LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Thursday, Jul 17, 2025
“Oh, Otto!” Brings the Heat—Belgium’s Queerest, Steamiest Export
A fresh voice in international queer television, “Oh, Otto!” debuts with an honest and daring portrayal of gay life in Brussels, following a recently single man’s journey through heartbreak, self-discovery, and the city’s vibrant nightlife.
News
Trevor Project Condemns Federal Shutdown of LGBTQ+ Youth Crisis Lifeline
The Trevor Project has strongly denounced the federal government's decision to end the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s specialized services for LGBTQ+ youth.
A new mural in France shows the Statue of Liberty covering her eyes in a swipe at Trump
A towering mural in France of the Statue of Liberty covering her eyes is racking up millions of views online with its swipe at U.S. President Donald Trump’s...
Culture
Lady Gaga’s “Mayhem Ball” Ignites Summer with Theatrical Spectacle
Lady Gaga’s “Mayhem Ball” tour launched in Las Vegas on July 16, 2025, marking her return to arenas with a visually stunning, theatrical production inspired by...
Alex Thomas-Smith Felt “Fully at Home” In Dunham's ‘Too Much’
Alex Thomas-Smith, the trans femme non-binary actor who plays Jetta in Lena Dunham’s Netflix series Too Much, shared that they “never felt out of place” on set....
Pride
Rachel Zegler Acknowledges London Pride with Lyric Change to 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina'
Last Saturday, Pride was celebrated in London. To acknowledge the event, actress Rachel Zegler changed a lyric to "Don't Cry For Me Argentina" in her celebrated...
Married Gay Influencers Show Homophobic Pride Protestors What Love Looks Like
Influencer couple Nick Toteda and Anthony Cushion didn't back down from a mob of homophobic protestors at London Pride this past weekend. In fact, they made a...
Media
EDGE Now: Hot Boy Summer
Welcome to EDGE Now: Hot Boy Summer Edition – where the temperature's rising, the shirts are vanishing, and the muscle jock energy is THICKER than your ex's...
IndepenDANCE @ Pines Club Fire Island
The annual IndepenDANCE bash lit up the Pines Club with beats, bodies, and pure queer joy! Produced by Ultramaroon & Free Radical Design Group, with DJs...
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EDGE Now: Mid-Year Queer
Can you believe we're already halfway through 2025?! Time flies when you're slaying. We're taking a fierce little strut down memory lane with our fave jaw-dropping, heart-thumping, glitter-sprinkled moments in queer entertainment so far.