Monday, Oct 13, 2025

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Monday, Oct 13, 2025

Was Trump Always Against LGBTQ+ Rights? Everything in His Past Says No

Was Trump Always Against LGBTQ+ Rights? Everything in His Past Says No

The president’s previous support is at odds with his anti-trans hostility now. What’s behind the shift?

by Kate Sosin | Oct 12

“Ghost of Yotei” Debuts with Playable Transgender Protagonist, Setting a New Standard for Queer Representation in AAA Gaming
“Ghost of Yotei” Debuts with Playable Transgender Protagonist, Setting a New Standard for Queer Representation in AAA Gaming

Oct 12
Dannii Minogue on Allyship, Visibility, and Risk
Dannii Minogue on Allyship, Visibility, and Risk

Oct 12
Tiara Skye on Survival, Stardom, and the Power of Queer Identity
Tiara Skye on Survival, Stardom, and the Power of Queer Identity

Oct 12
‘White Lotus’ Star Sam Nivola Opens Up to Variety About His Favorite NYC Bathhouse Escape
‘White Lotus’ Star Sam Nivola Opens Up to Variety About His Favorite NYC Bathhouse Escape

Oct 12
HS Tikky Tokky Threatens Legal Action Against Fans Over ‘Zesty’ AI Makeup Clips
HS Tikky Tokky Threatens Legal Action Against Fans Over ‘Zesty’ AI Makeup Clips

Oct 12

News

Vance Warns 'Deeper' Cuts Ahead for Federal Workers As Shutdown Enters 12th Day
Vance Warns 'Deeper' Cuts Ahead for Federal Workers As Shutdown Enters 12th Day

Vice President JD Vance is warning of deeper cuts to the federal workforce the longer the government shutdown goes on

by Steve Peoples | Oct 12

WGA Advises CBS News Staff to Withhold Responses to Bari Weiss’s Inquiry Pending Clarification from Company
WGA Advises CBS News Staff to Withhold Responses to Bari Weiss’s Inquiry Pending Clarification from Company

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has urged CBS News employees not to respond to an information-seeking email sent by Bari Weiss, the newly appointed...

Oct 12

Kamala Harris and Kara Swisher Ignite Washington With Defiant Book Talk Highlighting Fight for Democracy
Kamala Harris and Kara Swisher Ignite Washington With Defiant Book Talk Highlighting Fight for Democracy

Oct 12
Lynn Faria Named as SAGE’s New CEO, Ushering in a New Era for LGBTQ+ Aging Advocacy
Lynn Faria Named as SAGE’s New CEO, Ushering in a New Era for LGBTQ+ Aging Advocacy

Oct 12
Rainbows And Clouds As NC Town Hosts Pride Fest Amid Trump Administration's Anti-Trans Push
Rainbows And Clouds As NC Town Hosts Pride Fest Amid Trump Administration's Anti-Trans Push

by Allen G. Breed | Oct 12

Culture

‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ Star Wendy Osefo Indicted for Fraud
‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ Star Wendy Osefo Indicted for Fraud

Wendy Osefo, star of “The Real Housewives of Potomac,” and her husband, Edward Osefo, have been indicted by a Maryland grand jury on multiple counts of...

Oct 12

Showtime’s Critically Acclaimed Queer Survival Drama 'Yellowjackets' To Fly Away With Season 4
Showtime’s Critically Acclaimed Queer Survival Drama 'Yellowjackets' To Fly Away With Season 4

After captivating audiences with its fiercely original blend of mystery, trauma, and LGBTQ+ representation, Showtime’s "Yellowjackets" will end with its...

Oct 12

'Tron: Ares' Tops Box Office But Falls Short of Expectations With $33.5 Million Debut
'Tron: Ares' Tops Box Office But Falls Short of Expectations With $33.5 Million Debut

by Jonathan Landrum Jr. | Oct 12
From ‘Annie Hall’ to ‘Something’s Gotta Give,’ 6 Great Diane Keaton Films and Where to Watch Them
From ‘Annie Hall’ to ‘Something’s Gotta Give,’ 6 Great Diane Keaton Films and Where to Watch Them

by Lindsey Bahr | Oct 12
‘Local Heavens’: K.M. Fajardo’s Dystopian Queer Cyberpunk Debut Reimagines the American Dream
‘Local Heavens’: K.M. Fajardo’s Dystopian Queer Cyberpunk Debut Reimagines the American Dream

Oct 12

Pride

Tulsa Pride :: October 11, 2025
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 –...

by Jerry Nunn | Oct 12

John Waters Reflects on the Word “Queer” in the LGBTQ+ Community
John Waters Reflects on the Word “Queer” in the LGBTQ+ Community

Filmmaker John Waters, an iconic figure in LGBTQ+ culture, recently shared his perspective on the contentious history and changing meaning of the word “queer,”...

Oct 11

Josh Scott Feels 19 Again: Former College Basketball Star Finds New Life—and Visibility—in Japan After Coming Out
Josh Scott Feels 19 Again: Former College Basketball Star Finds New Life—and Visibility—in Japan After Coming Out

Oct 11
The Rise of "Protect the Dolls": How a T-Shirt Became a Global Symbol of Trans Solidarity in Queer Pop Culture
The Rise of "Protect the Dolls": How a T-Shirt Became a Global Symbol of Trans Solidarity in Queer Pop Culture

Oct 11
New Study Reveals Why Lesbian Couples Face Higher Divorce Rates Than Gay Male and Heterosexual Couples
New Study Reveals Why Lesbian Couples Face Higher Divorce Rates Than Gay Male and Heterosexual Couples

Oct 10

Media

GLAAD Red Carpet @ Cipriani Broadway :: October 10, 2025
GLAAD Red Carpet @ Cipriani Broadway :: October 10, 2025

GLAAD turned fabulous 40 and the stars showed up to slay! From Sarah Jessica Parker serving iconic New York energy to Kandy Muse, Bridget Everett, and Cheyenne...

by Wilsonmodels | Oct 11

NewFest Opening Night @ Slate :: October 9, 2025
NewFest Opening Night @ Slate :: October 9, 2025

NewFest 37 kicked off with a bang serving cinema, queerness, and cocktails! The premiere of Blue Moon lit up the SVA Theatre, and the after party at Slate kept...

by Wilsonmodels | Oct 11

Bushwig @ 9 Bob Note Brooklyn NY
Bushwig @ 9 Bob Note Brooklyn NY

by Wilsonmodels | Aug 27

EDGE Now: Daddy Vibes Only
EDGE Now: Daddy Vibes Only

by EDGE Media Network | Aug 27
Key West Tropical Heat :: August 13-17, 2025
Key West Tropical Heat :: August 13-17, 2025

by Larry Blackburn | Aug 22

EDGE RECOMMENDS

EDGE Now: Twinks of Summer

From Ivy League tease to club kid chaos to a rising chat-era star, our Hot Boy Summer edition spotlights three standout babes redefining soft power and digital thirst. It’s fast, flirty, and just unhinged enough to make you rewatch. Who made the list? Watch to find out.