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'Wicked' Put Jonathan Bailey in the Spotlight, but Mum's Still the Word on his Private Life
Jonathan Bailey turn as Fiyero in "Wicked" has many turning heads and wondering about this out actor's private life, which he keeps under wraps.
Gay Anthem (Yes, It Is) 'YMCA' More Popular Than Ever Thanks to the Trump Bump
NBC News is reporting that "YMCA," the Village People's disco anthem to the place where "you can hang out with all the boys," has had massive surge in popularity. The reason? It becoming a campaign staple for Donald Trump.
Notre Dame Primps for Its Grand Post-Blaze Return. But Why Does the Cathedral Look Unfinished?
The bells of Notre Dame are chiming again, but scaffolding still clinging to the cathedral's exterior is puzzling some Parisians, who question whether its grand post-blaze reopening is more symbolic than substantive.
The Gays are Breaking Up with X and Flocking to Bluesky
Where are queer ex-X users going as the X-odus from the former Twitter continues? As it happens, they've spread their wings and taken to emerging rival platform Bluesky.
Review: Angelina Jolie Is Luminous in Somber Biopic 'Maria'
The capstone of Pablo Loraine's iconic women trilogy poignantly explores provocative issues of talent, beauty, gender, aging, and trauma.
OnlyFans Star Squirrel Daddy Plans Suit Against New York State for Death of Peanut
The owners of Peanut the Squirrel, Mark Longo and Daniela Bittner, filed a notice of their intention to make a claim against the government for the death of Peanut and their raccoon, Fred, reports TMZ.
Director Lovell Holder on 'Lavender Men,' his Meta-Queer 'Fantasia' on Abe Lincoln
Director Lovell Holder's "Lavender Men" is the latest queer work that questions the sexuality of President Abraham Lincoln. EDGE spoke to Holder about his meta-queer 'fantasia' that has been touring the film festival circuit.
'AI Jesus' Avatar Tests Man's Faith in Machines and the Divine
Would you trust an "AI Jesus" with your innermost thoughts and troubles?
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Kicks Off in Steady Rain A Century after Its First Trip Through NYC
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade kicked off Thursday morning in New York City with a steady rain that added ponchos and umbrellas to the lineup of balloons, floats and star-studded performances.
Cynthia Erivo Says Her Take on Elphaba 'A Love Letter to Everyone Who Feels Different'
Cynthia Erivo is opening up about where she was coming from when she put on the green makeup to play Elphaba in "Wicked" — a wish to help all the others who might not fit in to "defy gravity."
Review: 'The Madness' Holds a Warped Mirror Up to a Mad, Mad World
Out actor Colman Domingo has played straight before in movies like "The Color Purple," but this time his hero is caught up in a world of lunatic conspiracies.
Friendly Cat Breeds: Top Picks for LGBTQ+
For members of the LGBTQ+ community, friendly cats can be great companions, supporting them in difficult moments and sharing their boundless love.
From Democracy to Totalitarianism: The Fate of LGBTQ+ in Russia
Explore the shift from democracy to totalitarianism in Russia and its impact on the LGBTQ+ community.
With Thirsty Fitness Update & Six-Pack Abs, Podcaster Hasan Piker Sparks Gay Twitter Frenzy
Buff podcaster Hasan Piker posted a pic that celebrated losing 60 pounds and gaining a six-pack, sending Gay Twitter into a frenzy.
When it Came to Making 'Queer,' Daniel Craig was 'Open to Play'
"The role, they say, must have been a challenge or 'You're so brave to do this,'" Craig said in a recent interview alongside Guadagnino. "I kind of go, 'Eh, not really.' It's why I get up in the morning."
How to Watch and Stream the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade — two years away from its 100th birthday — this year will feature 17 giant character balloons, 22 floats, 11 marching bands, 10 performance groups, and more.
Hydrate, Make Lists, Leave Yourself Time, and Other Tips for Reducing Holiday Travel Stress
Travel pros say there is plenty you can do ahead of time to make for a happier and less-stressful holiday journey.
Gold Dust Orphan Joey Pelletier Throws His Wicked Boston Accent Around on JustFor.Fans
Boston-based actor Joey Pelletier, now a member of the drag comedy troupe The Gold Dust Orphans, talks about his other career as a JustFor.Fans model.
'Wicked' Is Very 'Popper-ular' for One Filmgoer
A bobbing head at a screening of "Wicked" led one filmgoer to wonder what another was doing while watching. And then he smelled a familiar odor...
EDGE Interview: Ben & Brad & Cynthia Celebrate Rodgers & Hart & Hammerstein
Boston-based cabaret duo Ben Sears & Brad Conner are joined by soprano Cynthia Mork to celebrate the songs of Rodgers & Hart, & Rodgers & Hammerstein on 12/7 at Club Café.
Providence Fringe Festival Kicked Off With a Bang
Since 2014, the Providence Fringe Festival has been giving local and out of town artists the opportunity to show their talents in the area's premier outdoor arts festival.
Metamorphoses
Berkeley Rep could probably stage this play every single year and keep having a hit on its hands. Certainly it's easy to imagine charmed audiences returning again and again.