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Out Boulder County has completed what may be the nation's first survey of COVID-19 vaccine reluctance among LGBTQ people. The survey offers a look into the attitudes of a community that has often gone unseen in public health efforts because information about sexual orientation and gender identity is rarely collected in federal, state or local health data. For example, there are no questions about sexual orientation or gender identity on the U.S. Census. The Department of Health and Human Services rarely collects this information in its public health surveys or other data gathering. "If LGBTQ people are not identified in data collection, we cannot be seen by public health agencies, hospital systems and other health care organizations," said Mardi Moore, executive director of Out Boulder County, which provides advocacy, services, programs and support to Boulder County's LGBTQ communities. "If they don't see us, we don't exist, and getting resources allocated to us is nearly impossible. Sexual orientation and gender identity have to be part of the data that health organizations collect," she added. When it comes to COVID-19 vaccine reluctance, this information is crucial to an effective community vaccination program, which requires participation by people of every demographic. Like members of many marginalized groups, LGBTQ people may have a greater distrust of health care systems or the government — both of which can contribute to a reluctance to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The survey by Out Boulder County is the first to look at attitudes among LGBTQ people. It's a reminder that LGBTQ identity has the potential to be nearly as important as race/ethnicity or political affiliation in determining whether a person is willing to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?: Getty
Not many bands can say that their classic 1980s hits are still played on the radio. Nor has any other all-female band since The Go-Go's topped the long-held crown of having a debut album go to number one when they wrote their own songs and played all of the music. From the opening scene of a rabid crowd begging for more at a 1981 concert, to its 2020 reunion of band members in the studio recording "Club Zero" (their first single in 19 years), "The Go-Go's" is a love letter about five women who ruled the charts, and the world, and are still around to talk about it. The legacy and talent of these five uber-talented ladies is really what "The-Go-Go's" documentary boils down to. Charlotte Caffey, Belinda Carlisle, Gina Schock, Kathy Valentine, and Jane Wiedlin weren't thrown together haphazardly by a record company Svengali. They worked their asses off to gain a number one debut album with "Beauty and the Beat," and followed it up with other hit albums and singles. "The Go-Go's" isn't the sort of gossipy documentary seen on VH-1's "Behind the Music." Directed by Alison Elwood — who earned rave reviews for her documentary about The Eagles — "The Go-Go's" breaks the band down to its core. Tap link in bio to read more of EDGE's review on @EDGEmedianetwork ?? ?: The Go-Go's / Instagram "The Go-Go's" is available for streaming now, and on DVD/Blu-ray starting on February 26th.
Want to know the recipe for Vitameatavegamin? If you're the least bit curious you likely know the reference to the "I Love Lucy" episode in which Lucy drank the fictitious health tonic comprised of vitamins, meat, vegetables, minerals, and alcohol (23%). Lucy gets tanked as only Lucy could do, which is why she remains loved 70 years later. Jenn Fujikawa loves Lucy. So much so the LA-based lifestyle and pop culture writer has written two books about her. In March comes "I Love Lucy: The Joys of Friendship" that celebrates BFFs Lucy and Ethel with images and text. First out, though, is "The I Love Lucy Cookbook: Classic Recipes Inspired by the Iconic TV Show" that will show you how to feast like the Ricardos and Mertzs. And filled with photos and illustrations, the book is also an exuberant celebration of an era and unforgettable television moments. When she's not loving Lucy, Fujikawa creates content for Disney, Lucasfilm, Marvel, Amy Poehler's Smart Girls, and more. She also shares recipes for unique family dinners and geeky baked goods are a staple of her website justjennrecipes.com. Her recipes have been featured on Buzzfeed, the LA Times, Food & Wine Magazine, and the cover of Food Network Magazine. She also co-authored "The Goldbergs Cookbook." EDGE spoke to Fujikawa about what attracted her to Lucy's culinary pleasures. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ????? ?: Jenn Fujikawa / Jenn Fujikawa ?️: Steve Duffy
Charles Schulz's beloved "Peanuts" characters have been at the cornerstone of entertainment for several generations, and in the gang's latest iteration the "real" star is getting his own shot in the spotlight. AppleTV+'s "The Snoopy Show" premiered world-wide on the subscriber streaming service last week. Given the appetite for some "feel good" content given the state of the world, this is just the scratch needed to satisfy the itch for some happy-go-lucky toons! There's always been an air of mystery surrounding Snoopy. Charlie Brown's pet companion is no ordinary beagle, and he often "out cools" Chuck and any of the Peanuts gang, even Lucy. When he's not battling the Red Baron high in the skies, Snoopy is skipping and dancing to jazz and making light of just living right. He's content and finds joy in the simplest of things, especially those that inspire his imagination. Along with his sidekick, Woodstock, Snoopy has often proven that there isn't anything he can't set his mind on doing and accomplish. Each episode of the all-new adventures is comprised of three seven-minute nuggets based on the comic series, reminiscent of the animation that has kept us fans for seven decades, but with a contemporary spin that will appeal to new and old audiences alike. "The Snoopy Show" is everything you remember about first falling in love with Charles Schulz's creation, and more. Tap link in bio to read more of EDGE's review on @EDGEmedianetwork ? ?: The Snoopy Show / Apple TV+ ?️: JC Alvarez
