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
Trump Isn't Waiting for Future Generations to Name Things After Him. It's Happening Now
President Donald Trump isn't waiting for future generations to decide to name important things in his honor — he's doing it himself
Creating Change Brings Over 2000 LGBTQ+ And Allied Advocates Together In Washington, DC January 20-25
The National LGBTQ Task Force is less than two weeks away from hosting the 38th Creating Change in Washington DC. From January 20 to 25, 2,000 attendees will...
Culture
Spicy Scenes from Queer Hockey Drama 'Heated Rivalry' Leak onto Adult Websites
Intimate scenes from the HBO Max series "Heated Rivalry," featuring a gay romance between rival NHL players, have leaked onto porn sites.
Katseye's Lara Raj Opens Up About Her Sexual Orientation on Weverse, Calling Herself "Half a Fruitcake"
Lara Raj, a 20-year-old Indian-American member of the multinational K-pop girl group Katseye, publicly discussed her sexual orientation during a fan interaction...
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Pride
Hockey Player Jesse Kortuem Comes Out as Gay, Credits 'Heated Rivalry' for Inspiration
Former hockey player Jesse Kortuem publicly came out as gay on January 13, 2026, via a Facebook post detailing his long struggle to reconcile his sexuality with...
Joel Kim Booster Marries John Michael Sudsina in Joyous San Francisco Ceremony
Comedian and actor Joel Kim Booster wed his partner of four years, John Michael Sudsina, on December 30, 2025, at the Exploratorium in San Francisco.
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.
