LGBTQ News and More
Aussie 'Magic Mike' Offers New Way to Look at Its Buff Dancers
When Channing Tatum conceived a revue based on his "Magic Mike" film franchise, he looked to have a conversation with women about how its hunky dancers should be viewed.
Frayed or Fab? 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Fashion Recap, Episode 9
For the mainstage runway, Ru challenged the queens to don their favorite "Fascinating Fascinators." Here's a breakdown of who stayed heads above the competition.
Queer Actor Justice Smith Celebrates His Authenticity with 'Genera+ion'
When queer actor Justice Smith auditioned for the new HBOMax series "Genera+ion," he wasn't sure if he wanted to play a high school student again, until he embodied his character.
LOL: Gym Bros Took the 'Cake Test' — Now They Test Their Junk
In the LOL department are a pair of tests that gym bros are taking because, well, they are.
Take it Outside: Our Favorite LGBTQ Murals in the US
Mask up and hit the streets to see some of the country's best LGBTQ artists share their creativity in public spaces from coast to coast.
Jonathan Rachman on Survival, Style and Timeless Taste
Out interior designer Jonathan Rachman chats with EDGE about his compelling new memoir, "The Garlic Peanut Story," and his sought-after design philosophy that will work with any budget.
Look Familiar? Joseph Baena Strikes a Pose Just Like His Famous Dad
'Strike a pose... just like Dad' could be the mantra of Joseph Baena, who isn't necessarily recognizable by his last name, but is so instantly when he imitates his famous dad Arnold Schwarzenegger, as he did last week on Instagram.
Latest Apple iOS Update Includes Several New LGBTQ Emojis
Apple has just rolled out 217 new emojis in the most recent iOS 14.5 update, with a plethora of LGBTQ-inclusive additions.
Is KJ Apa Seeking a 'Get Out of Jail' (i.e. 'Riverdale') Card?
In an interview this week, KJ Apa says working on "Riverdale," where the 23-year old New Zealand actor stars as Archie Andrews, is like being in jail.
Watch: Missouri Gay Couple Beaten Outside Casino Say It was a Hate Crime
A gay couple were allegedly attacked and beaten outside a casino in St. Charles. Missouri over the weekend, and they say the assault was clearly a hate crime. Police are not sure.
News
Etna Keeps Up Its Spectacular Explosions; Ash Rains on Towns
A particularly spectacular blast from Italy's Mount Etna volcano belched out a towering cloud of ash and lava stone Sunday onto Sicilian villages, the latest in a series of explosions since mid-February.
Entertainment
Golden Globes Vows Reform Amid Scrutiny on Diversity
Facing heightened scrutiny arounds its membership and practices, the group behind the Golden Globe Awards says that it is committed to immediate "transformational change" and reforms.
Business
GOP Pushes Bills to Allow Social Media 'Censorship' Lawsuits
Republican state lawmakers are pushing for social media giants to face costly lawsuits for policing content on their websites.
Technology
Casting a Wide Intrusion Net: Dozens Burned with Single Hack
Nimble, highly skilled criminal hackers believed to operate out of Eastern Europe hacked dozens of companies and government agencies on at least four continents by breaking into a single product they all used.
Finance
Millennial Money: 3 Debt Strategies for an Unequal Recovery
The past year has fractured our world in countless ways. Now, as people look to pick up the pieces, those managing debt need to account for their position in our uneven economic recovery.
Cars
Edmunds Compares the 2021 Tesla Model S and Porsche Taycan
Electric car the Porsche Taycan offers similar capabilities to Tesla's Model S, plus the aura of Porsche's sports car-building ethos. Is it good enough to unseat the Model S? Edmunds' experts tested both to find out.
Style
How a Queer Black Feminist Cultural Engineer is Turning Fashion Into a Movement
Fresco Steez is sending a clear message to advocates, allies and even oppressors: what we wear matters. She describes her new collaboration with Levi's as a representation of Black Culture, Black political history, and Black art and design.
Health/Fitness
How Coronavirus Deranges the Immune System in Complex and Deadly Ways
Scientists say unprepared immune cells appear to be responding to the coronavirus with a devastating release of chemicals, inflicting damage that may endure long after the threat has been eliminated.
Travel
At Dubai Airport, Travelers' Eyes Become Their Passports
The key east-west transit hub is rolling out an iris-scanner that verifies one's identity and eliminates the need for any human interaction when entering or leaving the country.
Nightlife
Another Gay Bar Gone? Boston Eagle is Up for Sale
And then there were...? Gay blogger BosGuy> reports the "space formerly occupied by the Boston Eagle is now for rent."
Slightly Used News :: November 17, 2020
Recent Reviews
Tyrone Power: Gender, Genre and Image in Classical Hollywood Cinema
Gillian Kelly presents a riveting analysis of "male beauty" vs. acting ability, and pays homage to a star who proved he had both.
Review: 'Coming 2 America' is Tired Sequel Fare
33 years after the release of "Coming to America" a sequel is made. Unfortunately...it feels like a holdover from a previous time that has already passed.
Review: 'My Salinger Year' Showcases an Excellent Sigourney Weaver
Sigourney Weaver's complex, nuanced turn in this film is a sobering reminder that Weaver has never won an Oscar.