Culture
Entertainment
XG Rebrands from 'Xtraordinary Girls' to 'Xtraordinary Genes' Following Member Cocona's Transmasculine Nonbinary Coming Out
Japanese K-pop group XG announced a name change from "Xtraordinary Girls"to "Xtraordinary Genes"to reflect greater inclusivity after member Cocona came out as...
Britney Spears Hints at UK and Australia Return to the Stage While Ruling Out Future US Performances
Britney Spears has suggested she plans to perform live in the United Kingdom and Australia “very soon, ” while stating she will not take to the stage again in...
Social Media
Pentagon Instructs Canadian Adult Store to Cease Shipping Sex Toys to US Soldiers in Bahrain
The US Department of Defense has sent letters to Toronto-based adult store Bonjibon, requesting it stop shipping butt plugs and other sex toys to soldiers at a...
Garrett Wareing Has Made It To The Finish Line
Garrett Wareing took a Long Walk this past Fall, but unlike his character in the movie, he’s made it to the finish line; the one in Hollywood that young actors...
Lifestyle
Mattel Adds an Autistic Barbie to Doll Line Devoted to Showcasing Diversity and Inclusion
An autistic Barbie is joining Mattel's line of fashion dolls that's intended to celebrate diversity
Elton John Launches Alcohol-Free Sparkling Wine “Elton John Zero” in UK Retail Debut
Sir Elton John has launched “Elton John Zero Blanc de Blancs, ” a premium 0% alcohol sparkling wine now on shelves at Sainsbury’s across the United Kingdom.
Travel
Mexico's Heritage Shines As Resorts Put Culture Over Cliche
A new Deloitte study projects Mexico will be the fifth most visited country worldwide by 2040, as global interest drives tourism growth. Despite a drop in...
Queer and Cascading: Corvallis, Oregon’s Quiet LGBTQ+ Revival
Corvallis, Oregon, a small Pacific Northwest city better known for college sports and river views, is steadily building a more visible and organized LGBTQ+...
