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TV Funnyman Conan O'Brien is Tapped to Host Next Oscars

TV Funnyman Conan O'Brien is Tapped to Host Next Oscars

CULTURE | By Mark Kennedy | Nov 15

A year after turning to comedian Jimmy Kimmel to host their big show, The Academy Awards will pivot to another familiar TV funnyman — Conan O'Brien.

California Man to be Sentenced for Hate Crime in the Killing of a Gay College Student

California Man to be Sentenced for Hate Crime in the Killing of a Gay College Student

NEWS | By Amy Taxin | Nov 15

A California man convicted of stabbing to death a gay University of Pennsylvania student in an act of hate is expected to be sentenced Friday to life in prison.

Trump Hammered Democrats on Transgender Issues. Now the Party is at Odds on a Response

Trump Hammered Democrats on Transgender Issues. Now the Party is at Odds on a Response

NEWS | By Bill Barrow and Marc Levy | Nov 15

After losing the White House and both houses of Congress, Democrats are grappling with how to handle transgender politics and policy following a campaign that featured withering and often misleading GOP attacks on the issue.

Judge Hears Case over Montana Rule Blocking Trans Residents from Changing Sex on Birth Certificate

Judge Hears Case over Montana Rule Blocking Trans Residents from Changing Sex on Birth Certificate

NEWS | By Amy Beth Hanson | Nov 15

A state judge in Montana heard arguments Thursday over policies that block transgender people from changing the sex designation on their birth certificates and driver's licenses.

Appeals Court Rules Indiana's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors can Remain in Effect

Appeals Court Rules Indiana's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors can Remain in Effect

NEWS | Nov 15

An Indiana law banning gender-affirming care for minors can remain in effect, a federal appeals court has ruled months after allowing the ban to take effect.

Trump Wants to End 'Wokeness' in Education. He has Vowed to Use Federal Money as Leverage

Trump Wants to End 'Wokeness' in Education. He has Vowed to Use Federal Money as Leverage

NEWS | By Collin Binkley | Nov 15

Donald Trump's vision for education revolves around a single goal: to rid America's schools of perceived "wokeness" and "left-wing indoctrination."

Jennifer Hudson, Kylie Minogue, and Billy Porter to Perform at Macy's Thanksgiving Parade

Jennifer Hudson, Kylie Minogue, and Billy Porter to Perform at Macy's Thanksgiving Parade

CULTURE | By Mark Kennedy | Nov 15

Organizers revealed that actor-singer Jennifer Hudson, dance music icon Kylie Minogue and Broadway and "Pose" star Billy Porter will all perform, an upping of the star wattage over previous years.

Judge Weighs the Merits of a Lawsuit Alleging 'Real Housewives' Creators Abused A Cast Member

Judge Weighs the Merits of a Lawsuit Alleging 'Real Housewives' Creators Abused A Cast Member

CULTURE | By Larry Neumeister | Nov 15

Attorney Sarah Matz said the lawsuit brought by Leah McSweeney earlier this year alleging a "rotted workplace culture" should advance to the stage where evidence can be gathered for trial.

A Criticized Airbnb Deal Will Let Users Play Gladiator in Rome's Colosseum

A Criticized Airbnb Deal Will Let Users Play Gladiator in Rome's Colosseum

CULTURE | By Paolo Santalucia | Nov 14

The ancient Roman Colosseum will be the venue of gladiator fights — albeit staged — for the first time in two millennia under a $1.5 million sponsorship deal with Airbnb.

Juan Luis Guerra 4.40 Wins Album of the Year at the 2024 Latin Grammys, a 25th Anniversary Party

Juan Luis Guerra 4.40 Wins Album of the Year at the 2024 Latin Grammys, a 25th Anniversary Party

CULTURE | By Maria Sherman | Nov 14

Juan Luis Guerra 4.40 took home the album of the year trophy at the 2024 Latin Grammy Awards for his "Radio Güira," not long after receiving record of the year for "Mambo 23."

News

Oklahoma School District Adding Anti-Harassment Policies after Nonbinary Teen's Death

Oklahoma School District Adding Anti-Harassment Policies after Nonbinary Teen's Death

NEWS | Nov 14

A federal investigation into an Oklahoma school district launched after the death of a nonbinary student has led to the school agreeing to develop policies to prevent sexual discrimination and harassment, federal officials announced Wednesday.

Culture

Review: 'An Iliad' a Spellbinding Meditation on War

Review: 'An Iliad' a Spellbinding Meditation on War

CULTURE | By Joe Siegel | Nov 15

"An Iliad" is an intense experience that's worth seeing for performer Bill Harley, a true showman who knows how to bring the classic tale to life, accompanied by Cathy Clasper-Torch.

Pride

Thousands Gather for Colorful Celebration at Taiwan Pride Parade

Thousands Gather for Colorful Celebration at Taiwan Pride Parade

PRIDE | By Johnson Lai | Oct 26

Thousands gathered on the streets of Taipei on Saturday for the Taiwan Pride parade, one of Asia's largest annual celebrations of inclusivity.

Nightlife

EDGE Now: Trans Influencers

EDGE Now: Trans Influencers

MEDIA | Nov 14

It's Transgender Awareness Week, darling! And you know what that means—it's time to spotlight some of the fierce and fabulous trans trailblazers who are out there changing the game.