Thursday, Jul 17, 2025

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Thursday, Jul 17, 2025

NFL Quarterback Caleb Williams Faces Conservative Backlash for Painted Nails

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has sparked a wave of conservative backlash and renewed national conversation after sharing photos of himself with blue painted nails on social media.

2 hours ago

News

Lin-Manuel Miranda will turn 'Hamilton' 10th anniversary into a fundraiser for immigration services

Lin-Manuel Miranda is using the 10th anniversary Broadway performance of *Hamilton* to support nonprofits providing immigration services

by Glenn Gamboa | 2 hours ago

Senate passes $9 billion in spending cuts to public broadcasting, foreign aid requested by Trump

The Senate has passed Donald Trump’s request to cancel about $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting spending, moving forward on one of the...

by Kevin Freking | 3 hours ago

Culture

Sinéad O’Dwyer: Sculpting a Queer Fashion Renaissance

Irish designer Sinéad O’Dwyer is at the forefront of a new wave in queer fashion, using body-positive, inclusive designs to challenge traditional beauty...

1 hour ago

‘Stranger Things 5’ Trailer Unleashes Vecna for Epic Final Battle in Hawkins

Netflix has unveiled the long-awaited teaser for the fifth and final season of ‘Stranger Things,’ offering fans their first glimpse of a high-stakes showdown as...

1 hour ago

Pride

Rachel Zegler Acknowledges London Pride with Lyric Change to 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina'

Last Saturday, Pride was celebrated in London. To acknowledge the event, actress Rachel Zegler changed a lyric to "Don't Cry For Me Argentina" in her celebrated...

Jul 7

Married Gay Influencers Show Homophobic Pride Protestors What Love Looks Like

Influencer couple Nick Toteda and Anthony Cushion didn't back down from a mob of homophobic protestors at London Pride this past weekend. In fact, they made a...

by Kilian Melloy | Jul 7

Media

EDGE Now: Hot Boy Summer

Welcome to EDGE Now: Hot Boy Summer Edition – where the temperature's rising, the shirts are vanishing, and the muscle jock energy is THICKER than your ex's...

Jul 9

IndepenDANCE @ Pines Club Fire Island

The annual IndepenDANCE bash lit up the Pines Club with beats, bodies, and pure queer joy! Produced by Ultramaroon & Free Radical Design Group, with DJs...

by Wilsonmodels | Jul 8

EDGE RECOMMENDS

EDGE Now: Pride With Power

Want to make a real impact this season? These orgs are slaying for our rights–so let's give 'em the love they deserve!