Jonathan Groff Fondly Remembers His First Gay Kiss
'Cheer Live' Star James Thomas — Living His Truth with Plenty of Back-Flips
Denver Zoo's Same-Sex Love Birds Break Up
Honoring Our Past — While Fortifying Our Future
Queerness is Different in 2022, Says 'QAF' Producer and Writer Jaclyn Moore
LGBTQ News and More
Jonathan Groff Fondly Remembers His First Gay Kiss
Jonathan Groff fondly looks back on his first gay kiss at 19. Groff received it from a guy he had a crush on in his hometown.
'Cheer Live' Star James Thomas — Living His Truth with Plenty of Back-Flips
Cheerleading is having a moment thanks to Monica Aldama's Netflix docuseries "Cheer" Now the show is coming to a venue near you. EDGE spoke to cast member James Thomas about living his truth while doing backflips.
Denver Zoo's Same-Sex Love Birds Break Up
It's bad news for Pride month: Freddie Mercury and Lance Bass have broken up. Not THE Freddie Mercury and Lance Bass, of course, but their flamingo namesakes at the Denver Zoo.
Honoring Our Past — While Fortifying Our Future
Last week, history was made with the groundbreaking of the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center in New York City. Dr. William Kapfer, who participated in the event, writes about its importance.
Rainbow Road Trip: The Ultimate Green Mountain Adventure
Few destinations throughout the United States have been as progressive, welcoming and humble about their LGBTQ+ heritage and presence as the picturesque state of Vermont. Well... pack a weekender; it's time to head to the Green Mountain State.
Queerness is Different in 2022, Says 'QAF' Producer and Writer Jaclyn Moore
At first, writer/producer Jaclyn Moore didn't want to be part the "QAF" reboot; then the trans activist read the script. Read on to find out she signed on.
Norway: Pride Attack Suspect Still Won't Talk to Police
A man held over a suspected Islamist deadly weekend shooting ahead of an LGBTQ festival in Oslo is still refusing to talk to police, making it hard to establish whether he had any accomplices, Norwegian authorities said Wednesday.
Out 'Mean Girls' Actor Daniel Franzese Opens Up about Enduring Conversion Therapy
"Mean Girls" star Daniel Franzese opened up about enduring conversion therapy in a fruitless bid to turn himself straight.
Olympic Swimming Champ Dan Jervis Comes Out, Looks Forward to Being Role Model
Welsh Olympic swimming champ Dan Jervis has come out as gay, recounting that, "For so long, I hated who I was" — but now he's found self-acceptance and happiness in himself.
Anti-Black, Gay, Asian Bias Fuel California Hate Crime Surge
Hate crimes driven by homophobia and racism resulted in a 33% surge in reported incidents in California last year.
News
US Officials Announce More Steps Against Monkeypox Outbreak
Reacting to a surprising and growing monkeypox outbreak, U.S. health officials on Tuesday expanded the group of people recommended to get vaccinated against the monkeypox virus.
Entertainment
Review: 'Out Of Sight' Deserves 'Classic' Status
The two leads that give the work its true sparkle, with Clooney proving his movie star magnetism and Lopez his equal. Both are seductive and savvy.
Business
FTC Sues Walmart for Scammers' Use of Money Transfer Unit
The Federal Trade Commission said Tuesday that it has sued Walmart for allegedly allowing its money transfer services to be used by scam artists who stole "hundreds of millions of dollars" from customers.
Technology
New Game-Changing Technologies Influencing the Online Casino World
Playing online casino games is now more enjoyable than ever, thanks to many wonderful developments and high-tech solutions.
Finance
Millennial Money: Getting Therapy when Cost is a Barrier
There are multiple ways to access care at a variety of price points, including telehealth options.
Cars
China's Baidu Races Waymo, GM to Develop Self-Driving Cars
Baidu is China's highest-profile competitor in a multibillion-dollar race with rival autonomous vehicle developers including Alphabet Inc.'s Waymo and General Motors Co.'s Cruise.
Style
Marc Jacobs Finds his Nietzsche at the NY Public Library
It's not every designer who can pull off framing a fashion show around a quote from Nietzsche. But Marc Jacobs has always had an outsized flair for drama.
Health/Fitness
FDA Advisers Recommend Updating COVID Booster Shots for Fall
At least some U.S. adults may get updated COVID-19 shots this fall, as government advisers voted Tuesday that it's time to tweak booster doses to better match the most recent virus variants.
Travel
Airbnb Makes Global Party Ban Permanent, Saying It Works
Airbnb is making permanent its ban on parties at homes listed on the site for short-term rentals.
Nightlife
Pride Bear Blast @ Brass Monkey NYC :: June 26, 2022
Robert Valin's Bear Blast was the absolutely perfect way to end Pride Week in NYC. DJ's Chauncey and Jonny Mack's happy beats kept the furry crowd dancing well into the night.
Recent Reviews
Review: 'Killer's Kiss' a Mood Piece With Visual Flair
"Killer's Kiss" is ultimately a mood piece about two lonely and miserable people. But it's done with such visual flair by a future icon that it's an important viewing experience for any true cinephile.
Review: 'Only Murders In The Building' Starts Out with Promise, Grows Convoluted in Season 2
The whodunnit narrative starts as self-acknowledging and promising, but becomes convoluted under its own weight and struggles to justify conclusions from the first series.
Review: A Sumptuously Rustic 'Into The Woods' at the Arden Theater
A first-rate production of Stephen Sondheim's "Into the Woods" continues Philadelphia's ArdenTheater's sampling of Sondheim musicals.