Out singer John Duff has found a way of coping with pandemic isolation by making music about it. In his recently released video "Do It," the 31-year old hunk presents a day in his home life, from waking up in bed in sexy skivvies to cleaning in stilettos, playing video games on an old school color television, and turning his living room into a laser-strobed club. "As a 31-year-old gay man who is starting out in music, I am aware of the stakes," he said in a press release to push the song's release. "Are people going to laugh at me? Probably ... but I don't lose anything if I do. But that said, if I give up, that's where I lose something." As for his queer side, the French website TÊTU points out that Duff offers plenty of easter eggs in the video. "The liveliest - or rascal - minds will no doubt have spotted the jockstrap the singer wears when exercising in the video. But we will especially remember the unsubtle way in which he refers to his icons, whether Janet Jackson (through a poster on the wall of his bedroom) or even Britney Spears (thanks to a t-shirt that we would like to have in our wardrobe)." And from the looks of things, it wouldn't be surprising to find Duff on OnlyFans sometime soon. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ???️?? ?: John Duff / Instagram / @iamjohnduff
"I instantaneously felt like I wish I had done this a long time ago," country singer TJ Osborne told Ellen DeGeneres during a recent appearance on her talk show. The singer stopped by "Ellen" by way of a video chat last week, a day after TIME Magazine ran an interview in which he came out as gay. Calling the response to his coming out "wild," Osborne, 36, went on to say that the "wave of love" that greeted him made for "a very emotional day." DeGeneres sympathized, nothing that "straight people don't ever have to shove something down and then all of a sudden say to someone, 'I'm straight!' "I was asked, like, 'Why do you have to do this?' " Osborne said in response. "And in a perfect world I wish I didn't have to." The star went on to share that, "I kind of got to this point to where I knew that there was never going to be the perfect time" to come out. Now that he's accomplished that feat, Osborne said he now knows that "the perfect time is always now." As many LGBTQ people have upon coming out, Osborne described his embrace of authenticity as "a weight off of my shoulders" - an oppression replaced by the liberating sense that he's now been welcomed for who he really is. "People that I feel like personify masculinity and the straight culture" were "coming out with a lot of pride for me," Osborne told Ellen. "That was really the moment to me that made me feel like, 'Wow, that was there the whole time.'" Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?️????? ?️: Kilian Melloy / @dragelruairi ?: Amy Harris / AP
Norway is fining gay dating app Grindr $11.7 million for failing to get consent from users before sharing their personal information with advertising companies, in breach of stringent European Union privacy rules. Norwegian's data privacy watchdog said that it notified the company of its draft decision to issue a fine for 100 million Norwegian krone, equal to 10% of its annual global revenue. The Data Protection Authority took action following a complaint by the country's Consumer Council alleging that personal data was shared unlawfully for marketing purposes. The council had detailed in a report last year how Grindr and five partner companies in the online ad industry collect personal data to use for targeted advertising in ways that the council said violated the EU's tough GDPR privacy rules. The watchdog came to the preliminary conclusion that Grindr shared user data with a number of third parties without legal basis. The data included GPS location, user profile information and even the fact that users are on Grindr, which could reveal their sexual orientation and therefore merit special protection. "The Norwegian Data Protection Authority considers that this is a serious case," said Bjorn Erik Thon, the authority's director-general. "Users were not able to exercise real and effective control over the sharing of their data." Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?? ?? ?: Getty
"Holey Moley" is the title of the ABC sports competition show that places competitors on a supersized miniature golf obstacle course. But it can also be the term to respond to the appearance on the Australian version of the show by social influencer and model Scott McCristal, who stripped off his shirt and shamelessly flirted with host Sonia Kruger, reported the Daily Mail. "Scott McCristal, 28, was certainly feeling confident when he stripped off his shirt to reveal his heavily tattooed and buff frame, while on the putting green." He proceeded to flex his muscles and flirt with the audience. After winning a competitive round, Kruger said to Scott, "It appeared there were women flirting with you in the gallery." "That's standard. I get that all the time," Scott responded in a cocky fashion, before directing at Sonia: "Including yourself, I think." No doubt his shirtless appearance will boast his Instagram followers, which is currently some 33,000. He also has a profile on the acting job database StarNow where he describes himself as "super loud, punctual' and always willing to 'give anything a go'." He describes himself this way: "I'm 28 years old from Gold Coast. Read credits and experience to see what I have accomplished! I work for myself from home as a full time influencer/ entrepreneur Dream goal (main cast actor in movies) Fashion model as well :)" Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ??❤️ ?: Scott McCristal / Instagram
