Detained LGBTQ Activists in Istanbul Pride Being Released
Out U.S. Basketball Star Brittney Griner Due in Russian Court
Norway: Suspect in Pride Month Attack Won't Talk to Police
Arrests in Istanbul as LGBTQ Marchers Try to Defy Pride Ban
Watch: X-Rated Gay Film Shot at Acropolis Leads to Advanced Security Measures
LGBTQ News and More
Norway: Suspect in Deadly Pride Shooting Agrees to Custody
The suspect in Saturday's mass shooting during an LGBTQ festival in Oslo has agreed to be held in pretrial custody for four weeks and will therefore not appear in court on Monday, a Norwegian court said.
Poland's Leader Rejects West Views on Transgender Issues
Poland's conservative ruling party leader pushed back Sunday against what he described as Western views on LGBTQ rights.
Spanish Government Approves New Bill on Transgender Rights
Spain's Cabinet approved on Monday a new draft of a LGBTQ rights bill that if backed by parliament will allow people as young as 16 to change their gender freely, and those as young as 12 to do so with a judge's authorization.
The Scents of Summer
While there will never be a one-size-fits-all approach to fragrance, here are some rock star scents for summer that will leave people saying, "What are you wearing?"
Detained LGBTQ Activists in Istanbul Pride Being Released
Istanbul's LGBTQ Pride organizers say more than 360 people were detained by police Sunday following a ban on all Pride events.
Judy Garland's Most Memorable Performances
June is the month that marks not only the anniversary of Judy Garland's birth — she would have been 100 this year — but also the anniversary of her death.
Out U.S. Basketball Star Brittney Griner Due in Russian Court
More than four months after she was arrested at a Moscow airport for cannabis possession, American basketball star Brittney Griner is to appear in court Monday for a preliminary hearing ahead of her trial.
Norway: Suspect in Pride Month Attack Won't Talk to Police
The suspect in a mass shooting during an LGBTQ festival in Norway has refused to explain his actions to investigators and will remain in pretrial custody for the next four weeks.
Arrests in Istanbul as LGBTQ Marchers Try to Defy Pride Ban
Dozens of people were detained in central Istanbul after city authorities banned an LGBTQ Pride march, organizers said Sunday.
'Elvis,' 'Top Gun' Tie for Box-Office Crown with $30.5M Each
Baz Luhrmann's Elvis Presley biopic "Elvis" shook up theaters with an estimated $30.5 million in weekend ticket sales, but — in a box-office rarity — "Elvis" tied "Top Gun: Maverick," which also reported $30.5 million, for No. 1 in theaters.
News
Watch: X-Rated Gay Film Shot at Acropolis Leads to Advanced Security Measures
Last December there was outrage in Greece when it was learned that a gay sex scene was filmed at the iconic Acropolis. Security measures were then put into place to ensure it doesn't happen again.
Entertainment
Review: 'Girl One' an Intense, Thought-Provoking Read
Intense, intriguing "Girl One" provokes thought about science and procreation.
Business
Did Corporate Greed Fuel Inflation? It's Not Biggest Culprit
Furious about surging prices at the gasoline station and the supermarket, many consumers feel they know just where to cast blame: On greedy companies that relentlessly jack up prices.
Technology
After Roe, Dems Seek Probe of Tech's Use of Personal Data
Democratic lawmakers are asking federal regulators to investigate Apple and Google for allegedly deceiving millions of mobile phone users by enabling the collection and sale of their personal data.
Finance
What's the Impact of a Russian Debt Default?
Russia calls any default artificial because it has the money to pay its debts but sanctions have frozen its foreign currency reserves held abroad.
Cars
Edmunds: 2022 BMW i4 Versus 2022 Polestar 2
The BMW i4 is about the size of a 3 Series and offers an engaging driving experience. But there's another small EV also vying for your attention: The Polestar 2.
Style
Kenzo Channels Preppy, Celine Goes for Razzmatazz in Paris
Kenzo's designer, Nigo, found his groove for his sophomore collection at the LVMH-owned house, drawing vibrant parallels with house founder Kenzo Takada.
Health/Fitness
WHO Panel: Monkeypox Not a Global Emergency 'at this Stage'
The World Health Organization said the escalating monkeypox outbreak in more than 50 countries should be closely monitored but does not warrant being declared a global health emergency.
Travel
Pilots in Line for Big Raises Amid Global Travel Disruptions
The largest pilots union has approved a contract that would boost the pay of pilots at United Airlines by more than 14% over the next 18 months.
Nightlife
Chicago Pride Parade :: June 26, 2022
Chicago's Pride parade returned in 2022 following a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Kicking off at Montrose and Broadway, the 51st annual Pride march was full of allied business floats, colorful rainbows and strong political statements.
Recent Reviews
Review: Austin Butler, Baz Luhrmann Deliver a Grand 'Elvis'
With this biopic of Elvis Presley, director Baz Luhrmann and star Austin Butler create something gloriously messy — a maximalist opera of contradictions, styles, myths, memories, and headlines.
Review: Thriller 'The Black Phone' is Captivating, Really
This kid-centric thriller is a very satisfying balancing act of a movie that has elements of supernatural, psychological suspense and horror but never falls heavily into a single camp.
Review: 'Marcel The Shell With Shoes On' a Delight
Marcel is a marvel, and someone I wouldn't mind visiting again and again.