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Randy Rainbow's 'Playing With Myself'
Randy Rainbow, comedian and singer, best known for his YouTube video spoof interviews and parodies of right-wing political figures that have become viral social media sensations with millions of views, now tells all in his new memoir.
Shola von Reinhold's 'Lote' - a Literary Tour de Force
In author Shola von Reinhold's first book, "Lote," which is a tour de force, the luscious, textured writing is astonishingly good.
Taika Waititi Takes a Hammer to Thor in 'Love & Thunder'
"Thor: Love and Thunder," which opens Thursday, is Marvel's fourth Thor movie and Taika Waititi's second after the 2017 smash success "Thor Ragnarok.
Ex-'Cheer' Star Harris Gets 12 Years for Seeking Photos, Sex
A federal judge sentenced Jerry Harris, a former star of the Netflix docuseries "Cheer," to 12 years in prison for coercing teenage boys to send him obscene photos and videos of themselves and soliciting sex from minors at cheerleading competitions.
Embattled UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Agrees to Resign
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson finally succumbed to political reality Thursday and agreed to resign after the latest ethics scandal around his leadership led some 50 senior lawmakers to quit the government.
Hong Kong Lifts Flight Ban Citing 'Little Effect' on COVID
Hong Kong announced Thursday it is shelving a COVID-19 measure that has resulted in dozens of canceled flights in recent months and thwarted travel plans for thousands.
Rousteing Gives One-off Gaultier Couture Display in Paris
An enfant terrible appeared in a new guise on Wednesday as designer Olivier Rousteing of Balmain took a one-off shot at a couture collection for the house of Jean Paul Gaultier.
Apple to Add 'Lockdown' Safeguard on iPhones, iPads, Macs
Apple said it will roll out a "lockdown" option for iPhones, iPads and Mac computers intended to protect against spyware unleashed by state-sponsored hackers.
U.S. Allows Pharmacists to Prescribe Pfizer's COVID-19 Pill
Pharmacists can prescribe the leading COVID-19 pill directly to patients under a new U.S. policy announced Wednesday that's intended to expand use of Pfizer's drug Paxlovid.
Amazon Prime Adding Free Grubhub Meal Delivery for Members
Amazon will give its U.S. Prime members free access to meal delivery service Grubhub for a year under a deal announced Wednesday.
Juul, FDA Suspend Court Case while E-cigarette Ban on Hold
The Food and Drug Administration and Juul agreed Wednesday to put their court fight on hold while the government reopens its review of the company's electronic cigarettes.
Moscow Trial of Out WNBA Star Brittney Griner Resumes
Jailed American basketball star Brittney Griner returns to a Russian court on Thursday amid a growing chorus of calls for Washington to do more to secure her release.
Work at a School or Nonprofit? You Could Erase Student Loans
More than 145,000 borrowers have had the remainder of their federal student loan debt canceled through a program for people who work for schools, governments or nonprofits.
Team Holds Public Rally in Support of Out WNBA Star Brittney Brittney Griner
Wearing "BG" shirts and holding signs, fans gathered for a public rally in support of Griner on Wednesday, hoping their sentiments would reach the WNBA player 6,000 miles away in a Russian jail cell.
Red, White & Reflections On Fire Island
Ty Sunderland and Daniel Nardicio presented the second annual Red, White & Reflections on July 4th weekend in the Fire Island Pines with special guests Aquaria, Nicky Doll, Jan Sport and Linux.
Just Why Did Taron Egerton Quit 'Cock'?
Taron Egerton reveals in a new interview the very personal reason why he decided to quit the West End play "Cock" earlier this year. Speaking with the NY Times, the actor revealed the very personal reason why he decided to leave the production.
'Elité' Hottie Manu Ríos Just Landed A Role in Upcoming Queer Cowboy Film
'Elité' Hottie Manu Ríos just landed a role in Pedro Almodovar's upcoming gay western. Almodovar describes the film as an "answer to 'Brokeback Mountain.'"
Health Officials Approach MPV on Lower Cape with Careful Monitoring and Education Campaign
Local health officials are carefully monitoring the spread of the monkeypox virus (MPV) on the lower Cape, as well as providing information about how it is spread.
Is 'Rainbow Capitalism' Minimizing Authentic Queer Content?
Rainbow capitalism threatens to minimize, if not erase, the innovations pioneered by queer creators in fashion, as well as the significance clothing holds for self-expression and defiance of gender norms.