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Forbes Announces 2022's '30 Under 30' — Including LGBTQ+ Icons
Forbes included an array of LGBTQ+ entertainers, sports figures, and others in 2022's "30 Under 30" list. Among them: Out NFL player Carl Nassib and "Dancing with the Stars" sensation JoJo Siwa.
EU Queer Rep Ruffles Conservatives with Controversial Virgin Mary IG
Last Wednesday in conjunction with World AIDS Day, German queer activist Riccardo Simonetti posted an IG of himself on the cover of Siegessäule Magazin that will likely provoke controversy. He is the European Union's LGBTQ+ goodwill ambassador.
Watch: Formula 1 Champ Lewis Hamilton Critiques Saudi Arabia's Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws
Seven-time world champ Formula 1 racer Lewis Hamilton slammed Saudi Arabia's "terrifying" anti-LGBTQ+ laws, and said he would not be racing there this weekend by choice.
Tom Ford Opens Up about Life after Husband's Death
Fashion designer and filmmaker Tom Ford spoke in a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal about life after the death of his husband, Richard Buckley, who died in September at age 72.
Is It Time to Change the Definition of 'Fully Vaccinated'?
It's been more than six months since many Americans finished their vaccination course against covid; statistically, their immunity is waning.
Watch: Anida Tension's Favorite Holiday Gifts from dMart Gear
New Jersey's hardest working housewife Anida Tension shares some of her favorite drag gifts and more from dMart Gear.
Dictionary.com Anoints Allyship Word of the Year for 2021
Allyship, an old noun made new again, is Dictionary.com's word of the year.
Justin Bieber Performs at Saudi F1 Race after Boycott Calls
Justin Bieber performed to a packed crowd in the Red Sea city of Jiddah in Saudi Arabia despite human rights campaigners and activists called on Bieber to cancel his performance to protest the kingdom's arrests and crackdown of critics.
Turning Outrage into Power: How Far Right is Changing GOP
The path to power for Republicans in Congress is now rooted in the capacity to generate outrage.
Tom Holland's Next Dance: Playing Fred Astaire
Tom Holland is trading in his Spidey suit for some tap shoes. The "Spider-Man" star told The Associated Press Sunday that he plans to play Fred Astaire in an upcoming biopic.
News
Jussie Smollett Trial to Resume with Defense Possibly Calling Him
After two brothers told a jury how Jussie Smollett paid them to carry out a fake racist and anti-gay attack on himself in downtown Chicago, the big question when the actor's trial resumes Monday will be whether he will tell his side of the story.
Entertainment
Review: 'Citizen Kane' in 4K a Triumph of Technology
Orson Welles' "Citizen Kane" has earned the 4K Ultra HD treatment from The Criterion Collection with a four-disc release that's an essential physical edition of the much-loved masterwork.
Business
Pipeline: Cascade of White Owners Has Slowed NFL Change
Over the past 100 years, around 110 people have owned controlling portions of NFL teams. Of that select group, all but two have been white.
Technology
How COVID Shots for Kids Help Prevent Dangerous New Variants
Vaccinating kids against COVID-19 also means reducing silent spread, since most have no or mild symptoms.
Finance
'Buy Now, Pay Later' Catches On Just in Time For Holidays
As Americans shop for the holidays, they will likely see a swarm of offers to get their gifts now but pay for them later in fixed monthly installments.
Cars
Edmunds: Ford Bronco Versus Jeep Wrangler
The new 2021 Bronco SUV pays homage to its predecessors and serves as an intriguing alternative to a well-known off-roading icon: The Jeep Wrangler.
Style
Celebs Embrace the Mustache and the Scruffy Look
Many celebrities are sporting mustaches and a scruffy beard. Here's a look at our favorite stars' facial looks.
Health/Fitness
Fauci Says Early Reports Encouraging About Omicron Variant
U.S. health officials said early indications suggest omicron may be less dangerous than delta, which continues to drive a surge of hospitalizations.
Travel
Cruise Ship with COVID-19 Infections Arrives in New Orleans
A Norwegian Cruise Line ship with at least 10 passengers and crew members infected with COVID-19 docked Sunday in New Orleans.
Nightlife
Santa Speedo Run @ Sidetrack The Video Bar Chicago :: December 4, 2021
Sidetrack the Video Bar hosted their 10th Santa Speedo Run to benefit Center on Halsted, the LGBTQ+ community center. Registration began at noon and after a singalong of "Jingle Balls" participants ran a mile through Lakeview East.
Recent Reviews
Review: 'Flee' the Harrowing True Story of a Gay Afghan Refugee
The timely and harrowing true story of an Afghanistan refugee who, by various means of human trafficking, makes his way from Kabul to Denmark.
Review: 'Encounter' Effective, Though Not Expected
Far different than what you're expecting, "Encounter" is a compelling look at the effects of war, with a standout performance from Riz Ahmed.
Review: 'Dune' a Mesmerizing, Absorbing Spectacle
Denis Villeneuve's mesmerizing, gorgeous adaptation of Frank Herbert's novel stars a great cast. Ambitious and absorbing, it explores politics, colonialism, oppression, and power dynamics.