Jonathan Groff Fondly Remembers His First Gay Kiss
'Cheer Live' Star James Thomas — Living His Truth with Plenty of Back-Flips
Denver Zoo's Same-Sex Love Birds Break Up
Honoring Our Past — While Fortifying Our Future
Queerness is Different in 2022, Says 'QAF' Producer and Writer Jaclyn Moore
LGBTQ News and More
Jonathan Groff Fondly Remembers His First Gay Kiss
Jonathan Groff fondly looks back on his first gay kiss at 19. Groff received it from a guy he had a crush on in his hometown.
'Cheer Live' Star James Thomas — Living His Truth with Plenty of Back-Flips
Cheerleading is having a moment thanks to Monica Aldama's Netflix docuseries "Cheer" Now the show is coming to a venue near you. EDGE spoke to cast member James Thomas about living his truth while doing backflips.
Denver Zoo's Same-Sex Love Birds Break Up
It's bad news for Pride month: Freddie Mercury and Lance Bass have broken up. Not THE Freddie Mercury and Lance Bass, of course, but their flamingo namesakes at the Denver Zoo.
Rainbow Road Trip: The Ultimate Green Mountain Adventure
Few destinations throughout the United States have been as progressive, welcoming and humble about their LGBTQ+ heritage and presence as the picturesque state of Vermont. Well... pack a weekender; it's time to head to the Green Mountain State.
Honoring Our Past — While Fortifying Our Future
Last week, history was made with the groundbreaking of the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center in New York City. Dr. William Kapfer, who participated in the event, writes about its importance.
Queerness is Different in 2022, Says 'QAF' Producer and Writer Jaclyn Moore
At first, writer/producer Jaclyn Moore didn't want to be part the "QAF" reboot; then the trans activist read the script. Read on to find out she signed on.
Norway: Pride Attack Suspect Still Won't Talk to Police
A man held over a suspected Islamist deadly weekend shooting ahead of an LGBTQ festival in Oslo is still refusing to talk to police, making it hard to establish whether he had any accomplices, Norwegian authorities said Wednesday.
Out 'Mean Girls' Actor Daniel Franzese Opens Up about Enduring Conversion Therapy
"Mean Girls" star Daniel Franzese opened up about enduring conversion therapy in a fruitless bid to turn himself straight.
Olympic Swimming Champ Dan Jervis Comes Out, Looks Forward to Being Role Model
Welsh Olympic swimming champ Dan Jervis has come out as gay, recounting that, "For so long, I hated who I was" — but now he's found self-acceptance and happiness in himself.
Anti-Black, Gay, Asian Bias Fuel California Hate Crime Surge
Hate crimes driven by homophobia and racism resulted in a 33% surge in reported incidents in California last year.
News
US Officials Announce More Steps Against Monkeypox Outbreak
Reacting to a surprising and growing monkeypox outbreak, U.S. health officials on Tuesday expanded the group of people recommended to get vaccinated against the monkeypox virus.
Entertainment
Orlando Bloom's Rigorous Workout Routine Pays Off
Orlando Bloom often posts shirtless selfies, and, as his recent feature IG workout post shows the buff 45-year-old has plenty of reason to do so.
Business
Amazon, Rite Aid Cap Purchase of Emergency Contraceptives
Amazon is limiting how many emergency contraceptives consumers can buy, joining other retailers who put in place similar caps following the Supreme Court decision overruling Roe v. Wade.
Technology
New NHTSA Chief: Agency to Scrutinize Auto-Driver Technology
The new head of the government's road safety agency says it will intensify efforts to understand the risks posed by automated vehicle technology so it can decide what regulations may be necessary.
Finance
Millennial Money: Getting Therapy when Cost is a Barrier
There are multiple ways to access care at a variety of price points, including telehealth options.
Cars
Nissan Recalls about 323K SUVs; Hoods Can Open Unexpectedly
Nissan is recalling nearly 323,000 Pathfinder SUVs in the U.S. because the hoods can unexpectedly fly open and block the driver's view.
Style
Marc Jacobs Finds his Nietzsche at the NY Public Library
It's not every designer who can pull off framing a fashion show around a quote from Nietzsche. But Marc Jacobs has always had an outsized flair for drama.
Health/Fitness
FDA Advisers Recommend Updating COVID Booster Shots for Fall
At least some U.S. adults may get updated COVID-19 shots this fall, as government advisers voted Tuesday that it's time to tweak booster doses to better match the most recent virus variants.
Travel
Merger Vote at Spirit Could Reshape Discount Airline Market
The prospect of a takeover of Spirit Airlines threatens to upend the cheap-fare end of the industry much like a series of mergers among big airlines reduced choices for travelers.
Nightlife
Pride Bear Blast @ Brass Monkey NYC :: June 26, 2022
Robert Valin's Bear Blast was the absolutely perfect way to end Pride Week in NYC. DJ's Chauncey and Jonny Mack's happy beats kept the furry crowd dancing well into the night.
Recent Reviews
Review: 'Killer's Kiss' a Mood Piece With Visual Flair
"Killer's Kiss" is ultimately a mood piece about two lonely and miserable people. But it's done with such visual flair by a future icon that it's an important viewing experience for any true cinephile.
Review: 'Only Murders In The Building' Starts Out with Promise, Grows Convoluted in Season 2
The whodunnit narrative starts as self-acknowledging and promising, but becomes convoluted under its own weight and struggles to justify conclusions from the first series.
Review: A Sumptuously Rustic 'Into The Woods' at the Arden Theater
A first-rate production of Stephen Sondheim's "Into the Woods" continues Philadelphia's ArdenTheater's sampling of Sondheim musicals.