Thursday, Jan 16, 2025

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Thursday, Jan 16, 2025

Battle over 'Conversion Therapy' Ban Before Wisconsin Supreme Court

Battle over 'Conversion Therapy' Ban Before Wisconsin Supreme Court

The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear arguments over whether a legislative committee's rejection of a state agency rule banning the practice of "conversion therapy" was unconstitutional.

by Scott Bauer | 6 hours ago

Supreme Court Seems Open to Age Checks for Online Porn, though Some Free-Speech Questions Remain
Supreme Court Seems Open to Age Checks for Online Porn, though Some Free-Speech Questions Remain

by Lindsey Bahr | Jan 15
No Cupcakes, No Cosmos: 'Sex and the City' Brownstone in NYC will Get a Gate to Deter Tourists
No Cupcakes, No Cosmos: 'Sex and the City' Brownstone in NYC will Get a Gate to Deter Tourists

by Joseph B. Frederick and Michael Hill | Jan 15
Montana House Endorses Transgender Bathroom Ban Affecting Fellow Lawmakers
Montana House Endorses Transgender Bathroom Ban Affecting Fellow Lawmakers

by Hannah Schoenbaum | Jan 15
Fitness Model Derrick Henry is Already Focused on His Summer Looks
Fitness Model Derrick Henry is Already Focused on His Summer Looks

Jan 15
Newest 'DWTS' Pro Dancer Erza Soza Is Pumped for Tour
Newest 'DWTS' Pro Dancer Erza Soza Is Pumped for Tour

by Steve Duffy | Jan 15

News

Tom of Finland Co-founder Removed as Int. Mr. Leather Judge After Seen Wearing Nazi Regalia
Tom of Finland Co-founder Removed as Int. Mr. Leather Judge After Seen Wearing Nazi Regalia

It was reported Tuesday that International Mr. Leather – the world's oldest leather conference and competition – has removed Durk Dehner, a cofounder of the Tom...

Jan 15

Supreme Court Will Hear Texas Anti-pornography Law that Challengers Say Violates Free-Speech Rights
Supreme Court Will Hear Texas Anti-pornography Law that Challengers Say Violates Free-Speech Rights

A Texas anti-pornography law is going before the Supreme Court on Wednesday in a collision of free speech rights, regulation of online content and the...

by Lindsay Whitehurst | Jan 15

Virginia House Passes Resolutions Protecting Marriage Equality, Voting Rights, More
Virginia House Passes Resolutions Protecting Marriage Equality, Voting Rights, More

by Olivia Diaz | Jan 15
No Pants? No Problem. London Subway Riders Bare their Legs to Brighten a Gray Winter Day
No Pants? No Problem. London Subway Riders Bare their Legs to Brighten a Gray Winter Day

by Danica Kirka | Jan 14
Turkey's Erdogan Launches 'Year of the Family' with an Attack on the LGBTQ+ Community
Turkey's Erdogan Launches 'Year of the Family' with an Attack on the LGBTQ+ Community

Jan 13

Culture

More Than Hot Takes: Exploring Hunky Twitch Streamer and Commentator Hasan Piker's Instagram
More Than Hot Takes: Exploring Hunky Twitch Streamer and Commentator Hasan Piker's Instagram

Hasan Piker has made a name for himself thanks to sharing his views on Twitch, making him one of the most popular voices. Get to know more about the influencer,...

by Andrea Marks Joseph | Jan 15

Out Designer Willy Chavarria Drops Cheeky New Capsule Collection
Out Designer Willy Chavarria Drops Cheeky New Capsule Collection

Gay designer Willy Chavarria and studio Latino Fan Club have teamed up for a titillating collab that features a fun, provocative capsule collection.

by Kilian Melloy | Jan 15

Out Influencers Max Emerson and Andres Camilo Split After L.A. Fire Destroys Their Home
Out Influencers Max Emerson and Andres Camilo Split After L.A. Fire Destroys Their Home

by Kilian Melloy | Jan 15

Music Streams Hit Nearly 5 Trillion in 2024. Women Pop Performers Lead the Charge in the US
Music Streams Hit Nearly 5 Trillion in 2024. Women Pop Performers Lead the Charge in the US

by Maria Sherman | Jan 15
'Conclave' Leads Race for British BAFTA Awards, One More than 'Emilia Perez'
'Conclave' Leads Race for British BAFTA Awards, One More than 'Emilia Perez'

by Hilary Fox and Pan Pylas | Jan 15

Pride

The National LGBTQ Task Force's Winter Party Festival Returns To Miami Beach February 26-March 4
The National LGBTQ Task Force's Winter Party Festival Returns To Miami Beach February 26-March 4

The National LGBTQ Task Force's Winter Party Festival 2025 makes a splashy return to Miami Beach for its 32nd anniversary from February 26 - March 4, 2025.

Jan 14

2024 Rewind: Elizabeth Taylor Privately Visited AIDS Patients: Report
2024 Rewind: Elizabeth Taylor Privately Visited AIDS Patients: Report

It turns out Elizabeth Taylor was a queen on the screen and behind the scenes.

by Emell Adolphus | Dec 31, 2024

2024 Rewind: Colton Underwood Shows Off His Hot Dog, Talks Attending First Pride
2024 Rewind: Colton Underwood Shows Off His Hot Dog, Talks Attending First Pride

Dec 24, 2024
'CEO of Everything Gay' Tristan Schukraft Selected as Stonewall National Museum 2025 Gala Honoree
'CEO of Everything Gay' Tristan Schukraft Selected as Stonewall National Museum 2025 Gala Honoree

Dec 19, 2024
EDGE Now: Queer Changemakers
EDGE Now: Queer Changemakers

Dec 18, 2024

Media

Onesie Party @ Sidetrack Bar Chicago :: January 1, 2025
Onesie Party @ Sidetrack Bar Chicago :: January 1, 2025

2025 hit the ground purring at Sidetrack's Onesie Party! Fur flew, claws clashed, and cozy queens battled for prizes in the fluffiest showdown of the year....

by Jerry Nunn | Jan 1

On The EDGE: Kristofer Inez Onyx
On The EDGE: Kristofer Inez Onyx

Kristofer Inez Onyx, the dazzling drag persona of Landen C.L. Smith, is turning heads and breaking boundaries as Mr. Gay America 2024. Join the conversation On...

Dec 23, 2024

SAGE Toys Party @ Chelsea Piers :: December 15, 2024
SAGE Toys Party @ Chelsea Piers :: December 15, 2024

by Wilsonmodels | Dec 17, 2024

Toy Drive @ Gym U NYC :: December 12, 2024
Toy Drive @ Gym U NYC :: December 12, 2024

by Wilsonmodels | Dec 13, 2024

EDGE Now: Holiday Hits, Diva Style
EDGE Now: Holiday Hits, Diva Style

Dec 11, 2024

EDGE RECOMMENDS

EDGE Now: 2024: Moments That Ate

Queer fam, 2024 did NOT come to play! From jaw-dropping moments to iconic messiness, we're diving headfirst into the glittery chaos.