Gay San Francisco: The Latest
San Francisco, CA
Kate Baldwin: Singing the praises of others
When Broadway star Kate Baldwin ('Finian's Rainbow,' 'Hello Dolly!') takes the stage at Feinstein's at the Nikko next weekend, you'll notice something unusual. The two-time Tony nominee's music director and accompanist is a woman, Georgia Stitt.
Minneapolis Male Massage Therapist Charged with Sexual Assault of 2 Men
A male massage therapist working at a Minneapolis spa was fired by the business and charged by the authorities with sexual assault when a client filed a complaint alleging that the therapist touched him inappropriately during a massage session.
Superintendent Apologizes for Teens Yelling Homophobic Slurs
The superintendent of an Alabama school district issued an apology after a group of high school baseball players shouted homophobic slurs at a same-sex couple.
South Korea to Decide Fate of 1st Transgender Soldier
In the first such case in South Korea, military officials will determine next week whether to discharge a solider who recently undertook gender reassessment surgery, officials said Friday.
Utah Stops Distribution of Condoms with Cheeky Slogans
An HIV-awareness campaign featuring condom wrappers with cheeky slogans that put a sexy spin on state pride met a quick end in Utah as the governor ordered the health department to stop distributing them.
Trump Boosts School Prayer, Faith Groups as He Rallies Base
In a bid to solidify his evangelical base, President Donald Trump on Thursday vowed to protect prayer in public schools and took new steps to give religious organizations easier access to federal programs.
Does the Naked Body Belong on Facebook? It's Complicated
When is a photograph of nude bodies artistic or titillating? A woman's exposed nipple a political statement or erotica?
NBC Hopes 'Free' Makes Peacock Stand Out in Streaming Era
NBCUniversal is launching a new streaming service that will have a large part available for free, an approach it hopes will resonate with people who aren't interested in traditional TV.
Eminem Drops Surprise Album, Advocates Changes to Gun Laws
Rapper Eminem once again dropped a surprise album, releasing "Music to Be Murdered By" on Friday — along with a video that calls for changes to gun laws.
'Better Call Saul' Gets Renewed for 6th and Final Season
"Better Call Saul" has been renewed for a sixth and final season consisting of 13 episodes that will air in 2021.
Trump Campaign Tries Robust Outreach to Expand His Appeal
Selfies on a "Women for Trump" bus tour through Iowa. Volunteer training at a "Black Voices for Trump" organizing session in Philadelphia. A vice presidential headliner at a "Latinos for Trump" event in Florida.
News
Trump's Trial Begins at the Start of an Election Year
The U.S. Senate opened the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump with quiet ceremony Thursday.
Entertainment
San Francisco, CA
Cockettes are Golden @ Victoria Theatre
The 50th anniversary of The Cockettes was celebrated at the Victoria Theatre on Jan. 4 with hours of numbers from original Cockettes musicals, and other songs.
Scarlett Johansson, Sterling K. Brown Among SAGs Presenters
Scarlett Johansson, Sterling K. Brown and Taika Waititi will be up for Screen Actors Guild Awards and also handing them out at Sunday's ceremony.
Business
Judge Halts California Labor Law As It Relates to Truckers
A federal judge on Thursday indefinitely blocked a new California labor law from applying to more than 70,000 independent truckers, deciding that it is preempted by federal rules on interstate commerce.
Technology
Australia Firefighters Save World's Only Rare Dinosaur Trees
Specialist firefighters have saved the world's last remaining wild stand of a prehistoric tree from wildfires that razed forests west of Sydney, officials said Thursday.
Finance
On the Money: Confronting Fresh Health Insurance Deductibles
Many deductibles reset Jan. 1, forcing patients to pay thousands of dollars for care or prescriptions before most insurance coverage starts.
Cars
Nissan Adds Nearly 308K Vehicles to Takata Recall Saga
Nissan is recalling nearly 308,000 vehicles in the U.S. to replace dangerous Takata air bag inflators that can explode and hurl shrapnel.
Style
Amid Transport Chaos, Paris Men's Fashion Shows Get Underway
Acrid exhaust fumes and the beeping of car horns contrasted with perfumed interiors and the soft rustle of luxuriant fabrics, as Paris Fashion Week got underway in the public transport strike-hit French capital.
Health/Fitness
Your Blood Type May Influence Your Vulnerability to Norovirus
Norovirus infections cause watery diarrhea, low-grade fever and, most alarming of all, projectile vomiting. Not everyone is equally vulnerable to the virus, and whether you get sick or not may depend on your blood type.
Travel
Australian-Bound Flight Lands in Honolulu with Dead Passenger
An Air Canada flight bound for Australia diverted to Honolulu over the weekend because of a dead passenger.
Nightlife
San Francisco, CA
Nightlife Events Jan. 16-23, 2020
What if you went to a bar or nightclub you've never visited before? Would you feel nervous, self-conscious? Out of place? Disrupt the dress codes, and unspoken ageism and race codes at Bay Area bars and clubs. Be the unexpected.
Str8UpGayPorn Awards
ManyVids presented a weekend with a Str8UpGayPorn Summit at the Hollywood W Hotel and awards at Avalon with host Kathy Griffin. The events were in association with Flirt4free, OribitalPay and Men.com.