You’ve spent all summer at CrossFit, chiseling your physique to statuesque perfection. Now that you’re swimsuit ready, reward yourself with a guilt-free day of food truck binge-eating at the 5th Annual L.A. Street Food Fest this month. To aid in your gastronomic endeavor, we’ve provided you with a handy checklist of tasty treats you shouldn’t leave without sampling.

EJ Johnson, the son of L.A. Lakers legend Magic Johnson scored a three-pointer in the headlines last year when TMZ recorded him holding hands with another young man.True to form, the longtime HIV/AIDS activist fully embraced his son’s decision to come out publicly.

Today's film releases is an interesting crop, including the new rom com starring Amy Poehler and Paul Rudd, Joe Manganiello's documentary about male strippers and the new film from a Korean directorial master.
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Point Foundation Scholar Ved Chirayath didn’t have any LGBT role models to look up to as a child when his interest in space was first piqued, so the research scientist in the earth science division at NASA decided to become one. While he always aspired to pursue a career as an astrophysicist, it was a harrowing experience in Russia that truly defined his path. In addition to working full-time at NASA and attending Stanford as a Ph.D. candidate in aeronautics and astronautics—and working as a fashion photographer for WWD and Vogue on the side—he spearheaded a campaign to include a NASA float in this year’s San Francisco Pride Parade, to be held June 29.

The life of most 14-year-olds is a quiet one—school, sports, hanging with friends and occasionally getting into trouble. But for Paul Zone, growing up in the early ‘70s at the center of the universe, New York City, 14 meant late nights with rock stars, drag queens, drug addicts, artists and other regulars of Max’s Kansas City and CBGB.

Right now in New York City TransJustice at the Audre Lorde Project is holding their 10th annual Trans Day of Action, marking a decade of resistance. The march and rally are celebrating the 45th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots by bringing together “trans and gender non-conforming people of color and allies to call attention to continued violence and discrimination, while simultaneously lifting up a legacy of resilience, organizing, and community building,” according to GLAAD. Read more...

It's Friday morning and that means it's time for the first installment of what will be—if Julie is to be believed, anyway—the most twisted season of Big Brother recaps ever. First, let's start with what's new—twists! While twists aren't a new concept in the Big Brother house, this year we are treated to a whole host of format changes (which I'm sure they'll throw out four weeks in like they always do). Read more...