LBGTQ News and More
Pope Stresses COVID Precautions, Doesn't Wear Mask at General Audience
Despite cautioning the Catholic faithful in attendance about the risks of COVID-19, Pope Francis and his aides did not wear masks at Wednesday's general audience.
Watch: New Documentary on Poland's Anti-LGBTQ Oppression
i-D has just released a new, brief but stark documentary on discrimination and increased violence against LGBTQ people in Poland.
Sam Smith Credits Lady Gaga for Accepting Their Queerness
British pop star Sam Smith credits Lady Gaga for inspiring them to accept their queerness.
Social Media CEOs Get Earful on Bias, Warning of New Limits
With next week's election looming, the CEOs of Twitter, Facebook and Google received a hectoring from Republicans at a Senate hearing Wednesday for alleged anti-conservative bias in the companies' social media platforms.
Mattel Introduces Elton John Barbie
Move over, Malibu Barbie, and make room for the Elton John-inspired edition, complete with '70s-style wardrobe, enormous rose-colored glasses, and an even more enormous hairdo.
Juan Melecio (aka Antonio Biaggi) Faces Uphill Fight in Political Race
In this busy election year, why is a local contest in the Florida city of Wilton Manors getting renewed attention? The answer is the candidacy of Juan Melecio (aka adult male star Antonio Biaggi).
Love Blossoms Amid Pandemic, TikTok Turmoil for Two Creators
With love and pranks, Ian Paget and Chris Olsen are among millions of U.S. newbies looking to soak up social media stardom on TikTok.
Equality Advocates: Supreme Court Could Begin Dismantling LGBTQ Rights, Protections Next Week
Equality advocates fear that with the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court, a rapid dismantling of the rights and protections of LGBTQ Americans could get underway as soon as next week.
Twitter's Latest Obsession? The Nike Jockstrap
Has Lady Gaga's "Chromatica" jockstrap been replaced? According to Twitter, the latest undergarment to own is Nike's simple black jockstrap.
Twitter Drags Kim Kardashian West for 40th Birthday Celebration on Private Island During Pandemic
Kim Kardashian West has once again caused a commotion on Twitter.
News
How LGBTQ Women Have Become America's Progressive Engine
"We have a community whose members are making a voting plan," says one expert. "LGBTQ and trans women are more likely to vote by mail than straight women, and more LGBTQ women plan to vote overall."
Entertainment
Review: 'The Craft: Legacy' Falls Short of the Original
Tis reboot/sequel to the '90s cult classic fails to cast a spell.
Business
Red State Retreat? LGBTQ Hosts Encourage Regional Travel
How comfortable would you be taking a road trip to a destination with no LGBTQ anti-discrimination laws? It's a conundrum that many LGBTQ travelers face as they choose drivable destinations over long-haul flights.
Technology
Scientists Warn Americans Are Expecting Too Much From a Vaccine
The White House and many Americans have pinned their hopes for defeating the COVID-19 pandemic on a vaccine being developed at "warp speed." But some scientific experts warn they're all expecting too much, too soon.
Finance
How Losing Obamacare Could Cost You
If the Supreme Court throws out the Affordable Care Act, your finances and your future could pay the price.
Cars
VW Recalls Jettas to Fix Fuel Leaks that Can Cause Fires
Volkswagen is recalling more than 218,000 Jetta sedans in the U.S. to fix a fuel leak problem that can cause fires. The recall covers certain cars from the 2016 through 2018 model years.
Style
Watch: Inside Kathy Griffin's $15.9 Million Bel Air Crest Mansion
Bought in 2016 and built three years prior, the comedian's guarded and gated estate is 3,330 square feet and features all the bells and whistles you'd expect in Bel Air.
Health/Fitness
A Third of Americans Have Lied to Their Significant Other About This
A recent survey proves that many Americans still have a problem discussing issues of sexuality and intimacy.
Travel
New York State of Mind: A Solo Gay Getaway
A solo trip to the Hudson Valley offers one writer the opportunity to ponder his queerness among cemeteries, towering sculptures and a stroll down Main Street.
Nightlife
Winter Is Coming for Bars. Here's How to Save Them. And Us.
Should the government pay bars, many restaurants and event venues to close for the winter? Some experts say yes.
Slightly Used News :: October 27, 2020
Recent Reviews
Review: 'Young Hunter' Another Fine Effort from Marco Berger,
Argentinian filmmaker Marco Berger is back with his eighth excellent queer movie - another story about a young man's burgeoning sexuality
Review: The Latest Criterion Release of 'Parasite' is Arguably the Best Yet
This is the third at-home release for "Parasite" this year, but Criterion Collection has done this film right with a great presentation, interesting bonus features and even the black-and-white version of the film! It's the clear winner for collectors.
Review: 'The Undoing' Gives Us More of What We Love
Nicole Kidman and David E. Kelley re-team for another HBO murder mystery. This time the twists come faster and will leave you wanting more.
