Sunday, Dec 7, 2025

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Sunday, Dec 7, 2025

French Mayor Gaël Perdriau Convicted in Sex-Tape Blackmail Scandal Targeting Political Rival

French Mayor Gaël Perdriau Convicted in Sex-Tape Blackmail Scandal Targeting Political Rival

On December 1, 2025, a Lyon criminal court found Gaël Perdriau, the mayor of Saint-Étienne since 2014, guilty of orchestrating a blackmail scheme against his political rival and former deputy, Gilles Artigues.

Dec 6

Trump Administration Plays Up Pipe Bomb Suspect's Arrest. Jan. 6 Violence Goes Unmentioned
Trump Administration Plays Up Pipe Bomb Suspect's Arrest. Jan. 6 Violence Goes Unmentioned

by Alanna Durkin Richer and Eric Tucker | Dec 6
The Supreme Court Weighs Another Step in Favor of Broad Presidential Power Sought by Trump
The Supreme Court Weighs Another Step in Favor of Broad Presidential Power Sought by Trump

by Mark Sherman | Dec 6
Behind Closed Doors: How Josh Cavallo Became the Secret Mentor to Soccer's Hidden LGBTQ+ Athletes
Behind Closed Doors: How Josh Cavallo Became the Secret Mentor to Soccer's Hidden LGBTQ+ Athletes

Dec 2
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
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

News

Trump Administration Moves to Roll Back Prison Rape Protections for Transgender and Intersex People
Trump Administration Moves to Roll Back Prison Rape Protections for Transgender and Intersex People

A recent Department of Justice memo under the Trump administration outlines plans to scale back key protections for transgender and intersex people in federal...

Dec 6

Federal Judge Appears Skeptical of Trump's Ongoing Command of California National Guard Troops
Federal Judge Appears Skeptical of Trump's Ongoing Command of California National Guard Troops

A federal judge has questioned the Trump administration’s authority and need to maintain command of California National Guard troops it first deployed to Los...

by Terry Chea and Sudhin Thanawala | Dec 6

Summer Olympians Begin Torch Relay for Milan Cortina Winter Games on 2-Month Countdown
Summer Olympians Begin Torch Relay for Milan Cortina Winter Games on 2-Month Countdown

by Andrew Dampf | Dec 6
American Playwright Jeremy O. Harris Arrested in Okinawa on Suspicion of Drug Smuggling
American Playwright Jeremy O. Harris Arrested in Okinawa on Suspicion of Drug Smuggling

by Mari Yamaguchi | Dec 6
Suspect in DC Pipe Bomb Case Was 'Disappointed' After Trump Lost 2020 Election, Prosecutor Says
Suspect in DC Pipe Bomb Case Was 'Disappointed' After Trump Lost 2020 Election, Prosecutor Says

by Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer and Michael Kunzelman | Dec 6

Culture

Lance Garland's "Out There" Chronicles Journey from Closeted Navy SEAL to Openly Gay Firefighter
Lance Garland's "Out There" Chronicles Journey from Closeted Navy SEAL to Openly Gay Firefighter

Lance Garland's memoir "Out There: Dispatches from My Personal Wilderness" recounts his transformative journey from a gay man raised in a fundamentalist...

Dec 6

Jay Manuel at 53: The 'Top Model' Icon Sets the Record Straight
Jay Manuel at 53: The 'Top Model' Icon Sets the Record Straight

After nearly a decade as a creative force on "America's Next Top Model, "Jay Manuel—a legendary queer stylist and makeup artist—has opened up about his...

Dec 6

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Welsh Designer Adam Jones Reimagines Umbro's Heritage Through Upcycled Sportswear Collaboration
Welsh Designer Adam Jones Reimagines Umbro's Heritage Through Upcycled Sportswear Collaboration

Dec 6
Malinin Lands 7 Quadruple Jumps, Us Skaters Win 3 Gold Medals on Last Day of Grand Prix Final
Malinin Lands 7 Quadruple Jumps, Us Skaters Win 3 Gold Medals on Last Day of Grand Prix Final

by Jim Armstrong | Dec 6
Mexican Composer Turns Fire and Ritual Into a Musical Journey of Renewal
Mexican Composer Turns Fire and Ritual Into a Musical Journey of Renewal

by María Teresa Hernández | Dec 6

Pride

From Bullying to the Crown: How Grace Richardson Made History as Miss England's First Out Gay Winner
From Bullying to the Crown: How Grace Richardson Made History as Miss England's First Out Gay Winner

At just 20 years old, Grace Richardson has shattered barriers as the first openly gay woman to win the Miss England title.

Dec 6

Porsha Williams Goes Instagram-Official With Girlfriend Patrice "Sway" McKinney in Holiday Celebration
Porsha Williams Goes Instagram-Official With Girlfriend Patrice "Sway" McKinney in Holiday Celebration

"Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Porsha Williams made her relationship with salon owner Patrice "Sway" McKinney Instagram-official, sharing intimate holiday...

Dec 5

Decorated Army Veteran Alleria Stanley Runs for Maryland House of Delegates in Conservative District
Decorated Army Veteran Alleria Stanley Runs for Maryland House of Delegates in Conservative District

Dec 4
81-Year-Old Babs Daitch Wins "Best Technique" at San Francisco's Lesbian Pie-Eating Contest
81-Year-Old Babs Daitch Wins "Best Technique" at San Francisco's Lesbian Pie-Eating Contest

Dec 3
Salisbury's Rainbow Crosswalk Removed Amid Controversy Over Mayor's "Course Correction"
Salisbury's Rainbow Crosswalk Removed Amid Controversy Over Mayor's "Course Correction"

Dec 3

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.