Friday, Oct 11, 2024

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Friday, Oct 11, 2024

While Queer Picks at the New York Film Festival Are Slim, They Are Choice

While Queer Picks at the New York Film Festival Are Slim, They Are Choice

Queer fare was rather sparse at this year's New York Film Festival, but there were a handful of LGBTQ+-themed titles as well as some queer-adjacent work (by LGBTQ+ artist) that stood out.

by Frank J. Avella | Oct 10

News

New Survey, 'First of Its Kind,' Indicates Over 3% of High School Students Identify as Transgender
New Survey, 'First of Its Kind,' Indicates Over 3% of High School Students Identify as Transgender

A new survey that's being described as the "first of its kind" has yielded results that suggest more than 3% of high school students identify as transgender.

by Kilian Melloy | Oct 10

 Could Pouring Money Into Anti-Trans Ads Be  GOP's October Surprise?
Could Pouring Money Into Anti-Trans Ads Be GOP's October Surprise?

They tried it in 2022 and it failed; they tried again in 2023 with the same result. Once again, Republicans and Donald Trump "are putting transgender issues at...

Oct 9

Culture

Taylor Swift Donates $5 Million Toward Hurricane Relief Efforts
Taylor Swift Donates $5 Million Toward Hurricane Relief Efforts

Taylor Swift has donated $5 million to Feeding America to support relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

by Kaitlyn Huamani | 7 hours ago

Review: 'The Apprentice' Lacks Purpose, but Features Great Actors
Review: 'The Apprentice' Lacks Purpose, but Features Great Actors

It's hard to view "The Apprentice" as anything more than fuel for a thousand think pieces. Trump is a polarizing figure wherein those on either side have...

by Derek Deskins | Oct 10

Pride

Jai Rodriguez To Emcee National LGBTQ Task Force Gala Honoring Karamo
Jai Rodriguez To Emcee National LGBTQ Task Force Gala Honoring Karamo

Today, the National LGBTQ Task Force announced Jai Rodriguez will emcee its National Gala. The event will honor LGBTQ activist and Emmy-winning Queer Eye star...

Oct 6

Stephen Fry Reveals He Was Called 'Celibate Stephen' as Teenager
Stephen Fry Reveals He Was Called 'Celibate Stephen' as Teenager

Actor Stephen Fry, 67, came out in the '80s, but he said his road to feeling comfortable accepting himself has been long and hard-won.

by Emell Adolphus | Oct 5

Media

EDGE Now: Queer Artists
EDGE Now: Queer Artists

To celebrate LGBTQ History Month, we honor gay artists whose work broke boundaries on this episode of EDGE Now powered by our friends at Prelude Fertility.

Oct 9

The Castro Street Fair :: October 6, 2024
The Castro Street Fair :: October 6, 2024

Large crowds came out to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Castro Street Fair! EDGE was there - check out the pics!

by Darryl Pelletier | Oct 7

EDGE RECOMMENDS

On The EDGE: Meredith Barry

Meredith Barry has been making waves both on and off the screen. Known for "Drink Masters" on Netflix, Meredith showcases her passion for creating unique experiences that go beyond the ordinary cocktail. Join the conversation "On The EDGE."