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Kim Novak to Receive Venice Film Festival's Lifetime Achievement Honor

Kim Novak to Receive Venice Film Festival's Lifetime Achievement Honor

CULTURE | By Lindsey Bahr | Jun 9

Kim Novak, the glamorous and fiercely independent star of one of the greatest films ever made, Alfred Hitchcock's "Vertigo," will be honored with a lifetime achievement award at the Venice Film Festival this fall.

Get the Pride Party Started with Gigli THC-Infused Beverages

Get the Pride Party Started with Gigli THC-Infused Beverages

SPONSORED CONTENT | Jun 9

Pride Month is coming in hot — and there's no better way to elevate a celebration than opening a slim, sexy, stone cold can of Gigli.

'I Live My Life as a Gay Man' - Trans 'I Kissed a Boy' Star Opens Up

'I Live My Life as a Gay Man' - Trans 'I Kissed a Boy' Star Opens Up

CULTURE | By Kilian Melloy | Jun 9

One of the contestants on the new season of "I Kissed a Boy" is a transgender man, Lars Fellows, who opened up in a recent interview about starring on the show and coming out to his fellow contestants.

InstaQueer Roundup: Cooper Koch, Dylan Efron & Benito Skinner Bare All

InstaQueer Roundup: Cooper Koch, Dylan Efron & Benito Skinner Bare All

CULTURE | By Andrea Marks Joseph | Jun 9

Welcome to our latest round-up of Instagram thirst-traps from queer celebs! This week: "Overcompensating" star Benito Skinner, Cooper Koch teases us, Kevin Carnell gives us a "jiggle jiggle," and much more!

Photo Collection: Best of the 2025 Tony Awards

Photo Collection: Best of the 2025 Tony Awards

CULTURE | Jun 9

From Audra McDonald's rendition of "Rose's Turn" from "Gypsy" to Sam Pinkleton's triumph for best direction for "Oh, Mary!" to Lin-Manuel Miranda in a medley from "Hamilton," the 78th Tony Awards were a gala occasion.

A God Lives in Ibiza and his Name is Ale Rodriguez

A God Lives in Ibiza and his Name is Ale Rodriguez

CULTURE | By Timothy Rawles | Jun 9

Ale Rodriguez is a dancer who lives in Ibiza and we can't stop scrolling on his profile.

Oliver Hughes has Us Saying, 'Please Sir, I Want Some More'

Oliver Hughes has Us Saying, 'Please Sir, I Want Some More'

CULTURE | By Timothy Rawles | Jun 9

Find out why we gave 22-year-old Sydney-based model Oliver Hughes a follow.

Bucharest Gay Pride March Turns 20 as LGBTQ+ Romanians Face Growing Hostility from Right-Wing Groups

Bucharest Gay Pride March Turns 20 as LGBTQ+ Romanians Face Growing Hostility from Right-Wing Groups

NEWS | By Stephen McGrath and Andreea Alexandru | Jun 9

Tens of thousands of LGBTQ+ supporters took to the streets of Romania's capital Saturday for its annual gay pride parade, following a tense election cycle marked by an increase in hate speech against the community.

Southern Baptists Target Porn, Sports Betting, Same-Sex Marriage and 'Willful Childlessness'

Southern Baptists Target Porn, Sports Betting, Same-Sex Marriage and 'Willful Childlessness'

NEWS | By Peter Smith | Jun 9

Southern Baptists meeting this week in Dallas will be asked to approve resolutions calling for a legal ban on pornography and a reversal of the U.S. Supreme Court's approval of same-sex marriage.

A Young Trans Woman's Journey, and Her Latest Destination: World Pride in Washington

A Young Trans Woman's Journey, and Her Latest Destination: World Pride in Washington

NEWS | By Jacquelyn Martin | Jun 9

Bautista says she is the first and only transgender woman to compete in the Miss Supranational pageant. It is part of a lengthier process of embracing her identity — both within herself and to the world.

Culture

Tony Awards Laud Android Rom-com 'Maybe Happy Ending' and History-Making 'Purpose'

Tony Awards Laud Android Rom-com 'Maybe Happy Ending' and History-Making 'Purpose'

CULTURE | By Mark Kennedy | Jun 9

"Maybe Happy Ending," a rom-com about androids, won best new musical on a night when Kara Young made history as the first Black person to win two Tonys consecutively for "Purpose," which also won best new play.

Pride

NYC Pride Awards $100K to 11 Nonprofits Serving the LGBTQIA+ Community

NYC Pride Awards $100K to 11 Nonprofits Serving the LGBTQIA+ Community

PRIDE | Jun 6

Funds will support NYC nonprofits providing essential services and advocacy for the local LGBTQIA+ community.

Nightlife

WeHo Pride Parade :: June 1, 2025

WeHo Pride Parade :: June 1, 2025

MEDIA | Jun 3

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!