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Taylor Swift has Regained Control of Her Music, Buys Back First 6 Albums

Taylor Swift has Regained Control of Her Music, Buys Back First 6 Albums

CULTURE | By Maria Sherman | May 30

Taylor Swift has regained control over her entire body of work.

Ric Grenell Allegedly Axes Anti-Marriage-Equality Kennedy Center Official

Ric Grenell Allegedly Axes Anti-Marriage-Equality Kennedy Center Official

NEWS | By Kilian Melloy | May 30

Ric Grenell allegedly fired Kennedy Center official Floyd Brown mere hours after Brown was quizzed by CNN about his past anti-marriage-equality and anti-LGBTQ+ statements.

Report: 'Heartstopper' Star Kit Connor is Alex Garland's Top Pick for Big-Screen 'Elden Ring'

Report: 'Heartstopper' Star Kit Connor is Alex Garland's Top Pick for Big-Screen 'Elden Ring'

CULTURE | By Kilian Melloy | May 30

"Heartstopper" heartthrob Kit Connor is reportedly Alex Garland's top pick to star in the planned big-screen version of the epic fantasy game "Elden Ring."

Ryan Phillippe Recalls When He Was 'Afraid' at Age 17 to Play Gay in Groundbreaking Role

Ryan Phillippe Recalls When He Was 'Afraid' at Age 17 to Play Gay in Groundbreaking Role

CULTURE | By Kilian Melloy | May 30

Ryan Phillippe looked back on how he was advised, at age 17, against taking the history-making role of the first openly gay teen on daytime television — and how he courageously did it anyway.

We Can't Take Our Eyes Off Luís Felipe Chiarelli's Thighs on his Scenic Irish Hike

We Can't Take Our Eyes Off Luís Felipe Chiarelli's Thighs on his Scenic Irish Hike

CULTURE | By Andrea Marks Joseph | May 30

"Ireland is so pretty when the sun comes out... too bad he only appears 3x a year." You know what else is so pretty when they come out, but happens all the time? Moments like this, when Luis Felipe Chiarelli shows off his thighs on Instagram.

Leonardo Hanna Azrak's Playful and Slayful Lifeguard Looks

Leonardo Hanna Azrak's Playful and Slayful Lifeguard Looks

CULTURE | By Andrea Marks Joseph | May 30

Summer's coming fast and hot. Are you ready for it? Do you have your hottest swimwear ready? It's so important that we be the hottest person at the beach, so we've got some sexy inspiration for you: Leonardo Hanna Azrak's playful, slayful lifeguard looks!

'And Just Like That...' Finds its Voice as Season 3 Embraces Queerness, Maturity — and Messy Truth

'And Just Like That...' Finds its Voice as Season 3 Embraces Queerness, Maturity — and Messy Truth

CULTURE | By Thomas Adamson | May 30

"And Just Like That...," HBO's "Sex and the City" revival, has come into its own in season three: less preoccupied with pleasing everyone, and more interested in telling the truth.

Hong Kong Pro-Democracy and Gay Rights Activist Jimmy Sham Released after 4 Years in Prison

Hong Kong Pro-Democracy and Gay Rights Activist Jimmy Sham Released after 4 Years in Prison

NEWS | By Kanis Leung | May 30

Hong Kong's prominent pro-democracy and LGBTQ+ activist Jimmy Sham was released from prison on Friday after serving over four years in the city's biggest national security case under a Beijing-imposed law.

California Track-and-Field Final Enters Spotlight for Rule Change after Trans Athlete's Success

California Track-and-Field Final Enters Spotlight for Rule Change after Trans Athlete's Success

NEWS | By Sophie Austin | May 30

California's high school track-and-field state championships starting Friday are set to be the testing ground for a new participation and medaling policy for competitions that include transgender athletes.

'What's the Rift?' Wonders Audra McDonald. 'Ask Patti!'

'What's the Rift?' Wonders Audra McDonald. 'Ask Patti!'

CULTURE | May 29

Audra McDonald was asked about what Patti LuPone said about a rift between them, and responded that she didn't know.

Pride

EDGE Now: Pride Playlist

EDGE Now: Pride Playlist

PRIDE | May 28

Turn up the glitter and crank the volume—these iconic queer anthems are giving life this Pride! It's another loud, proud, and utterly fabulous episode of EDGE Now, brought to you by our chosen fam at Prelude Fertility. Let's get this rainbow rave started!

Nightlife

International Mr. Leather Conference @ The Chicago Congress Plaza Hotel

International Mr. Leather Conference @ The Chicago Congress Plaza Hotel

MEDIA | May 25

The Windy City just got a whole lot steamier! International Mr. Leather strutted, stomped, and cracked its way back into Chicago — and baby, it did not come to play. EDGE was there - check out the pics!