Culture

Broadway and Hollywood Songwriter Marc Shaiman Looks Back With Pessimistic Humor in Memoir

Entertainment

Chappell Roan to Receive Harmonizer Award for Social Justice Work at 2026 Resonator Awards

Chappell Roan, the breakout pop artist known for her advocacy, will be honored with the Harmonizer Award at the second annual Resonator Awards on January 27,...

4 hours ago

Harrison Browne Criticizes USA Hockey's New Policy Restricting Transgender Participation in Sex-Specific Leagues

Harrison Browne, the first openly transgender professional hockey player, publicly condemned USA Hockey's recently updated Participant Eligibility Policy for...

5 hours ago

Social Media

French Lawmakers Approve Bill Banning Social Media for Children Under 15

French lawmakers have approved a bill banning social media for children under 15

by Samuel Petrequin | 4 hours ago

Gay Actor Max Parker Cast as Heimdall in Prime Video's 'God of War' Series After 'Boots' Cancellation

Actor Max Parker, known for his role in the Netflix series "Boots", has been cast as Heimdall in Prime Video's live-action adaptation of the "God of War" video...

Jan 26

Lifestyle

Mattel Releases Opal Lee Barbie Doll Honoring 'Grandmother of Juneteenth' Activism

Mattel has launched a new Barbie doll in its Inspiring Women series featuring civil rights activist Opal Lee, known as the "grandmother"of Juneteenth.

Jan 26

10 Years, 3,000 Creatives: The Uphill Battle for Black Talent in Italian Fashion

Michelle Francine Ngonmo, a Cameroonian-Italian, has dedicated her career to promoting Africans and people of color in Italian fashion

by Colleen Barry | Jan 26

Travel

What Travelers Can Expect As Southwest Airlines Introduces Assigned Seats

Southwest Airlines passengers are making their final boarding-time scrambles for seats as the carrier prepares to end its signature open-seating system

by Rio Yamat | 5 hours ago

A Growing Number of Vacations Are Designed to Be Walked

Walking-led vacations are gaining attention as travelers increasingly choose trips organized around daily miles on foot rather than postcard-worthy attractions....

by Jennifer Allen | Jan 26