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EDGE Now: Looks, Love, & Lesbian Realness

EDGE Now: Looks, Love, & Lesbian Realness

MEDIA | Apr 23

Cue the sapphic spotlight! April 26 is Lesbian Visibility Day and honey, we're turning the volume way up on the icons who are serving, slaying, and shaking up your feeds.

Minnesota Attorney General Files Preemptive Lawsuit Against Trump on Transgender Sports Ban

Minnesota Attorney General Files Preemptive Lawsuit Against Trump on Transgender Sports Ban

NEWS | By Steve Karnowski | Apr 23

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison filed a preemptive lawsuit against Donald Trump seeking to block his administration from acting against Minnesota under a federal push to ban transgender athletes from girls and women's sports.

'Tiger King' Joe Exotic Gushes about New Husband, Fellow Inmate Jorge Marquez

'Tiger King' Joe Exotic Gushes about New Husband, Fellow Inmate Jorge Marquez

CULTURE | By Kilian Melloy | Apr 23

Gay impresario Joe Exotic of "Tiger King" fame has married for the third time, tying the knot with a fellow inmate even as he serves a two-decade sentence.

Nebraska Bill to Ban Transgender Students from the Bathrooms and Sports of Their Choice Advances

Nebraska Bill to Ban Transgender Students from the Bathrooms and Sports of Their Choice Advances

NEWS | By Margery A. Beck | Apr 23

A Nebraska bill that would bar transgender students from bathrooms, locker rooms and sports teams that correspond with their gender identity has advanced — but with a caveat.

Tennessee Lawmakers Adjourn after Passing Bans on DEI Initiatives

Tennessee Lawmakers Adjourn after Passing Bans on DEI Initiatives

NEWS | By Jonathan Mattise | Apr 23

Tennessee's Republican-led Legislature adjourned its monthslong lawmaking session by passing a final flurry of bills, including ones aimed at diversity, equity and inclusion in governments.

Supreme Court Signals Support for Maryland Parents who Object to LGBTQ Books in Public Schools

Supreme Court Signals Support for Maryland Parents who Object to LGBTQ Books in Public Schools

NEWS | By Mark Sherman | Apr 22

The Supreme Court's conservative majority signaled support for the religious rights of parents in Maryland who want to remove their children from classes using storybooks with LGBTQ characters.

It's a Family Affair — Husbands Ross Mathews & Dr. Wellinthon Garcia-Mathews on Their Children's Book

It's a Family Affair — Husbands Ross Mathews & Dr. Wellinthon Garcia-Mathews on Their Children's Book

CULTURE | By Steve Duffy | Apr 22

When Ross Mathews and Dr. Wellinthon Garcia-Mathews married in 2022, they didn't foresee a children's book in their future.

Happy Taurus Season to the Wickedly Charming and Artistic Jonathan Bailey

Happy Taurus Season to the Wickedly Charming and Artistic Jonathan Bailey

CULTURE | By Andrea Marks Joseph | Apr 22

Taurus Jonathan Bailey is finding his place in the world in a way that allows him to charm audiences, fall in love on screen in ways that makes people of all ages and sexualities swoon, and endear himself to millions through his adorable press tour.

Patrick Church Covers So Dot Gay's 'The Hottest Ever' Issue

Patrick Church Covers So Dot Gay's 'The Hottest Ever' Issue

CULTURE | By Andrea Marks Joseph | Apr 22

Fashion designer Patrick Church covers So.Gay's "The Hottest Ever" issue.

'Dun-Dun!' Stephen Jack's Biceps Are Busting Out of His Shirt on the Set of 'Law & Order'

'Dun-Dun!' Stephen Jack's Biceps Are Busting Out of His Shirt on the Set of 'Law & Order'

CULTURE | By Andrea Marks Joseph | Apr 22

"Dun-Dun!" Stephen Jack's (known as Stephen Jaxx) biceps are busting out of his blue shirt on the set of "Law & Order."

Culture

Russell Tovey Talks New Gay Role and the Homophobic Career Advice He Got as a Young Actor

Russell Tovey Talks New Gay Role and the Homophobic Career Advice He Got as a Young Actor

CULTURE | By Kilian Melloy | Apr 22

Out British actor Russell Tovey gave his thoughts about the gay police officer he plays in a new four-part miniseries, as well as the advice he got early in his career to stay closeted.

Pride

Jesse McCartney, Deborah Cox, Aluna, Confidence Man and The Aces to Headline 24th Annual Chicago Pride Fest

Jesse McCartney, Deborah Cox, Aluna, Confidence Man and The Aces to Headline 24th Annual Chicago Pride Fest

PRIDE | Apr 15

Jesse McCartney, Deborah Cox, Aluna, Confidence Man and The Aces are headlining the 24th annual Chicago Pride Fest 2025 taking place June 21- 22, 2025 in the iconic Northalsted neighborhood

Nightlife

EDGE Now: Loud, Proud, and Styled To Perfection

EDGE Now: Loud, Proud, and Styled To Perfection

MEDIA | Apr 16

Spring is sprung, darling—and so are these LEWKS! We're serving up some of the fiercest queer fashion influencers to help you slay your seasonal style.