Saturday, Dec 20, 2025

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Saturday, Dec 20, 2025

Kennedy Family Denounces Trump's Plan to Rename Iconic Kennedy Center

President Donald Trump's handpicked board voted on December 19, 2025, to rename the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts as the "Trump-Kennedy Center," prompting immediate backlash from Kennedy family members who called it an affront to the venue's legacy as a memorial to the late president.

Dec 19

News

Takeaways From the US Justice Department's Initial Release of Epstein Files, Mandated by Congress

The Department of Justice has published thousands of its files related to Jeffrey Epstein

by Ali Swenson | 2 hours ago

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...

5 hours ago

Culture

Russell T Davies’ New Thriller 'Tip Toe' Brings Queer Manchester Feud to the Forefront

Channel 4 has unveiled first-look details of "Tip Toe", a five-part LGBTQ+ drama from writer Russell T Davies, led by Alan Cumming and set in Manchester’s Gay...

2 hours ago

‘Bachelor’ Alum Zilda Williams Celebrates Same‑Sex Relationship and Encourages Others to “Trust Your Heart”

Australian television personality and former "Bachelor" contestant Zilda Williams has publicly confirmed she is in a relationship with personal trainer Jordy...

3 hours ago

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Pride

Julio Spatola of Italy Crowned Mr Gay World 2025 in Landmark Quezon City Finale

Italian delegate Julio Spatola has been crowned Mr Gay World 2025 at a grand finale held in Quezon City, Philippines, on World AIDS Day.

7 hours ago

Gaelic Footballer Kevin Penrose Thrives After Coming Out as Gay, Inspiring Peers in Tyrone Club

Kevin Penrose, a 29-year-old Gaelic footballer from Aghyaran in Co. Tyrone, has returned to his childhood club after coming out as gay, crediting the supportive...

7 hours ago

Media

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

Four decades of toys, joy, and queer cheer! Robby Browne's legendary TOYS PARTY marked its 40th anniversary as NYC's biggest LGBTQ+ holiday throwdown–spun to...

by Gustavo Monroy | Dec 16

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.