LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Friday, Jan 30, 2026
Queer Authors Report Steep Royalty Declines Amid Surge in US Book Bans Targeting Queer Titles
LGBTQ+ authors and publishing professionals in the US are experiencing falling royalties and increased rejections for queer-themed books, particularly in children's and young adult genres, due to widespread book bans.
News
Trans Girl Scouts Sell Over 71,000 Cookie Boxes in Viral Annual Fundraiser Campaign
Nearly 200 transgender and non-binary Girl Scouts collectively sold more than 71,000 boxes of cookies in January 2026 after journalist Erin Reed published a...
DOJ Has Opened a Federal Civil Rights Probe Into the Death of Alex Pretti, Deputy AG Says
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights investigation into the death of Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis...
Culture
Katseye, Addison Rae, Lola Young and More Light up Pre-Grammy Spotify Showcase
All of the 2026 Grammy Awards best new artists nominees have taken the stage at Spotify's annual pre-Grammy Party in Los Angeles
Ari Emanuel's 'Fiery, Furious' Memoir to Be Released This Fall
Ari Emanuel, the Hollywood super-agent, has a memoir coming out this fall."
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Pride
Courage, Care, and Resistance: 7 LGBTQ+ Figures Who Redefine Strength
Nothing is more powerful than honesty and below are seven people who prove that.
Texas Orders Dallas to Remove Rainbow Crosswalks by Month's End, Citing Safety Standards
The Texas Department of Transportation has ordered Dallas to remove rainbow crosswalks and other decorative pavement markings by January 31, 2026, or face the...
Media
Glam Awards @ Sony Hall :: January 19, 2026
Cherry Jubilee said, "All hail the glamor darling"! The 27th Annual Glam Awards lit up Sony Hall with hosts Alaska and Bob the Drag Queen serving looks,...
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.
EDGE RECOMMENDS
EDGE Now: 3 Trans Trailblazers Leading Change
Three trans changemakers, Kim Coco Iwamoto, Jace Barron and Bambi Salcedo, share how their work, visibility and activism are reshaping community, culture and the fight for equality.
