Wednesday, Jan 7, 2026

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Wednesday, Jan 7, 2026

Viral Video Captures Harassment of Gay Creator in Men's Bathroom on New Year's Eve

Digital creator Zachary Willmore, a 22-year-old gay man known for his advocacy on HIV visibility, faced verbal harassment in a men's bathroom on New Year's Eve due to his feminine gender expression.

Jan 6

News

Berkly Catton Scores First Two NHL Goals After Enduring 27-Game Drought

Berkly Catton scores his first NHL goals, helping the Seattle Kraken defeat the Boston Bruins 7-4

by Josh Kirshenbaum | 2 hours ago

Trump Tells Republicans to Be 'Flexible' on Abortion Restrictions to Get a Health Care Deal

President Donald Trump wants Republicans to get a deal on health care insurance assistance by being flexible on a long-standing budget policy that bars federal...

by Bill Barrow | 2 hours ago

Culture

Cynthia Erivo Honored as Member of the Order of the British Empire for Contributions to Music and Drama

Tony Award-winning actor and singer Cynthia Erivo has been named a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in King Charles III's 2026 New Year's Honours...

Jan 6

How a Queer Romance Author's Parkinson's Diagnosis Fueled the Steamy Series "Heated Rivalry"

Rachel Reid, the Canadian author of the popular "Game Changers" series featuring gay hockey romances, was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson's disease in...

Jan 6

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Pride

Australia's 2026 Census to Count LGBTQIA+ Identities for First Time After Policy Reversal

Australia's 2026 national census will include voluntary questions on sexual orientation and gender identity for people aged 16 and over, marking a historic...

Jan 6

Chick-Fil-A Utah Franchise Sparks Conservative Backlash with Same-Sex Wedding Congratulations

A Chick-fil-A location in Orem, Utah, publicly celebrated a same-sex couple's marriage on Facebook, drawing sharp criticism from conservative Christian groups....

Jan 6

Media

EDGE Now: The Queer Entertainers Who Owned 2025

From viral pop chaos to historic wins, these queer stars didn’t just shine in 2025 — they ran it.

Dec 26, 2025

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...

by Wilsonmodels | Dec 18, 2025

EDGE RECOMMENDS

EDGE Now: Top Queer Holiday Movies You’ll Love

This festive episode of EDGE Now shares three queer holiday movies filled with camp, romance and cozy seasonal magic, from drag-fueled chaos to heartfelt winter love stories.