LGBTQ News and More
CDC: Masks Indoors in US Where Cases Are Surging
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced new recommendations that vaccinated people return to wearing masks indoors in parts of the U.S. where the coronavirus is surging.
Singer Pink Backs Beach Handball Team on 'Sexist' Clothing
U.S. pop singer Pink has offered to pay a fine given to the Norwegian female beach handball team for wearing shorts instead of the required bikini bottoms.
Boston Club To Enforce COVID Vaccination Requirement for Entry
In what may be the first move for LGBTQ businesses in Boston, Jacques' Cabaret — a popular nightclub that caters to drag performers — announced that it has made changes to its COVID-19 protocols, which requires proof of vaccination.
Rapper DaBaby Doubles Down on Homophobic, HIV-Ignorant Rant
After making homophobic and AIDS-ignorant remarks at a music festival in Miami Sunday, rapper DaBaby doubled down on his offensive rant, calling critics "bitter bitches."
Out Country Singer Orville Peck Sets Fall 'Drive Me, Crazy' Tour
Country recording artist and songwriter Orville Peck has announced his "Drive Me, Crazy" tour, kicking off at Nashville Pride and concluding with back-to-back performances supporting Harry Styles at Madison Square Garden.
Biden Administration Revises PrEP Guidelines — Insurers To Pay All Costs
The Biden administration has announced that almost all health insurers must cover the HIV prevention pill, known as PrEP, or pre-exposure prophylaxis, with no cost sharing — including for the drug itself and, crucially, for clinic visits and lab tests.
Allegations: Gay Man Forced Out of Christian Theater and His Departure Papered Over With 'Beautiful Lie'
A gay man alleges he was forced out of his job at a Christian theater organization — and then his departure was swept under the rug with a "beautiful lie" that avoided the real reason.
Watch: Gus Kenworthy Tours Tokyo: 'Very Long Drive To Get Me a Bubble Tea'
Gus Kenworthy may not be appearing in these Olympics — his sports are part of the Winter Games — but NBC hired the hunky, out Olympian to do features for the current Tokyo Games. In the first, Kenworthy tours Tokyo.
Provincetown COVID Update: New Indoor Mask Mandate Imposed
With COVID-19 cases contracted in Provincetown — many of which described as "breakthrough" cases — town officials imposed stronger guidelines at an emergency meeting on Sunday.
Watch: Out Athlete Fighting Rare Bone Infection Appeals for Help
In a recent YouTube video, out athlete Eric Lueshen reveals he is fighting a rare bone infection and implores the help of fans and supporters.
News
Watch: Out Diver Tom Daley Says He's 'Incredibly Proud To Be Gay' and an Olympic Gold Medalist
Tom Daley, the British diver and husband of out American screenwriter Dustin Lance Black, offered inspiring words to the world's LGBTQ youth after winning his Olympic gold medal.
Entertainment
Review: Disney Fanatics Will Disagree, But This 'Jungle Cruise' Starts and Sputters in Familiar Territory
"Jungle Cruise" sets sail in familiar territory. Its leads offer charming banter, but no romantic chemistry.
Business
Business Travel Stirs, But Many Road Warriors Stay Grounded
Of the 2 million people clogging airport security lines and gate areas again each day, one crowd is still largely missing: business travelers.
Technology
Has the Average Number of Tech Devices Increased per Household, and Why Might This Be?
The average number of tech devices per household has steadily increased, jumping to an average of 25 devices per household, according to one source. But why has this increase occurred?
Finance
Liz Weston: How to Have a Retirement Worth Saving For
Most advice about retirement planning focuses on how to save enough money to replace your paycheck. But work provides us with a lot more than income.
Cars
Tesla Reaches Milestone with First $1B Quarterly Profit
Tesla's quarterly profit has surpassed $1 billion for the first time thanks to the electric car pioneer's ability to navigate through a pandemic-driven computer chip shortage.
Style
What Are the 10 Most Instagrammable Desserts?
Whether we're craving cupcakes or cookies, most of us turn to Instagram to vicariously satisfy our sweet tooth. A new list reveals the world's most popular desserts.
Health/Fitness
VA Requires COVID-19 Vaccination for Health Care Workers
The Department of Veterans Affairs on Monday became the first major federal agency to require health care workers to get COVID-19 vaccines, as the aggressive delta variant spreads.
Travel
With Virus Surge, US to Keep Travel Restrictions for Now
The United States served notice Monday that it will keep existing COVID-19 restrictions on international travel in place for now due to concerns about the surging infection rate because of the delta variant.
Nightlife
San Diego Pride Closing Party #United We Groove :: July 18, 2021
Happy Dark Productions set sail on the San Diego Bay for their annual San Diego Pride closing party. Everyone danced the day and night away before headliner Todrick Hall closed out the night.
Recent Reviews
Review: 'G.I. Joe" a Real American Hero on 4KHD
Available now in stunning 4K Ultra HD and bursting with non-stop action, these "G.I. Joe" films bring the thrills American heroes home in a completely cinematic experience.
Review: Italian Shocker 'The Bird with the Crystal Plumage' Gets Incredible 4K Upgrade from Arrow
Dario Argento's landmark 1970 horror thriller has arrived in stunning 4K UHD from Arrow Video, sourced from a new 4K restoration of the original camera negative.
Review: 'Profile' Has Unexpected Power
Timur Bekmambetov's laptop thriller "Profile" may be built from video of computer screen activity, but it delivers the twists and emotionally wrenching impact of a more conventional film.