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Something Old, Something New — the Costumes of 'Downton Abbey'

Something Old, Something New — the Costumes of 'Downton Abbey'

By Hilary Fox | May 19, 2022

Something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue — all these elements went into the costuming of "Downton Abbey: A New Era."

Green Options Transforming a Wedding Industry Prone to Waste

By Leanne Italie | May 19, 2022

The wedding industry remains fraught with waste, but a growing contingent of couples is pushing for more sustainable changes.

My Chemical Romance Selling Merch with Gay Porn Star's Butt and Iconic Tattoo

My Chemical Romance Selling Merch with Gay Porn Star's Butt and Iconic Tattoo

May 18, 2022

Fans of My Chemical Romance can now buy a T-shirt featuring a former gay porn star's butt and his iconic tattoo when they see the group on tour.

Karamo Brown Opens Up About Hair Loss Journey

By Emell Adolphus | May 18, 2022

"Queer Eye" star Karamo Brown is opening up about his hair loss journey and how he found the self-esteem to feel sexy with his bald head.

Louisiana Bill Limiting Trans Athletes Nears Governor's Desk

Louisiana Bill Limiting Trans Athletes Nears Governor's Desk

By Kevin McGill | May 18, 2022

A bill that would keep transgender women and girls in Louisiana from competing on college and K-12 women's and girls' athletic teams was approved 72-21 by the state House, moving the bill closer to the desk of Gov. John Bel Edwards.

Burkina Faso Fashion Designers: More to Nation than Conflict

By Sam Mednick | May 18, 2022

Vibrant African clothes, both traditional and contemporary, enlivened the catwalk in Burkina Faso's fashion week.

A Trifle for the Queen: UK Unveils Jubilee Pudding Winner

By Danica Kirka | May 18, 2022

A 31-year-old copywriter's seven-layer lemon Swiss roll and amaretti trifle beat 5,000 desserts in a U.K.-wide competition to become the official dessert of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

French Carmaker Renault to Sell Russian Operations to Moscow

May 18, 2022

Russia will take control of French car manufacturer Renault's operations in the country and resurrect a Soviet-era auto brand, officials said Monday.

Judge: Regulators Wrong to Ban Beer Label that Had Naked Man

May 18, 2022

North Carolina regulators were wrong to reject a beer label that featured a silhouette of a naked man standing next to a campfire, a federal judge has ruled.

With New Clinical Data in Hand, the Dr. Dennis Gross Peel Mobile Wraps Up Tour

By Christopher Ehlers | May 17, 2022

After coast-to-coast stops around the country, the Dr. Dennis Gross Peel Mobile is winding down its epic road trip.

South Carolina Governor Signs Transgender Sports Ban Bill

South Carolina Governor Signs Transgender Sports Ban Bill

By Jeffrey Collins | May 17, 2022

South Carolina's governor has quietly signed into law a bill that would ban transgender students from playing girls' or women's sports in public schools and colleges.

PSG Player Criticized for Missing Anti-Homophobia Day Game

PSG Player Criticized for Missing Anti-Homophobia Day Game

By Samuel Petrequin | May 17, 2022

A group fighting homophobia in soccer has called on the French league and Paris Saint-Germain to ask player Idrissa Gueye for an explanation missing a game amid reports that he refused to play because he didn't want to wear a rainbow numb on his jersey.

Out Aussie Soccer Star Josh Cavallo 'Proud' He Inspired Newly Out Jake Daniels

By Kilian Melloy | May 17, 2022

Openly gay Australian soccer star Josh Cavallo praised Jake Daniels' "courage" in coming out and expressed pride in being a role model.

English Soccer Player Jake Daniels Says He is Gay

English Soccer Player Jake Daniels Says He is Gay

By Rob Harris | May 16, 2022

English soccer player Jake Daniels said he is gay on Monday in a trailblazing moment for the European men's game.

New Zealand to Help Pay for Cleaner Cars to Reduce Emissions

By Nick Perry | May 16, 2022

New Zealand's government said Monday it will help pay for lower-income families to scrap their old gas guzzlers and replace them with cleaner hybrid or electric cars.

British Footballer Set to Come Out as Gay This Week

May 15, 2022

The British tabloid The Sun is reporting that a gay teenage footballer is about to come out as gay. He has been given the full backing of teammates and officials at his Championship club.

Edmunds Compares the 2022 Acura MDX to the 2022 Audi Q7

By Alex Nishimoto, Edmunds | May 14, 2022

Acura launched its MDX three-row luxury SUV more than 20 years ago, and a redesigned fourth-generation model has arrived — but it has to vie for shoppers' interest against another stalwart, the Audi Q7.

Mario Batali Acquittal Underscores Perils of #MeToo Cases

By Philip Marcelo | May 12, 2022

Nearly five years into the #MeToo era, former prosecutors, legal experts and victims' advocates say prosecuting sexual misconduct cases has proven to be no easier than before the reckoning that ignited a firestorm of accusations against powerful men.

Egg-Sized Diamond Fetches over $21M with Fees at Geneva Sale

May 11, 2022

Christie's says "The Rock," an egg-sized white diamond billed as the largest of its kind to go up for auction, sold Wednesday for more than 21.6 million Swiss francs ($21.75 million), including fees.

Elon Musk, an Erratic Visionary, Revels in Contradiction

By Tom Krisher, Michael Liedtke and Adam Geller | May 11, 2022

As the uproar over Elon Musk's $44 billion buyout of Twitter reaches a crescendo, another Musk drama, still chaotic four years after it began, has been back in court.

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