'Kokomo City' gives a searing look into lives of Black trans sex workers
Director D. Smith couldn't be happier about her new documentary, "Kokomo City," being compared to 1990's "Paris Is Burning."
2023-07-28 05:25
The Curious Link Between 'Oppenheimer,' The Terminator, and a Forgotten '80s Sting Tune
For years, Sting’s 1985 anti-war song “Russians” seemed to be something of an afterthought. But it made a lasting impression on two future filmmakers and a pair of summer blockbusters released more than 30 years apart.
2023-07-28 05:24
Shinjiro Atae comes out as gay as Japan faces pressure to pass pro-LGBTQ+ legislation
Japanese pop star Shinjiro Atae announced that he is gay on Wednesday -- a bold move for such a public figure in Japan, a the country still does not recognize same-sex unions.
2023-07-28 05:23
How to watch England, Argentina and China in the 2023 Women's World Cup
This year's Women's World Cup saw one of its biggest upsets Thursday when Nigeria beat co-host Australia 3-2, and spectators will be hoping for as much drama Friday.
2023-07-28 04:55
Rapper Quando Rondo is barred from driving, must take drug tests while awaiting trial on bond
A Georgia judge says rapper Quando Rondo can no longer drive and must undergo drug testing if he wants to stay out of jail while awaiting trial on gang and drug charges
2023-07-28 04:45
'Jackass' star Bam Margera to stand trial on assault charge in fight with brother, judge rules
“Jackass” star Bam Margera will stand trial on charges that he punched his brother during an altercation at their home in Pennsylvania in April
2023-07-28 04:26
Bo Goldman, Oscar-winning screenwriter of 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest', dies at 90
Bo Goldman, who penned the Oscar-winning scripts to “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” and “Melvin and Howard” and whose textured, empathy-rich screenplays made him one of Hollywood’s finest writers, has died
2023-07-28 04:18
His campaign forced Sinead O'Connor to scrap a 1997 Jerusalem concert. Now he is a Cabinet minister
When death threats forced Irish pop singer Sinead O’Connor to call off a peace concert in Jerusalem in the summer of 1997, a young man named Itamar Ben-Gvir took credit for the campaign against her
2023-07-28 03:45
Civil rights groups condemn 'Soul Fest' concerts at Georgia park with giant Confederate carving
Civil rights groups are criticizing a concert series with Black performers dubbed “Soul Fest” that is being held at a Georgia park with a giant carving of Confederate leaders
2023-07-28 02:20
Prince Harry loses part of lawsuit but will get his day in court against The Sun publisher
A judge in London has allowed Prince Harry’s lawsuit against the publisher of The Sun tabloid to go to trial on claims the newspaper used unlawful methods to gather information about him
2023-07-28 01:59
For clergy abuse survivors, Sinead O'Connor's protest that offended so many was brave and prophetic
In 1992, Sinéad O’Connor destroyed a photo of Pope John Paul II on U.S. national television
2023-07-28 00:25
People with dwarfism aren't happy about Hugh Grant's upcoming Oompa-Loompa role
Some people with dwarfism have criticized the casting of British actor Hugh Grant in the role of an Oompa-Loompa in the upcoming film "Wonka," saying that work is being "taken" from them.
2023-07-28 00:20