Thursday, Dec 11, 2025

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Thursday, Dec 11, 2025

Oscars Recognize Casting for the First Time, Offering a Spotlight on a Key Job in the Movie Industry

Oscars Recognize Casting for the First Time, Offering a Spotlight on a Key Job in the Movie Industry

Casting directors have long been the unsung heroes behind films like “Wicked.”

by Mark Kennedy | 2 hours ago

Lindsey Vonn Added 12 Pounds of Muscle to Her Frame and Is Ready for Her Olympic Season at Age 41
Lindsey Vonn Added 12 Pounds of Muscle to Her Frame and Is Ready for Her Olympic Season at Age 41

by Andrew Dampf | Dec 10
Jake Heggie's New Opera 'The Judgment of Paris' Will Mix Mythology and an Infamous Wine Competition
Jake Heggie's New Opera 'The Judgment of Paris' Will Mix Mythology and an Infamous Wine Competition

by Ronald Blum | Dec 10
François Arnaud and Robbie G. K. Bring Queer Hockey Romance to Life in "Heated Rivalry"
François Arnaud and Robbie G. K. Bring Queer Hockey Romance to Life in "Heated Rivalry"

Dec 10
Sundance 2026 Lineup Unveiled: Charli XCX, Olivia Wilde, Brittney Griner and More
Sundance 2026 Lineup Unveiled: Charli XCX, Olivia Wilde, Brittney Griner and More

by Lindsey Bahr | Dec 10
New York Times, After Trump Post, Says It Won't Be Deterred From Writing About His Health
New York Times, After Trump Post, Says It Won't Be Deterred From Writing About His Health

by David Bauder | Dec 10

News

Vandalism of Reno’s “Biggest Little Rainbow Bridge” Sparks Outrage and LGBTQ+ Solidarity
Vandalism of Reno’s “Biggest Little Rainbow Bridge” Sparks Outrage and LGBTQ+ Solidarity

A rainbow-painted memorial bridge created by Girl Scout Troop 508 in Reno, Nevada, to honor deceased pets was vandalized with white paint just days before its...

Dec 10

What a Democrat's Victory in the Miami Mayoral Election May Mean for Trump
What a Democrat's Victory in the Miami Mayoral Election May Mean for Trump

Democrat Eileen Higgins’ victory in the Miami mayoral race marks a setback for Republican President Donald Trump

by Adriana Gomez Licon | Dec 10

San Diego School District Settles Anti-LGBTQ+ Discrimination Lawsuit With Former Special Education Director Referred To As A "Witch"
San Diego School District Settles Anti-LGBTQ+ Discrimination Lawsuit With Former Special Education Director Referred To As A "Witch"

Dec 10
A'ja Wilson Wins AP Female Athlete of the Year Following Historic 4th WNBA MVP
A'ja Wilson Wins AP Female Athlete of the Year Following Historic 4th WNBA MVP

by Doug Feinberg | Dec 10
Judge Orders Trump to End California National Guard Troop Deployment in Los Angeles
Judge Orders Trump to End California National Guard Troop Deployment in Los Angeles

by Sudhin Thanawala | Dec 10

Culture

Owen Cooper Goes From 'Adolescence' to New 'Heights'
Owen Cooper Goes From 'Adolescence' to New 'Heights'

Owen Cooper has been named one of The Associated Press' Breakthrough Entertainers for 2025

by Andrew Dalton | Dec 10

AI Is the Next Frontier of Travel for 2026
AI Is the Next Frontier of Travel for 2026

More than 1 million consumer users have logged into GuideGeek, the newest AI travel platform from Matador Network. Instead of forums and travel agents,...

by Kimberly Stroh | Dec 10

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We Might Need an Ice Bath After Looking at Edgar Cerro 
We Might Need an Ice Bath After Looking at Edgar Cerro 

by Timothy Rawles | Dec 10

MIKA’s ‘Immortal Love’ Honors Beloved Dog and Deepens His Queer Pop Story
MIKA’s ‘Immortal Love’ Honors Beloved Dog and Deepens His Queer Pop Story

Dec 10
Queer on the Coast: Why Newcastle Is Emerging as Australia’s Unexpected LGBTQIA+ Haven
Queer on the Coast: Why Newcastle Is Emerging as Australia’s Unexpected LGBTQIA+ Haven

Dec 10

Pride

Egypt and Iran Complain About Planned World Cup 'Pride' Match in Seattle
Egypt and Iran Complain About Planned World Cup 'Pride' Match in Seattle

Egypt and Iran, two Middle East nations that target gays and lesbians, have complained to FIFA over the scheduling of a World Cup soccer match in Seattle that’s...

by Jon Gambrell | Dec 10

Trans Methodist Pastor Whose Coming-Out Sermon Went Viral Says Outpouring of Support Is Transforming Her Ministry
Trans Methodist Pastor Whose Coming-Out Sermon Went Viral Says Outpouring of Support Is Transforming Her Ministry

A United Methodist pastor in Rochester, New York, whose coming‑out sermon as a transgender woman went viral, says she has been “flooded with love” from...

Dec 9

Denver LGBTQ+ Youth Organization YouthSeen Closes Office After Burglary and Major Funding Losses
Denver LGBTQ+ Youth Organization YouthSeen Closes Office After Burglary and Major Funding Losses

Dec 9
From Tumblr Microlabel to LGBTQ+ Talking Point: How “Berrisexuality” Entered the Conversation
From Tumblr Microlabel to LGBTQ+ Talking Point: How “Berrisexuality” Entered the Conversation

Dec 8
National LGBTQ Task Force's Winter Party Festival Returns To Miami Beach February 26-March 2, 2026
National LGBTQ Task Force's Winter Party Festival Returns To Miami Beach February 26-March 2, 2026

Dec 2

Media

Santa Speedo Run Chicago :: December 6, 2025
Santa Speedo Run Chicago :: December 6, 2025

Santa didn't just come to town–she sprinted in a Speedo! The 14th annual run hit Sidetrack with Debbie Fox hosting, raising coins, cheers, and temps for Center...

by Jerry Nunn | Dec 6

Save Our Sex @ Lips Restaurant :: December 1, 2025
Save Our Sex @ Lips Restaurant :: December 1, 2025

Columbia's Research Unit said "let's talk about it and let's make it fabulous," hosting Save Our Sex – a panel where the convo was deep, the dinner was free,...

by Wilsonmodels | Dec 2

EDGE Now: Top Queer Holiday Movies You’ll Love
EDGE Now: Top Queer Holiday Movies You’ll Love

Nov 26
EDGE Now: 3 Trans Trailblazers Leading Change
EDGE Now: 3 Trans Trailblazers Leading Change

Nov 14
Undressed To Kill @ Gym U NYC :: October 31, 2025
Undressed To Kill @ Gym U NYC :: October 31, 2025

by Wilsonmodels | Nov 3

EDGE RECOMMENDS

EDGE Now: 3 Queer Icons Who Changed the Game

From the first queen of drag to a pioneering candidate and a trans rights matriarch—meet William Dorsey Swann, José Sarria, and Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, three icons who changed the game.