Monday, Feb 2, 2026

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Monday, Feb 2, 2026

News

Brandi Carlile Pledges $25,000 to Support ICE Detainees in Minnesota Amid Community Crisis

Lesbian singer-songwriter and activist Brandi Carlile announced a $25,000 grant from her Looking Out Foundation to The Advocates for Human Rights in Minnesota...

2 hours ago

Speaker Johnson Faces Tough Choices As Partial Government Shutdown Drags and Debate Over ICE Deepens

House Speaker Mike Johnson faces tough days ahead trying to pass a federal funding package and prevent a prolonged partial government shutdown

by Lisa Mascaro | 2 hours ago

Culture

Samira Wiley and Lauren Morelli Announce Amicable Divorce After Nine Years of Marriage

Actress Samira Wiley and writer Lauren Morelli, known for their work on "Orange Is the New Black," have announced they are amicably divorcing after nine years...

2 hours ago

The Grammys Red Carpet Is Open. Music Stars Tend to Go Bold With Their Fashion

The Grammys are a night of bold fashion statements where artists break the traditional red carpet rules

by Beatrice Dupuy | Feb 1

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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. 

by Timothy Rawles | Feb 1

Broadway Star Lea Salonga Publicly Affirms Support for Trans Son And Urges Unconditional Parental Love

Tony Award-winning performer Lea Salonga has publicly expressed her unwavering support for her son Nic Chien, who identifies as a transgender man, in a series...

Feb 1

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,...

by Wilsonmodels | Invalid Date

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.

Dec 26, 2025

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.