LGBTQ News and More
All Cleansers Are Not Created Equal: Scoring a Win with Defense Soap
All soaps are not created equal. Whether you're engaging in contact sports, using gym equipment or simply on the go, your skin is constantly on the defense against bacteria.
Ding! Ding! San Francisco's Cable Cars Are Running Again
San Francisco's iconic cable cars were chiming their bells and rolling again on the city's hills Monday after being sidelined for 16 months by the pandemic.
Sober Queer Spaces Gaining Ground
Creating a rainbow oasis of diversity and inclusion was, for decades, the role of the gay and lesbian bar. But what about those in recovery, or who just aren't attracted to the bar scene? Alternatives do exist.
Graham 1st Vaccinated Senator to Test Positive for COVID-19
Sen. Lindsey Graham has become the first senator to disclose a breakthrough infection after being vaccinated against the coronavirus, saying Monday he is "very glad" he received the vaccine, without which his current symptoms would be "far worse."
Troye Sivan Tweets he's the 'Demon Twink' that Disrupted NYC Boat Cruise
A "demon twink" wreaked havoc on a New York City boat cruise event on Friday. And Troye Sivan jokingly says it was him.
Hubbard Shy about Making History as a Transgender Olympian
Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard was never seeking the attention that inevitably came with becoming the first openly transgender woman to compete in the Olympics.
Dating Changed During the Pandemic; Apps are Following Suit
Despite the social distancing of the past 18 months, the use of dating apps in general has surged as people sought connections amid their isolation and dating apps are responding by rolling out new features.
Jussie Smollett Lawyers Get More Time to Prepare Arguments
A judge on Monday granted lawyers for Jussie Smollett more time to prepare arguments on several issues, including whether they can introduce a key witness's previous conviction for battery.
Kristine Stolakis on Her Netflix 'Ex-Gay' Doc 'Pray Away'
Kristine Stolakis gives EDGE the details on her debut feature documentary "Pray Away," a chronicle of leaders in the "ex-gay" movement who now speak out against "conversion therapy."
Filipino-American TV Personality Mond Gutierrez Come Out as Gay
American-born Filipino TV host, columnist, entrepreneur and occasional actor Raymond Gutierrez has come out as gay in the August 2021 cover story for Mega Entertainment magazine.
News
US Hits 70% Vaccination Rate — a Month Late, Amid Surge
Despite finally reaching a 70% goal, cities and states have moved to reinstate precautions to counter a crisis blamed on the fast-spreading variant and stubborn resistance to getting the vaccine.
Entertainment
Review: Lean, Mean Exploitation Film 'Siege' Gets Terrific New Blu-ray from Severin Films
Of all the exploitation films to come out of Canada, the 1983 thriller "Siege" may be one of the most underrated. Severin Films gives this nasty, mean film a terrific new presentation.
Business
Pandemic Eviction Crisis Leads To Greater Tenant Protections
There is a growing national movement — bolstered by tens of billions of dollars in federal rental assistance — to find ways to keep millions of at-risk tenants hurt by the coronavirus pandemic in their homes.
Technology
Robotic Police Dogs: Useful Hounds or Dehumanizing Machines?
Privacy watchdogs — the human kind — warn that police are secretly rushing to buy the robots without setting safeguards against aggressive, invasive or dehumanizing uses.
Finance
Study: Gay and Bi Men Earn Less, Lesbians Earn More, Than Straight Counterparts
The tattered myth that gays are generally better off than their heterosexual peers took another hit with a new study that reconfirms gay and bisexual men earn less than straight men do.
Cars
Edmunds' Guide to Vehicle History Reports
Several companies sell vehicle history reports, promising to reveal the past of any given vehicle. In this article, we'll take a look at the two largest vehicle history report providers.
Style
Tempting Tastes Around the US Celebrate Peru's Bicentennial
Though a visit to South America's northwest coast may be a bit out of reach these days, there are exceptional places stateside to celebrate Peru's independence, along with nearby LGBTQ hot spots.
Health/Fitness
Florida Breaks Record for COVID -19 Hospitalizations
A day after it recorded the most new daily cases since the start of the pandemic, Florida on Sunday broke a previous record for current hospitalizations set more than a year ago before vaccines were available.
Travel
Air Travel Hits Another Pandemic High, Flight Delays Grow
Air travel in the U.S. is hitting new pandemic-era highs, and airlines are scrambling to keep up with the summer-vacation crowds.
Nightlife
Lollapalooza @ Grant Park Chicago :: July 29-August 1, 2021
Lollapalooza returned to Chicago in Grant Park to celebrate 30 years as a music festival. LGBTQIA+ representation was not only in the crowd, but the performers as well.
Recent Reviews
Review: 'Watch The Sound With Mark Ronson' a Revealing Dive Into the Business of the Music Producer
The award-winning musician, producer, DJ, and innovator takes an inspired look at the state of the industry from all sides of the evolution of music and the industry in his new docuseries.
Review: Exploitation Flick 'Invaders of the Lost Gold' Deals Lurid Sex & Gore on Blu-ray
While the new presentation of the Dick Randall-produced exploitation-adventure flick is sourced from a new 2K scan of the film and looks rather good, the film is still a bore.
Review: Classic Fairy Tales Get an Ursine Makeover in 'Burly Tales'
Love's many enchantments are a recurring theme in "Burly Tales," an anthology that takes a fresh look at classic fairy tales through a gay Bear lens. The results are fresh, funny, and romantic.