LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Monday, Nov 17, 2025
'Shazam!' Star Asher Angel’s “Twunk” Transformation Has Queer Internet in a Frenzy
Asher Angel, best known for his role in 'Shazam!', has debuted a stunning physical transformation, launching a viral wave of queer thirst, memes, and celebration across LGBTQ+ social media.
News
In Reversal, Trump Says House Republicans Should Vote to Release Epstein Files
President Donald Trump said House Republicans should vote to release the files in the Jeffrey Epstein case, a startling reversal after previously fighting the...
Queer Loneliness: Why Silence Is No Longer an Option
A new wave of research spotlights an escalating crisis in LGBTQ+ mental health: loneliness. From surging anxiety to the silent epidemic of isolation, queer...
Culture
Tom Cruise Finally Gets His Oscar Moment With a Lifetime Achievement Trophy at the Governors Awards
Tom Cruise, at 63 still the biggest movie star in a room full of them, finally got to hold his own Oscar on a Hollywood stage on Sunday night.
A Flooded Restaurant in Thailand Brings Delight With Swimming Fish Among Diners
A restaurant in central Thailand has become an internet sensation after a nearby river flooded it with water and fish
Pride
“We Have Had Enough”: The Resounding Roar of 60,000 Women Standing Up for Trans Rights
An unprecedented open letter signed by 60,000 cisgender women has electrified Trans Awareness Week, sending a clear message: the anti-trans backlash does not...
Ten Years of Glitter, Grit, and Queer Joy: Club Silencio Bows Out—But Its Legacy Lives On
As London’s iconic queer club night Club Silencio closes its doors after a decade, the city’s LGBTQ+ community pauses to celebrate its legacy: a decade of...
Media
EDGE Now: 3 Trans Trailblazers Leading Change
Three trans changemakers, Kim Coco Iwamoto, Jace Barron and Bambi Salcedo, share how their work, visibility and activism are reshaping community, culture and...
Undressed To Kill @ Gym U NYC :: October 31, 2025
Susanne Bartsch and David Barton turned Gym U into a full-on haunted haus of hedonism for Undressed To Kill–where costumes were optional, glamour was mandatory,...
EDGE RECOMMENDS
EDGE Now: Wood-Chopping Hotties
From flannel fantasies to shirtless sweat sessions, wood chopping has officially gone viral. EDGE Now spotlights the influencers turning axes and logs into the ultimate thirst —where strength meets style, and every swing fuels the queer lumberjack fantasy.
