Wednesday, May 7, 2025

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Wednesday, May 7, 2025

With Comedy, 'Kimberly Akimbo's' Pierce Wheeler Learns 'Less Is More'

With Comedy, 'Kimberly Akimbo's' Pierce Wheeler Learns 'Less Is More'

Appearing in the national tour of the Tony-winning musical "Kimberly Akimbo," young, queer actor Pierce Wheeler is learning an important lesson when it comes to comedy: less is more.

by Steve Duffy | May 6

11 Hairy Hunks Who Make Us Weak in the Knees
11 Hairy Hunks Who Make Us Weak in the Knees

by Andrea Marks Joseph | May 6

In Pinstripes and Hats, with Canes and Twists on Suiting, Met Gala Crowd Largely Did Menswear Proud
In Pinstripes and Hats, with Canes and Twists on Suiting, Met Gala Crowd Largely Did Menswear Proud

by Beatrice Dupuy and Leanne Italie | May 6
Supreme Court Allows Trump Ban on Transgender Members of the Military to Take Effect, for Now
Supreme Court Allows Trump Ban on Transgender Members of the Military to Take Effect, for Now

by Mark Sherman | May 6
EDGE Now: Gays, Giggles, and Good Vibes
EDGE Now: Gays, Giggles, and Good Vibes

May 6
Will Chappell Roan Launch an Acting Career? If So, Thank John Waters
Will Chappell Roan Launch an Acting Career? If So, Thank John Waters

by Kilian Melloy | May 6

News

Fashion Design Icon Riccardo Tisci Accused of Drugging, Assaulting Man
Fashion Design Icon Riccardo Tisci Accused of Drugging, Assaulting Man

Former Givenchy director Riccardo Tisci has been accused of drugging and sexually assaulting a man in a lawsuit filed in New York City.

by Kilian Melloy | May 6

Law Enforcement's Gay Bar 'Surprise Inspection' Felt Like a Raid, But the Drag Show Went On
Law Enforcement's Gay Bar 'Surprise Inspection' Felt Like a Raid, But the Drag Show Went On

Patrons at a Philadelphia gay bar were enjoying a drag show when a phalanx of law enforcement descended. To some, it felt like a raid, but for the queens there...

by Kilian Melloy | May 6

Trump is Swiftly Undoing Transgender Protections in HUD's Housing Policies
Trump is Swiftly Undoing Transgender Protections in HUD's Housing Policies

by Sally Ho and Heather Hollingsworth | May 6
Security Measures Implemented by Major Bitcoin Exchanges Worldwide
Security Measures Implemented by Major Bitcoin Exchanges Worldwide

May 6
Role of Cryptocurrency Custodians in Safeguarding Investments
Role of Cryptocurrency Custodians in Safeguarding Investments

May 6

Culture

Anatomy of Content Creator Viktorius
Anatomy of Content Creator Viktorius

Find out why we're following content creator Viktorius.

by Timothy Rawles | May 6

This Ivy League Twink Should Go to the Head of the Class
This Ivy League Twink Should Go to the Head of the Class

Sometimes you just want to relax and thirst scroll through Instagram without looking at gym fanatics. Ian Lightfoot (a.k.a. Ian Anthony) might be that guy.

by Timothy Rawles | May 6

New Met Gala Exhibit 'Superfine' Gives Voice to Emerging Black Designers
New Met Gala Exhibit 'Superfine' Gives Voice to Emerging Black Designers

by Jocelyn Noveck and Gary Gerard Hamilton | May 6
Harry Jowsey Lives Up to His 'Bad Boy' Rep with Pic Sent to Kristen Cavallari
Harry Jowsey Lives Up to His 'Bad Boy' Rep with Pic Sent to Kristen Cavallari

May 6
Orville Peck's Man-Sprawl Sends the Internet Right Up the Wall
Orville Peck's Man-Sprawl Sends the Internet Right Up the Wall

by Kilian Melloy | May 6

Pride

International Imperial Court and National LGBTQ Task Force To Induct Trans Icons Into The Stonewall "Wall Of Honor"
International Imperial Court and National LGBTQ Task Force To Induct Trans Icons Into The Stonewall "Wall Of Honor"

As the transgender community faces relentless attacks and erasure, all those added this year are transgender advocates and trailblazers.

May 5

NYC Pride Unveils Grand Marshals for 2025 March
NYC Pride Unveils Grand Marshals for 2025 March

Karine Jean-Pierre and four other activists reflect the spirit of resilience and advocacy in the LGBTQIA+ community fitting this year's theme, Rise Up: Pride in...

May 4

They're Throwing a Straight Pride Party... in June
They're Throwing a Straight Pride Party... in June

May 3
Frameline49 Is Giving More Than Films
Frameline49 Is Giving More Than Films

May 1
Kennedy Center's Events Scheduled for LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration Canceled, Organizers Say
Kennedy Center's Events Scheduled for LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration Canceled, Organizers Say

by Ashraf Khalil | Apr 26

Media

Lucille Lortel Awards @ NYU Skirball Center :: May 4, 2025
Lucille Lortel Awards @ NYU Skirball Center :: May 4, 2025

The Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were held at the NYU Skirball Center with hosts Kandi Burress, Lea DeLaria, Ilana Glazer and...

by Wilsonmodels | May 6

Brooke Eden @ Charlie's Chicago
Brooke Eden @ Charlie's Chicago

Brooke Eden brought the yee to our haw at Charlie's Chicago! She turned the dance floor into a queer hoedown with a line dance lesson, fresh tracks, and...

by Jerry Nunn | May 1

EDGE Now: Met Gala Madness
EDGE Now: Met Gala Madness

Apr 30
EDGE Now: Looks, Love, & Lesbian Realness
EDGE Now: Looks, Love, & Lesbian Realness

Apr 23
EDGE Now: Loud, Proud, and Styled To Perfection
EDGE Now: Loud, Proud, and Styled To Perfection

Apr 16

EDGE RECOMMENDS

EDGE Now: Werk, Wander, Repeat

Ready to jet-set with some seriously fab queer travel influencers? Buckle up, babes, because this episode of EDGE Now is serving wanderlust and queer excellence–hot and fresh, courtesy of our fierce friends at Prelude Fertility!