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Pretty in Pink: Kraft Releases Valentine's Day Mac & Cheese
Is that a warm bowl of Pepto Bismol or a special Valentine's Day meal for your bae? Kraft Foods is throwing caution to the wind this season, releasing a limited-edition Candy Kraft Mac & Cheese.
'It's A Sin' Star: I Became HIV-Positive after My First Sexual Experience
Actor and AIDS activist Nathaniel Hall, a star of the '80s-set miniseries "It's A Sin," became positive after his very first sexual relationship. That eventually led to his one-man show and his efforts to combat stigma.
Malaysian Official Says Anti-LGBTQ Laws Aren't Strict Enough
Putrajaya, a Malaysian city located south of capital Kuala Lumpur, is considering even harsher punishments for LGBTQ people than already-existing law.
Out Director Craig Johnson Teams with 'SNL' Writer for Horror-Comedy Movie
Out writer-director Craig Johnson ("Alex Strangelove," "The Skeleton Twins") is teaming up with "Saturday Night Live" co-head writer Kent Sublette on a horror-comedy film project.
Palm Springs: A Winter Getaway Like None Other
Here's a look at why Palm Springs is on the top of our destination list for the coming year and what makes the desert dream the ideal getaway.
Disney Updates Jungle Cruise After Insensitivity Criticism
Jungle Cruise, one of the original Disney parks' rides, is getting a 21st century remodel in yet the latest update to a legacy theme park ride that has been criticized in years past for being racially insensitive.
With Many Hungry for Content, Sundance Market Heats Up
The 2021 Sundance Film Festival kicks off Thursday and it's shaping up to be a robust market for companies looking for content.
Dwayne Johnson is a Contender in NBC Sitcom 'Young Rock'
Dwayne Johnson's new NBC comedy "Young Rock" has him campaigning for president in 2032, but the actor and producer sidestepped the possibility of a real-life run someday.
Make it Personal: Our Favorite Customized Valentine's Day Gifts
Are you stumped on what to give your better half this Valentine's Day? Make it personal with a unique gift that shows your creativity as well as your love.
Why Even Presidential Pressure Might Not Get More Vaccine to Market Faster
Americans are dying of COVID-19 by the thousands, but efforts to ramp up production of potentially lifesaving vaccines are hitting a brick wall.
News
Homophobic Political Pundit Makes Wild Claims About Trump Election Loss
In a video obtained by LGBTQ Nation via Rightwing Watch, anti LGBTQ activist Scott Lively made the bold claim that former President Trump was removed from office by God due to his support of gay men.
Entertainment
Mutual Attraction: Jack Halberstam's 'Wild Things: The Disorder of Desire'
Noted radical social thinker and Columbia gender studies professor Jack Halberstam's reputation precedes him, and his new creative exploration of desire reinforces his thought process behind how human sexuality becomes attracted to everything "wild."
Business
Amid COVID-19 Travel Restrictions, United Airlines Launches Travel-Ready Center
You may have a mask and hand sanitizer in hand, but if you're planning on traveling any time soon, you'll also have to navigate the maze of pandemic rulesl. United Airlines has launched a digital hub to help customers easily track what may be required.
Technology
Will a 'Vaccine Passport' Be More Valuable Than TSA Pre-Check for Future Travel?
A vaccine passport "could be the golden ticket to rebooting travel," but how long will it take to get the double dose, and what technology is being developed to prove it?
Finance
How Do the Richest LGBTQ People in the World Spend Their Money?
A new feature profiles LGBTQ people who have broken into that elite club of millionaires and billionaires.
Cars
Stellantis CEO: New Car Company Will Protect Jobs and Brands
The CEO of Stellantis, the carmaker created from the merger of PSA Peugeot and Fiat Chrysler, said Tuesday that the tie-up will help preserve jobs, factories and the 14 storied brands.
Style
Let Down Your Hair: New Army Rules for Ponytails, Nail Color
Female soldiers can let their hair down, and flash a little nail color under new rules being approved by the Army. But male soldiers will still have to shave.
Health/Fitness
Biden to Reopen 'Obamacare' Markets for COVID-19 Relief
Fulfilling a campaign promise, President Joe Biden plans to reopen the HealthCare.gov insurance markets for a special sign-up opportunity geared to people needing coverage in the coronavirus pandemic.
Travel
'Historic Snow' Blankets Parts of Midwest, Disrupts Travel
A major winter storm blanketed parts of the middle of the country with snow that was forecast into late Tuesday in some areas, disrupting traffic and closing some coronavirus testing sites.
Nightlife
Confirmed: WeHo Gay Bar Faultline has Shuttered Longtime Location
The owner of West Hollywood gay bar Faultline has confirmed an earlier report that the establishment has closed down its longtime location. The bar will hopefully reopen elsewhere in the future.
Slightly Used News :: November 17, 2020
Recent Reviews
Review: Restored 'The Ascent' Essential for Fans of Soviet Cinema
Larisa Shepitko's award-winning World War II drama is now available on Blu-ray from the Criterion Collection, complete with a new 4K restoration and a slew of special features.
Review: 'Freaky' is Fine, but No Classic
"Freaky" is a sometimes funny, sometimes clever romp, but it doesn't hold a candle to Landon's "Happy Death Day."
Review: 'Snowpiercer - The Complete First Season' Is an Icy Reflection of Recent Anxieties
The drama is on track: "Snowpiercer" challenges the ideas of class warfare, social divisions, and injustices set against a dystopian future in perpetual motion.