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Orville Peck Wows Sold Out Symphony Hall at Boston Pops Pride Night
Masked as always, queer country superstar Orville Peck joined the Boston Pops on Thursday night for a memorable Pride Night concert.
How Groundbreaking Gay Author Edmund White Paved the Way for Other Writers
Andrew Sean Greer, a Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, remembers the first time he read Edmund White. It was the summer of 1989, he was beginning his second year at Brown University and he had just come out.
As a Generation of Gay and Lesbian People Ages, Memories of Worse — and Better — Times Swirl
David Perry recalls being young and gay in 1980s Washington D.C. and having "an absolute blast." He was fresh out of college, raised in Richmond, Virginia, and had long viewed the nation's capital as "the big city" where he could finally embrace himself.
Partying on a Boat in the 'Pythong'
What's your vibe gonna be this summer? Have you got your swimwear situation planned out? Have you considered... (dramatic pause for a sentence that has never been spoken before) ...partying on a boat in the "pythong?"
Luke Truong is too Busy Dancing to Make it to Your Date on Time
The dating landscape is a mess right now, but there are some good guys out there. Enter Luke Truong.
Trump Once Opened the Door to the LGBTQ+ Community. Now Activists Say He's their Top Threat
When he first ran for office, Donald Trump appeared to be a new kind of Republican when it came to gay rights. But since returning to office this year, Trump has engaged in what activists say is an unprecedented assault on the LGBTQ+ community.
As World Pride Flows Straight into the Military Parade, DC Officials Say they're Ready for Anything
June 7 and 8 brings the peak of the two-week World Pride celebration with two days of mass gatherings — a parade on Saturday and a rally and protest March Sunday.
Transgender Troops Face a Deadline and a Difficult Decision: Stay or Go?
As transgender service members face a deadline to leave the U.S. military, hundreds are taking the financial bonus to depart voluntarily. But others say they will stay and fight.
Listen: Madonna Revists 'Ray of Light' Remixes with 'Veronica Electronica' Album
27 years after the 1998 dawn of "Ray of Light," Madonna is shining some fresh illumination on that classic album with the release of a remix collection.
Could 'The Comeback' Come Back for Season 3?
Lisa Kudrow first played Valerie Cherish in 2005, then followed up almost a decade later when "The Comeback" returned for a long-delayed second season on HBO. Could a Season 3 be possible?
News
Global LGBTQ+ Advocates Gather 'On Trump's Doorstep' at World Pride Despite Travel Anxiety
Many LGBTQ+ travelers have expressed concerns or decided to skip World Pride due to anxieties about safety, border policies and a hostile political climate.
Culture
Watch: 'I Wanted It to Feel a Little Gay,' Jonathan Groff Says, Showing Off 'Baby's First Chaps'
Jonathan Groff was enjoying himself as he explained his all-leather outfit to Jimmy Fallon. The ensemble consisted of leather vest, hat, and, best of all, backless leggings Groff called "Baby's first chaps."
Pride
NYC Pride Awards $100K to 11 Nonprofits Serving the LGBTQIA+ Community
Funds will support NYC nonprofits providing essential services and advocacy for the local LGBTQIA+ community.
Nightlife
WeHo Pride Parade :: June 1, 2025
WeHo showed all the way up this year! With the drama, the glitter, and the ICONS! Think fierce floats, beats that slapped, and dancing that shook the sidewalks! EDGE was there - check out the pics!