Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025

Supreme Court Declines to Hear Texas Book Ban Appeal in Case Watched by Free Speech Groups

Supreme Court Declines to Hear Texas Book Ban Appeal in Case Watched by Free Speech Groups

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal on a Texas free speech case

by Jim Vertuno | 2 hours ago

What to Know About Paramount's Hostile Bid for Warner Bros.
What to Know About Paramount's Hostile Bid for Warner Bros.

by Mae Anderson | 3 hours ago
Chargers, Eagles in Giving Mood With Three-Turnover Play
Chargers, Eagles in Giving Mood With Three-Turnover Play

by Doug Padilla | 3 hours ago
Judge Orders the Release of an Immigrant With Ties to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt
Judge Orders the Release of an Immigrant With Ties to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt

by Holly Ramer | 4 hours ago
Grindr Unwrapped 2025: What 135 Billion Chats Reveal About Global Queer Culture
Grindr Unwrapped 2025: What 135 Billion Chats Reveal About Global Queer Culture

Dec 8
From Tumblr Microlabel to LGBTQ+ Talking Point: How “Berrisexuality” Entered the Conversation
From Tumblr Microlabel to LGBTQ+ Talking Point: How “Berrisexuality” Entered the Conversation

Dec 8

News

Justice Department Can Unseal Ghislaine Maxwell Sex Trafficking Case Records, Judge Says
Justice Department Can Unseal Ghislaine Maxwell Sex Trafficking Case Records, Judge Says

A federal judge says the Justice Department can publicly release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime...

by Michael R. Sisak | 2 hours ago

Iceblock App Maker Sues Trump Administration Over Its Pressure on Apple to Remove App
Iceblock App Maker Sues Trump Administration Over Its Pressure on Apple to Remove App

The maker of an iPhone app that flagged sightings of U.S. immigration agents has sued the Trump administration for free speech violations

by Matt O'Brien | 2 hours ago

Trump's Former Lawyer Alina Habba Resigns As Top Federal Prosecutor in New Jersey
Trump's Former Lawyer Alina Habba Resigns As Top Federal Prosecutor in New Jersey

by Jake Offenhartz and Alanna Durkin Richer | Dec 8
Eric Dane's Emotional Memoir, Including His Life With ALS, to Be Published in 2026
Eric Dane's Emotional Memoir, Including His Life With ALS, to Be Published in 2026

by Hillel Italie | Dec 8
EU Leader Warns of US Interference in Europe's Affairs As Russia Praises Trump's Security Vision
EU Leader Warns of US Interference in Europe's Affairs As Russia Praises Trump's Security Vision

by Lorne Cook | Dec 8

Culture

Ryan Coogler, Chase Infiniti, Joachim Trier, Amy Madigan React to Golden Globe Nominations
Ryan Coogler, Chase Infiniti, Joachim Trier, Amy Madigan React to Golden Globe Nominations

The Golden Globes nominees have been announced, featuring a diverse group of top names from film and television

by The Associated Press | Dec 8

Jonathan Bailey and David Corenswet Reflect on Fame, Franchises, and Queer Visibility in Hollywood
Jonathan Bailey and David Corenswet Reflect on Fame, Franchises, and Queer Visibility in Hollywood

Jonathan Bailey and David Corenswet are using their breakout franchise roles in “Wicked” and “Superman” to talk candidly about fame, responsibility, and LGBTQ+...

Dec 8

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Jacob Tierney Leans Into The “Smut” Of Buzzy Hockey Romance ‘Heated Rivalry’
Jacob Tierney Leans Into The “Smut” Of Buzzy Hockey Romance ‘Heated Rivalry’

Dec 8
Queer in the Tropics: Why Townsville Is Emerging as Australia’s Unexpected Rainbow Escape
Queer in the Tropics: Why Townsville Is Emerging as Australia’s Unexpected Rainbow Escape

Dec 8
Tryst Hospitality Acquires Provincetown’s Iconic Crown & Anchor, Pledges to Preserve Queer Landmark
Tryst Hospitality Acquires Provincetown’s Iconic Crown & Anchor, Pledges to Preserve Queer Landmark

Dec 8

Pride

National LGBTQ Task Force's Winter Party Festival Returns To Miami Beach February 26-March 2, 2026
National LGBTQ Task Force's Winter Party Festival Returns To Miami Beach February 26-March 2, 2026

Now in its 33rd year, the festival will welcome thousands of international attendees to the iconic South Florida destination for the hottest winter in the...

Dec 7

Phyla-Vell Suits Up: How Marvel's Cosmic Invasion Is Bringing a Canonical Lesbian Hero to Life
Phyla-Vell Suits Up: How Marvel's Cosmic Invasion Is Bringing a Canonical Lesbian Hero to Life

Marvel's new game "Cosmic Invasion" features Phyla-Vell, a canonically lesbian Kree-Titanian hybrid warrior who has been a fixture of Marvel Comics for over two...

Dec 7

Swiss Tennis Star Mika Brunold Comes Out as Gay, Becomes Second Active Male Pro to Publicly Share His Identity
Swiss Tennis Star Mika Brunold Comes Out as Gay, Becomes Second Active Male Pro to Publicly Share His Identity

Dec 1
Breaking the Stained-Glass Ceiling: Rev. Dr. Katrina Foster Ushers in a New Era for Queer Lutherans
Breaking the Stained-Glass Ceiling: Rev. Dr. Katrina Foster Ushers in a New Era for Queer Lutherans

Nov 27
Out and Unafraid: Erik Bottcher Launches Congressional Bid as LGBTQ+ Advocate Takes Center Stage in High-Stakes New York Race
Out and Unafraid: Erik Bottcher Launches Congressional Bid as LGBTQ+ Advocate Takes Center Stage in High-Stakes New York Race

Dec 1

Media

Santa Speedo Run Chicago :: December 6, 2025
Santa Speedo Run Chicago :: December 6, 2025

Santa didn't just come to town–she sprinted in a Speedo! The 14th annual run hit Sidetrack with Debbie Fox hosting, raising coins, cheers, and temps for Center...

by Jerry Nunn | Dec 6

Save Our Sex @ Lips Restaurant :: December 1, 2025
Save Our Sex @ Lips Restaurant :: December 1, 2025

Columbia's Research Unit said "let's talk about it and let's make it fabulous," hosting Save Our Sex – a panel where the convo was deep, the dinner was free,...

by Wilsonmodels | Dec 2

EDGE Now: Top Queer Holiday Movies You’ll Love
EDGE Now: Top Queer Holiday Movies You’ll Love

Nov 26
EDGE Now: 3 Trans Trailblazers Leading Change
EDGE Now: 3 Trans Trailblazers Leading Change

Nov 14
Undressed To Kill @ Gym U NYC :: October 31, 2025
Undressed To Kill @ Gym U NYC :: October 31, 2025

by Wilsonmodels | Nov 3

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.