LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Friday, Sep 19, 2025
Gen Z’s Relationship Slang Decoded: What “Shrekking” and Other Modern Terms Reveal About Dating in 2025
Gen Z has introduced a wave of new dating terminology, with “Shrekking” at the forefront, challenging traditional ideas about attraction and relationships.
News
A Robot Programmed to Act Like a 7-Year-Old Girl Works to Combat Fear and Loneliness in Hospitals
Robin is a therapeutic robot programed to act like a 7-year-old girl as it travels around nursing homes and hospitals’ pediatric units providing emotional...
Pope Leo Affirms Dignity of LGBTQ+ Catholics, Maintains Traditional Church Doctrine
Pope Leo has reaffirmed the Catholic Church’s commitment to welcoming LGBTQ+ individuals as sons and daughters of God, while stating that official church...
Culture
Kristin Chenoweth Addresses Backlash After Charlie Kirk Tribute: It "Hurt Me So Badly"
Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth has responded to criticism from the LGBTQ+ community following her public tribute to conservative commentator Charlie Kirk,...
Lee Lai’s “Cannon” Delivers a Powerful, Queer-Centered Story of Friendship, Family, and Mental Health
Award-winning graphic novelist Lee Lai’s latest work, "Cannon" explores the complexities of queer friendship, family obligations, and mental health through...
Pride
Tyler Clementi Foundation Honors White House Advisor Reggie Greer with Upstander Award
The Tyler Clementi Foundation awarded White House advisor Reggie Greer the Upstander Award in recognition of his advocacy for queer inclusion and anti-bullying...
Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Town's Ban on Pride Flags
U.S. District Judge David Lawson has upheld Hamtramck, Michigan’s policy banning Pride flags on public property.
Media
Bushwig @ 9 Bob Note Brooklyn NY
Day two of Bushwig came in HOT, honey! We took over 9 Bob Note, then revved our engines for the first-ever Drag Race at the Ten Eyck track. Queens were...
EDGE Now: Daddy Vibes Only
EDGE Now is bringing the heat with our Hot Boy Summer Edition, serving full-on daddy energy with Manuel Sky, Alfie Coleman, and Kaelin Strauss. From spiritual...
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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 denial phase.
