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Emmy Awards Ratings Up More than 50%, Reversing Record Lows

Emmy Awards Ratings Up More than 50%, Reversing Record Lows

By Andrew Dalton | Sep 17, 2024

The Emmys telecast on ABC reached nearly 7 million viewers, a jump of more than 50%from the record low of the last ceremony in January and the biggest audience since 2021, according to numbers released Monday by the network.

Celebrating 10 Out and Proud Celebs for Bisexuality Visibility Month

Celebrating 10 Out and Proud Celebs for Bisexuality Visibility Month

By Andrea Marks Joseph | Sep 17, 2024

This September is 25 years since there's been an official effort to mark Bisexual Visibility Day (Sept. 23) and we're taking a look at 10 bi celebs who live out and proud.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs is Arrested in New York after Federal Indictment

Sean 'Diddy' Combs is Arrested in New York after Federal Indictment

By Andrew Dalton, Michael R. Sisak, and Larry Neumeister | Sep 17, 2024

Sean "Diddy" Combs, the hip-hop mogul who has faced a stream of allegations by women accusing him of sexual assault, was arrested late Monday in New York after he was indicted by a federal grand jury.

Review Roundup: 'Queer' Impresses Critics

Review Roundup: 'Queer' Impresses Critics

Sep 16, 2024

When "Queer" arrived at the Venice Film Festival last month, it had no distributor. A24 quickly picked it up and critics warmed to Luca Guadagnino's screen adaptation of William Burroughs' uncompleted novel. Here are a sample.

Boston Lyric Opera Offers an Impressive 'Mitridate'

Boston Lyric Opera Offers an Impressive 'Mitridate'

By Ed Tapper | Sep 16, 2024

Tenor superstar Lawrence Brownlee kicked off Boston Lyric Opera's new season with a brilliant performance as Mozart's "Mitridate, Re di Ponto."

Review: Riotous 'POTUS' Peeks Behind the Scenes of a Chaotic White House

Review: Riotous 'POTUS' Peeks Behind the Scenes of a Chaotic White House

By Will Demers | Sep 16, 2024

"POTUS" gives us a two-act farce with free reign to laugh at our political landscape, no matter what your alliances are.

Review: Lackluster Script Makes 'The Mousetrap' Less Than Captivating

Review: Lackluster Script Makes 'The Mousetrap' Less Than Captivating

By Joe Siegel | Sep 16, 2024

Unfortunately, thanks to a lackluster script, what should be suspenseful and exciting ends up being unbelievably dull; there's just nothing fresh in this routine and by-the-numbers play.

Watch: Troye Sivan Calls Out the 'Homophobia' and 'Stereotype' of Grindr Speculation on His Reason for Touring

Watch: Troye Sivan Calls Out the 'Homophobia' and 'Stereotype' of Grindr Speculation on His Reason for Touring

By Kilian Melloy | Sep 16, 2024

Troye Sivan is calling out what he calls "homophobia" in a blind item at Grindr that suggests he's got ulterior motives for touring with Charli xcx.

'Jackass' Star Steve-O Says He Canceled Surgery to Get Breast Implants for a Prank after Talking with Trans Person

'Jackass' Star Steve-O Says He Canceled Surgery to Get Breast Implants for a Prank after Talking with Trans Person

By Kilian Melloy | Sep 16, 2024

"Jackass" star Steve-O had an idea to get surgery for breast implants for use in sketch comedy gags. But a "heartbreaking" realization changed his mind after a chat with an actual transgender person.

Watch: Out Producer Greg Berlanti Shouts Out at Emmys for Queer Representation on TV

Watch: Out Producer Greg Berlanti Shouts Out at Emmys for Queer Representation on TV

By Kilian Melloy | Sep 16, 2024

In an acceptance speech at the Emmys, out producer Greg Berlanti remembered a childhood with one TV and zero LGBTQ+ representation. As an adult, and a top producer, he's changing that.

TIFF Dispatch 4: The Final Days, Winners and Controversy

TIFF Dispatch 4: The Final Days, Winners and Controversy

By C.J. Prince | Sep 16, 2024

EDGE contributor C.J. Prince wraps up another stint at TIFF, reacting to the festival's big winners and one last controversy.

