LGBTQ News and More
Japanese Soccer Player Yokoyama Comes Out as Transgender
Japanese soccer player Kumi Yokoyama said they are transgender — a revelation praised in the U.S. where they play in the National Women's Soccer League but an identity not legally recognized in Japan.
Uber Eats Tackles App Profile Issue that Outs Trans Drivers
A civil rights group warned Uber Eats that its app profiles place transgender drivers at risk of harassment and violence, prompting the company to apologize Tuesday.
'THTH's' Harry Jowsey Nearly Goes Full Frontal in IG Post
Harry Jowsey nearly went full-frontal in a trio of pics from his bathroom. The break-out personality from the first season of Netflix's "Too Hot to Handle" posed in a low-slung bath towel with the words: "Just in time for summer."
Watch: Gay Florida Couple, Facing Daily Fines, Refuses to Take Down Pride Flag
A South Florida gay couple is facing fines of $50 per day for flying the rainbow flag during Pride Month, but they refuse to take the banner down, saying: "We're not going to back down on this one."
State Department Will Fly This Special Flag for Pride Month
A "Progress" flag will fly at the State Department in honor of Pride Month.
Watch: Joy Behar Apologizes for Crude Carl Nassib Joke
Joy Behar of "The View" found herself in hot water after making a crude joke about Carl Nassib's coming out on Tuesday.
Trans Oil Heir Nats Getty Proudly Shows His Abs (and Surgery Scars)
Oil heir Nats Getty came out as trans and non-binary five months ago. This week he posted to Instagram a photo shoot that proudly showed off his abs and top surgery scars.
'Drag Race' Judge Michelle Visage Puts the Spotlight on Abrosexuality
There's a whole spectrum of sexualities and orientations beyond "LGBTQ," and "Drag Race" judge and pop star Michelle Visage has been posting about some of them.
How Wells Fargo Embodies LGBTQ Pride Beyond Flags and Festivals
From the early days of the AIDS crisis to financial planning for same-sex couples and diversity within its workforce, Wells Fargo continues to be at the forefront of advocating for and supporting the queer community.
Sports Figures, Celebrities Show Their Love for Carl Nassib
Carl Nassib made history yesterday as the first active player in the NFL to come out as gay. Fellow NFL players and celebrities praised his disclosure.
News
Caitlyn Jenner Teams up With God to Woo California Voters
Caitlyn Jenner, the high-profile candidate in the California recall election, took to the airwaves with a new campaign ad that tells voters what ails them: Too many regulations and not enough time worshipping God (as she does).
Entertainment
Review: With 11 Nude Dancers, 'Bare' Celebrates Masculine Beauty
This new documentary is the story of the making of a performance piece with 11 naked men.
Business
Flower Power: Flower Co.'s Weed Delivery Blossoms in California
It's been five years since California led the charge with legalizing marijuana. Companies are now capitalizing on the delivery model to connect consumers to the best weed strains the market offers.
Technology
In a Murky Sea of Mental Health Apps, Consumers Left Adrift
Even as industry hype mounts, researchers and companies are scrambling to prove that mental health apps actually work.
Finance
Liz Weston: How to Harness Your HSA's Superpowers
High-deductible health insurance plans have hidden superpowers that make them a great way for some people to create a tax-free pot of money for retirement or other long-term goals.
Cars
Nissan CEO Promises Turnaround for Disgruntled Shareholders
Nissan Chief Executive Makoto Uchida pleaded for patience from disgruntled shareholders Tuesday and promised a turnaround at the Japanese automaker.
Style
In a Sea of Rosé, These Pinks Pop
Don't worry if pink isn't your color. In the steamy days of summer, rosé is the perfect wine to revive and refresh, whether you're sipping poolside or at a beach, picnic or barbecue.
Health/Fitness
US Hits Encouraging Milestones on Virus Deaths and Shots
COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have dipped below 300 a day for the first time since the early days of the disaster in March 2020, while the drive to put shots in arms hit another encouraging milestone Monday: 150 million Americans fully vaccinated.
Travel
Florida Beach Town Writes Amazon TV Series to Lure Tourists
Travel marketers in St. Petersburg and Clearwater, Florida commissioned an original, scripted TV series, seeking to draw quarantine-weary tourists to the area's sugar sand beaches.
Nightlife
Submerge Swim Party @ The W Hollywood :: June 19, 2021
Over the unofficial LA Pride weekend, the hot men and women of Southern California showed off their summer bodies at the Submerge Swim Party, part of the Velvet Dreams weekend at the W Hollywood.
Recent Reviews
Review: Arrow's 'Years Of Lead: Five Classic Italian Crime Thrillers 1973-1977' is Worthy of Your Attention
Arrow Video's "Years of Lead: Five Classic Italian Crime Thrillers 1973-1977" gives the poliziotteschi genre the proper showcase at home. These shocking and morally ambiguous eurocrime films hearken back to a time of great social upheaval in Italy.
Review: Revisit 'For Those Who Think Young' to Catch the Film Debut of Ellen Burstyn
The real discovery here is a young, green Ellen Burstyn showing off her comic chops in her film debut.
Review: Heart-Stopping Twists and Turns Make 'Your Honor' a Winning Series
Heart-stopping twists and turns in 'Your Honor' on DVD.