LGBTQ News and More
Taylor Swift Gets Honorary Degree from New York University
Taylor Swift has Grammys galore and now she has a new title — "doctor."
Gay Student Says School Stopping Run for Student Leadership
A 17-year-old gay student who was suspended for leading protests at his high school against Florida's so-called Don't Say Gay legislation says school administrators are now stopping him from running for senior class president.
2022 Cannes Film Festival Diary 1: World War Z
EDGE contributor C.J. Prince spills on the first few days of the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, including the opening film "Final Cut" from "The Artist" director Michel Hazanavicius.
Exiled Russian Director Returns to Cannes, Decries War
The last two times the Russian filmmaker Kirill Serebrennikov had films playing at the Cannes Film Festival, he couldn't attend.
Watch: Out Singer Lance Bass Slammed for Parodying Amber Heard's Abuse Testimony in TikTok Trend
Out singer Lance Bass is getting heat for a video in which he makes fun of testimony Amber Heard gave that Johnny Depp had abused her.
My Chemical Romance Selling Merch with Gay Porn Star's Butt and Iconic Tattoo
Fans of My Chemical Romance can now buy a T-shirt featuring a former gay porn star's butt and his iconic tattoo when they see the group on tour.
Report: Poppers Now Popular on the Straight Party Scene
According to The New York Times, poppers — long used by gay men — are growing increasingly popular in the straight party scene.
LGBTQ+ History, Queer Casting, and Orgy Scenes: Billy Eichner Talks Gay Rom-Com 'Bros'
Billy Eichner and co-writer/director Nicholas Stoller opened up about making gay rom-com "Bros."
Portugal Finds 5 Monkeypox Cases in Men as Outbreak Spreads
Portuguese health authorities on Wednesday confirmed five cases of monkeypox in young men, marking an unusual outbreak in Europe of a disease typically limited to Africa.
Review: Just the Right Moment for Gamm's 'Midsummer Night's Dream'
Closing its 37th season with this comedy, the Gamm has found the right moment to bring this fanciful and fun tale to audiences that are still dealing with the effects of the pandemic.
News
Louisiana Bill Limiting Trans Athletes Nears Governor's Desk
A bill that would keep transgender women and girls in Louisiana from competing on college and K-12 women's and girls' athletic teams was approved 72-21 by the state House, moving the bill closer to the desk of Gov. John Bel Edwards.
Entertainment
Review: Jonathan Agassi Saved My Life a Compelling Cautionary Tale
A cautionary tale that pierces the glamorous illusions of the porn industry, this is not a movie that will prop up anyone's fantasies; rather, it's a splash of cold water flung on a fever dream.
Business
Judge: Regulators Wrong to Ban Beer Label that Had Naked Man
North Carolina regulators were wrong to reject a beer label that featured a silhouette of a naked man standing next to a campfire, a federal judge has ruled.
Technology
Dusty Demise for NASA Mars Lander in July; Power Dwindling
The Insight lander is losing power because of all the dust on its solar panels. NASA said Tuesday it will keep using the spacecraft's seismometer to register marsquakes until the power peters out.
Finance
How to Sell Bitcoin Through a Peer-to-Peer Exchange
Do you want to buy or sell Bitcoin through a peer-to-peer exchange? If so, here's a guide to help you transact safely.
Cars
French Carmaker Renault to Sell Russian Operations to Moscow
Russia will take control of French car manufacturer Renault's operations in the country and resurrect a Soviet-era auto brand, officials said Monday.
Style
Burkina Faso Fashion Designers: More to Nation than Conflict
Vibrant African clothes, both traditional and contemporary, enlivened the catwalk in Burkina Faso's fashion week.
Health/Fitness
UK Officials: 4 Men Infected With 'Rare' Monkeypox in London
British health authorities say they identified four "rare and unusual" cases of the disease monkeypox among men who appear to have been infected in London and had no history of travel to the African countries where the smallpox-like disease is endemic.
Travel
White House Moves to Loosen Remittance, Flight Rules on Cuba
The Biden administration says it will expand flights to Cuba, take steps to loosen restrictions on U.S. travelers to the island, and lift Trump-era restrictions on remittances.
Nightlife
RuPaul's DragCon LA :: May 13-15, 2022
Presented by RuPaul and World of Wonder Productions, RuPaul's DragCon LA took place with its 10th ever in-person convention.
Recent Reviews
Review: The Players Put It Together with Stylish Sondheim Revue
The Players at Barker Playhouse are finishing their season with the highly stylish musical revue "Putting It Together," featuring the music of legendary composer/lyricist Stephen Sondheim.
Review: It's More Witty Humor, Sharp Family Drama in 'Succession: The Complete Third Season'
There's no excuse to miss every searing and suspense filled moment of this Emmy Award-winning Outstanding Drama Series's third season, because now it is available to own on DVD.
Review: Only Masochists will Watch 'de Sade'
"This is a travesty!" De Sade shouts late in the film, and the line couldn't be more a propos. The word "sadism" derives from De Sade and his sadistic ways. But only a masochist would enjoy this film.