Saturday, Jun 14, 2025

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Saturday, Jun 14, 2025

Trans Actor Marvel Rex – It's 'Beautiful' Playing a Version of Himself in 'House of Abraham'

Trans writer/actor/perf. artist Marvel Rex co-stars in "House of Abraham" as a trans man who joins the film's director/star, Lukas Hassel, on an unusual weekend retreat. Rex explains how glad he is he plays a version of himself in the film.

by Kilian Melloy | Jun 13

News

Out Illinois Congressman Rakes Hegseth over Plans to Strip Name of Navy Veteran Harvey Milk from Ship

Openly gay Illinois Rep. Eric Sorensen laid into Pete Hegseth after reports came to light that the Department of Defense plans to remove Harvey Milk's name from...

by Kilian Melloy | Jun 13

For Jim Obergefell, Protecting Marriage Equality Comes with Keeping Vows to His Husband: 'We Just Wanted to Exist'

"Yes, I'm worried about marriage equality," Jim Obergefell says. His ongoing advocacy for marriage equality is a way of staying faithful to his late husband,...

by Kilian Melloy | Jun 11

Culture

Ananda Lewis, Former MTV and BET Host Who Publicly Shared Breast Cancer Journey, Dies

Ananda Lewis, the former MTV and BET host who became a beloved television personality in the 1990s with her warmth and authenticity, has died. She was 52.

Jun 13

Photos of Drag Queens Preparing to Attend 'Les Miserables' at Kennedy Center, Despite Trump

Drag queens attended "Les Miserables" at the Kennedy Center despite complaints by President Donald Trump that the Kennedy Center had hosted too many drag shows...

by Julia Demaree Nikhinson | Jun 13

Pride

Avi Sic, EDGE Media Network, & Chicago PrideFest Say: Don't Get Down – SHAKE IT DOWN!

This year, EDGE and Chicago PrideFest are teaming up with the queen of the decks herself, the one and only Avi Sic, to crank Chicago PrideFest 2025 into...

Jun 12

World Pride Parade

DC really showed OUT for World Pride. The capital was drippin' in glitter, unity, and unapologetic queer joy as the streets turned into a runway of resistance,...

by Mark Melnick | Jun 11

Media

RuPaul's Drag Race @ Roscoe's Tavern :: June 12, 2025

The dolls turned Roscoe's into a full-on runway riot! Fans packed the block for Drag Race 17 winner Onya Nurve, with Jewels Sparkles, Sam Star & Suzie Toot...

by Jerry Nunn | Jun 13

EDGE Now: Big Daddy Energy

Calling all zaddies, dilfs, and father figures with flair! We're cranking up the heat and serving you a sizzling lineup of celebs dripping in big daddy energy.

Jun 11

EDGE RECOMMENDS

EDGE Now: Pride Playlist

Turn up the glitter and crank the volume–these iconic queer anthems are giving life this Pride! It's another loud, proud, and utterly fabulous episode of EDGE Now, brought to you by our chosen fam at Prelude Fertility. Let's get this rainbow rave started!