LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Friday, Jan 9, 2026
Federal Immigration Officers Shoot and Wound 2 People in Portland, Oregon, Authorities Say
Federal immigration officers have shot and wounded two people in a vehicle outside a hospital in Portland, Oregon
News
Tennessee University Reinstates Professor Fired for Charlie Kirk Post and Settles for $500k
Austin Peay State University has reinstated a professor who was fired for his social media post after the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk
'Great British Bake Off' Winner John Whaite Survives “Near‑Fatal” Car Collision and Praises NHS Care
Television baker and author John Whaite has revealed he was hit by a car and rushed to hospital after a “sudden and shocking” collision this week.
Culture
‘Heated Rivalry’ Star Hudson Williams Says Closeted Pro Athletes Are Privately Reaching Out To Him
In a recent media appearance, “Heated Rivalry” actor Hudson Williams revealed that closeted professional athletes have been reaching out to him and author...
'Finding Prince Charming' Loses Second Contestant in Tragic Month: Jasen Kaplan's Death Ruled Suicide
Jasen Kaplan, a contestant on the 2016 reality series 'Finding Prince Charming' and a celebrated makeup artist for LGBTQ+ allies like Kelly Osbourne and Cyndi...
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Pride
'Destination X' Stars Ally Bross and Mack Fitzgerald Announce Engagement in Romantic Thailand Proposal
Ally Bross and Mack Fitzgerald, contestants from Season 1 of NBC's "Destination X", have announced their engagement after meeting on the show.
NYC Mayor Names Trailblazing Openly Gay EMS Veteran as FDNY Commissioner Amid Conservative Backlash
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has appointed Lillian Bonsignore, a retired FDNY EMS chief with over 30 years of service, as the department's next fire...
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.
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...
EDGE RECOMMENDS
EDGE Now: 3 Trans Trailblazers Leading Change
Three trans changemakers, Kim Coco Iwamoto, Jace Barron and Bambi Salcedo, share how their work, visibility and activism are reshaping community, culture and the fight for equality.
