Monday, Dec 8, 2025

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Monday, Dec 8, 2025

Lebron James' Vintage Performance Leaves Philly Crowd in Awe

Lebron James' Vintage Performance Leaves Philly Crowd in Awe

LeBron James has thrilled fans with a vintage performance against the Philadelphia 76ers

by Dan Gelston | 2 hours ago

'One Battle After Another' Leads Golden Globe Nominations
'One Battle After Another' Leads Golden Globe Nominations

by Jake Coyle | 2 hours ago
Democratic Governors Say the Party's Midterm Strategy Must Focus on Voters' Pocketbook Concerns
Democratic Governors Say the Party's Midterm Strategy Must Focus on Voters' Pocketbook Concerns

by Jonathan J. Cooper | 2 hours ago
Trump Slams Pardoned Democratic Congressman As 'Disloyal' for Not Switching Parties
Trump Slams Pardoned Democratic Congressman As 'Disloyal' for Not Switching Parties

by Bill Barrow | Dec 7
Bad Reviews Didn’t Scare Off The ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ Audience. It Even Broke a Record
Bad Reviews Didn’t Scare Off The ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ Audience. It Even Broke a Record

by Lindsey Bahr | Dec 7
Judge Deals Setback to Justice Department Effort to Seek New Indictment Against Comey
Judge Deals Setback to Justice Department Effort to Seek New Indictment Against Comey

by Eric Tucker | Dec 7

News

Trump Says He's Hosting the Kennedy Center Honors Recognizing Stallone, Kiss, Gaynor and Others
Trump Says He's Hosting the Kennedy Center Honors Recognizing Stallone, Kiss, Gaynor and Others

Sylvester Stallone, Kiss, and Gloria Gaynor are among the luminaries being celebrated at the annual Kennedy Center Honors

by Darlene Superville and Hillel Italie | Dec 7

Nordic People Know How to Beat the Winter Blues. Here's How to Find Light in the Darkest Months
Nordic People Know How to Beat the Winter Blues. Here's How to Find Light in the Darkest Months

The Nordic countries are no strangers to the long, dark winter

by Stefanie Dazio | Dec 7

James Harden Passes Carmelo Anthony to Move Into 10th Place on the NBA's Career Scoring List
James Harden Passes Carmelo Anthony to Move Into 10th Place on the NBA's Career Scoring List

by Tyler Mason | Dec 7
Pope Leo XIV's First Full-length Us Book, 'Peace Be With You,' to Be Released in February
Pope Leo XIV's First Full-length Us Book, 'Peace Be With You,' to Be Released in February

by Hillel Italie | Dec 7
Hegseth Defends Strikes on Alleged Cartel Boats, Says Trump Can Order Use of Force 'As He Sees Fit'
Hegseth Defends Strikes on Alleged Cartel Boats, Says Trump Can Order Use of Force 'As He Sees Fit'

by David Klepper | Dec 7

Culture

A Russian Opera Again Opens La Scala's Season As the Theater Defends Art Over Politics
A Russian Opera Again Opens La Scala's Season As the Theater Defends Art Over Politics

Milan’s Teatro alla Scala celebrates its gala season premiere with a Russian opera, Dmitry Shostakovich’s “Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk.”

by Colleen Barry | Dec 7

National LGBTQ Task Force's Winter Party Festival Returns To Miami Beach February 26-March 2, 2026
National LGBTQ Task Force's Winter Party Festival Returns To Miami Beach February 26-March 2, 2026

Now in its 33rd year, the festival will welcome thousands of international attendees to the iconic South Florida destination for the hottest winter in the...

Dec 7

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Phyla-Vell Suits Up: How Marvel's Cosmic Invasion Is Bringing a Canonical Lesbian Hero to Life
Phyla-Vell Suits Up: How Marvel's Cosmic Invasion Is Bringing a Canonical Lesbian Hero to Life

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
The Many Ways That Baking Is Winter Therapy. With a Delicious Ending
The Many Ways That Baking Is Winter Therapy. With a Delicious Ending

by Katie Workman | Dec 7

Pride

Breaking the Stained-Glass Ceiling: Rev. Dr. Katrina Foster Ushers in a New Era for Queer Lutherans
Breaking the Stained-Glass Ceiling: Rev. Dr. Katrina Foster Ushers in a New Era for Queer Lutherans

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America’s Metropolitan New York Synod has elected Rev. Dr. Katrina Foster as its bishop—the first woman and first openly gay...

Dec 7

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

New York City Council Member Erik Bottcher, the only openly gay candidate in the race to replace retiring Congressman Jerry Nadler, has officially entered the...

Dec 6

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

Nov 30
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

Nov 29
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

Dec 5

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: 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 icons who changed the game.