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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.

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.

InstaQueer Roundup: Juno Birch, Quen Blackwell's High Kicks & Fierce Denali Foxx

InstaQueer Roundup: Juno Birch, Quen Blackwell's High Kicks & Fierce Denali Foxx

CULTURE | By Andrea Marks Joseph | Jun 8

Welcome to our latest round-up of queer celebs who served, and those who came together to maximize their joint slay. This week: Frankie Grande, Chappell Roan, Denali and more slay with fierce photos.

'Not Just a Party:' World Pride Celebrations End with Defiant Politics on Display

'Not Just a Party:' World Pride Celebrations End with Defiant Politics on Display

NEWS | By Christine Fernando, Fatima Hussein, Jacquelyn Martin and Mike Pesoli | Jun 8

After the raucous rainbow-hued festivities of Saturday's parade, the final day of World Pride 2025 in the nation's capital kicked off on a more downbeat note.

Hate Watch: And Just Like That, It's 'And Just Like That'

Hate Watch: And Just Like That, It's 'And Just Like That'

CULTURE | By Robert Nesti | Jun 8

Max's "And Just Like That" is back for Season Three, worse than ever. But what makes it such compulsive viewing?

Statuesque Giacomo Recchia is a Work of Art

Statuesque Giacomo Recchia is a Work of Art

CULTURE | By Andrea Marks Joseph | Jun 8

No one's doing it (being hot on Instagram) like hairy, statuesque model Giacomo Recchia.

Unzipping 'Elite' Star Andre Lamoglia's Jeans

Unzipping 'Elite' Star Andre Lamoglia's Jeans

CULTURE | By Andrea Marks Joseph | Jun 8

Calvin Klein photoshoots always create fantasies. They never fail to inspire daydreams, showing our favorite celebrities in a sexy new light. This campaign features "Elite" star Andre Lamoglia wearing the brand's denim and their classic underwear.

News

As a Generation of Gay and Lesbian People Ages, Memories of Worse — and Better — Times Swirl

As a Generation of Gay and Lesbian People Ages, Memories of Worse — and Better — Times Swirl

NEWS | By Ashraf Khalil | Jun 7

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.

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!