Tuesday, Apr 29, 2025

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Tuesday, Apr 29, 2025

Trump Administration Says Penn Violated Sex Discrimination Laws after Transgender Swimmer Competed

Trump Administration Says Penn Violated Sex Discrimination Laws after Transgender Swimmer Competed

The Trump administration said Monday that the University of Pennsylvania violated laws guaranteeing women equal opportunities in athletics by letting a transgender swimmer compete on the school's women's team and into team facilities.

by Marc Levy | 5 hours ago

Are Gays Superior? Jennifer Coolidge Thinks So
Are Gays Superior? Jennifer Coolidge Thinks So

Apr 28
Bating Bliss with BateOff Contestant Kaelan Strouse
Bating Bliss with BateOff Contestant Kaelan Strouse

by Kilian Melloy | Apr 28

After 'The Idol,' Abel Tesfaye's New Movie 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Brought 'Joy Back into Filmmaking'
After 'The Idol,' Abel Tesfaye's New Movie 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Brought 'Joy Back into Filmmaking'

by Krysta Fauria | Apr 28
Josef Built Different and It Shows
Josef Built Different and It Shows

Apr 28
Watch: Mark Indelicato Explains Los Angeles and NYC and How LGBTQ+ People Are 'Not a Monolith'
Watch: Mark Indelicato Explains Los Angeles and NYC and How LGBTQ+ People Are 'Not a Monolith'

by Kilian Melloy | Apr 28

News

What to Know About the Eurovision Song Contest as Switzerland Prepares to Host
What to Know About the Eurovision Song Contest as Switzerland Prepares to Host

Get out the glitter balls, sew on the sequins and prepare to party: The Eurovision Song Contest approaches.

by Jill Lawless | Apr 28

Conclave to Elect a New Pope Starts May 7 as Cardinals Get to Know One Another
Conclave to Elect a New Pope Starts May 7 as Cardinals Get to Know One Another

Catholic cardinals on Monday set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor, delaying the secret voting for two days to help them...

by Nicole Winfield and Colleen Barry | Apr 28

AOC's Queer Brother Gabriel Fights Back After Being Trolled on the Web
AOC's Queer Brother Gabriel Fights Back After Being Trolled on the Web

Apr 27
Battle Lines Drawn: Idaho Bar Owner Sets 'Hetero Awesome Fest' During Pride Month
Battle Lines Drawn: Idaho Bar Owner Sets 'Hetero Awesome Fest' During Pride Month

Apr 26
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

Culture

Proven Tests to Identify Your Love Language by Colombiadates
Proven Tests to Identify Your Love Language by Colombiadates

According to relationship trends we've studied at Colombiadates, many conflicts happen not because love is absent, but because it's communicated in incompatible...

Apr 28

Galloping Into Paradise: A Guide to Provincetown and Beyond
Galloping Into Paradise: A Guide to Provincetown and Beyond

Provincetown has long been a cherished spot for LGBTQ+ travelers, and those who love horse riding will find that Ptown and its surrounding areas have the...

Apr 28

John Waters Says Drag Isn't Going Anywhere
John Waters Says Drag Isn't Going Anywhere

by Kilian Melloy | Apr 28

Watch: JoJo Siwa Shares Her Side after Ending Things with Kath Ebbs in the Wake of 'Flirty' Friendship with Chris Hughes
Watch: JoJo Siwa Shares Her Side after Ending Things with Kath Ebbs in the Wake of 'Flirty' Friendship with Chris Hughes

by Kilian Melloy | Apr 28

John Lithgow Not Fazed by Backlash to His Role as Dumbledore in HBO's 'Harry Potter' Project
John Lithgow Not Fazed by Backlash to His Role as Dumbledore in HBO's 'Harry Potter' Project

by Kilian Melloy | Apr 28

Pride

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...

Apr 25

San Diego Pride Announces Headliners for 2025 Festival
San Diego Pride Announces Headliners for 2025 Festival

San Diego Pride announced today that Kehlani and Kim Petras will be headlining the annual Pride festival planned for July 19-20, 2025.

Apr 25

BET Media Announces 3rd Annual BET Black & Iconic Soirée
BET Media Announces 3rd Annual BET Black & Iconic Soirée

Apr 24
Jesse McCartney, Deborah Cox, Aluna, Confidence Man and The Aces to Headline 24th Annual Chicago Pride Fest
Jesse McCartney, Deborah Cox, Aluna, Confidence Man and The Aces to Headline 24th Annual Chicago Pride Fest

Apr 15
NYC Pride Unveils 2025 Theme: "Rise Up: Pride in Protest"
NYC Pride Unveils 2025 Theme: "Rise Up: Pride in Protest"

Apr 6

Media

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

Cue the sapphic spotlight! April 26 is Lesbian Visibility Day and honey, we're turning the volume way up on the icons who are serving, slaying, and shaking up...

Apr 23

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

Spring is sprung, darling–and so are these LEWKS! We're serving up some of the fiercest queer fashion influencers to help you slay your seasonal style.

Apr 16

Center Dinner @ Cipriani Wall Street :: April 10, 2025
Center Dinner @ Cipriani Wall Street :: April 10, 2025

by Wilsonmodels | Apr 11

Night Of A Thousand Gowns :: April 5, 2025
Night Of A Thousand Gowns :: April 5, 2025

by Gustavo Monroy | Apr 9

EDGE Now: Fresh Looks, Fierce Vibes
EDGE Now: Fresh Looks, Fierce Vibes

Apr 3

EDGE RECOMMENDS

EDGE Now: Sip, Slay, Vacay

Spring break, but make it gaycation! We've rounded up the hottest queer-friendly travel spots to spice up your getaway. And honey, don't miss the latest episode of EDGE Now, brought to you fresh by our fierce friends at Prelude Fertility!