LGBTQ News and More
Filipino-American TV Personality Mond Gutierrez Come Out as Gay
American-born Filipino TV host, columnist, entrepreneur and occasional actor Raymond Gutierrez has come out as gay in the August 2021 cover story for Mega Entertainment magazine.
Watch: John Oliver Says 'And Just Like That' Needs Samantha
On Sunday's episode of "Last Week Tonight," John Oliver expressed his dismay that "And Just Like That" is being filmed without Kim Cattrall.
US Hits 70% Vaccination Rate — a Month Late, Amid Surge
Despite finally reaching a 70% goal, cities and states have moved to reinstate precautions to counter a crisis blamed on the fast-spreading variant and stubborn resistance to getting the vaccine.
DaBaby Officially Apologizes for Homophobic HIV Comments
After dancing around the nature of his controversial comments during the Rolling Loud Festival in Miami, the rapper took to Instagram to share an official statement.
Alicia Vikander Wants Trans Women and Men Actors Playing Cis Characters
Despite the problematic casting, Oscar-winning actress Alicia Vikander shared that Eddie Redmayne was "wonderful in role" and the film was a "learning experience."
An LGBTQ Insider's Guide to Washington, DC
Much of what makes Washington, DC an attractive destination for members of the LGBTQ community to call home also makes it an ideal getaway for LGBTQ travelers — here are some of their favorite picks.
Matt Damon Finally Realizes It's 2021, Vows To Stop Using the 'F-Word'
Matt Damon may have the reputation of being a Hollywood nice guy, but how nice would he seem if you overheard a conversation with him and his daughter during which he often dropped the F-word?
Gay Dads Sue NYC Schools That Blamed Their Son for Homophobic Abuse
Two fathers have brought suit against the NYC school system, claiming that school administrators not only did nothing to stop the homophobic bullying their son endured, they also blamed the child for the attacks he suffered.
The Long But Hidden History of Queer Women in Sport
A queer athlete, sports enthusiast, and sociologist searches for stories about queer women who earned their livelihood playing sports.
Tempting Tastes Around the US Celebrate Peru's Bicentennial
Though a visit to South America's northwest coast may be a bit out of reach these days, there are exceptional places stateside to celebrate Peru's independence, along with nearby LGBTQ hot spots.
News
NYC's Hell's Kitchen Nightlife Bounces Back With New Openings
The the Roarin' 20s have begun! New York City's queer hub — Hell's Kitchen — bursts back to life with a slate of new LGBTQ bar openings that promises to revitalize the neighborhood for locals and tourists alike.
Entertainment
aGLIFF Announces Films for PRISM 34
Austin's oldest film festival, aGLIFF (All Genders, Lifestyles, and Identities Film Festival) announces the official program selections for PRISM 34.
Business
Pandemic Eviction Crisis Leads To Greater Tenant Protections
There is a growing national movement — bolstered by tens of billions of dollars in federal rental assistance — to find ways to keep millions of at-risk tenants hurt by the coronavirus pandemic in their homes.
Technology
Robotic Police Dogs: Useful Hounds or Dehumanizing Machines?
Privacy watchdogs — the human kind — warn that police are secretly rushing to buy the robots without setting safeguards against aggressive, invasive or dehumanizing uses.
Finance
Study: Gay and Bi Men Earn Less, Lesbians Earn More, Than Straight Counterparts
The tattered myth that gays are generally better off than their heterosexual peers took another hit with a new study that reconfirms gay and bisexual men earn less than straight men do.
Cars
Edmunds' Guide to Vehicle History Reports
Several companies sell vehicle history reports, promising to reveal the past of any given vehicle. In this article, we'll take a look at the two largest vehicle history report providers.
Style
Adam Driver Morphs Into a Centaur in Thirst-Trapping Burberry Ad
In a leaked Burberry ad, Adam Driver appears to morph into a centaur, but not before showing off his ripped body.
Health/Fitness
Florida Breaks Record for COVID -19 Hospitalizations
A day after it recorded the most new daily cases since the start of the pandemic, Florida on Sunday broke a previous record for current hospitalizations set more than a year ago before vaccines were available.
Travel
Air Travel Hits Another Pandemic High, Flight Delays Grow
Air travel in the U.S. is hitting new pandemic-era highs, and airlines are scrambling to keep up with the summer-vacation crowds.
Nightlife
Lollapalooza @ Grant Park Chicago :: July 29-August 1, 2021
Lollapalooza returned to Chicago in Grant Park to celebrate 30 years as a music festival. LGBTQIA+ representation was not only in the crowd, but the performers as well.
Recent Reviews
Review: Exploitation Flick 'Invaders of the Lost Gold' Deals Lurid Sex & Gore on Blu-ray
While the new presentation of the Dick Randall-produced exploitation-adventure flick is sourced from a new 2K scan of the film and looks rather good, the film is still a bore.
Review: Classic Fairy Tales Get an Ursine Makeover in 'Burly Tales'
Love's many enchantments are a recurring theme in "Burly Tales," an anthology that takes a fresh look at classic fairy tales through a gay Bear lens. The results are fresh, funny, and romantic.
Review: 'McCartney 3,2,1' Focusses On The Songs
An informal, informative Q and A session with topics cued by snippets of legendary recordings.