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Our Favorite CBD and Hemp Brands to Elevate Your Holiday Gift-Giving
Get creative by introducing your friends and loved ones to one of the top-trending gift ideas of the season: CBD.
'Search Party' Stars Jeffery Self, Cole Escola Sign on to Queer HBO Max Comedy
"Jeffery & Cole Casserole" co-stars Jeffery Self, who is openly gay, and Cole Escola, who is non-binary, will star in "Bunny & Clyde" on HBO Max.
Jussie Smollett Awaits Verdict as Jurors Consider Case
Jurors in Jussie Smollett's trial are expected to resume deliberations Thursday on charges the former "Empire" actor orchestrated a fake attack on himself, then lied to Chicago police about being the victim of an anti-gay, racist hate crime.
Serendipity Strikes for Simon Rex as an adult-film antihero
Simon Rex, in town for the recent Gotham Awards, where he was nominated for outstanding lead performance in "Red Rocket," was comparing today's pandemic-scarred New York with the city he knew in the 1990s as a VJ on MTV.
Groups Slam Florida Over Removal of Anti-Bullying Resource
Advocacy groups are criticizing the Florida Department of Education for removing an anti-bullying webpage, saying the decision will harm LGBTQ students.
'Jeopardy!' Stays with Hosts Bialik, Jennings for the Season
Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings will continue as tag-team hosts of "Jeopardy!" through the rest of this season.
'Dune,' 'CODA,' 'West Side Story' Make AFI's 2021 Top 10
The American Film Institute lined up behind many of the end-of-year Oscar contenders, naming Steven Spielberg's "West Side Story," Jane Campion's "The Power of the Dog" and Adam McKay's "Don't Look Up" among the year's 10 best films.
Vaccine Makers Racing to Update COVID Shots, Just in Case
Vaccine makers are racing to update their COVID-19 shots against the newest coronavirus threat even before it's clear a change is needed.
Matador Meggings is Redefining Men's Fitness and Lifestyle Fashion
Matador Meggings' founder Valentine Aseyo describe his line of athleisure wear as "men's leggings on steroids" — find out why.
Sandra Bernhard is Back at Joe's Pub for Annual Holiday Show
The inimitable Sandra Bernhard will once again grace the live stage at Joe's Pub in New York City for annual holiday run of shows Dec. 26th through 31st with her all new show Sandra Bernhard "Bern It Down".
News
Watch: Netflix Introduces 'Queer Eye Germany' with a German Fab 5
The streaming giant has found its Fab 5 for the German version of its hit show "Queer Eye."
Entertainment
Kal Penn's Engaging Yet Incomplete Memoir
South Asian film and TV actor and Obama advisor Kal Penn shares funny and touching tales of racism in Hollywood and misadventures in The White House, but turns shy in discussing his life as a gay man.
Business
'Big Tobacco' Companies Leave Legacy of High LGBTQ Smoking Rates
The LGBTQ+ community has one of the highest smoking rates among disparity populations. Decades of target marketing by 'Big Tobacco' companies is a major contributing factor.
Technology
How COVID Shots for Kids Help Prevent Dangerous New Variants
Vaccinating kids against COVID-19 also means reducing silent spread, since most have no or mild symptoms.
Finance
7 Tips to Avoid Going Over Budget on Kids' Holiday Gifts
These holiday shopping tips from budgeting and parenting experts can help you find what works for your family.
Cars
Edmunds: Ford Bronco Versus Jeep Wrangler
The new 2021 Bronco SUV pays homage to its predecessors and serves as an intriguing alternative to a well-known off-roading icon: The Jeep Wrangler.
Style
A Taste of the Holidays: Our 5 Favorite Culinary Gifts
EDGE turns up the heat this holiday season with five of our favorite culinary gifts.
Health/Fitness
Pfizer Says COVID Booster Offers Protection Against Omicron
Pfizer said Wednesday that a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine may protect against the new omicron variant even though the initial two doses appear significantly less effective.
Travel
Omicron Travel Bans Strike South Africa Safari Business
South African travel bans in response to the omicron variant have hammered the country's safari business, already hard hit by the pandemic.
Nightlife
Santa Speedo Run @ Sidetrack The Video Bar Chicago :: December 4, 2021
Sidetrack the Video Bar hosted their 10th Santa Speedo Run to benefit Center on Halsted, the LGBTQ+ community center. Registration began at noon and after a singalong of "Jingle Balls" participants ran a mile through Lakeview East.
Recent Reviews
Review: Spielberg's 'West Side Story' a Rousing Revival
Spielberg, Tony Kushner, and Steven Sondheim have deepened and clarified one of the 20th century's most iconic musicals, and made a better movie than the 1961 original... but has it lost some of its punch?
Review: 'Drama TV' Keeps Readers Guessing... and Wanting More
Nicky and Noah tackle the world of television, and the results are ratings gold in their 13th cozy mystery from Joe Cosentino.
Review: 'Krampus: The Naughty Cut' Feels Just Right
It doesn't get that much naughtier, but this new "Krampus" edition feels just right.