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EDGE Now: Pride Playlist
Turn up the glitter and crank the volume—these iconic queer anthems are giving life this Pride! It's another loud, proud, and utterly fabulous episode of EDGE Now, brought to you by our chosen fam at Prelude Fertility. Let's get this rainbow rave started!
Kamran Gasanov Sends Thirst Traps From Russia with Love
Russia, like the rest of the world, might be on uneven ground lately, but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy their beautiful citizens who take our minds off politics for a minute. One gorgeous man from that country is Karan Gasanov.
Francesco Carastro Is the Moon Phase We Crave
Find out why we gave sexy Instagram model Francesco Carastro a follow.
About to Wrap Up Season 4, 'Hacks' Renewed for a 5th
It's almost time to say goodbye for another season, but this won't be the last: "Hacks" continues to hack it, with a Season 5 renewal announced just prior to Season 4 coming to a close.
Pedro Pascal's Quip at a London Movie Premiere Has the Internet Gagging
Irresistible screen idol Pedro Pascal was caught in a viral video clip in which he gave the best response to recording artist Seán Seraphim, and the internet is eating it up.
Trailblazing Out Former NBA Player Jason Collins Weds Longtime Partner Brunson Green
Jason Collins, the NBA's first out player, now retired, tied the knot with his longtime partner, Oscar-nominated movie producer Brunson Green.
Jonathan Groff Looks Back on the Moment He Said Yes to His Authentic 'Gay Self'
Tony-winning actor Jonathan Groff opened up about the moment he won the struggle for self-acceptance and decided to embrace authenticity.
CabaretFest Ptown Turns 25 with Gala Kander & Ebb Tribute — Who's on Tap to Perform
CabaretFest Ptown Turns 25 with an array of some of the best cabaret artists from New York, Boston, and beyond paying tribute to the great John Kander and Fred Ebb. EDGE speaks to five of those performing.
Dealer Gets 19 Years in Prison for Providing Drugs that Killed Prominent NYC Transgender Activist
A New York City drug dealer who admitted providing the fentanyl-laced heroin that killed a prominent transgender activist was sentenced Tuesday to 19 years in federal prison, prosecutors said.
California Opens Track-and-Field Finals to More Girls after Success of Trans Athlete
The governing board for California high school sports is changing its competition rules at this weekend's state track-and-field championships amid controversy over a trans student-athlete.
News
Supreme Court Rejects Appeal of Massachusetts Student who Wanted to Wear 'Only Two Genders' T-Shirt
The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected the appeal of a Massachusetts student who was barred from wearing a T-shirt to school proclaiming there are only two genders.
Culture
Aurelian is the Emperor of the Back Flex
Aurelian could have been featured in the 2006 action film "300."
Pride
NYC Pride Launches Community Fundraising Campaign To Address $750,000 Budget Shortfall
NYC Pride | Heritage of Pride, the nonprofit behind NYC's official LGBTQIA+ Pride events, has launched a peer-to-peer fundraising campaign ahead of Pride Month 2025.
Nightlife
International Mr. Leather Conference @ The Chicago Congress Plaza Hotel
The Windy City just got a whole lot steamier! International Mr. Leather strutted, stomped, and cracked its way back into Chicago — and baby, it did not come to play. EDGE was there - check out the pics!