Culture

Axel Hotel Valencia Opens as Spain’s Newest Urban Hub for Queer Travelers

Entertainment

Billy Crystal, Albert Brooks and Other Close Friends of Rob and Michele Reiner Pay Tribute

Some of Rob and Michele Reiner's closest friends, including Billy Crystal and Larry David, have released a heartfelt statement mourning the couple

by The Associated Press | 6 hours ago

Dave Kopay’s Legacy: How an NFL Pioneer Helped Change the Conversation on Gay Athletes

Former NFL running back Dave Kopay’s decision in 1975 to come out as gay made him one of the first openly gay professional athletes from a major team sport,...

Dec 16

Social Media

Connor Storrie Reflects on Shirtless Audition and On-Screen Queer Intimacy

The hockey romance series “Heated Rivalry,” adapted from Rachel Reid’s popular novels, is building momentum after HBO Max confirmed a Season 2 renewal and...

Dec 16

Spicy Raffael Eirzo Has a Heat That Sneaks Up on You

Picture this: you’re on vacation at a sun-drenched beach in Mallorca, Spain and you see Raffael Eirzo stroll by in front of you. He’s shirtless and wearing...

by Timothy Rawles | Dec 16

Lifestyle

Last-Minute Hosting Hacks for Americans With Less to Spend

A recent survey finds a 22% drop in holiday hosting budgets this year as Americans expect the economy to weaken in 2026. Consumers plan to spend less on decor...

by Jessica Haggard | Dec 16

With New Memoir, Tom Freston Hopes to Show Young People There Are Multiple Paths to Success

Tom Freston could tell endless stories about the formative days of MTV and late nights with rock stars

by David Bauder | Dec 15

Travel

Trump Expands Travel Ban, Adding 5 More Countries and Imposing New Limits on Others

The Trump administration is expanding its travel ban to include five more countries and impose new limits on others

by Rebecca Santana | Dec 16

Rome Opens Long-Awaited Colosseum Subway Station, With Displays of Unearthed Artifacts

Rome opened two subway stations on Tuesday — one deep beneath the Colosseum — that mix the modernity of high-tech transport with artifacts from an ancient era.

by David Biller | Dec 16