Friday, Jan 24, 2025

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Friday, Jan 24, 2025

Contentious 'Emilia Pérez' Leads Queer Titles at This Year's Oscar Nominations

The Oscar front-runner "Emilia Pérez" (with 13 noms) has a contentious relationship with the queer community, but it was only one of the few queer titles that were nominated. Here's an overview of the nominees and snubs.

by Robert Nesti | Jan 23

News

Episcopal Bishop Says She'll Continue to Pray for Trump, who Lashed Out at Her Over Viral Sermon

The Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, bishop of the Diocese of Washington, said Wednesday that she will continue to pray for President Donald Trump, hours after...

by Tiffany Stanley | Jan 23

Anti-Transgender Rep. Nancy Mace Says she is Considering a Run for South Carolina Governor

Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina said Wednesday that she is "seriously considering" a gubernatorial run in 2026 and will make a final decision in...

by Meg Kinnard | Jan 23

Culture

Gay Twitter Loses It as Lacoste 'Underwear Ambassador' Taylor Zakhar Perez Shows It All Off

The 33-year-old star of the hit film "Red, White and Royal Blue" left Gay Twitter in shambles as the clothing label's ambassador for intimate apparel.

by Kilian Melloy | Jan 23

Model Wesley Ansieton is Dripping Wet in Sexy Speedo

Puerto Rican model Wesley Ansieton posted stunning late-night speedo pics, and we couldn't look away.

by Andrea Marks Joseph | Jan 23

Pride

Creating Change Announces Emcee, Plenaries, Speakers, Programming and More

Tre'vell Anderson, Imara Jones, Mandisa Moore, Dr. David Johns, Frenchie Davis, Ada Vox and More Join Thousands of LGBTQ+ Advocates in Las Vegas January 22-26

Jan 17

The National LGBTQ Task Force's Winter Party Festival Returns To Miami Beach February 26-March 4

The National LGBTQ Task Force's Winter Party Festival 2025 makes a splashy return to Miami Beach for its 32nd anniversary from February 26 - March 4, 2025.

Jan 14

Media

Onesie Party @ Sidetrack Bar Chicago :: January 1, 2025

2025 hit the ground purring at Sidetrack's Onesie Party! Fur flew, claws clashed, and cozy queens battled for prizes in the fluffiest showdown of the year....

by Jerry Nunn | Jan 1

On The EDGE: Kristofer Inez Onyx

Kristofer Inez Onyx, the dazzling drag persona of Landen C.L. Smith, is turning heads and breaking boundaries as Mr. Gay America 2024. Join the conversation On...

Dec 23, 2024

EDGE RECOMMENDS

EDGE Now: 2024: Moments That Ate

Queer fam, 2024 did NOT come to play! From jaw-dropping moments to iconic messiness, we're diving headfirst into the glittery chaos.