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

Abortion Stays Legal in Wyoming As Its Top Court Strikes Down Laws, Including First US Pill Ban

Abortion will remain legal in Wyoming after the state Supreme Court struck down two laws that include the nation’s first explicit ban on abortion pills

by Mead Gruver | 2 hours ago

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

Culture

London's National Theatre Announces 'Pride' Musical: A Queer Alliance with Welsh Miners Takes the Stage in 2026

The National Theatre in London will premiere the new musical "Pride" in summer 2026, adapting the 2014 film based on the true story of Lesbians and Gays Support...

2 hours ago

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

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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: 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.