LGBTQ News and More
LGBTQ Nonprofits Join Forces for Give OUT Day
Give OUT Day, the only national day of giving for the LGBTQ community, will be held on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, the 24-hour culmination of a month-long campaign during which over 400 LGBTQ nonprofits are raising funds to support their critical work.
'Loki' Officially Bisexual As of Episode 3
Halfway through the six-episode inaugural season of "Loki," Tom Hiddleston's trickster god has been confirmed as bisexual, becoming the first character in the MCU to be canonically established as LGBTQ.
Luxembourg's Leader Fears for Minors Over Hungary LGBTQ Law
Xavier Bettel is a jaunty, sharply-dressed man with a keen sense of humor who leads one of Europe's smallest but richest countries. But on Thursday, Luxembourg's first openly gay prime minister looked deflated and disappointed.
New York Court Suspends Rudy Giuliani's Law License
An appeals court suspended Rudy Giuliani from practicing law in New York because he made false statements while trying to get courts to overturn Donald Trump's loss in the presidential race.
Vatican Moves to Tamp Down Spat with Italy Over LGBTQ Rights
The Vatican's Secretary of State tried to tamp down controversy over a Vatican diplomatic communication to Italy, saying the Holy See wasn't trying to block passage of a law that would extend protections from discrimination to the LGBTQ community.
Watch: After Coming Out, 'American Idol' Star David Archuleta Opens Up
"American Idol" star David Archuleta is opening up about his sexuality not long after he came out as gay during Pride Month.
PM Draghi Defends Italy from Vatican Objections to LGBTQ Law
Premier Mario Draghi defended the independence of Italy's parliament on Wednesday in the face of formal objections by the Vatican to a proposed law that would extend additional discrimination protections to the LGBTQ community.
Zac Posen Launches 'Genderless' Wedding Ring Collection
Out fashion designer and cookbook author Zac Posen has shifted his gaze toward the wedding market, launching a new "non-gendered" wedding band and engagement ring collection in collaboration with Blue Nile.
After Coming Out in Interview, Singer Joshua Bassett Confirms He's Queer
Actor-singer Joshua Bassett has confirmed he's queer after seemingly coming out in a previous interview last month.
'Midsommar' Director Ari Aster's Upcoming Film Adds LGBTQ Icons Nathan Lane & Patti LuPone
LGBTQ and Broadway icons Nathan Lane and Patti LuPone have been cast in director Ari Aster's upcoming film, "Disappointment Blvd."
News
Despite Being Discredited, Conversion Therapy Still Legal in Majority of States
Mental health professionals express concern over the lack of protections for LGBTQ youth regarding conversion therapy.
Entertainment
Celebs Show Their Support for Britney Spears
Britney Spears has received overwhelming support on social media after her impassioned plea to end her years-long conservatorship yesterday, with numerous celebrities rallying behind her.
Business
American Airlines Cutting Flights as Summer Season Starts
American Airlines will cut hundreds of flights over the next three weeks to avoid overloading its operation as demand for summer air travel rises faster than once expected.
Technology
In a Murky Sea of Mental Health Apps, Consumers Left Adrift
Even as industry hype mounts, researchers and companies are scrambling to prove that mental health apps actually work.
Finance
Liz Weston: How to Harness Your HSA's Superpowers
High-deductible health insurance plans have hidden superpowers that make them a great way for some people to create a tax-free pot of money for retirement or other long-term goals.
Cars
Nissan CEO Promises Turnaround for Disgruntled Shareholders
Nissan Chief Executive Makoto Uchida pleaded for patience from disgruntled shareholders Tuesday and promised a turnaround at the Japanese automaker.
Style
Summer Skincare and the Secret of HOCl
With Summer upon us and layers of sunscreen and other protectants, a high-quality skin spray is essential as part of a daily skincare regiment. HOCl is simple and effective for a variety of uses.
Health/Fitness
What to Know About the Delta Variant
Viruses constantly mutate, and most changes aren't concerning. But there is a worry that some variants might evolve enough to be more contagious, cause more severe illness or evade the protection that vaccines provide.
Travel
As Pandemic Restrictions Wane, Hope Rises for Europe Travel
As pandemic restrictions start to ease, travelers and the businesses in Europe that rely on them are eager for a return to something resembling normal.
Nightlife
Political Donations Lead Stonewall Inn to Ban some Beers
The Stonewall Inn's owners say they won't serve certain beers at the famous LGBT bar during Pride weekend to protest manufacturer Anheuser-Busch's political contributions to some politicians who have supported anti-LGBT legislation.
Recent Reviews
Review: 'Mean...Moody...Magnificent!: Jane Russell and the Marketing of a Hollywood Legend' a Phenomenal Biography
A phenomenal biography of the famed and glamorous actor — believe it or not, the first full bio of Jane Russell.
Review: With 11 Nude Dancers, 'Bare' Celebrates Masculine Beauty
This new documentary is the story of the making of a performance piece with 11 naked men.
Review: Arrow's 'Years Of Lead: Five Classic Italian Crime Thrillers 1973-1977' is Worthy of Your Attention
Arrow Video's "Years of Lead: Five Classic Italian Crime Thrillers 1973-1977" gives the poliziotteschi genre the proper showcase at home. These shocking and morally ambiguous eurocrime films hearken back to a time of great social upheaval in Italy.