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Karamo Brown Opens Up About Hair Loss Journey
"Queer Eye" star Karamo Brown is opening up about his hair loss journey and how he found the self-esteem to feel sexy with his bald head.
Louisiana Bill Limiting Trans Athletes Nears Governor's Desk
A bill that would keep transgender women and girls in Louisiana from competing on college and K-12 women's and girls' athletic teams was approved 72-21 by the state House, moving the bill closer to the desk of Gov. John Bel Edwards.
In Midwestern Schools, LGBTQ Teachers Face Discrimination, Hate and Their Own Fears
Many schools in the Midwest are places where queer and trans educators cannot thrive and do their jobs without fear or hesitation.
Judge: Regulators Wrong to Ban Beer Label that Had Naked Man
North Carolina regulators were wrong to reject a beer label that featured a silhouette of a naked man standing next to a campfire, a federal judge has ruled.
Controversies Sink Reelection Bid of GOP Rep. Cawthorn
U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn's unexpected 2020 win made him the youngest member of Congress and a rising Republican star. Then the scandals started to pile up.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Tennessee Bathroom Signage Law
A federal judge on Tuesday struck down Tennessee's first-of-its-kind law requiring businesses to post special signs if they allow transgender people to use the bathroom of their choice.
Out Candidate Tina Kotek Wins Oregon Gubernatorial Primary
Former Oregon House Speaker Tina Kotek on Tuesday won the Democratic gubernatorial primary, beating state Treasurer Tobias Read in a victory for the party's progressive wing.
With New Clinical Data in Hand, the Dr. Dennis Gross Peel Mobile Wraps Up Tour
After coast-to-coast stops around the country, the Dr. Dennis Gross Peel Mobile is winding down its epic road trip.
Isaac Mizrahi Riffs on 'Peter and the Wolf' with New Collaboration 'Third Bird'
Isaac Mizrahi love of "Peter and the Wolf" has seen him narrate, then direct performances of the children's piece for decades. Next month he will premiere his take on the piece in a new collaborative effort.
Watch: Lindsay Lohan Narrates New Queer Dating Series on Amazon Prime
Lindsay Lohan will narrate "Lovestruck High," an immersive experience that will see contestants fulfil their "teenage fantasies by entering the nostalgic picture-perfect world of an American High School."
News
South Carolina Governor Signs Transgender Sports Ban Bill
South Carolina's governor has quietly signed into law a bill that would ban transgender students from playing girls' or women's sports in public schools and colleges.
Entertainment
Zelenskyy Opens Cannes Film Festival, Links War and Cinema
The 75th Cannes Film Festival kicked off Tuesday with an eye turned to Russia's war in Ukraine and a live satellite video address from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Business
Starbucks to Cover Travel Costs for Employees Seeking Gender Confirmation, Abortion
Starbucks said Monday it will pay the travel expenses for U.S. employees to access abortion and gender-confirmation procedures if those services aren't available within 100 miles of a worker's home.
Technology
Google Gets More Multilingual, but Will It Get the Nuance?
The internet giant says new artificial intelligence technology is enabling it to vastly expand Google Translate's repertoire of the world's languages.
Finance
How to Sell Bitcoin Through a Peer-to-Peer Exchange
Do you want to buy or sell Bitcoin through a peer-to-peer exchange? If so, here's a guide to help you transact safely.
Cars
French Carmaker Renault to Sell Russian Operations to Moscow
Russia will take control of French car manufacturer Renault's operations in the country and resurrect a Soviet-era auto brand, officials said Monday.
Style
Burkina Faso Fashion Designers: More to Nation than Conflict
Vibrant African clothes, both traditional and contemporary, enlivened the catwalk in Burkina Faso's fashion week.
Health/Fitness
UK Officials: 4 Men Infected With 'Rare' Monkeypox in London
British health authorities say they identified four "rare and unusual" cases of the disease monkeypox among men who appear to have been infected in London and had no history of travel to the African countries where the smallpox-like disease is endemic.
Travel
White House Moves to Loosen Remittance, Flight Rules on Cuba
The Biden administration says it will expand flights to Cuba, take steps to loosen restrictions on U.S. travelers to the island, and lift Trump-era restrictions on remittances.
Nightlife
GLAAD Awards @ Hilton Hotel Midtown NYC :: May 6, 2022
GLAAD Media held its 33rd annual NYC awards at the Hilton Hotel Midtown location honoring Judith Light, Wilson Cruz and many others.
Recent Reviews
Review: 'Night Sky' a Drama Sprinkled with Intrigue and Wonder That Touches and Breaks Your Heart
With a luminous performance by Sissy Spacek and heart-breaking support from J.K. Simmons, Amazon's latest sci-fi show focuses on people over plot twists.
Review: 'Firestarter' Never Ignites
The latest film adaptation of Stephen King's novel about a girl with pyrokinetic powers squanders its compelling premise, suffering from bad writing, weak acting, and cheap visuals.
Review: 'Girls Nite Out' Hacks and Slashes on Blu-ray from Arrow
Robert Duebel's 1982 horror film is now available on Blu-ray from Arrow Video, with a new 2K restoration from 35mm release prints and a handful of interviews to enjoy. Alasher fans will be pleased.