LGBTQ News and More
Ego and Alter-Ego: Director Matt Wolf Untangles the Story of Paul Reubens in the HBO Doc 'Pee-Wee As Himself'
Paul Reubens — a.k.a. Pee-wee Herman — wanted "to set the record straight" in Matt Wolf's compelling two-part documentary, and he did. Wolf describes the push and pull of getting Pee-Wee to open up — and come out.
EDGE Now: Queer Splash Zone
Suns out, buns out! We're serving speedo realness and cannonballing straight into pool party season, babes! From coast to coast, we've got the juiciest, queerest, most extra pool parties of the summer!
Lady Gaga Wins an Emmy — Will a Tony Complete Her EGOT Some Day?
Lady Gaga claimed an Emmy for her pre-Super Bowl rendition of "Hold My Hand" earlier this year. The win puts her tantalizingly close to joining the elite ranks of EGOT holders.
Colton Ford, Gone at 62
Beloved performer Colton Ford was reportedly killed in a hiking accident in Palm Springs last weekend. Fans took to social media to express their shock and grief.
Benson Boone Schools Haters: Give Me a 'Good Reason'
Benson Boone took on mindless hate (or at least dismissive comments about him and his work), posting on TikTok that he'd like to hear a "good reason" for people's dislike along with the critiques.
Cutie Connell O'Brien is Just Beachy
Batten down the hatches and let us introduce you to Southern California hottie Connell O'Brien.
Double the Fun by Celebrating Gemini Season with Sexy Tom Daley
It's the start of Gemini season and we're celebrating with Tom Daley.
Bakery in New Hampshire Wins in Free Speech Case over a Pastry Shop Painting
A New Hampshire town's attempt to force a bakery to remove its painting that shows sunbeams shining down on a mountain range of doughnuts, a muffin, a cinnamon roll and other pastries is unconstitutional, a judge ruled in a First Amendment dispute.
Supreme Court Orders Maine House to Restore Vote of GOP Lawmaker who ID-ed Trans Teen Athlete Online
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the Maine legislature to count the votes of a GOP lawmaker who was censured after she identified a transgender teen athlete in a viral social-media post.
'The Upshaws' Star Jermelle Simon and Boyfriend Obio Jones Are Engaged and Social Media Stans Are Here for It
TikTok influencer Obio Jones slid into Jermelle Simon's DMs to express appreciation for Simon's work on Wanda Sykes' Netflix family drama "The Upshaws." Now Jones and Simon are engaged.
News
Texas Voted to Keep the Closet Locked
The Supreme Court struck down Texas' ban on "homosexual conduct" more than 20 years ago, but that law has remained on the books. Now, a bipartisan effort to repeal the law has succeeded in the state's House.
Culture
At the Lyric Stage, Aimee Doherty Wants to Make Dolly Her Own
Boston actress Aimee Doherty takes on the legendary role of Dolly Levi at the Lyric Stage Boston. It has been played by any number of great female stars over "Hello, Dolly!'s" long history, but in this intimate version, she wants to her own spin on it.
Pride
Clear Your Calendar — NYC Pride 2025 Is Packed!
NYC's official Pride Month events will showcase the diversity, strength, and spirit of the city's LGBTQIA+ community.
Frameline Announces the Lineup for the 49th San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival & Queer2Queer Campaign
Salt Lake City and Boise Make Pride Flags Official City Emblems, Skirting Flag Ban Laws
International Imperial Court and National LGBTQ Task Force To Induct Trans Icons Into The Stonewall "Wall Of Honor"
Nightlife
Mr. Fire Island Leather Contest :: May 17, 2025
The 23rd Annual Mr. Fire Island Leather Contest brought the heat to the Arts Project of Cherry Grove — and the leather was leath-ering!
