Wednesday, Sep 18, 2024

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Wednesday, Sep 18, 2024

Nurse Blake Has Seen It All (And Wants to Make You Laugh About It)

Nurse Blake Has Seen It All (And Wants to Make You Laugh About It)

A few years ago Blake Lynch was a nurse coping with issues around his profession. Then he began to make videos and Nurse Blake was born. EDGE talks to the nurse-turned-comedian about his latest tour.

by Steve Duffy | Sep 17

Laura Loomer Attempts to Out Lindsey Graham in Unhinged Post
Laura Loomer Attempts to Out Lindsey Graham in Unhinged Post

by Emell Adolphus | Sep 17

Watch: Mental Health Struggles Hit Heartstopper Stars
Watch: Mental Health Struggles Hit Heartstopper Stars

by Emell Adolphus | Sep 17

Gay Twitter Roundup: Gus Kenworthy Posting Hole, Chappell Roan's VMAs Moment, and Being HOT-TO-GO for Fall
Gay Twitter Roundup: Gus Kenworthy Posting Hole, Chappell Roan's VMAs Moment, and Being HOT-TO-GO for Fall

by Andrea Marks Joseph | Sep 17

Jonathan Bailey's Chest Hair Turns Heads With Matt Bomer
Jonathan Bailey's Chest Hair Turns Heads With Matt Bomer

by Emell Adolphus | Sep 17

Review: 'American Sports Story' a Fumble for Ryan Murphy
Review: 'American Sports Story' a Fumble for Ryan Murphy

by Padraic Maroney | Sep 17

News

Georgian Parliament Approves Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation, Echoing Measures in Russia
Georgian Parliament Approves Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation, Echoing Measures in Russia

Georgia's parliament on Tuesday approved sweeping legislation that curtails LGBTQ+ rights, a measure that echoes laws adopted in neighboring Russia.

by Sophiko Megrelidze and Dasha Litvinova | Sep 17

Major Companies Abandon an LGBTQ+ Rights Report Card after Facing Anti-Diversity Backlash
Major Companies Abandon an LGBTQ+ Rights Report Card after Facing Anti-Diversity Backlash

Ford, Harley Davidson and Lowe's are among the companies that announced they would no longer participate in the Corporate Equality Index.

by Cathy Bussewitz | Sep 17

Watch: Fox News Host Shocks Colleagues with 'I Need To Know If Someone Is Gay' Comment
Watch: Fox News Host Shocks Colleagues with 'I Need To Know If Someone Is Gay' Comment

by Emell Adolphus | Sep 17

Apparent Attempt on Trump's Life Raises Questions about How It Could Have Happened Again
Apparent Attempt on Trump's Life Raises Questions about How It Could Have Happened Again

by Jill Colvin | Sep 16
Long Before Gay Marriage Was Popular, Kamala Harris Was at the Forefront of the Equal Rights Battle
Long Before Gay Marriage Was Popular, Kamala Harris Was at the Forefront of the Equal Rights Battle

by Dan Merica and Chris Megerian | Sep 15

Culture

Karamo To Be Honored At National LGBTQ Task Force Gala October 19 In Miami
Karamo To Be Honored At National LGBTQ Task Force Gala October 19 In Miami

The National LGBTQ Task Force will honor LGBTQ activist and Emmy-winning Queer Eye star Karamo with the National Leadership Award at its annual fundraising...

Sep 17

Why Lesbian 'Brat' Pop is Having a Moment
Why Lesbian 'Brat' Pop is Having a Moment

We're breaking down the "brat" moment and its surprising lesbian subtext.

by Roger Porter | Sep 17

Sir Ian McKellen Reflects on Being Gay, Coming Out in the '80s, and His New Movie
Sir Ian McKellen Reflects on Being Gay, Coming Out in the '80s, and His New Movie

by Kilian Melloy | Sep 17

Reports: Pixar Bosses Wanted Queer Hints Stripped from 'Inside Out 2,' Blamed Gay Kiss for Failure of 'Lightyear'
Reports: Pixar Bosses Wanted Queer Hints Stripped from 'Inside Out 2,' Blamed Gay Kiss for Failure of 'Lightyear'

by Kilian Melloy | Sep 17

Watch: Birthday of Late Trans Music Producer SOPHIE Celebrated with Google Doodle
Watch: Birthday of Late Trans Music Producer SOPHIE Celebrated with Google Doodle

by Kilian Melloy | Sep 17

Pride

Neon Trees to Headline Palm Springs Pride's Día de la Reina
Neon Trees to Headline Palm Springs Pride's Día de la Reina

Greater Palm Springs Pride announced today the iconic indie rock band Neon Trees will headline the Arenas District Pride Week opening event, Día de la Reina, on...

Sep 17

Anti-DEI 'Activist' Is Hurting LGBTQ+ Support Among Major Brands
Anti-DEI 'Activist' Is Hurting LGBTQ+ Support Among Major Brands

Conservative "activist" Robby Starbuck is out to destroy diversity, equity, and inclusion, and it's negatively affecting LGBTQ+ support.

by Emell Adolphus | Sep 14

OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Announces Select Films For 42nd Edition
OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Announces Select Films For 42nd Edition

Sep 12
Stonewall National Museum, Archives, & Library to Highlight Young Artist Flora Ranis in September Exhibit
Stonewall National Museum, Archives, & Library to Highlight Young Artist Flora Ranis in September Exhibit

Sep 9
Gay Slur Lands Major League Soccer Player in Hot Water
Gay Slur Lands Major League Soccer Player in Hot Water

by Emell Adolphus | Sep 8

Media

EDGE Now: Sexy Gay Fashion Designers
EDGE Now: Sexy Gay Fashion Designers

Step into the world of style with our lineup of sexy gay fashion designers. Hit the runway on this episode of EDGE Now powered by our friends at Prelude...

Sep 12

Bushwig @ The Knockdown Center NY :: September 7-8, 2024
Bushwig @ The Knockdown Center NY :: September 7-8, 2024

The fabulous folks at Bushwig held their 13th annual drag fest at the Knockdown Center with 2 FULL days of non-stop drag performances! EDGE was there - check...

by Wilsonmodels | Sep 9

Out In The Park @ Six Flags :: September 7, 2024
Out In The Park @ Six Flags :: September 7, 2024

by Jerry Nunn | Sep 8

Miss Fire Island Pageant @ Ice Palace :: August 31, 2024
Miss Fire Island Pageant @ Ice Palace :: August 31, 2024

by Wilsonmodels | Sep 3

Provincetown Carnival Parade :: August 23, 2024
Provincetown Carnival Parade :: August 23, 2024

Aug 29

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