LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Friday, Dec 19, 2025
Reality TV, Queer Fiction and the New Mainstream: How “The Book of Luke” Signals a Shift
A new queer novel inspired by the competitive dynamics of “Survivor” is drawing attention for the way it centers gay characters without making sexuality the sole focus of the plot.
News
California School District Near Nevada Caught up in a Dispute Over Transgender Athlete Policies
A Northern California school district near the state's border with Nevada is caught up in a dispute over the states' differing policies on the participation of...
TikTok Signs Deal to Form New US Unit With American Investors, Including Oracle, Silver Lake
TikTok has signed a deal to form a new U.S. unit with three American investors — Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX — holding a majority stake
Culture
Rosie O’Donnell Finds Safety and New Purpose in Self-Imposed Irish Exile
Comedian and actor Rosie O’Donnell has relocated to Ireland in what she calls a self-imposed exile, saying she no longer feels safe in the United States after...
Ricky Martin Responds After OnlyFans Promo Sparks AI Image Debate
A recent promotional image used by subscription platform OnlyFans featuring Ricky Martin prompted online speculation that the photo had been generated or...
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Pride
Budapest Mayor Faces Potential Indictment Over Defiant LGBTQ+ Pride March
Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony has received a proposal for indictment from authorities over his role in organizing the city's 30th annual Pride march in June...
Trailblazing LGBTQ+ Sports Advocates Helen Carroll and Kelly Burnette Celebrate Wedding After Decades of Activism
Longtime LGBTQ+ sports advocates Helen Carroll and Kelly Burnette have married, marking a personal milestone that reflects more than three decades of work...
Media
Toy Drive @ Gym U NYC :: December 17, 2025
Toys, tinsel, and total icon behavior. Susanne Bartsch & David Barton turned Gym U into a glittering holiday fantasy for their annual Toy Drive–hosted by...
SAGE Toys Party @ Pier 60 NYC :: December 14, 2025
Four decades of toys, joy, and queer cheer! Robby Browne's legendary TOYS PARTY marked its 40th anniversary as NYC's biggest LGBTQ+ holiday throwdown–spun to...
EDGE RECOMMENDS
EDGE Now: 3 Trans Trailblazers Leading Change
Three trans changemakers, Kim Coco Iwamoto, Jace Barron and Bambi Salcedo, share how their work, visibility and activism are reshaping community, culture and the fight for equality.
