Wednesday, Jan 7, 2026

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Wednesday, Jan 7, 2026

Viral Video Captures Harassment of Gay Creator in Men's Bathroom on New Year's Eve

Digital creator Zachary Willmore, a 22-year-old gay man known for his advocacy on HIV visibility, faced verbal harassment in a men's bathroom on New Year's Eve due to his feminine gender expression.

Jan 6

News

Trump Tells Republicans to Be 'Flexible' on Abortion Restrictions to Get a Health Care Deal

President Donald Trump wants Republicans to get a deal on health care insurance assistance by being flexible on a long-standing budget policy that bars federal...

by Bill Barrow | 2 hours ago

Shooter Who Killed Brown Students and MIT Professor Planned Attack for Years, DOJ Says

The U.S. Department of Justice has revealed that the shooter who killed two Brown University students and an MIT professor planned the attack for years

by Leah Willingham and Michael Casey | 2 hours ago

Culture

Cynthia Erivo Honored as Member of the Order of the British Empire for Contributions to Music and Drama

Tony Award-winning actor and singer Cynthia Erivo has been named a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in King Charles III's 2026 New Year's Honours...

Jan 6

Paul Mescal Plans Hiatus Until 2028 Beatles Biopic, Prioritizing Work-Life Balance

Paul Mescal, the Irish actor known for "Gladiator II" and "Hamnet," has announced plans to step away from public view for the next two years to ration his...

Jan 6

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Pride

Australia's 2026 Census to Count LGBTQIA+ Identities for First Time After Policy Reversal

Australia's 2026 national census will include voluntary questions on sexual orientation and gender identity for people aged 16 and over, marking a historic...

Jan 6

Chick-Fil-A Utah Franchise Sparks Conservative Backlash with Same-Sex Wedding Congratulations

A Chick-fil-A location in Orem, Utah, publicly celebrated a same-sex couple's marriage on Facebook, drawing sharp criticism from conservative Christian groups....

Jan 6

Media

EDGE Now: The Queer Entertainers Who Owned 2025

From viral pop chaos to historic wins, these queer stars didn’t just shine in 2025 — they ran it.

Dec 26, 2025

Toy Drive @ Gym U NYC :: December 17, 2025

Toys, tinsel, and total icon behavior. Susanne Bartsch & David Barton turned Gym U into a glittering holiday fantasy for their annual Toy Drive–hosted by...

by Wilsonmodels | Dec 18, 2025

EDGE RECOMMENDS

EDGE Now: Top Queer Holiday Movies You’ll Love

This festive episode of EDGE Now shares three queer holiday movies filled with camp, romance and cozy seasonal magic, from drag-fueled chaos to heartfelt winter love stories.