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki boiled down what "message" the Biden administration was sending with the president's signing of an executive order regarding school athletics: "Trans rights are human rights." U.K. newspaper The Independent reported on Psaki's comments, which were part of an exchange between herself and Fox News reporter Rachel Sutherland, who asked Psaki, "what message would the White House have to trans girls and cis girls who may end up competing against each other?" When Psaki asked Sutherland to clarify her questions, the Fox News reporter asked, "Is there any kind of messaging or clarification that the White House wants to give on the executive order?" "I would just say that the president's belief is that trans rights are human rights, and that's why he signed that executive order," Psaki replied. "In terms of the determinations by universities and colleges I would certainly defer to them.' The Independent noted that the executive order, which President Biden signed last month, is titled "Executive Order on Preventing and Combating Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation," and noted that it would "extend a broader application of the Supreme Court's 2020 Bostock v. Clayton County ruling which mandated that LGBTQ people are protected from sex discrimination in the workplace." Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ???️? ?️: Kilian Melloy / @dragelruairi ?: Jen Psaki / AP / Evan Vucci
A Navajo Arizona state lawmaker has become the latest openly LGBTQ member of the Biden administration. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg selected Arizona state Rep. Arlando Teller as the department's deputy assistant secretary for tribal affairs, the Arizona Republic reports. "Teller was part of the Indigenous Peoples Caucus as well as the LGBTQ Caucus and a member of the transportation committee as well as the land, agriculture and rural affairs committee," the newspaper article added. In a valedictory message, the lawmaker - who resigned his office as a state representative Feb. 8 - told his colleagues that it had been a "sincere pleasure working with all of you despite our disagreements, despite our party affiliation. "At the end of the day, we have worked for the communities that we represent." "Teller's departure leaves a vacancy in the state House of Representatives, which was narrowly divided 31-29 between Republicans and Democrats," the Arizona Republic noted. "But as Teller resided in Apache County, it will be up to the board of supervisors there to appoint someone to fill his seat." "Teller becomes the second Navajo tapped for a mid-level cabinet position," reported the Navajo Times. "Wahleah Johns recently accepted the directorship of the Office of Indian Energy in the U.S. Department of Energy." Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?️??? ?: Arlando Teller / Facebook ?️: Kilian Melloy / @dragelruairi
Joe Allen, whose Times Square-adjacent bistro which bears his name has been a decadeslong draw for theater folk and where a post-show drink is part of the Broadway experience, has died. He was 87. Allen died Sunday in Hampton, New Hampshire, according to Jason Woodruff, a former staffer for the Allen family of restaurants who spoke to the family. The Joe Allen restaurant had red brick walls, sturdy wood tables and chairs, a large bar and was adorned with posters from Broadway's most notorious flops. Regulars included Stephen Sondheim, Chita Rivera, John Guare and Elaine Stritch. Visitors might also see Elisabeth Moss there, sipping a vodka ginger ale. "Strong, steady, comforting and reliable," said Rivera on Twitter. "He certainly will be missed but we will carry him with us forever." Playwright Paul Rudnick noted that Allen "created a home for the theater community, where everyone hangs out, gossips and commiserates. He'll be missed, but his legacy lives on, including the wall of posters from flop shows." Allen opened Joe Allen on 326 W. 46th St., in 1965, at a time when opening a restaurant west of Eighth Avenue in Manhattan was a risky proposition, long before it became know as Restaurant Row. Allen himself was not overly gregarious like many restauranteurs, but coolly efficient and warm to friends. Many of the servers at Joe Allen were actors earning paychecks when not onstage. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork #RIP ?️??? ?: AP / Jim Cooper
On Monday, Jojo Siwa introduced her girlfriend on social media to mark their one-month anniversary, ET reports. In her post, Siwa wrote, "After being my best friend for over a year, January 8th 2021 I got to start calling this exceptional human my Girlfriend... and Since then I've been the happiest I have ever been!" Siwa wrote. "She seriously is the most loving, supportive, happiest, protective, and just the most beautiful perfect person in the world. And I get to call her mine! Happy one month to my girl! I love you more and more everyday!??" The "Dance Moms" star came out in January in another social media post, after wearing a T-shirt that said "Best Gay Cousin Ever" that she had initially posted to her Close Friends Story on Instagram and then decided to make public. Last week, Siwa shared a little about her unnamed "perfect" girlfriend with Jimmy Fallon in an appearance on "The Tonight Show." The 17-year-old hasn't yet clarified her sexual orientation and/or gender identity. In a thank-you Instagram post to her fans last month, Siwa shared, "somebody said, 'What label are you?' And you know, I have thought about this and the reason I am not ready to say this answer is because I really don't know this answer. I think humans are awesome. I think humans are really incredible people." Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?️??❤️ ?: JoJo Siwa / Instagram ?️: Kevin Schattenkirk @kschatt13
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