LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Monday, Jan 26, 2026
Gay Actor Max Parker Cast as Heimdall in Prime Video's 'God of War' Series After 'Boots' Cancellation
Actor Max Parker, known for his role in the Netflix series "Boots", has been cast as Heimdall in Prime Video's live-action adaptation of the "God of War" video games.
News
European Union Opens Investigation Into Musk's AI Chatbot Grok Over Sexual Deepfakes
European Union regulators have opened a formal investigation into Elon Musk's social media platform X after its AI chatbot Grok started producing nonconsensual...
Mattel Releases Opal Lee Barbie Doll Honoring 'Grandmother of Juneteenth' Activism
Mattel has launched a new Barbie doll in its Inspiring Women series featuring civil rights activist Opal Lee, known as the "grandmother"of Juneteenth.
Culture
Liza Minnelli Defends AI Collaboration on First New Song in 13 Years, Clarifies No Voice Cloning Used
Legendary performer Liza Minnelli released "Kids Wait Till You Hear This, her first new track in 13 years, in partnership with AI company ElevenLabs to promote...
girli Releases "Slap On The Wrist," a Rallying Cry Against Gendered Violence and Impunity
London-based alt-pop artist girli unveiled her new single and music video "Slap On The Wrist"on January 20, 2026, confronting a culture that allows perpetrators...
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Pride
7 Queer Women Athletes Who Stole the Olympic Spotlight
Sports has long been seen as something separate from the LGBTQ+ community. So much so, they must create their own spaces to recognize gay athletes. To that, add...
Tucson Pride, One of America's Oldest LGBTQ+ Organizations, Shuts Down After Nearly 50 Years
The board of directors of Tucson Pride announced on January 21, 2026, that the organization will dissolve after nearly 50 years, canceling its planned February...
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: 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.