EDGE Interview: Tituss Burgess Goes Back to Music with New Touring Show

EDGE Interview: Tituss Burgess Goes Back to Music with New Touring Show

By Steve Duffy | Sep 16, 2024

EDGE spoke to the multi-talented Tituss Burgess returns to music with his new, personal touring show that comes to US cities prior to London, & if his musical version of "The Preacher's Wife" will head to Bway.

Taylor Swift, Fresh Off the VMAs, Back at Arrowhead to Watch Boyfriend Travis Kelce and the Chiefs

Taylor Swift, Fresh Off the VMAs, Back at Arrowhead to Watch Boyfriend Travis Kelce and the Chiefs

By Dave Skretta | Sep 16, 2024

Taylor Swift capped a headline-grabbing week by showing up at Arrowhead Stadium to watch the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.

'Shogun' and 'Hacks' Win Top Series Emmy Awards and 'The Bear' and 'Baby Reindeer' Take 4 Apiece

'Shogun' and 'Hacks' Win Top Series Emmy Awards and 'The Bear' and 'Baby Reindeer' Take 4 Apiece

By Andrew Dalton | Sep 16, 2024

"Shogun" had historic wins in an epic 18-Emmy first season, "Hacks" scored for best comedy, and "The Bear," and "Baby Reindeer" had a holiday at an Emmy Awards that had some surprising swerves.

Watch: After Dressing Non-Binary Stars Sam Smith and Nemo, Harri Showed his Debut Womenswear Collection at London Fashion Week, Saturday.

Watch: After Dressing Non-Binary Stars Sam Smith and Nemo, Harri Showed his Debut Womenswear Collection at London Fashion Week, Saturday.

Sep 15, 2024

Inspired by fine art, the collection featured the designer's distinct inflatable latex, with exaggerated silhouettes Harri presented his Womanwear Collection at London Fashion Week.

Gus Kenworthy Attends Burning Man, Posts Thirsty Pics from the Desert... and Sets Instagram Aflame

Gus Kenworthy Attends Burning Man, Posts Thirsty Pics from the Desert... and Sets Instagram Aflame

By Kilian Melloy | Sep 15, 2024

Out Olympic skiier Gus Kenworthy left the snowy slopes behind for a sojourn into the Nevada desert, attending Burning Man and posting a plethora of sexy snaps and videos to his Instagram.

Shogun,' 'The Bear' and 'Baby Reindeer' Are at the Top of the Queue as the Emmys Arrive

Shogun,' 'The Bear' and 'Baby Reindeer' Are at the Top of the Queue as the Emmys Arrive

By Andrew Dalton | Sep 15, 2024

"Shogun" could be in for an epic night, "The Bear" could clean up for the second time in less than a year, and "Baby Reindeer" has gone from dark horse to contender as the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards arrive on Sunday.

'The Life of Chuck' Wins the Toronto Film Festival's People's Choice Award

'The Life of Chuck' Wins the Toronto Film Festival's People's Choice Award

By Jake Coyle | Sep 15, 2024

The Toronto International Film Festival's People's Choice Award went to "The Life of Chuck," handing Mike Flanagan's Stephen King adaptation one of the most-watched prizes of the fall film festival circuit.

Missive from Venice — What Were the Queer (and Queer Adjacent) Films?

Missive from Venice — What Were the Queer (and Queer Adjacent) Films?

By Frank J. Avella | Sep 15, 2024

EDGE contributor Frank Avella reports from Venice on the queer and queer-adjacent films screened at the recently completed Venice Film Festival.

What To Do With an X-Rated Camp Classic? Film Historian Thomas Negovan Says Reconstruct It

What To Do With an X-Rated Camp Classic? Film Historian Thomas Negovan Says Reconstruct It

By Kilian Melloy | Sep 15, 2024

No one was happy with the X-rated "Caligula" released in 1980. Filmmakers & cast disowned it, the critics dismissed it. Many saw it out of curiosity, but was there a decent movie in all the chaos? Film historian Thomas Negovan set out to find out.

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