LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026
TikTok Faces App Deletions, Censorship Claims and Glitches in Days After Its Ownership Change
Censorship claims, technical problems and a report of a surge in app deletions are just some of the challenges TikTok is facing this week as it adjusts to a new ownership structure in the U.S. The company said this week it was experiencing a “major infrastructure issue triggered by a power outage” at one of its U.S. data center partner sites
News
Renée Watson's 'All the Blues in the Sky' Wins Newbery Medal for Best Children's Book
Renée Watson's “All the Blues in the Sky” has won the John Newbery Medal for the year's best children's book
Ex-FIFA President Sepp Blatter Joins Those Calling for Boycott of World Cup in United States
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter is backing a proposed fan boycott of World Cup matches in the United States because of the conduct of President Donald Trump...
Culture
Joyce Manor Delivers Nostalgia, Polished and Punk, in 'I Used to Go to This Bar'
California pop-punk stalwarts Joyce Manor's seventh album embraces their signature millennial nostalgia with a sound reminiscent of the early 2000s."
Broadway Star Lea Salonga Publicly Affirms Support for Trans Son And Urges Unconditional Parental Love
Tony Award-winning performer Lea Salonga has publicly expressed her unwavering support for her son Nic Chien, who identifies as a transgender man, in a series...
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Pride
NYC Pride Unveils 2026 Theme "For All of Us," Honoring Marsha P. Johnson's Legacy Amid Global Threats to LGBTQ+ Rights
NYC Pride has announced its 2026 theme, "For All of Us, a phrase inspired by late activist and Stonewall veteran Marsha P. Johnson's call for inclusive...
7 Queer Women Athletes Who Stole the Olympic Spotlight
Sports has long been seen as something separate from the LGBTQ+ community. So much so, they must create their own spaces to recognize gay athletes. To that, add...
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,...
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.
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.
