LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Friday, Jan 16, 2026
Blue Ridge, Georgia: The Queer-Affirming Mountain Haven Emerging as North America's Hidden Gem
Nestled in the foothills of North Georgia, Blue Ridge offers queer travelers a serene escape with luxury cabins, scenic vineyards, and a welcoming small-town vibe that prioritizes inclusivity without the crowds of mainstream LGBTQ destinations.
News
Senators Worry That US Postal Service Changes Could Disenfranchise Voters Who Cast Ballots by Mail
A group of U.S. senators is voicing concern over U.S. Postal Service processing changes and what those could mean for voting with mail ballots
João Lucas Reis da Silva Makes History as First Openly Gay Man to Compete at Australian Open
Brazilian tennis player João Lucas Reis da Silva, aged 25, became the first openly gay man to compete at the 2026 Australian Open during its qualifying rounds...
Culture
François Arnaud Reflects on 2020 Bisexual Coming Out in Recent SiriusXM Interview
Canadian actor François Arnaud, known for "Heated Rivalry" and "The Borgias," discussed his public coming out as bisexual in a SiriusXM interview clip released...
Tig Notaro Returns as Commander Jett Reno in 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' Premiere
Openly gay comedian Tig Notaro reprises her role as Commander Jett Reno, now a teacher at Starfleet Academy, in the Paramount+ series that premiered its first...
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Pride
Dallas Church Wins Three-Year Approval to Keep Pride-Themed Rainbow Steps
A historic Dallas church has secured city approval to keep its Progress Pride flag–inspired rainbow steps for at least three years, following a unanimous vote...
British Curler Bruce Mouat Aims to Show Sports as Safe Space for LGBTQ+ People Ahead of Milano Cortina Olympics
Bruce Mouat, the openly gay skip of Great Britain's favored men's curling team, shared his journey to inspire other LGBTQ+ individuals to embrace sports as a...
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: Halloween Divas
Edge Now crowns the ultimate Halloween divas—Elvira (Cassandra Peterson), the Sanderson Sisters of Hocus Pocus, and Morticia Addams—celebrating camp, gothic glam, and queer-pop culture’s most iconic witches.
