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John Waters Says the 'Liarmouth' Movie Won't Be Happening
John Waters fans will be crying foul: The iconic director, hailed as "the Pope of Trash" thanks to his array of filthy, funny films, says that the movie version of his novel "Liarmouth" won't be happening.
THIS is How Omar Apollo Prepared for His Full-Frontal Moment in 'Queer'
Actors have their own ways of getting ready for movie roles, but when it came to appearing in a full-frontal moment of nudity in Luca Guadagnino's "Queer," Omar Apollo came up with a novel approach.
Despite Queer Roles, Playing Gay is a 'Difficult Subject' for Straight Actor Josh O'Connor
"Challengers" and "God's Own Country" star Josh O'Connor won queer hearts in those roles, but he still finds it a "difficult subject" as to whether straight actors ought to play LGBTQ+ characters.
TV Funnyman Conan O'Brien is Tapped to Host Next Oscars
A year after turning to comedian Jimmy Kimmel to host their big show, The Academy Awards will pivot to another familiar TV funnyman — Conan O'Brien.
California Man to be Sentenced for Hate Crime in the Killing of a Gay College Student
A California man convicted of stabbing to death a gay University of Pennsylvania student in an act of hate is expected to be sentenced Friday to life in prison.
Trump Hammered Democrats on Transgender Issues. Now the Party is at Odds on a Response
After losing the White House and both houses of Congress, Democrats are grappling with how to handle transgender politics and policy following a campaign that featured withering and often misleading GOP attacks on the issue.
Judge Hears Case over Montana Rule Blocking Trans Residents from Changing Sex on Birth Certificate
A state judge in Montana heard arguments Thursday over policies that block transgender people from changing the sex designation on their birth certificates and driver's licenses.
Appeals Court Rules Indiana's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors can Remain in Effect
An Indiana law banning gender-affirming care for minors can remain in effect, a federal appeals court has ruled months after allowing the ban to take effect.
Trump Wants to End 'Wokeness' in Education. He has Vowed to Use Federal Money as Leverage
Donald Trump's vision for education revolves around a single goal: to rid America's schools of perceived "wokeness" and "left-wing indoctrination."
Jennifer Hudson, Kylie Minogue, and Billy Porter to Perform at Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
Organizers revealed that actor-singer Jennifer Hudson, dance music icon Kylie Minogue and Broadway and "Pose" star Billy Porter will all perform, an upping of the star wattage over previous years.
News
Oklahoma School District Adding Anti-Harassment Policies after Nonbinary Teen's Death
A federal investigation into an Oklahoma school district launched after the death of a nonbinary student has led to the school agreeing to develop policies to prevent sexual discrimination and harassment, federal officials announced Wednesday.
Culture
Review: 'An Iliad' a Spellbinding Meditation on War
"An Iliad" is an intense experience that's worth seeing for performer Bill Harley, a true showman who knows how to bring the classic tale to life, accompanied by Cathy Clasper-Torch.
Pride
Thousands Gather for Colorful Celebration at Taiwan Pride Parade
Thousands gathered on the streets of Taipei on Saturday for the Taiwan Pride parade, one of Asia's largest annual celebrations of inclusivity.
Nightlife
EDGE Now: Trans Influencers
It's Transgender Awareness Week, darling! And you know what that means—it's time to spotlight some of the fierce and fabulous trans trailblazers who are out there changing the game.
