LGBTQ News and More
George Chakiris Tells His 'West Side' Story
Actor George Chakiris won an Oscar for playing Bernardo in "West Side Story" some 60 years ago. Recently the actor-turned-jewelry designer decided to tell his life story. EDGE spoke to Chakiris about "My West Side Story: A Memoir."
Watch: Are 'The Circle's' Chloe and Mitchell Dating?
The second season of Netflix's breakout reality series "The Circle" ended this week, but is the relationship between Chloe Veitch and Mitchell Eason just beginning?
Was LGBTQ Teen's Death Suicide? Mother Says No Way and Demands Answers
A Massachusetts mother denies that her LGTBQ daughter committed suicide, and says police won't listen to her fears that the 16-year-old girl was murdered. Her story has sparked an outcry.
British Hunk Duncan James Finds His Gay Comfort Zone. Admits It Hasn't Been Easy
Out British singer Duncan James admitted to being "ashamed" of being gay in the past, he told the British magazine OK! He is now comfortable with who he is, but discussed the cruel responses he has had on social media to his being gay.
Luke Evans Set for Another Mainstream Project
Luke Evans continues to defy the notion that an out actor could never land lucrative, mainstream projects. This week he signed on for the male lead in an upcoming Apple series "Echo 3" from Oscar winner Mark Boal ("The Hurt Locker").
Napoleon Was a 'Gay-Friendly' Emperor, Historian Claims
While France is divided about Napoleon Bonaparte's legacy on the 200th anniversary of his death, a French historian maintains that he was a 'gay friendly' emperor.
Home of San Francisco's 1st Same-Sex Spouses Now a Landmark
The hilltop cottage belonging to a lesbian couple who were the first same-sex partners to legally marry in San Francisco has become a city landmark.
'Sex and the City' Reboot to Add Several New Characters Including 3 Women of Color
There's a big shakeup coming to the "Sex and the City" reboot, called "And Just Like That..."
As He Pushes the Envelope on 'SNL,' Bowen Yang Recalls his Gayest Skit
Bowen Yang has had a number of milestones as a "Saturday Night Live" regular: The first Chinese American to star on the show and the first open LGBTQ performer to appear beyond one season. In a recent interview he described his gayest moment on the show.
Watch: Caitlyn Jenner to Critics in Hannity Interview: 'I Move On'
Caitlyn Jenner, a Republican whose campaign for California governor has elicited angry reaction from some members of the LGBTQ community, said Wednesday that "I move on" when it comes to her critics.
News
Disney's Rainbow Collection Celebrates Pride, Supports LGBTQ Causes
In the run-up to Pride month, Disney has announced at Rainbow Collection of clothing and collectables that spread the rainbow joy.
Entertainment
Is Penis Size as Plain as a Nose on a Face? New Study Thinks So
The clue may be as plain as the nose on a face. Literally. In support of the 'big nose, big hose' theory, a scientific study has found that men with larger noses do indeed have longer penises.
Business
Dubai Luxury Home Market Soars as World's Rich Flee Pandemic
After nearly three decades in London, Christophe Reech was fed up with the city's pandemic lockdowns. This spring, he sold his luxury townhouse and jetted off to the desert sheikhdom of Dubai to start a new life with his family.
Technology
Facebook Board's Trump Decision Could have Wider Impacts
Since the day after the deadly Jan. 6 riots on the U.S. Capitol, former President Donald Trump's social media accounts have been silent — muzzled for inciting violence using the platforms as online megaphones.
Finance
What Is $0 Fraud Liability And Do All Credit Cards Have It?
Zero fraud liability, a policy many credit and debit cards advertise to consumers as a safety measure against theft or fraud, seems like a stand-up thing for card companies to do.
Cars
Baidu Rolls Out Paid Driverless Taxi Service in Beijing
Chinese tech giant Baidu rolled out its paid driverless taxi service on Sunday, making it the first company to commercialize autonomous driving operations in China.
Style
5 Tips to Help Calm Your Dog During Thunderstorms
If thunderstorms make your dog a scaredy-cat, we've got five helpful tips for when the forecast calls for ruff weather.
Health/Fitness
Mom who Gave Birth on Flight Didn't Know She was Pregnant
Lavinia "Lavi" Mounga had no idea a baby was coming when she went into labor on a flight from her home in Utah to Honolulu last week.
Travel
12 Fascinating Facts Revealed About American Airlines AAdvantage Program
Here are 12 of the most interesting facts revealed about the AAdvantage mileage program.
Nightlife
Burning Man Cancels 2021 Festival in Northern Nevada Desert
Burning Man organizers announced Tuesday they are canceling this summer's annual counter-culture festival in the Nevada desert for the second year in a row because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Recent Reviews
Review: Laurie Anderson's 'Sisters with Transistors' Shines a Light on the Unsung Women of Electronic Music
Anderson, via Rovner, pays homage to her forebears, the trailblazing women of electronic music who "didn't want to push around dead white men's notes" but instead create "intersections of science, life and sound."
Review: 'Star Wars: The Bad Batch' a Compelling New Corner of the Sci-Fi Universe
The Star Wars saga continues. Following the events of the Clone War, the army that battled for Republic has now turned on the Jedi — but not all of the warriors are on the side of evil.
Review: 'The Last Married Couple In America' Falls Short of Greatness
The film has its share of funny, offbeat, and wonderful moments, as well as a grounded and lovely performance by the always-underrated Natalie Wood.