LBGTQ News and More
Oscar and Emmy-Winning Actor Cloris Leachman Dies at 94
Cloris Leachman, an Oscar-winner for her portrayal of a lonely housewife in "The Last Picture Show" and a comedic delight as the fearsome Frau Blücher in "Young Frankenstein" and self-absorbed neighbor Phyllis on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," has died.
'The Walking Dead' Cuts Homophobic Trolls on Social Media
"The Walking Dead" just took a proverbial hatchet to brain-eating homophobia on social media.
Julien Fournie Brings Cinematic Marvel to Paris Fashion Week
With shows taking place behind closed doors due to the coronavirus pandemic, designers such as Julien Fournie are becoming versatile: getting their designs out to the public by making a film of their collection and streaming it online.
Australia Open Declines Invite to Anti-LGBTQ Grand Slam Winner Margaret Court
Australian tennis champ Margaret Court, often cited for her anti-LGBTQ rhetoric, wasn't invited to this year's Australia Open. The Grand Slam winner says she wouldn't go anyway.
See Why Apt. Seeking Out Dancer Was Labeled 'NYC Hottest Roommate'
An out, hunky dancer went looking for a place to live this week and found himself in the New York Post labeled "NYC's hottest roommate."
Black, Gay SF Firefighter Sues City for Discrimination, Harassment
A Black, gay firefighter in San Francisco has filed a lawsuit against the city citing harassment and discrimination in the work place.
Hate Crime Charges Added in Case of La. Man's Brutal Attack on Grindr Date
Chance Seneca has been arrested and charge with the attempted second degree murder of Holden White in Louisiana last year.
Watch: Gaga Soundtracks Viral Vid of Packed Gay Club that Sparks Envy on Twitter
A video of a packed dance floor in an Australian gay club soundtracked by Lady Gaga is going viral, sparking social media to long for the pandemic to end and even earning a response from the pop star herself.
What to Watch at the Reimagined Sundance Film Festival
This year's "reimagined" Sundance Film Festival, like most Film Festivals during COVID, will take place both digitally and in person across the country from January 28 through February 3, 2021.
Out Pop Star Halsey Announces She's Pregnant: 'Surprise!'
Pop star Halsey surprised fans Wednesday when she announced that she's pregnant.
News
Virus May Kill More Than 90K in the Next Month, White House Projects
The Biden administration launched its new level-with-America health briefings Wednesday with a projection that as many as 90,000 more in the U.S. will die from the coronavirus in the next four weeks.
Entertainment
Cannes Film Festival, Canceled in 2020, is Postponed to July
The Cannes Film Festival, canceled altogether last year by the pandemic, is postponing this year's edition from May to July in hopes of having an in-person festival.
Business
Amid COVID-19 Travel Restrictions, United Airlines Launches Travel-Ready Center
You may have a mask and hand sanitizer in hand, but if you're planning on traveling any time soon, you'll also have to navigate the maze of pandemic rulesl. United Airlines has launched a digital hub to help customers easily track what may be required.
Technology
Will a 'Vaccine Passport' Be More Valuable Than TSA Pre-Check for Future Travel?
A vaccine passport "could be the golden ticket to rebooting travel," but how long will it take to get the double dose, and what technology is being developed to prove it?
Finance
How Do the Richest LGBTQ People in the World Spend Their Money?
A new feature profiles LGBTQ people who have broken into that elite club of millionaires and billionaires.
Cars
Stellantis CEO: New Car Company Will Protect Jobs and Brands
The CEO of Stellantis, the carmaker created from the merger of PSA Peugeot and Fiat Chrysler, said Tuesday that the tie-up will help preserve jobs, factories and the 14 storied brands.
Style
Let Down Your Hair: New Army Rules for Ponytails, Nail Color
Female soldiers can let their hair down, and flash a little nail color under new rules being approved by the Army. But male soldiers will still have to shave.
Health/Fitness
'It's A Sin' Star: I Became HIV-Positive after My First Sexual Experience
Actor and AIDS activist Nathaniel Hall, a star of the '80s-set miniseries "It's A Sin," became positive after his very first sexual relationship. That eventually led to his one-man show and his efforts to combat stigma.
Travel
Palm Springs: A Winter Getaway Like None Other
Here's a look at why Palm Springs is on the top of our destination list for the coming year and what makes the desert dream the ideal getaway.
Nightlife
In LA, Gay Bars, Restaurants Look to Crowdfunding to Survive
LGBTQ bars and restaurants in greater Los Angeles are struggling to survive the second, and latest, COVID lockdown. Crowdfunding has proven to be a lifeline for many.
Slightly Used News :: November 17, 2020
Recent Reviews
Review: Restored 'The Ascent' Essential for Fans of Soviet Cinema
Larisa Shepitko's award-winning World War II drama is now available on Blu-ray from the Criterion Collection, complete with a new 4K restoration and a slew of special features.
Review: 'Freaky' is Fine, but No Classic
"Freaky" is a sometimes funny, sometimes clever romp, but it doesn't hold a candle to Landon's "Happy Death Day."
Review: 'Snowpiercer - The Complete First Season' Is an Icy Reflection of Recent Anxieties
The drama is on track: "Snowpiercer" challenges the ideas of class warfare, social divisions, and injustices set against a dystopian future in perpetual motion.