LGBTQ News and More

Nickelodeon Denies Negative Reaction to JoJo Siwa's Coming Out

Nickelodeon Denies Negative Reaction to JoJo Siwa's Coming Out

ENTERTAINMENT | By Emell Adolphus | Mar 23

After the former Nickelodeon star shaded an unnamed past employer for their reaction to her coming out, Nickelodeon told E! News that they are not the unnamed company.

Is Disney Hosting Gay Rights Summit to Diss DeSantis?

Is Disney Hosting Gay Rights Summit to Diss DeSantis?

NEWS | By Emell Adolphus | Mar 23

In a move that is sure to piss off Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Disney is host the "largest LGBTQ+ conference in the world" in September. Is it intentional? The event, to take place in September, is being billed as "the largest LGBTQ+ conference in the worl

Review: 'Witch' Bewitches, Thanks to Talented Cast
Provincetown, MA

Review: 'Witch' Bewitches, Thanks to Talented Cast

ENTERTAINMENT | By Joe Siegel | Mar 23

In this engrossing show, evil has never been more appealing, thanks to actor Zach Gibbs.

The Huntington and SpeakEasy Stage to Co-produce 'The Band's Visit 'in Boston Premiere

The Huntington and SpeakEasy Stage to Co-produce 'The Band's Visit 'in Boston Premiere

ENTERTAINMENT | Mar 23

The Huntington and SpeakEasy Stage announce that they will co-produce the much-lauded Tony Award-winning musical "The Band's Visit" this fall.

Johnny Sibilly to Dish with Celebs on Logo's Digital Interview Series 'Spill'

Johnny Sibilly to Dish with Celebs on Logo's Digital Interview Series 'Spill'

ENTERTAINMENT | Mar 23

Logo announced that its top performing digital series, SPILL, will return Tuesday, March 28, streaming on Logo's YouTube at 12PM ET, hosted by out hunk Johnny Sibilly.

Nebraska Legislature Set to Vote on Transgender Health Bill

Nebraska Legislature Set to Vote on Transgender Health Bill

NEWS | By Margery A. Beck | Mar 23

The Nebraska Legislature was set to vote Thursday on a contentious bill that seeks to ban gender-affirming care for minors and led one lawmaker to stage a weekslong filibuster.

Josh Segarra is Becoming a Hollywood Go-to Scene-Stealer

Josh Segarra is Becoming a Hollywood Go-to Scene-Stealer

ENTERTAINMENT | By Alicia Rancilio | Mar 23

Perhaps you know Josh Segarra from his scene-stealing role as Lance on HBO Max's "The Other Two," or from Broadway when he originated the role of Emilio Estevez in "On Your Feet!" However you know him, Segarra is becoming more and more recognizable.

How Does Lukas Gage Stay in Shape?

How Does Lukas Gage Stay in Shape?

ENTERTAINMENT | Mar 23

Thus far, 2023 has been a great year for Lukas Gage. But with all the attention, how does the boyish actor stay in shape?

Review: A Wickedly Entertaining 'Bernhardt/Hamlet'
Provincetown, MA

Review: A Wickedly Entertaining 'Bernhardt/Hamlet'

ENTERTAINMENT | By Joe Siegel | Mar 22

"Bernhardt/Hamlet," now being presented by The Players, is a wickedly entertaining examination of sexism, ageism, and self-empowerment.

Review: Busy 'Wild Goose Dreams' Never Connects
Provincetown, MA

Review: Busy 'Wild Goose Dreams' Never Connects

ENTERTAINMENT | By Robert Nesti | Mar 22

There's a lot going on in "Wild Goose Dreams," Hansol Jung's play having its Boston premiere at the SpeakEasy Stage Company through April 8. Too much.

News

TikTok CEO Faces Off with Congress over Security Fears

TikTok CEO Faces Off with Congress over Security Fears

NEWS | By Kelvin Chan and Haleluya Hadero | Mar 23

The CEO of TikTok faced a grilling Thursday from a U.S. congressional committee in a rare public appearance where made his own case for why the hugely popular video-sharing app shouldn't be banned.

Entertainment

Watch: Jake Shears Shares Love of Club Culture in New Video

Watch: Jake Shears Shares Love of Club Culture in New Video

ENTERTAINMENT | Mar 23

Jake Shears (the multidisciplinary musician and frontman of seminal NYC indie glam-pop greats Scissor Sisters) shared a brand new track, "Devil Came Down the Dance Floor," featuring Amber Martin.

Business

TikTok CEO Grilled by Skeptical Lawmakers on Safety, Content

TikTok CEO Grilled by Skeptical Lawmakers on Safety, Content

BUSINESS | By Haleluya Hadero and Farnoush Amiri | Mar 24

A nearly six-hour grilling of TikTok's CEO by lawmakers brought the platform's 150 million U.S. users no closer to an answer as to whether the app will be wiped from their devices.

Technology

Trump Arrested? Putin Jailed? Fake AI Images Spread Online

Trump Arrested? Putin Jailed? Fake AI Images Spread Online

TECHNOLOGY | By Arijeta Lajka and Philip Marcelo | Mar 24

Former President Donald Trump getting gang-tackled by riot-gear-clad New York City police officers. Russian President Vladimir Putin in prison grays behind the bars of a dimly lit concrete cell.

Finance

Fed's Unwanted Ally in Bid to Tame Inflation: Credit Crunch

Fed's Unwanted Ally in Bid to Tame Inflation: Credit Crunch

FINANCE | By Paul Wiseman | Mar 24

The Federal Reserve is getting some unwanted help in its drive to slow the U.S. economy and defeat the worst bout of inflation in four decades: A cutback in bank lending.

Cars

Ford Says EV Unit Losing Billions, Should be Seen as Startup

Ford Says EV Unit Losing Billions, Should be Seen as Startup

CARS | By Tom Krisher | Mar 24

Ford Motor Co.'s electric vehicle business has lost $3 billion before taxes during the past two years and will lose a similar amount this year as the company invests heavily in the new technology.

Style

Stylist Law Roach Working on his Health Post-retirement

Stylist Law Roach Working on his Health Post-retirement

STYLE | By Krysta Fauria | Mar 23

Celebrity stylist Law Roach, who helped reinvent Zendaya and turned Celine Dion into a fashion icon, shocked the industry last week when he announced his retirement from dressing the rich and famous.

Health/Fitness

Georgia Senators Send Gender Care Restrictions to Governor

Georgia Senators Send Gender Care Restrictions to Governor

HEALTH/FITNESS | By Jeff Amy | Mar 22

A bill banning most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone replacement therapies in Georgia for transgender people under 18 is headed to Gov. Brian Kemp's desk after senators gave it final passage on Tuesday.

Travel

Gay Travelers Will Find Romance in Minnesota

Gay Travelers Will Find Romance in Minnesota

SPONSORED CONTENT | Mar 23

If you're looking for something bold and unexpected — a romantic getaway for you and your special someone — make your way to the North Star State.

Nightlife

Tinder Shows Love for Non-Monogamous People

Tinder Shows Love for Non-Monogamous People

NIGHTLIFE | By Emell Adolphus | Mar 18

The dating app announced this week that users can now add new relationship types and pronouns to their profiles.