LGBTQ News and More
Pride In July @ Barton Orchards :: July 19, 2025
Pride hit the pasture and we've never looked cuter in boots! EDGE got down and dirty at Barton Orchards where queens swapped catwalks for cornfields. Think hayrides, haunted houses, and a RuPaul's Drag Race showdown with barnyard flair.
The Emmy Noms Are In — Here Are the Queer Shows That Got Love... or Snubs
The Emmy nominations gave some love to shows with LGBTQ+ themes and inclusion, but there were some surprising snubs, too.
RuPaul Sets a New Record with 10th Consecutive Emmy Nom
RuPaul was already a record-breaker when it comes to the Emmys. Now he's done it again, with his 10th Emmy nomination in a row in the category of outstanding host for a reality competition show.
'Back to the Frontier' Gay Couple Tackle Hate Head On with Insta Post
Married gay couple Jason Hanna and Joe Riggs and their 10-year-old twin sons were among the families featured on "Back to the Frontier." In the modern world, they didn't back down from online hate.
Luke Brady's Hercules Is Serving Mesh, Muscle, and Muses
When first looks of "Hercules on Stage" dropped, people were less focused on the "electrifying new musical" coming to the West End and more transfixed by the wardrobe choice!
'Back to the Future The Musical' Just Xeroxes the Film
Currently in Boston on its national tour, the musical version of "Back to the Future" offers little more than a Xerox of the film, though seamlessly rendered.
Kevin Tristan Proves that Katseye's New Song is for the Gays
When "Moulin Rouge! The Musical UK" performer Kevin Tristan posted a video of himself dancing the official Katesye choreography for their "CRAZY catchy" new song "Gameboy," it received one very interesting comment, a comment that would change everything...
Transgender Asylum Seeker Released from ICE Custody Following Order from Federal Judge in Oregon
A transgender asylum seeker from Mexico has been released from an immigration detention facility in Washington state, where she was held for over a month after her arrest at an Oregon immigration court, attorneys said Tuesday.
Talking With Actors Juan Pablo Di Pace and Oscar Morgan on Queer-Themed 'Before We Forget'
The queer drama "Before We Forget" moves from the festival circuit to theaters this month. EDGE speaks to actors Juan Pablo Di Pace and Oscar Morgan about their critically acclaimed film.
'American Idol' Music Supervisor and Husband Both Found Dead at LA Home
An "American Idol" music supervisor and her husband were both found dead in their Los Angeles home Monday afternoon.
News
Federal Agency Shifts Stance on Transgender Discrimination Complaints, but Hurdles Remain
The federal agency responsible for enforcing laws against workplace discrimination will allow some complaints filed by transgender workers to move forward, shifting course from earlier guidance.
Culture
'Severance' Leads Emmy Nominees with 27 and 'The Studio' Tops Comedies with 23 as AppleTV+ Dominates
"Severance" separated itself from the field with 27 Emmy nominations Tuesday, while "The Studio" led comedy nominees with 23 in a dominant year for Apple TV+.
Pride
Rachel Zegler Acknowledges London Pride with Lyric Change to 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina'
Last Saturday, Pride was celebrated in London. To acknowledge the event, actress Rachel Zegler changed a lyric to "Don't Cry For Me Argentina" in her celebrated public performance of the number in the new West End production.
Nightlife
Ali Forney Oasis @ Tribeca Rooftop NYC :: July 23, 2025
Oh honey, Oasis isn't just a party—it's a whole serve for a cause! For over a decade, the Ali Forney Center's summer soirée has brought cocktails, fierce auctions, and sizzling live acts to NYC's must-attend list. Giving back never looked this good!
