LGBTQ News and More
Out Conservative Brandon Straka Sentenced For Role in January 6 Capitol Attack
Brandon Straka, the out, pro-Trump organizer and social media influencer who spoke at a Washington, DC, rally the day before the US Capitol attack was sentenced to three years of probation on Monday.
Review: Seth Sikes Performs Highly Entertaining Tribute to Gay Music Icons
For a number of years now, New York-based cabaret performer Seth Sikes has been performing his highly entertaining tribute show "Me and My Gals: Seth Sikes Sings Judy and Liza and Barbra etc." It heads to Boston on Jan. 29 at Club Cafe.
Men Continue to Fall Behind Women in Global HIV Testing, Treatment
Men are faring worse than women in terms of global efforts to increase HIV testing and treatment — a crucial part of reducing rates of HIV transmission.
'Euphoria' Flashback Introduces Cal's Secret Gay Romance
On third episode of "Euphoria's" second season ("Ruminations: Big and Little Bullys"), Nate's dad Cal Jacobs (Eric Dane) gets a back-story, and it's a bittersweet one, relating his high school bromance with his bff Derek (Henry Eikenberry) in the 1980s.
Out Celeb Colton Underwood Celebrates 30th Birthday Bash
Colton Underwood turns 30 on Jan. 26, but he got the party started early — and posted pics to Instagram.
Opening Date for Billy Eichner Gay Rom-Com Delayed
The premiere date for out actor Billy Eichner's upcoming gay rom-com "Bros" has been pushed back six weeks, from its initially announced Aug. 12 opening to Sept. 30.
Why Colombia is One of the Hottest Destinations for LGBTQ Travelers
For LGBTQ+ travelers, Colombia boasts bustling city streets, natural wonders, and plenty of queer discoveries, from clubs and restaurants to welcoming communities.
Adam Rippon Boosts Bell's Olympic Chase with Advice and Support
Adam Rippon has been a quasi-coach, choreographer and inspiring influence on Mariah Bell, who at 25 became the oldest female U.S. champ in 95 years.
Biden Answers Inflation Query by Calling Fox Reporter SOB
President Joe Biden responded to a question about inflation on Monday by calling a Fox News reporter a vulgarity.
Home is Where the Rainbow Heart Is: Top 10 Tips for LGBTQ Homebuyers
Ready to utter the words "home sweet home?" MyPoint Credit Union offers 10 tips for home buying to keep in mind.
News
Gus Kenworthy Is Going to the Winter Olympics to Represent Great Britain
Kenworthy will compete in the free ski halfpipe at the Winter Olympic Games in Beijing for Great Britain.
Entertainment
Review: Trans Refugee Drama 'Adam,' Based on Real Events, has Visceral Power
This hourlong play adapted to film stars Adam Kashmiri, based on his experiences as a transgender in his native Egypt and as a refugee caught in a maddening bureaucratic Catch-22.
Business
Cruise Ship Changes Course After US Judge Orders Seizure
A cruise ship that was supposed to dock in Miami has instead sailed to the Bahamas, after a U.S. judge granted an order to seize the vessel as part of a lawsuit.
Technology
Pfizer Opens Study of COVID Shots Updated to Match Omicron
Pfizer has begun a study comparing its original COVID-19 vaccine with doses specially tweaked to match the hugely contagious omicron variant.
Finance
Goodbye 'Godsend': Expiration of Child Tax Credits Hits Home
For the first time in half a year, families on Friday are going without a monthly deposit from the child tax credit.
Cars
Edmunds: The Hottest Cars to Look Out for in 2022
The experts at Edmunds have compiled a list of the five hottest vehicles that will arrive at dealerships in the next six to nine months.
Style
Pandemic-Era Design Solution From the Past: The Murphy Bed
The Murphy Bed is making a comeback due to pandemic living and the necessity to maximize home space.
Health/Fitness
Pharmacies Are Turning Away Immunocompromised Patients Seeking 4th Covid Shot
Patients with weakened immune systems say pharmacies are turning them away when they seek additional vaccine doses recommended by federal health officials.
Travel
New Malaysian Carrier SKS Airways Takes to the Skies
New Malaysian carrier, SKS Airways, took to the skies Tuesday with short-haul flights to holiday island resorts as domestic travel rebounds.
Nightlife
Miss Gay America @ Robinson Theatre, Little Rock, AK :: January 20, 2022
Mad Angel Entertainment presented the 49th celebration of the Miss Gay America pageantry at the Robinson Theatre in Little Rock, Arkansas. Congratulations to Dextaci who was crowned Miss Gay America 2022.
Recent Reviews
Review: Thomas Vinterberg's 'The Celebration' Arrives on Blu-ray Courtesy of Criterion
The Criterion Collection presents Thomas Vinterberg's 1998 Cannes stunner "The Celebration" on Blu-ray with a features-packed edition that makes this lo-fi work feel more magisterial than ever.
'RENT' Still Resonates in '25th Anniversary Farewell Tour'
"RENT The 25th Anniversary Farewell Tour" still resonates with resonant themes.
Review: 'The Man With The Answers' an Engaging Queer Road-trip
"The Man with the Answers" is one of the best queer-themed films of 2021: An exploration of love between two quite different young men who learn from one another and, in the end, have each other's backs.