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Watch: Madonna Learns She's Blocked from Instagram Live
Madonna found out that she's blocked from using Instagram Live for repeatedly violating Instagram's terms and conditions for lewd content.
Louisiana Gov Faces Decision on Transgender Athlete Bill
A bill to keep transgender women and girls in Louisiana from competing on college and K-12 women's and girls' athletic teams won final legislative passage Monday in the state Senate.
Actor Angela Lansbury to Receive a Special Tony Award
The folks who hand out Tony Awards believe five is not enough for Angela Lansbury.
Burn-Proof Edition of 'The Handmaid's Tale' Up for Auction
Margaret Atwood has imagined apocalyptic disaster, Dystopian government and an author faking her own death. But until recently she had spared herself the nightmare of trying to burn one of her own books.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Seat, 2 Democratic Primaries Among Top US House Races
Primary elections that will be held Tuesday in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Minnesota and Texas will offer a glimpse of what the next Congress could look like.
Indiana Lawmakers Set to Override Veto of Trans Sports Ban
The Republican-dominated Indiana Legislature is poised on Tuesday to override the GOP governor's veto of a bill banning transgender students from competing in girls sports.
Lee University Considers Limiting Student Speech on Gender
A private Christian university is considering strictly limiting the free speech rights of its students when it comes to sexuality and gender, including what they can say on campus or even online.
Florida High Schooler Fighting 'Don't Say Gay' Among PEN America Honorees
From an imprisoned Ukranian journalist to a high school activist fighting 'Don't Say Gay' in Florida, PEN America paid tribute Monday night to democracy and free expression.
When Purple Reigned: A 1985 Prince Concert Finds a New Life
The March 30, 1985, concert at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York, included the songs "Delirious," "1999," "Little Red Corvette," "When Doves Cry" and "I Would Die 4 U," among others.
Catch the Ferry! Early Reviews of 'Fire Island' Are Raves
The first reviews are out on "Fire Island," one of the most anticipated LGBTQ films of the year. And the word is that this Jane Austen-inspired romantic comedy, directed by Andrew Ahn ("Spa Night"), will be well worth a look.
News
Report: Top Southern Baptists Stonewalled Sex Abuse Victims
A scathing investigative report says top Southern Baptist Convention leaders stonewalled and denigrated survivors of clergy sex abuse over two decades while seeking to protect their own reputations.
Entertainment
Review: Jimmy Wang Yu's 'One-Armed Boxer' Punches Hard on Blu-ray from Arrow
Jimmy Wang Yu's 1971 kung-fu action hit "One-Armed Boxer" is now on Blu-ray for the first time in the US, courtesy of Arrow Video. This edition comes with a terrific commentary and other features.
Business
California Parents Could Soon Sue for Social Media Addiction
California could soon hold social media companies responsible for harming children who have become addicted to their products, permitting parents to sue platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
Technology
Facebook, Instagram to Reveal More on How Ads Target Users
Facebook parent Meta said it will start publicly providing more details about how advertisers target people with political ads just months ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.
Finance
For Americans, 2021 Delivered Healthiest Finances in 8 Years
Americans' financial health reached its highest level in nearly a decade last year, the Federal Reserve said Monday, spurred by a strong job market and government support payments.
Cars
What to Know Before Getting Your Car Wrapped
Wrapping a vehicle in vinyl to alter its look was once the domain of show cars, luxury and exotics but has now gone mainstream as part of a growing multibillion-dollar industry.
Style
Shawn Mendes and Tommy Hilfiger Partner Up to 'Play It Forward'
With a series of three photos that seemed to briefly break the internet last week, Shawn Mendes and Tommy Hilfiger announced a multi-year partnership that seeks to light the way for a more sustainable future in the fashion world.
Health/Fitness
Report: Poppers Now Popular on the Straight Party Scene
According to The New York Times, poppers — long used by gay men — are growing increasingly popular in the straight party scene.
Travel
Airbnb Ends Rentals in China to Focus on Outbound Tourists
Airbnb Inc. announced Tuesday it will stop representing short-term rental properties in China and focus its business in the country on serving Chinese tourists looking for lodgings abroad.
Nightlife
Say Gay! — at One Magical Weekend in Orlando
Gather your friends and let us introduce you to Orlando's most iconic weekend experience: Celebrate with us at One Magical Weekend in Orlando!
Recent Reviews
Review: 'X' Takes a Wrong Turn and Never Recovers
"X" honors horror movies of the '70s, but fails to mark the spot when providing meaningful commentary on aging or sexuality.
Review: Fresh and Intense, 'The Batman' Gets It Right
In this newest reboot of the iconic DC character, Robert Pattinson is the World's Greatest Detective, indeed: Racing against the clock to solve a series of ingenious murders.
Review: 'Julia Scotti: Funny That Way' - Elder Trans Comic Gets Last Laugh
"Julia Scotti: Funny That Way" is a triumph not only for the comedian herself, but for audiences who need to hear from trans people about their own lived experiences... and who, not incidentally, need a good laugh.