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In Final Season, 'The Righteous Gemstones' Embraces Depravity Even as it Appeals to Christians

In Final Season, 'The Righteous Gemstones' Embraces Depravity Even as it Appeals to Christians

CULTURE | By Krysta Fauria | May 1

For a show about a Christian megachurch pastor and his nepo baby children — between the sex, violence and full-frontal nudity courtesy of Walton Goggins — the final season of "The Righteous Gemstones" is rife with its trademark depravity.

Trump's Health Agency Urges Therapy for Transgender Youth, Not Broader Gender-Affirming Health Care

Trump's Health Agency Urges Therapy for Transgender Youth, Not Broader Gender-Affirming Health Care

NEWS | By Geoff Mulvihill, Carla K. Johnson and Amanda Seitz | May 1

President Donald Trump's administration released a lengthy review of transgender health care on Thursday that advocates for a greater reliance on behavioral therapy rather than broad gender-affirming medical care for youths with gender dysphoria.

Critics Choice Association Announce Honorees for 2nd Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & TV

Critics Choice Association Announce Honorees for 2nd Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & TV

CULTURE | May 1

The Critics Choice Association (CCA) announced the date and honorees for its 2nd Annual Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television, recognizing outstanding achievements from the LGBTQ+ entertainment community.

'Buena Vista Social Club,' 'Death Becomes Her' and 'Maybe Happy Ending' lead Tony Award Noms

'Buena Vista Social Club,' 'Death Becomes Her' and 'Maybe Happy Ending' lead Tony Award Noms

CULTURE | By Mark Kennedy | May 1

The 2025 Tony Nominations show tight races in a packed season.

Pedro Said It With His Whole Chest at Lincoln Center Honors

Pedro Said It With His Whole Chest at Lincoln Center Honors

CULTURE | By Kilian Melloy | May 1

Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar, the force behind queer favorites like "Strange Way of Life" and "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown," gave Donald Trump a verbal two-reel takedown.

'All Stars' 10 Teaser Ru-veals Slate of Celebrity Judges, Including Chappell Roan, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and More

'All Stars' 10 Teaser Ru-veals Slate of Celebrity Judges, Including Chappell Roan, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and More

CULTURE | By Kilian Melloy | May 1

A new teaser for the 10th season of "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars" ru-veals that pop star Chappell Roan and "Wicked" stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are among the judges.

Influencer, TikToker Chris Stanley and 'Survivor' Star Bret LaBelle Breakup

Influencer, TikToker Chris Stanley and 'Survivor' Star Bret LaBelle Breakup

CULTURE | By Kilian Melloy | May 1

25-year-old influencer and OnlyFans creator Chris Stanley and "Survivor" alum Bret LaBelle, 51, are no longer a couple. "Sometimes it just doesn't work out, and that's OK," Stanley said in a YouTube video.

Paul Foquet, Tan Lines, Mini Cooper, No Notes

Paul Foquet, Tan Lines, Mini Cooper, No Notes

CULTURE | By Timothy Rawles | May 1

It may be considered the wine capital of the world, but Bordeaux, France is also home to another fine resource: one Paul Foquet, a gay Frenchman who pairs well with this beautiful city.

Mergim Shabani's Flex Takes Up the Entire City

Mergim Shabani's Flex Takes Up the Entire City

CULTURE | By Timothy Rawles | May 1

"Still the biggest chest in Milan." That is quite a statement for Mergim Shabani.

Transgender Women Soccer Players to be Banned from English Women's Teams

Transgender Women Soccer Players to be Banned from English Women's Teams

NEWS | May 1

Transgender women will be banned from playing on women's soccer teams in England following a U.K. Supreme Court ruling last month, the sport's governing body said Thursday.

News

US Funds Supported Nepal's Growing LGBTQ+ Community. Now That Money is Gone

US Funds Supported Nepal's Growing LGBTQ+ Community. Now That Money is Gone

NEWS | By Binaj Gurubacharya | May 1

Ever since U.S. President Donald Trump's administration began dismantling the U.S. Agency for International Development, most of the help centers for Nepal's LGBTQ+ community have been closed.

Culture

Matt O'Brien is in Pacific Time But He's Not Standard

Matt O'Brien is in Pacific Time But He's Not Standard

CULTURE | By Timothy Rawles | May 1

Los Angeles is the land of the bold and the beautiful. Matt O'Brien epitomizes both of those descriptions very well, and it's pretty clear he's not giving up either one of them.

Pride

They're Throwing a Straight Pride Party... in June

They're Throwing a Straight Pride Party... in June

PRIDE | Apr 26

An Idaho bar owner plans to counter Pride month with a Hetero Awesome Festival in Boise, Idaho in June. He hopes to turn Hetero Awesome into a national movement, and is selling t-shirts to promote it.

Nightlife

Brooke Eden @ Charlie's Chicago

Brooke Eden @ Charlie's Chicago

MEDIA | May 1

Brooke Eden brought the yee to our haw at Charlie's Chicago! She turned the dance floor into a queer hoedown with a line dance lesson, fresh tracks, and unstoppable energy. EDGE was there - check out the pics!