Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025

Shirtless Fiyero and Boq Steal the Spotlight in Newly Released "Wicked: For Good" Deleted Scene

A highly anticipated deleted scene from "Wicked: For Good," featuring shirtless Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero and Ethan Slater as Boq, has been unveiled ahead of the film's digital home release on December 30, 2025.

Dec 30

News

National Guard Arrives in New Orleans for 1st New Year's Since Bourbon Street Attack

Nearly a year after a New Year's Day truck attack on Bourbon Street left 14 dead, New Orleans officials are still seeking permanent security solutions

by Sara Cline and Jack Brook | 2 hours ago

Culver City Ushers in Historic Era with First Openly LGBTQ+ Mayor Freddy Puza

Culver City, California, elected Freddy Puza as its first openly LGBTQ+ mayor on December 8, 2025, marking a milestone in the city's 108-year history.

2 hours ago

Culture

Isiah Whitlock Jr., Actor From 'The Wire,' 'Veep' and Spike Lee Films, Dies at 71

Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. has died at age 71

by Andrew Dalton | 2 hours ago

Alberto Ornelas is Bulging Out All Over

There are those who work out to live and those who live to workout. Big bulging muscles are only a part of the reward, gawking followers are the other. Alberto...

by Timothy Rawles | 2 hours ago

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Pride

Brazilian Tennis Star João Lucas Reis da Silva Named Outsports 2025 Male Athlete of the Year After Historic Coming Out

João Lucas Reis da Silva, the first active male professional tennis player to come out as gay, has been honored as Outsports' 2025 Male Athlete of the Year for...

Dec 30

Florida Drag Show Triumphs Over State Shutdown Bid: A Drag Queen Christmas Sells Out Pensacola Venue

Florida officials, led by Attorney General James Uthmeier, attempted for months to cancel A Drag Queen Christmas at Pensacola's Saenger Theatre, labeling it an...

Dec 29

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.

Dec 26

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...

by Wilsonmodels | Dec 18

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.