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Europe's Sweeping Rules for Tech Giants Have Kicked In. Here's How they Work

By Kelvin Chan | Aug 28, 2023

Google, Facebook, TikTok and other Big Tech companies operating in Europe must comply with one of the most far-reaching efforts to clean up what people see online.

InstaQueer Roundup: Our Favorite Posts from the Week, Aug. 27

InstaQueer Roundup: Our Favorite Posts from the Week, Aug. 27

By Andrea Marks Joseph | Aug 27, 2023

This week's InstaQueer is about the building anticipation for major new music releases and some of the most exciting magazine covers of the year.

Europe 's Big Tech Crackdown: This is What will Change When you Sign On

By Kelvin Chan | Aug 25, 2023

People in the 27-nation European Union can alter some of what shows up when they search, scroll and share on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, and other tech giants like Google and Amazon.

Trump Returns to Site Formerly Known as Twitter, Posts his Mug Shot

By Jill Colvin | Aug 25, 2023

Trump posted a photo of his mug shot and the words "Election interference. Never surrender!" along with a link to his website, which directs to a fundraising page.

How Justin Timberlake Stole the Attention from Christina Aguilera's Forgotten Kiss with Madonna

By Emell Adolphus | Aug 24, 2023

Twenty years ago, Madonna kissed Britney AND Christina but no one remembers the latter because of Timberlake.

InstaQueer Roundup: Our Favorite Posts from the Week, Aug. 20

InstaQueer Roundup: Our Favorite Posts from the Week, Aug. 20

By Andrea Marks Joseph | Aug 22, 2023

It's been another beautiful week of thirst traps, excellent outfits, and big announcements and it's all covered in the latest InstaQueer roundup.

Montana Asks Judge to Allow TikTok Ban to Take Effect While Legal Challenge Moves Through Courts

By Amy Beth Hanson | Aug 22, 2023

Montana is asking a federal judge to allow its law banning new downloads of the video-sharing app TikTok to take effect in January while a challenge filed by the company and five content creators is decided by the courts.

Watch: Ryan Gosling Rehearses 'I'm Just Ken' and Makes Greta Gerwig Laugh

By Emell Adolphus | Aug 21, 2023

The clip gives a behind-the-scenes look at how much work Gosling put into rehearsing his song and dance for the "Barbie" film.

'And Just Like That...' Addresses Willie Garson's Absence in Latest Episode

By Emell Adolphus | Aug 18, 2023

In the latest episode of the "Sex and the City" sequel, showrunner Michael Patrick King chose to give the dearly departed Garson a fitting farewell.

Suspect Charged in 'Drag Race UK Star' The Vivienne Attack

By Emell Adolphus | Aug 16, 2023

After surviving a hate crime assault in Liverpool, the "Drag Race UK" winner is receiving justice.

Watch: Madonna Strikes a Pose for 65th Birthday in Portugal

By Emell Adolphus | Aug 16, 2023

The Queen of Pop is celebrating another year around the sun, and she is grateful.

For Mark Zuckerberg's Threads, the Real Rival is Still TikTok — Not the Former Twitter

By Barbara Ortutay | Aug 15, 2023

Before TikTok took over the role of digital town square and "originator of trends," the role was held by Twitter. But many of the biggest trends now come from people who came of age in the TikTok era.

Watch: Sam Smith Has Emotional, Full-Circle Moment in Montreal

By Emell Adolphus | Aug 14, 2023

Sam Smith was on stage in Montreal when they were hit with a case of the feels in front of a deafening crowd.

InstaQueer Roundup: Our Favorite Posts from the Week, Aug. 12

InstaQueer Roundup: Our Favorite Posts from the Week, Aug. 12

By Andrea Marks Joseph | Aug 12, 2023

Catching up with our favorite queer celebs on Instagram this week, August 12.

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom Embroiled in Trial Over $15 Million Home

By Emell Adolphus | Aug 10, 2023

The couple purchased the Santa Barbara home in July but now the 83-year-old man who sold it to them claims he lacked the mental capacity to understand the agreement.

Madonna Is Back Posting Thirst Traps on Social Media

By Emell Adolphus | Aug 10, 2023

The Queen of Pop teased that her world tour is back on track after being hospitalized last month due to a compound "bacterial infection."

Gay Twitter Asks to Remake Your Favorite Movie with Queer Representation

Gay Twitter Asks to Remake Your Favorite Movie with Queer Representation

By Andrea Marks Joseph | Aug 10, 2023

We love an online trend that brings people together to make our reality feel a little more gay! When a user asked Twitter what films need to be remade but openly queer representation, the community was ready with all kinds of responses.

InstaQueer Roundup: Our Favorite Posts from the Week

InstaQueer Roundup: Our Favorite Posts from the Week

By Andrea Marks Joseph | Aug 10, 2023

We're rounding up some of our fave queer moments on Instagram over the past week — including thirst traps, celeb lifestyle news, and perfectly tailored fits.

Elon Musk Says he May Need Surgery before Proposed 'Cage Match' with Mark Zuckerberg

Aug 8, 2023

Elon Musk says he may need to get surgery before a proposed "cage match" with Mark Zuckerberg.

Georgia Kids Would Need Parental Permission to Join Social Media if Senate Republicans Get their Way

By Jeff Amy | Aug 8, 2023

Georgia could join other states requiring children to have their parents' explicit permission to create social media accounts.

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