Friday, Jan 30, 2026

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Friday, Jan 30, 2026

News

Starbucks Sees Room to Expand With Hundreds of New US Stores and Increased Seating

Starbucks says it plans to open hundreds of new stores across the U.S. and add seating at thousands of existing locations

by Dee-Ann Durbin | 2 hours ago

GLAAD Report Documents Over 1,000 Anti-LGBTQ+ Incidents in 2025, Marking Rise in Violence Against Transgender People

A new GLAAD report reveals 1,042 anti-LGBTQ+ incidents across 47 states and Washington, D.C. in 2025, a 5% increase from 2024, with over half targeting...

2 hours ago

Culture

The Sundance Film Festival Is Now Streaming. Here’s How, and What, to Watch

Many films from the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, are available to stream online starting Thursday through the weekend

by Lindsey Bahr | Jan 29

As If! 'Clueless,’ ‘The Karate Kid,’ ‘Inception’ Among 25 Movies Entering National Film Registry

As if they’d leave “Clueless” off the list. Cher Horowitz fans, rejoice: Amy Heckerling’s 1995 teen comedy is one of 25 classic movies chosen this year by the...

by Jocelyn Noveck | Jan 29

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Pride

Courage, Care, and Resistance: 7 LGBTQ+ Figures Who Redefine Strength

Nothing is more powerful than honesty and below are seven people who prove that. 

by Timothy Rawles | Jan 28

Texas Orders Dallas to Remove Rainbow Crosswalks by Month's End, Citing Safety Standards

The Texas Department of Transportation has ordered Dallas to remove rainbow crosswalks and other decorative pavement markings by January 31, 2026, or face the...

Jan 28

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,...

by Wilsonmodels | Invalid Date

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, 2025

EDGE RECOMMENDS

EDGE Now: Top Queer Holiday Movies You’ll Love

This festive episode of EDGE Now shares three queer holiday movies filled with camp, romance and cozy seasonal magic, from drag-fueled chaos to heartfelt winter love stories.