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Watch: 'Agatha All Along' Pays Off with Queer Representation, and the Show's Cast Are There for It

ENTERTAINMENT | By Kilian Melloy | Sep 18, 2024

After years of teasing, with a hint here and a mention there, an MCU series is finally delivering some substantial LGBTQ+ representation on "Agatha All Along." The show's cast opened up about it.

Review: 'Agatha All Along' is a Magically Queer Confection

Review: 'Agatha All Along' is a Magically Queer Confection

ENTERTAINMENT | By Kilian Melloy | Sep 18, 2024

The MCU's latest TV offering, "Agatha All Along," follows up on the hit series "WandaVision," starring Kathryn Hahn and featuring queer turns by "Heartstopper" star Joe Locke, among others.

New Bio Looks at America's First Drag Superstar Julian Eltinge

ENTERTAINMENT | By Kilian Melloy | Sep 18, 2024

Generations before RuPaul, Julian Eltinge was America's drag superstar. His fascinating story is told in Andrew L. Erdman's bio. EDGE spoke to Erdman about Eltinge's life and career.

Watch: Mental Health Struggles Hit Heartstopper Stars

ENTERTAINMENT | By Emell Adolphus | Sep 18, 2024

There is trouble looming in "Heartstopper" land as Charlie and Nick navigate their friendship-turned-romance in the Season 3 trailer of the hit Netflix coming-of-age show.

Milan Fashion Week Opens with Light, Ethereal Yet Grounded Looks from Fendi, Ferretti and Marni

LIFESTYLE | By Colleen Barry | Sep 18, 2024

The first day of Milan Fashion Week previews on Tuesday featured diaphanous, dreamy summery dresses alongside crisp cotton.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Indictment Alleges He Used Power to Build Empire of Sexual Crime

ENTERTAINMENT | By Larry Neumeister, Michael R. Sisak, Jennifer Peltz, and Andrew Dalton | Sep 18, 2024

The indictment accuses Combs of presiding over a sordid empire of "sex trafficking, forced labor, interstate transportation for purposes of prostitution, drug offenses, kidnapping, arson, bribery and obstruction of justice."

'Fake Heiress' Anna Sorokin Debuts on 'Dancing with the Stars' — with A Sparkly Ankle Monitor

ENTERTAINMENT | By Jeff Turner | Sep 18, 2024

Convicted con artist Anna Sorokin has hit the dancefloor on "Dancing With the Stars" with a featherweight — and very sparkly — ankle monitor.

Gay Twitter Roundup: Gus Kenworthy Posting Hole, Chappell Roan's VMAs Moment, and Being HOT-TO-GO for Fall

Gay Twitter Roundup: Gus Kenworthy Posting Hole, Chappell Roan's VMAs Moment, and Being HOT-TO-GO for Fall

SOCIAL MEDIA | By Andrea Marks Joseph | Sep 17, 2024

A lot has happened on Gay Twitter over the last week and we're rounding up some of the best moments including reactions to Gus Kenworthy's revealing photos, Chappell Roan's drama, and much more!

Review: 'American Sports Story' a Fumble for Ryan Murphy

Review: 'American Sports Story' a Fumble for Ryan Murphy

ENTERTAINMENT | By Padraic Maroney | Sep 17, 2024

Like its subject matter, "American Sports Story" — about allegedly bisexual NFL player Aaron Hernandez — isn't able to get out of its own way and focus enough to tell a compelling story arc.

Karamo To Be Honored At National LGBTQ Task Force Gala October 19 In Miami

ENTERTAINMENT | Sep 17, 2024

The National LGBTQ Task Force will honor LGBTQ activist and Emmy-winning Queer Eye star Karamo with the National Leadership Award at its annual fundraising gala.

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.

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.

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

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'

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."

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.

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

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.

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