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Kentucky Governor Vetoes Sweeping GOP Transgender Measure
Kentucky's Democratic governor issued an election-year veto Friday of a Republican bill aimed at regulating the lives of transgender youths that includes banning access to gender-affirming health care and restricting the bathrooms they can use.
Fans Chide Lil Nas X for Twitter Gaffe in Wake of Uganda's Harsh New Anti-LGBTQ+ Law
Out rapper Lil Nas X made a new gaffe on Twitter with a tweet he sent out on the same day Uganda passed new anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. Fans took him to task.
Billy Porter Releases Autobiographical New Single 'Baby Was a Dancer'
Grammy, Emmy, and two-time Tony Award-winning singer, composer, director, author, actor, and playwright Billy Porter released his highly anticipated new single "Baby Was A Dancer."
Watch: Florida Rep Duped into Reciting Silly, Sexual Names
A GOP Florida state representative was trolled (hilariously) at a meeting this past Monday.
Report: Late Influencer, Suspected Suicide, was 'Kept' by Peter Thiel
Jeff Thomas, the late influencer and model whose death last week is being investigated as a suicide, described himself as having been "kept" by billionaire Peter Thiel, a report says.
SXSW: Day Seven — 'Drag Queens Are the Marines of the Queer Community,' Says Symone
SXSW got real with a discussion about recent legislation restricting drag performance in a panel with Jaida Essence Hall, Symone, and Gottmik.
Review: Rauw Alejandro's 'Saturno World Tour'
According to Billboard, Latin music consumption in the United States grew by a whopping 55% between 2020 and 2022, and no discussion about Latin music's rapidly growing influence would be complete without mentioning Rauw Alejandro.
Other States are Copying Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Efforts
Florida's move to expand its prohibition on teaching sexual orientation or gender identity in the classroom comes as Republican lawmakers in other states are pursuing their own versions of what critics have dubbed the "Don't Say Gay" law.
Georgia Law Will Ban Most Transgender Care for Kids Under 18
Georgia will ban most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone replacement therapies for transgender people younger than 18, under a new law signed by Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday.
Unwelcome Spotlight Falls on NHL Team Pride Night Events
Pride nights, held annually for several years by National Hockey League teams to show support for the LGBTQ community, are in the spotlight following several high-profile incidents this season.
News
Iowa Governor Signs Gender-Affirming Care Ban, Bathroom Law
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed a pair of laws restricting the bathrooms transgender students can use and banning gender-affirming medical care amid a flood of legislation nationwide targeting the trans community.
Entertainment
Review: Thrills, International Glamor in 'John Wick Chapter 4'
Keanu Reeves returns as the world's most wanted mark in the latest installment of the popular film series, set against the landscape of an internationally glamorous underworld determined to take him down.
Business
TikTok CEO Grilled by Skeptical Lawmakers on Safety, Content
A nearly six-hour grilling of TikTok's CEO by lawmakers brought the platform's 150 million U.S. users no closer to an answer as to whether the app will be wiped from their devices.
Technology
Trump Arrested? Putin Jailed? Fake AI Images Spread Online
Former President Donald Trump getting gang-tackled by riot-gear-clad New York City police officers. Russian President Vladimir Putin in prison grays behind the bars of a dimly lit concrete cell.
Finance
Fed's Unwanted Ally in Bid to Tame Inflation: Credit Crunch
The Federal Reserve is getting some unwanted help in its drive to slow the U.S. economy and defeat the worst bout of inflation in four decades: A cutback in bank lending.
Cars
Edmunds: The Hottest Electric Cars to Check Out in 2023
The experts at Edmunds choose five of the most intriguing new EVs, sorted by price, rolling into dealerships this year.
Style
Stylist Law Roach Working on his Health Post-retirement
Celebrity stylist Law Roach, who helped reinvent Zendaya and turned Celine Dion into a fashion icon, shocked the industry last week when he announced his retirement from dressing the rich and famous.
Health/Fitness
Lawsuit Challenges Florida Ban on Gender-Affirming Care
Four families challenging Florida's prohibition against puberty-blocking hormones and gender-affirming surgeries for minors filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against state health officials.
Travel
Gay Travelers Will Find Romance in Minnesota
If you're looking for something bold and unexpected — a romantic getaway for you and your special someone — make your way to the North Star State.
Nightlife
Tinder Shows Love for Non-Monogamous People
The dating app announced this week that users can now add new relationship types and pronouns to their profiles.