 17, 2020
Recent Reviews
Review: 'Rolling Thunder Review: A Bob Dylan Story' is Superlative on Blu-ray
Martin Scorsese's "Rolling Thunder Revue" gets a superlative Blu-ray release from the Criterion Collection. This comes highly recommended to all fans of Bob Dylan and Scorsese.
Review: 'Sudden Fear' on DVD Recalls Crawford at Her Best
The draw here is Crawford, and she delivers magnificently. If you can toss away any hints of "Mommie Dearest," you might truly appreciate an actress who knows when to hold back and when to let loose.
Review: 'Prince of Darkness' Not Carpenter's Best, But Worth a Look For Horror Fans
From now on, you may decide that the only way to watch a John Carpenter horror film is in Ultra 4K high definition.
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