LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025
Colman Domingo’s Cowardly Lion in “Wicked: For Good” Reclaims an LGBTQ+ Legacy
Colman Domingo will voice the Cowardly Lion in the upcoming film “Wicked: For Good,” a casting choice that resonates with the character’s historic queer-coded symbolism.
News
The Queerest Corners of TikTok: Inside the Algorithmic Gay Bar
TikTok has become a vibrant hub for LGBTQ+ self-expression and community, but beneath its playful surface, queer users face algorithmic bias, content moderation...
Ohio Pastor Who Called ‘Heartstopper’ a ‘Health Risk’ to Children Charged with Child Sexual Abuse
An Ohio pastor known for publicly condemning LGBTQ+ literature, including Alice Oseman’s 'Heartstopper' graphic novel, has been charged with multiple felony...
Culture
Wildflowering Takes Root: The Rise of Spontaneous, Authentic Dating
A new wave of dating trends, led by the practice of"wildflowering," is reshaping how singles—especially LGBTQ+ people—approach romance in 2025.
Dan Howell and Phil Lester Reveal 16-Year Relationship, Say Coming Out Felt Like a “Weight Had Been Lifted”
YouTube stars Dan Howell and Phil Lester have officially confirmed their 16-year romantic partnership, sharing the news in a candid video and podcast episode...
Pride
Philadelphia to Open Historic Pride Visitors Center Ahead of U.S. 250th Anniversary Celebrations
Philadelphia will inaugurate the Philly Pride Visitor Center in January 2026, marking a milestone in LGBTQ+ visibility and inclusion during the city’s...
Anthony Bowens Credits Fellow LGBTQ+ Stars for Empowering Him to Be Himself in AEW
Professional wrestler Anthony Bowens has spoken candidly about how seeing fellow LGBTQ+ talent thrive in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) inspired him to come out and...
Media
EDGE Now: 3 Queer Icons Who Changed the Game
From the first queen of drag to a pioneering candidate and a trans rights matriarch—meet William Dorsey Swann, José Sarria, and Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, three...
Tulsa Pride :: October 11, 2025
Oklahomans for Equality flipped National Coming Out Day into a full-on Pride party! The streets lit up with parades, vendors, and fierce performances –...
EDGE RECOMMENDS
EDGE Now: Wood-Chopping Hotties
From flannel fantasies to shirtless sweat sessions, wood chopping has officially gone viral. EDGE Now spotlights the influencers turning axes and logs into the ultimate thirst —where strength meets style, and every swing fuels the queer lumberjack fantasy.
