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Drag Superstars Join In for 'Drag Isn't Dangerous' Campaign & Telethon

Drag Superstars Join In for 'Drag Isn't Dangerous' Campaign & Telethon

NEWS | Mar 20

A coalition of LGBTQ media groups and companies is teaming up to fight back against harmful political and media narratives about drag performers and trans people.

The Things that 'Wild Goose Dreams''s Ryan Mardesich Can't Perform Without

The Things that 'Wild Goose Dreams''s Ryan Mardesich Can't Perform Without

STYLE | By Christopher Ehlers | Mar 20

Marrying whimsy, love, and the perilous politic of North Korea, Hansol Jung's "Wild Goose Dreams" is currently enjoying its New England premiere at SpeakEasy Stage.

New Target for Queerbaiting Claims: Lil Nas X (Really)

New Target for Queerbaiting Claims: Lil Nas X (Really)

ENTERTAINMENT | By Kilian Melloy | Mar 20

Online trolls are forever ready to pounce on anyone seemingly identifying with the LGBTQ+ community they deem not to be gay. But Lil Nas X? The "Montero" singer had some thoughts about that.

Jeremy Scott Leaves Moschino after 10 Years at Fashion House

Jeremy Scott Leaves Moschino after 10 Years at Fashion House

ENTERTAINMENT | Mar 20

Jeremy Scott is stepping down as creative director of Italian luxury house Moschino after 10 years of wild and wacky fashion shows and his elegant dressing of numerous celebrities.

SXSW Day Four: Talking with Tilda Swinton about 'Problemista'

SXSW Day Four: Talking with Tilda Swinton about 'Problemista'

ENTERTAINMENT | By Matthew Creith | Mar 20

Day Four of SXSW was all about "Problemista," Julio Torres' new film, and its star Tilda Swinton. As well as a serious discussion led by Nick Jonas on diabetes.

'Brokeback Mountain' Heads to London's West End in Fresh Stage Adaptation

'Brokeback Mountain' Heads to London's West End in Fresh Stage Adaptation

ENTERTAINMENT | By Kilian Melloy | Mar 20

Classic queer western "Brokeback Mountain" is headed to London's West End with a new script and star power in the form of Lucas Hedges and Mike Faist as tragic lovers Ennis del Mar and Jack Twist.

School Library Book Bans are Seen as Targeting LGBTQ+ Content

School Library Book Bans are Seen as Targeting LGBTQ+ Content

NEWS | By Scott McFetridge, Anthony Izaguirre and Sara Cline | Mar 20

Longstanding disagreements about content in school libraries often focus this year on books with LGBTQ themes as policymakers nationwide also consider limiting or banning gender-affirming care and drag shows, and other measures targeting LGBTQ people.

Italy's Democratic Head Blasts Limit on LGBTQ+ Parent Rights

Italy's Democratic Head Blasts Limit on LGBTQ+ Parent Rights

NEWS | By Nicole Winfield | Mar 20

The head of Italy's opposition Democratic Party blasted a bureaucratic crackdown on LGBTQ families as ideological, cruel and discriminatory and vowed Saturday to push through legislation to better recognize and protect their rights.

Pedro Almodóvar's Queer Cowboy Short Starring Pedro Pascal, Ethan Hawke to Open Cannes

Pedro Almodóvar's Queer Cowboy Short Starring Pedro Pascal, Ethan Hawke to Open Cannes

ENTERTAINMENT | By Kilian Melloy | Mar 20

Openly gay Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar chatted a little with Dua Lipa about his upcoming film "A Strange Way of Life," which the director said is a "queer western" that he didn't "want to classify."

Bosnia: Rights Activists Assaulted Following LGBTQ+ Event Ban

Bosnia: Rights Activists Assaulted Following LGBTQ+ Event Ban

NEWS | Mar 20

Rights activists in the Serb-run part of Bosnia were assaulted late Saturday, hours after police banned an LGBT event planned there over the weekend, citing security concerns.

News

10 Sexy Baseball Stars to Check Out this MLB Season

10 Sexy Baseball Stars to Check Out this MLB Season

NEWS | By Shawn Laib | Mar 19

We've compiled 10 MLB stars ahead of the baseball season. Some of these thirst-worthy hunks have been in baseball for years; others still have a novelty that is sure to surprise more than a few fans.

Business

UBS to Buy Credit Suisse for Nearly $3.25B to Calm Turmoil

UBS to Buy Credit Suisse for Nearly $3.25B to Calm Turmoil

BUSINESS | By Jamey Keaten | Mar 20

Banking giant UBS is buying troubled rival Credit Suisse for almost $3.25 billion, in a deal orchestrated by regulators to stave off further market-shaking turmoil in the global banking system.

Technology

Digital Literacy: Can the Republic 'Survive an Algorithm?'

Digital Literacy: Can the Republic 'Survive an Algorithm?'

TECHNOLOGY | By David Klepper and Manuel Valdes | Mar 20

Shawn Lee, a high school social studies teacher in Seattle, wants to see lessons on internet akin to a kind of 21st century driver's education, an essential for modern life.

Finance

Will Americans End Up Footing the Bill for Bank Failures?

Will Americans End Up Footing the Bill for Bank Failures?

FINANCE | By Fatima Hussein | Mar 20

The government's response to the failure of two large banks has already involved hundreds of billions of dollars. So will ordinary Americans end up paying for it, one way or another?

Cars

Edmunds Compares: 2023 Toyota Prius vs. 2023 Kia Niro

Edmunds Compares: 2023 Toyota Prius vs. 2023 Kia Niro

CARS | By Michael Cantu, Edmunds | Mar 18

The Kia Niro has been on the market since 2016, and like the Prius, it was also redesigned for the 2023 model year. But is Kia's hybrid good enough to take on the long-running Prius?

Style

Watch: Mason Gooding's 'Scream VI' Workout

Watch: Mason Gooding's 'Scream VI' Workout

STYLE | By Christopher Ehlers | Mar 19

Whether you recognize Mason Gooding from the "Love, Victor" TV series or the "Scream" franchise, on thing's for sure: he's one of the hunkiest up-and-comers in the game.

Health/Fitness

California, Drugmaker Partner to Produce Affordable Insulin

California, Drugmaker Partner to Produce Affordable Insulin

HEALTH/FITNESS | By Michael R. Blood | Mar 20

California and a generic drug manufacturer announced a 10-year partnership Saturday to produce affordable, state-branded insulin that they hope will rival longtime producers and push down prices.

Travel

When Does Travel Brand Loyalty Make Sense?

When Does Travel Brand Loyalty Make Sense?

TRAVEL | By Sam Kemmis, NerdWallet | Mar 18

Travel brand loyalty is nothing new, but sticking with a single airline, hotel or rental car program comes with built-in limitations.

Nightlife

Florida Aims to Revoke Hotel's Liquor License for Drag Show

Florida Aims to Revoke Hotel's Liquor License for Drag Show

NIGHTLIFE | By Adriana Gomez Licon | Mar 17

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration is moving to revoke the liquor license of a Miami hotel that hosted a Christmas drag show, a crackdown as the Republican looks to shore up his conservative credentials ahead of an expected 2024 presidential bid.