Saturday, Dec 27, 2025

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Saturday, Dec 27, 2025

Perry Bamonte, Guitarist and Keyboardist for the Cure, Dies at 65

Perry Bamonte, Guitarist and Keyboardist for the Cure, Dies at 65

Perry Archangelo Bamonte, longtime guitarist and keyboardist for the influential goth band The Cure, has died

by Maria Sherman | Dec 26

"This Winter of Ours" Ushers in Queer Survival Tales
"This Winter of Ours" Ushers in Queer Survival Tales

Dec 26
From Disco Shadows to Punk Rebellion: The Queer Fusion That Sparked The B-52s
From Disco Shadows to Punk Rebellion: The Queer Fusion That Sparked The B-52s

Dec 26
Tony-Winning Director Michael Mayer Revives Cult Musical 'Chess' on Broadway with Star-Studded Cast and Fresh Narrative
Tony-Winning Director Michael Mayer Revives Cult Musical 'Chess' on Broadway with Star-Studded Cast and Fresh Narrative

Dec 26
New Zealand Teens Sentenced for Luring and Assaulting Gay Men Via Grindr in Series of Hate Crimes
New Zealand Teens Sentenced for Luring and Assaulting Gay Men Via Grindr in Series of Hate Crimes

Dec 26
Texas Judge Files Federal Lawsuit Challenging Nationwide Marriage Equality
Texas Judge Files Federal Lawsuit Challenging Nationwide Marriage Equality

Dec 26

News

Dak Prescott Throws for 307 Yards and 2 TDs to Lead Cowboys Past Skidding Commanders 30-23
Dak Prescott Throws for 307 Yards and 2 TDs to Lead Cowboys Past Skidding Commanders 30-23

Dak Prescott threw for 307 yards and two touchdowns, and the Dallas Cowboys blew most of an 18-point lead before squeezing past the Washington Commanders 30-23

by David Ginsburg | Dec 26

Nikola Jokic Breaks Steph Curry's Record With 18 Points in OT and Nuggets Set Mark With 27 OT Points
Nikola Jokic Breaks Steph Curry's Record With 18 Points in OT and Nuggets Set Mark With 27 OT Points

Nikola Jokic set an NBA record with 18 points in overtime

by Arnie Stapleton | Dec 26

US National Park Gift Shops Ordered to Purge Merchandise Promoting DEI
US National Park Gift Shops Ordered to Purge Merchandise Promoting DEI

by Susan Montoya Bryan and Dorany Pineda | Dec 26
Chest Binder Companies Push Back Against FDA Warnings: 'This Is Clearly Discrimination'
Chest Binder Companies Push Back Against FDA Warnings: 'This Is Clearly Discrimination'

Dec 26
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

Culture

'Heated Rivalry' Stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie Reveal Intense On-Screen and Off-Screen Chemistry
'Heated Rivalry' Stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie Reveal Intense On-Screen and Off-Screen Chemistry

Actors Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, who portray rival hockey players with a secret romance in the HBO series "Heated Rivalry," recently discussed their...

Dec 26

Alice Oseman Provides Exciting Update on 'Heartstopper Forever' Film Amid Post-Production Progress
Alice Oseman Provides Exciting Update on 'Heartstopper Forever' Film Amid Post-Production Progress

Creator Alice Oseman has shared a detailed update on the progress of the upcoming "Heartstopper Forever" film, confirming it remains in post-production with a...

Dec 26

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Why Your Holiday Gift Returns Might Go to a Landfill and What You Can Do About It
Why Your Holiday Gift Returns Might Go to a Landfill and What You Can Do About It

by Caleigh Wells and Aya Diab | Dec 26
HGTV Star David Bromstad Reflects on Pioneering Gay Representation in Early Network Days
HGTV Star David Bromstad Reflects on Pioneering Gay Representation in Early Network Days

Dec 26
Netflix's "10DANCE" Becomes a Breakout Hit: Japanese Live-Action Adaptation Captures Hearts with Passionate Ballroom Romance
Netflix's "10DANCE" Becomes a Breakout Hit: Japanese Live-Action Adaptation Captures Hearts with Passionate Ballroom Romance

Dec 26

Pride

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

Now in its 33rd year, the festival will welcome thousands of international attendees to the iconic South Florida destination for the hottest winter in the...

Dec 26

After Pride Murals Removed, St. Petersburg Installs Rainbow Bike Racks Along Central Avenue
After Pride Murals Removed, St. Petersburg Installs Rainbow Bike Racks Along Central Avenue

St. Petersburg, Florida has installed 11 rainbow “Pride-inspired” bike racks along Central Avenue as a new form of LGBTQ+–affirming public art after the Florida...

Dec 25

Dave Kopay’s Legacy: How an NFL Pioneer Helped Change the Conversation on Gay Athletes
Dave Kopay’s Legacy: How an NFL Pioneer Helped Change the Conversation on Gay Athletes

Dec 16
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

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

Dec 9

Media

EDGE Now: The Queer Entertainers Who Owned 2025
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

Toy Drive @ Gym U NYC :: December 17, 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

SAGE Toys Party @ Pier 60 NYC :: December 14, 2025
SAGE Toys Party @ Pier 60 NYC :: December 14, 2025

by Gustavo Monroy | Dec 16

EDGE Now: Queer Holiday Traditions That Totally Slay
EDGE Now: Queer Holiday Traditions That Totally Slay

Dec 11
Santa Speedo Run Chicago :: December 6, 2025
Santa Speedo Run Chicago :: December 6, 2025

by Jerry Nunn | Dec 6

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.