Sunday, Jan 4, 2026

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Sunday, Jan 4, 2026

Massachusetts Reverses Foster Care Policy: Removes LGBTQ+ Affirmation Requirement Amid Lawsuits and Federal Pressure

Massachusetts' Department of Children and Families has eliminated rules mandating foster parents to affirm LGBTQ+ youth's gender identities and sexual orientations, replacing them with a general commitment to supporting children's individual identities and needs.

8 hours ago

News

Venezuelans Wonder Who's in Charge As Trump Claims Contact With Maduro's Deputy

Venezuelans are trying to understand who is in charge after the United States announced the capture of President Nicolás Maduro

by Isabel Debre and Joshua Goodman | 4 hours ago

What We Know About a US Strike That Captured Venezuela's Maduro and What Comes Next

The United States has conducted a swift military operation in Venezuela, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores

by Jill Lawless and Rebecca Santana | 5 hours ago

Culture

Why Ordering Takeout or Calling the Dog Walker Might Lead to a Happier Relationship

Couples who spend money on small, time-saving services like takeout or housecleaning or dog walking report greater relationship satisfaction

by Tracee M. Herbaugh | 10 hours ago

Jill Scott Unveils 'To Whom This May Concern,' Her First Album in a Decade, Set for February Release

Grammy-winning artist Jill Scott has announced her new album "To Whom This May Concern", marking her first full-length project in 10 years, with a release date...

Today

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Pride

Plastique Tiara and Nymphia Wind Announce The Serpents Tour: Celebrating Asian Heritage and Drag Excellence

RuPaul's Drag Race stars Plastique Tiara and Nymphia Wind are launching The Serpents Tour, a production inspired by the Asian folktale Legend of the White...

Today

Brazilian Tennis Star João Lucas Reis da Silva Named Outsports 2025 Male Athlete of the Year After Historic Coming Out

João Lucas Reis da Silva, the first active male professional tennis player to come out as gay, has been honored as Outsports' 2025 Male Athlete of the Year for...

Today

Media

EDGE Now: The Queer Entertainers Who Owned 2025

From viral pop chaos to historic wins, these queer stars didn’t just shine in 2025 — they ran it.

Dec 26, 2025

Toy Drive @ Gym U NYC :: December 17, 2025

Toys, tinsel, and total icon behavior. Susanne Bartsch & David Barton turned Gym U into a glittering holiday fantasy for their annual Toy Drive–hosted by...

by Wilsonmodels | Dec 18, 2025

EDGE RECOMMENDS

EDGE Now: Halloween Divas

Edge Now crowns the ultimate Halloween divas—Elvira (Cassandra Peterson), the Sanderson Sisters of Hocus Pocus, and Morticia Addams—celebrating camp, gothic glam, and queer-pop culture’s most iconic witches.