LGBTQ News and More
Behind the Scenes of Hollywood's 'Gay-For-Pay' Pipeline
Casting LGBTQ actors in queer roles only scratches the surface of the complexities behind the Hollywood business model, where talent is a commodity and the benchmark for success is a delicate balance of earnings and artistry.
Anti-Gay Chechen Officials Accused of Crimes Against Humanity
Five associates, with ties to Chechen militia leader Ramzan Kadyrov, are accused of attempting to violently erase LGBTQ people from the Russian republic.
Anderson Cooper's Son Adorably Watches Him Host 'Jeopardy'
The CNN anchor shared a photo of his 11-month-old son, Wyatt, adorably watching him on TV while hosting the game show.
In College Tucker Carlson Was Member of the 'Dan White Society' (As in Harvey Milk's Assassin)
Tucker Carlson's toxicity has gone up a notch (if it can) this week when insights from his college yearbook were revealed. Amongst them was that he identified himself as being part of the "Dan White Society" in his 1991 Trinity College yearbook entry.
'We're Buzzing!' Brit Awards to Welcome Back Music Fans
British music's leading prize night next month will feature an audience of 4,000 people, in what will be the first major indoor music event in the country to welcome back a live audience since the coronavirus pandemic erupted more than a year ago.
Watch: Ellen Describes Her Weed Adventure with Jimmy Kimmel, but Not Career Woes
Ellen described her run-in with weed to Jimmy Kimmel on 4/20, but made no mention of her recent career woes.
Watch: 'It's a Sin' Star Olly Alexander Wants This Gay Role Next
The Years & Years frontman has his next role figured out, but hopes it will be a gay superhero.
Watch: Spanish Water Polo Star Víctor Gutiérrez Pushes Back After Being Called Gay Slur at Match
Spanish water polo star Víctor Gutiérrez has said enough to homophobic insults after being called one by an opponent this past weekend.
Gay Texas Teen Prevails over School's Nail Polish Policy
Out Texas teen Trevor Wilkinson was suspended late last year for wearing nail polish to school in violating of the dress code. With community support...he's helped to overturn that policy.
Watch: Who'd Play Him in a Movie? Boy George Wants to be 'Impressed'
Boy George doesn't yet know the answer to the question "Who would play you in a movie?" but, reports say, he's looking to be "impressed" by whoever lands the role.
News
What Is Ethereum And How Does It Work?
Unlike Bitcoin — and most other virtual currencies — Ethereum is intended to be much more than simply a medium of exchange or a store of value.
Entertainment
Review: 'In The Earth' a Moody, Intellectual, Genre Piece That Never Quite Takes Off
"In the Earth" attempts to soar to psychedelic heights, yet remains earthbound, without a clear destination.
Business
United Airlines Stock Plunges After Another Big Loss
Shares of United Airlines tumbled by 8.5% Tuesday after the airline reported a larger first-quarter loss than expected and suggested that key business and international travel won't recover significantly until next year.
Technology
Nigerian Pastor's YouTube Channel Yanked after Footage of Assaults, 'Gay Cure' Claims
YouTube shut down a Nigerian pastor's channel following complaints about videos that showed congregants being assaulted in the name of driving out "demons" that supposedly made them gay.
Finance
Was Your Loan Denied? Here's What To Do
It can be a painful experience when a lender rejects your loan application. Although you might not know what to do, you can take steps to increase your approval odds for future applications.
Cars
India's Electric Vehicles Face Practical, Technical Hurdles
EVs are a rarity in India, but the country is now making an ambitious push for what it calls "electric mobility," to reduce smog. But the effort is plagued with technological and logistical hurdles.
Style
Watch: Kristen Kish 'Live on the EDGE'
Kristen Kish, "Top Chef" season 10 winner and co-host of the new truTV series "Fast Foodies," joins EDGE to chat about her latest TV endeavor, where she's once again battling it out in the kitchen.
Health/Fitness
Low on Beds, Oxygen, India Adds Global High 314K Virus Cases
India reported a global record of more than 314,000 new infections Thursday as a grim coronavirus surge in the world's second-most populous country sends more sick people into a fragile health care system critically short of hospital beds and oxygen.
Travel
Pandemic Puts Tulips, Bluebells, Cherry Blossoms in Hiding
There is no stopping flowers when they bloom, blossoms when they burst. Unfortunately, people have been stopped from enjoying them these days.
Nightlife
Syphilis Cases in California Drive a Record-Setting Year for STDs Nationwide
In certain circles of San Francisco, a case of syphilis can be as common and casual as the flu.
Recent Reviews
Review: 'Sublet' a Sweet Story of Intergenerational Friendship
Eytan Fox brings his usual empathy and sense of fun to his new film, and - as always - shows us a Tel Aviv we can fall in love with.
Review: 'The Furies,' an Overlooked Masterpiece, Gets a Significant Upgrade on Blu-ray
Anthony Mann's classic western "The Furies" is now available on Blu-ray from The Criterion Collection, in a significant improvement over their 2008 DVD release. This new edition adds some features as well.
Review: 'Waterboys' a Small Gem of a Foreign Film
This Danish dramedy is made extraordinary by nuanced actors.