Thursday, Jan 22, 2026

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Thursday, Jan 22, 2026

News

Rome Pays Its Last Tribute to Fashion 'Emperor' Valentino in a Two-Day Public Viewing

Rome is paying its last tribute to legendary designer Valentino, who made of his high-glamour gowns and trademark shade of red an iconic symbol of Italian...

by Giada Zampano | Jan 21

Jury Deliberating Case of Former Uvalde Officer Charged Over Response to 2022 School Attack

A Texas jury is deliberating whether to convict one of the first police officers on the scene of the deadly Robb Elementary School attack in Uvalde

by Valerie Gonzalez and Jim Vertuno | Jan 21

Culture

In Operatic Dispute, Met Opera Director and Designers Order Names Stripped From 'Carmen'

The production team of Bizet’s “Carmen” at the Metropolitan Opera demanded their names be removed from programs due to a restaging decision

by Ronald Blum | Jan 21

Grammy Winner Kim Petras Requests Label Drop Over Album Release Delays and Unpaid Collaborators

Transgender pop star Kim Petras publicly announced on January 20, 2026, that she has formally requested to be dropped by Republic Records, citing the label's...

Jan 21

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Pride

Colton Underwood Addresses Michael Rapaport's Controversial Comment on 'The Traitors' Amid Accusations of Homophobia

Michael Rapaport faced backlash for a remark implying Colton Underwood's ability to keep secrets stemmed from his closeted past during a tense roundtable on...

Jan 20

DC Comics Confirms New Hero Featherweight as Transgender and Bisexual in 'Justice League' Heist Series

DC Comics has introduced Featherweight, also known as Alya Raatko, as a new transgender and bisexual character in the limited series “Cheetah and Cheshire Rob...

Jan 18

Media

Glam Awards @ Sony Hall :: January 19, 2026

Cherry Jubilee said, "All hail the glamor darling"! The 27th Annual Glam Awards lit up Sony Hall with hosts Alaska and Bob the Drag Queen serving looks,...

by Wilsonmodels | Invalid Date

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

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.