Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025

What to Know About the $250 Million Ballroom Trump Is Adding to the White House

Construction started this week on the $250 million ballroom that President Donald Trump is adding to the White House as construction crews began tearing down the facade of the East Wing, where the new space is being built.

by Darlene Superville | 1 hour ago

News

Ohio Pastor Who Called ‘Heartstopper’ a ‘Health Risk’ to Children Charged with Child Sexual Abuse

An Ohio pastor known for publicly condemning LGBTQ+ literature, including Alice Oseman’s 'Heartstopper' graphic novel, has been charged with multiple felony...

Oct 21

Petition to Replace Bad Bunny with George Strait for 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show Surpasses 57,000 Signatures

A petition calling for country music legend George Strait to headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show instead of Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny has garnered...

Oct 21

Culture

Dan Howell and Phil Lester Reveal 16-Year Relationship, Say Coming Out Felt Like a “Weight Had Been Lifted”

YouTube stars Dan Howell and Phil Lester have officially confirmed their 16-year romantic partnership, sharing the news in a candid video and podcast episode...

Oct 21

Sean Bell is Covered in Skeletons and Sex Appeal

Sean Bell is a 29-year-old tattooed hunk who loves the horror genre. He’s absolutely covered in tattoos paying homage to it. He’s not Instagram famous, as they...

by Timothy Rawles | Oct 21

Pride

Philadelphia to Open Historic Pride Visitors Center Ahead of U.S. 250th Anniversary Celebrations

Philadelphia will inaugurate the Philly Pride Visitor Center in January 2026, marking a milestone in LGBTQ+ visibility and inclusion during the city’s...

Oct 20

Anthony Bowens Credits Fellow LGBTQ+ Stars for Empowering Him to Be Himself in AEW

Professional wrestler Anthony Bowens has spoken candidly about how seeing fellow LGBTQ+ talent thrive in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) inspired him to come out and...

Oct 20

Media

EDGE Now: 3 Queer Icons Who Changed the Game

From the first queen of drag to a pioneering candidate and a trans rights matriarch—meet William Dorsey Swann, José Sarria, and Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, three...

Oct 15

Tulsa Pride :: October 11, 2025

Oklahomans for Equality flipped National Coming Out Day into a full-on Pride party! The streets lit up with parades, vendors, and fierce performances –...

by Jerry Nunn | Oct 12

EDGE RECOMMENDS

EDGE Now: Daddy Vibes Only

by EDGE Media Network

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 swagger to sculpted thighs and shirtless mindfulness, these head-turning hotties prove sexy has no age limit.