LGBTQ News and More
Two Transgender Women Receive 5 Year Prison Sentence in Cameroon
Two transgender women were sentenced to 5 years in prison this week on charges of public indecency and "attempted homosexuality."
Find Serenity with a CBD-Inspired Home Spa Day
There are easy ways to create a custom spa experience in the comfort of your home. Better still, adding CBD as your star ingredient can take your DIY spa experience to a new level.
Newfest Announces 'Newfest Pride,' A New Summer Film Series
NewFest, New York's leading LGBTQ+ film and media organization and one of the world's most respected LGBTQ+ film festivals, has announced programming for NewFest Pride, a new summer film series.
Courtney Stodden Accepts Chrissy Teigen's Apology, Criticizes Her Conduct
Courtney Stodden has accepted the public apology Chrissy Teigen made this week, following her exposure for cruel Tweets she made about the singer-songwriter's personal life.
NCAA Eyes Host Sites in States with Anti-Transgender Laws
The NCAA announced 20 potential host sites for the early rounds of its postseason baseball tournament Friday, including three states that have passed laws requiring athletes to compete in interscholastic sports according to their sex at birth.
Eye Candy — Meet the Pit Crew from 'RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under'
RuPaul always gives good eye candy with her choices for the Pit Crew on the numerous versions of "Drag Race" throughout the world. Such is the case with her latest edition, "RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under," which features hunks Max and Sean.
Anti-Trans Bills Are the Latest Version of Conservatives' Strategy to Rally Their Base
A civil rights scholar claims that campaigns that mischaracterize LGBTQIA-supportive policies as harmful to young people are a staple strategy conservatives use to galvanize their base.
Model Cara Delevingne to Auction Off Vagina-Themed NFT For Charity
Cara Delevingne has announced a "one of a kind NFT" to raise money for COVID-19 relief, centered around her vagina.
Watch: John Benjamin Hickey Is As A Traveling Writer Who Falls For A Younger Man in 'Sublet'
Directed by Israeli filmmaker Eytan Fox, "Sublet" is a queer story about transformation from tragedy.
Homing's In, Going Out May 14-23, 2021
As more venues open up, you have more opportunities to enjoy art, music, nightlife and other events.
News
Wonky Heartthrob Steve Kornacki Joins NBC Sports, Heads for Game Show Gig
Steve Kornacki, the openly gay data expert and "map daddy" America fell in love with during last year's election, is set to make his NBC Sports appearances a regular thing and has a game show in development.
Entertainment
Review: Ambitious, Memorable 'The Underground Railroad' Haunts
Barry Jenkins' sprawling, lyrical, beautiful, and haunting 10-episode limited series is both a highlight in his oeuvre and an important work of American filmmaking. It's something you won't soon forget.
Business
Which Table Game Strategies Could Help Out In Business?
A table game such as poker has certain elements to its strategy that can then be reapplied to business scenarios.
Technology
Watch: Instagram Users Can Now Add Pronouns to Bio
Instagram is rolling out a new feature in some countries that allow users to add their pronouns to their bio.
Finance
In a Year of Lemons, How Lemonade Insurance Also Supports Vital LGBTQ Organizations
Lemonade has turned wishful thinking into a reality with a technology-driven business model that makes acquiring various insurance types as easy as a few clicks, as well as a robust social action plan.
Cars
U.S. Opens Probe of Steering Problems in Honda Accord Sedans
The U.S. government's auto safety agency is investigating multiple complaints about steering failures that could affect more than 1.1 million Honda Accord sedans.
Style
YouTube Star Lele Pons' New Pride Eyewear Line to Benefit Trevor Project
YouTube star and multi-platinum recording artist Lele Pons has teamed up with EyeBuyDirect to create a line of Pride-themed eyewear that supports two good causes: A fresh, proud look, and the Trevor Project.
Health/Fitness
Shining a Light on Mental Health Awareness Month
Research reveals that "three-fourths of LGBT people (74%) say worry and stress from the pandemic has had a negative impact on their mental health." Research shows that CBD can help manage stress and anxiety.
Travel
Germany Eases Travel Rules for Vaccinates as Vacations Loom
The German government has agreed to let travelers who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 or recovered from infection avoid testing and quarantine when entering the country, unless they come from areas where variants of concern are prevalent.
Nightlife
Watch: High Roads and Low: Inside Jack Mackenroth & Dolf Dietrich's Very Messy Break-up
Their break-up may not have gotten the headlines that J-Lo and Arod may have gotten recently, but gay Manhattan was abuzz this week about the break-up of LGBTQ influencer Jack Mackenroth and adult star Dolf Dietrich that went very public this past weekend
Recent Reviews
Review: It's Back To Basics For Season Two of 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series'
In the second season of the Disney+ original series, it's back to basics as everyone's favorite cast of high schoolers prepare for some of life's biggest challenges and break into song!
Review: 'Two of Us' a Richly Detailed Emotional Journey
This lovely drama that looks at the relationship between two older women is one of the best LGBTQ films of the year.
Review: 'The Woman In The Window' Peers into Strange Territory
It takes a lot of courage — or hubris — to make a movie that is going to evoke the spirit of "Rear Window." It's a shame that the extremely talented team behind this film has come up empty.