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Watch: Birthday of Late Trans Music Producer SOPHIE Celebrated with Google Doodle

Watch: Birthday of Late Trans Music Producer SOPHIE Celebrated with Google Doodle

ENTERTAINMENT | By Kilian Melloy | Sep 17, 2024

Today, Sept. 17, would have been the 38th birthday of transgender Scottish hyperpop pioneer Sophie Xeon — and Google is marking the day with a doodle in her honor.

Reports: Pixar Bosses Wanted Queer Hints Stripped from 'Inside Out 2,' Blamed Gay Kiss for Failure of 'Lightyear'

Reports: Pixar Bosses Wanted Queer Hints Stripped from 'Inside Out 2,' Blamed Gay Kiss for Failure of 'Lightyear'

ENTERTAINMENT | By Kilian Melloy | Sep 17, 2024

Those still looking for substantive representation in Pixar movies might want to look elsewhere; reports say that higher-ups at the company stomped out any queer sparks in the film "Inside Out 2."

Sir Ian McKellen Reflects on Being Gay, Coming Out in the '80s, and His New Movie

Sir Ian McKellen Reflects on Being Gay, Coming Out in the '80s, and His New Movie

ENTERTAINMENT | By Kilian Melloy | Sep 17, 2024

Gay actor Sir Ian McKellen, at age 85, is well situated to look back and comment on how queer people have been treated — and acknowledge his own role in promoting LGBTQ+ equality.

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

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

ENTERTAINMENT | 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

ENTERTAINMENT | 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

ENTERTAINMENT | 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

ENTERTAINMENT | 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'

ENTERTAINMENT | 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

ENTERTAINMENT | 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

ENTERTAINMENT | 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.

Review: 'The Substance' is a Satire That's as Shallow as Its Target

Review: 'The Substance' is a Satire That's as Shallow as Its Target

ENTERTAINMENT | By C.J. Prince | Sep 16, 2024

"The Substance" is a film with one idea, and plenty of hot air to express it.

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

ENTERTAINMENT | 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

ENTERTAINMENT | 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

ENTERTAINMENT | 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

ENTERTAINMENT | 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

ENTERTAINMENT | 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

ENTERTAINMENT | 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

ENTERTAINMENT | 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.

InstaQueer Roundup: Sweaty Shawn Mendes, Halsey's Red Panties & Hot Gym Selfies

InstaQueer Roundup: Sweaty Shawn Mendes, Halsey's Red Panties & Hot Gym Selfies

SOCIAL MEDIA | By Andrea Marks Joseph | Sep 15, 2024

Welcome to our latest round-up of Instagram thirst traps from queer celebs! This week we've got: Shawn Mendes, Tom Daley, Giacomo Recchia and many more sexy posts!

InstaQueer Roundup: Rickey Thompson at Fashion Week, Bowen Yang at the US Open & Chappell Roan at the VMAs

InstaQueer Roundup: Rickey Thompson at Fashion Week, Bowen Yang at the US Open & Chappell Roan at the VMAs

SOCIAL MEDIA | By Andrea Marks Joseph | Sep 15, 2024

Welcome to our latest Instagram round-up of the queer celebs who served, and those who came together to maximize their joint slays! This week features Chappell Roan, Bowen Yang and Matt Rodgers, the "Queer Eye" cast and more!

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