LGBTQ News and More
With Much Respect, Cynthia Erivo Takes on Queen of Soul
The Tony Awards could bring Cynthia Erivo another Emmy.
PopUps: K-Pop Star Wonho Celebrates 28th Birthday with Adorable Snap
Not long after taking the internet by storm thanks to a few sexy Instagram photos, K-pop star Wonho is celebrating his 28th birthday — with another cute pic, of course.
Imagine Dragons' Dan Reynolds Donates $1M Home to LGBTQ Youth Group
Straight ally and frontman for the band Imagine Dragons Dan Reynolds has donated his childhood home in Las Vegas to an organization that supports LGBTQ youth.
LOL: Gym Bros Took the 'Cake Test' — Now They Test Their Junk
In the LOL department are a pair of tests that gym bros are taking because, well, they are.
Jonathan Rachman on Survival, Style and Timeless Taste
Out interior designer Jonathan Rachman chats with EDGE about his compelling new memoir, "The Garlic Peanut Story," and his sought-after design philosophy that will work with any budget.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Canceled from LGTBQ Gala
Andrew Cuomo had been slated to headline this year's gala by the LGBT Bar of New York, but the group scratched him in the wake of allegations that Cuomo had acted in appropriately toward a female former staffer.
10 Highly Anticipated Movies at the 2021 Berlin Film Festival
The 71st edition of the Berlin Film Festival begins (virtually) for the press this week, with a proper in-person event this summer. EDGE contributor C.J. Prince breaks down the 10 most exciting films playing at this staggered edition of the festival.
Watch: Trump Takes Aim at Trans Athletes in CPAC Speech
Former President of the United States Donald Trump, a headliner at this year's CPAC, gave his first speech since leaving the White House. He took the opportunity to mention transgender athletes.
Naomi Campbell, Idris Elba, Others Sign Supportive Letter after LGBTQ Center Closes in Ghana
A number of celebrities have put their names to a letter expressing concern and support following the closure of an LGBTQ community center in Ghana last week
England's Lake District: The Breakout Star of 'Supernova'
England's Lake District is the breakout star of "Supernova." The pristine beauty that inspired the Romantic poetry of William Wordsworth and the beloved children's stories of Beatrix Potter will be steering the movie's audiences toward northwest England.
News
France's Sarkozy Convicted of Corruption, Sentenced to Jail
A Paris court on Monday found French former President Nicolas Sarkozy guilty of corruption and influence peddling and sentenced him to one year in prison and a two-year suspended sentence.
Entertainment
Even More Chaotic than Usual, Globes Still had Their Moments
In the opening moments of a Golden Globes night even more chaotic and confounding than usual, co-host Tina Fey raised a theoretical question: "Could this whole night have been an email?" Only the next three hours would tell.
Business
Highlights of the COVID-19 Relief Bill Advancing in Congress
The House passed a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package early Saturday, 219-212, that includes $1,400 checks for most Americans and billions of dollars for schools, state and local governments and businesses.
Technology
US Advisers Endorse Single-Shot COVID-19 Vaccine from J&J
U.S. health advisers endorsed a one-dose COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson on Friday, putting the nation on the cusp of adding an easier-to-use option to fight the pandemic.
Finance
What NY Prosecutors Could Learn from Trump's Tax Records
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance Jr. fought for a year and a half to get access to former President Donald Trump's tax records.
Cars
Edmunds Compares New Escalade, Navigator and Mercedes GLS
Among luxury SUVs, the Cadillac Escalade has long made no apologies about being big and brash. Now Cadillac has redesigned the Escalade for 2021 with a new look and an infusion of new technology features.
Style
Is the Fashion Industry Capitalizing on 'Gender Neutral'?
As fashion brands like Girlfriend Collective, Entireworld, and PANGAIA release gender-neutral collections, questions arise as to whether designers and companies are missing a larger point when gendered clothing categories still exist.
Health/Fitness
Connecticut Is Doling Out Vaccines Based Strictly on Age. It's Simpler, but Is it Fair?
Shifting to an age-based priority system has frustrated people with health conditions such as cancer or diabetes who thought they would be next in line.
Travel
Saddle Up For a Good Time in Plano, Texas
Across the Lone Star State are pockets of early American history, untouched nature and trademark gastronomy. But few cities in Texas kick up so many of those enticing experiences in one compact destination as Plano.
Nightlife
SF Queer Bar Virgil's is Permanently Closing
Virgil's Sea Room, a queer bar that opened in 2013 in the Mission District of San Francisco, is permanently closing.
Slightly Used News :: November 17, 2020
Recent Reviews
Review: Andra Day is Wounded and Ferocious in 'The United States vs. Billie Holiday'
Director Lee Daniels teams with acclaimed playwright Suzan-Lori Parks for a biopic of jazz legend Billy Holiday that feels more jazzy and legendary than biographical.
Review: Moving 'Cherry' is Fascinating and Complex
The Russo Brothers' first followup since they end-gamed the "Avengers" is a visually stunning and raw look at one man's descent into PTSD and addiction, and his struggles to come out the other side of it alive.
Review: 'The Vigil' Blends the Supernatural and Human Trauma for Effective Horror
One of the scariest and most unnerving horror films in years, Keith Thomas' debut film takes the demon out of Christianity and places it firmly in the traditions of Judaism.