LGBTQ News and More
Miley Cyrus Reaches Out to DaBaby Amid Homophonic Comments Controversy
LGBTQ+ advocate and out pop star Miley Cyrus is reaching out to rapper DaBaby amid his ongoing controversy around anti-gay comments he recently made, which cost him several live gigs at music festivals, including Lollapalooza and the Governors Ball.
Shai Vanderpump Shot, Killed in NJ, 32nd Trans Murder of 2021
Trans equality advocate Shai Vanderpump, 23, was shot and killed in Trenton, New Jersey on July 30. Her murder was the 32nd known incident of deadly anti-trans violence this year.
'Little Louganis' Jordan Windle Ready for his Olympic Dive
American Olympic diver Jordan Windle — dubbed "Little Louganis" for the famed out athlete who mentored him — is ready for his shot at Olympic gold, and his gay dad will be cheering him on.
Broadway, Hollywood Costumes Go on Exhibit in Heart of NYC
Most Broadway stages may still be dark, but there's a place in Times Square where the costumes shine.
'Trauma as his Shield': Cuomo's Apology, Defense Criticized
He said his actions had been misconstrued, his words misunderstood. He said it was cultural: He hugs, he kisses, he says "Ciao, bella." He said it was generational: Sometimes he lapses into "honey" or "sweetheart" or tells bad jokes.
Sleuths in Spain Sniff Out Ibiza's Illegal COVID-19 Parties
Some of the summer hires on the Mediterranean party island of Ibiza are different this year: they include private detectives posing as tourists who tip off police about illegal parties during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Can You Get 'Long COVID' if Infected After Vaccination?
It's unclear, but researchers are studying the chances of long-term symptoms developing in anyone who might get infected after vaccination.
Watch: Melbourne Muscular Therapies Seduces with Gratuitous Glute Massage
Released in late July, the company's deep glute massage video has been viewed more than 355,000 times. See why.
Who Will Die in Premiere of 'And Just Like That?'
Expect a major player from "And Just Like That," the "Sex and the City" reboot, to be killed off on the first episode of the new HBO Max series.
Reviews: @ the Hollywood Bowl — Cynthia Erivo & 'Princess Bride in Concert'
The summer season at the Hollywood Bowl continued with Cynthia Erivo and a presentation of the classic fantasy "The Princess Bride" in concert.
News
US Plans to Require COVID-19 Shots for Foreign Travelers
The Biden administration is taking the first steps toward requiring nearly all foreign visitors to the U.S. to be vaccinated for the coronavirus, a White House official said.
Entertainment
Q-Music: Family Jewels: Songwriting Siblings, Sons and Daughters
Sons and daughters, sisters and brothers of prominent musicians have long shared their own talents. Our music columnist offers a few new bests.
Business
Watch: Married Same-Sex Couple Say Burger King Workers Harassed, Threatened Them
A married couple claims they were harassed with anti-gay slurs and threatened by Burger King employees in Salida, California. They've since reported the incident to the police.
Technology
Dating Changed During the Pandemic; Apps are Following Suit
Despite the social distancing of the past 18 months, the use of dating apps in general has surged as people sought connections amid their isolation and dating apps are responding by rolling out new features.
Finance
Don't Want a Vaccine? Be Prepared to Pay More for Insurance
In 2020, before covid vaccines, most major private insurers waived patient payments — from coinsurance to deductibles — for covid treatment. But many if not most have allowed that policy to lapse.
Cars
Henry Ford Museum's New Exhibit Celebrates Motorsports
The national landmark museum, founded in 1929 by the creator of the Model T and father of Ford Motor Co., houses some of the most historic items in U.S. history.
Style
Smells Like Summer: Our Favorite New Scents of the Season
New summer scents have arrived just in time for your next snuggle session. Remember, a little goes a long way. Here are EDGE's top picks for the best summer fragrances of 2021.
Health/Fitness
Delta Variant Upends Politicians' COVID Calculus
President Joe Biden's administration drew up a strategy to contain one coronavirus strain, then another showed up that's much more contagious.
Travel
Two Homelands Converge for LGBTQ Cuban Americans in Miami's Little Havana
A gay Cuban American journalist returns to his childhood home of Miami to explore Little Havana's legacy and the impact of queer Cuban culture.
Nightlife
Lollapalooza @ Grant Park Chicago :: July 29-August 1, 2021
Lollapalooza returned to Chicago in Grant Park to celebrate 30 years as a music festival. LGBTQIA+ representation was not only in the crowd, but the performers as well.
Recent Reviews
Review: Lean, Mean Exploitation Film 'Siege' Gets Terrific New Blu-ray from Severin Films
Of all the exploitation films to come out of Canada, the 1983 thriller "Siege" may be one of the most underrated. Severin Films gives this nasty, mean film a terrific new presentation.
Review: 'Obama: In Pursuit Of A More Perfect Union' a Portrait of the Icon
HBO's three-part documentary illuminates the statesman, activist, teacher, writer, husband, father, and human Barack Obama.
Review: 'Pray Away' a Heartbreaking, Infuriating Look at the 'Ex-Gay' Movement
Kristine Stolakis' Netflix documentary brings former leaders from "ex gay" ministry Exodus together to explain why they promoted the idea that being LGBTQ could be "cured" - and why they eventually denounced that message.