LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Tuesday, Dec 30, 2025
Hollywood Stars Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo Recognized in New Year's Honor's List
Britons ranging from Hollywood stars Idris Elba and Cynthia Erivo to a 102-year-old judo instructor have been named in King Charles III’s New Year’s honors list, an annual tradition that recognizes people for their contributions to U.K. public life
News
National Guard to Patrol New Orleans for New Year's a Year After Deadly Attack
A National Guard deployment in New Orleans authorized by President Donald Trump will begin Tuesday as part of a heavy security presence for New Year’s...
Garden State Equality Appoints New Executive Director Amid External Review Following Former Leader's Arrest
Garden State Equality, a leading New Jersey LGBTQ+ advocacy organization, has named Brielle Winslow-Majette as acting Executive Director after parting ways with...
Culture
Where Are the Wackiest New Year's Eve Drops in the US?
Dozens of places across the U.S. will ring in 2026 by dropping a quirky assortment of fruits, vegetables, sea creatures and balls of all shapes and sizes
MrBeast's Minecraft Boys vs Girls Challenge Sparks Allegations of Cheating, Sabotage, and Mistreatment of Transgender Women
MrBeast's latest YouTube video, featuring 1,000 players in a Minecraft civilization-building competition divided by boys and girls teams, has faced backlash...
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Pride
A Wider Bridge Announces Closure Amid Financial Challenges, Vowing Continued Advocacy for LGBTQ Jews
LGBTQ Jewish advocacy group A Wider Bridge announced on December 19, 2025, that it will cease operations at the end of the month due to financial difficulties...
ACLU Moves to Challenge Trump Administration’s Proposed Federal Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth
The American Civil Liberties Union has announced plans to challenge new Trump administration proposals that would bar hospitals from providing gender-affirming...
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: Top Queer Holiday Movies You’ll Love
This festive episode of EDGE Now shares three queer holiday movies filled with camp, romance and cozy seasonal magic, from drag-fueled chaos to heartfelt winter love stories.
