LGBTQ News and More
Don't Miss: Tina Burner Live 'On the EDGE,' 8/10
Tina Burner is lighting some of Broadway's biggest hits on fire! Don't miss this upcoming EDGE exclusive, when the "RuPaul's Drag Race" alum dishes about her upcoming "Maybe This Time" tour and love for all things musical theater.
Grammys Commit to More Hiring Diversity for 2022 Show
The Grammy Awards will adopt an inclusion rider that will require producers to recruit and hire more diverse candidates backstage and in front of the camera for next year's ceremony.
Watch: Meghan McCain Slams Kathy Griffin as 'Homophobic' Amid Cancer Diagnosis
When The View chose to discuss Kathy Griffin's lung cancer diagnosis and surgery earlier this week, it wasn't all get-well wishing on the panel's part. Soon-to-depart regular Meghan McCain chose to slam the comedian.
'The White Lotus' Pushes Envelope with Hilarious Rimming Scene
This past weekend's episode of "The White Lotus" featured two male characters in the midst of a sex act usually not featured on television.
News Anchor Comes Out, Reveals Engagement to Fox Meteorologist
Steven Romo is a news anchor for a Texas ABC affiliate, and his fiancé, Steven Morgan, is a weatherman for Fox. When Romo announced their engagement, he also came out as gay.
'Drag Race' Star Stacy Layne Matthews Facing Eviction, Sends Out Social Media Plea
In revealing she is about to lose her apartment, "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 2 star Stacy Layne Matthews has taken to social media with an SOS asking fans for help.
Watch: Married Same-Sex Couple Say Burger King Workers Harassed, Threatened Them
A married couple claims they were harassed with anti-gay slurs and threatened by Burger King employees in Salida, California. They've since reported the incident to the police.
'Unprovoked' Gang of Men Beat, Rob Gay Couple in Edinburgh
A gay couple in Edinburgh, Scotland, was beaten and robbed in a sudden attack perpetrated by four men. Witnesses also claim anti-LGBTQ slurs were hurled during the assault.
Two Homelands Converge for LGBTQ Cuban Americans in Miami's Little Havana
A gay Cuban American journalist returns to his childhood home of Miami to explore Little Havana's legacy and the impact of queer Cuban culture.
Smells Like Summer: Our Favorite New Scents of the Season
New summer scents have arrived just in time for your next snuggle session. Remember, a little goes a long way. Here are EDGE's top picks for the best summer fragrances of 2021.
News
NY Report Details CNN's Chris Cuomo's Role Advising Brother
CNN anchor Chris Cuomo appeared to offer advice on a statement by his brother, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, addressing allegations of sexual harassment, according to a report issued on Tuesday.
Entertainment
Literary Loss: Anthony Veasna So's 'Afterparties: Stories'
Published after his death, Anthony Veasna So's story collection includes characters haunted by memories of genocide, especially the older parents, aunties, and uncles who experienced trauma before escaping Cambodia.
Business
Spirit Cancels Half Its Flights; American Also Struggling
Spirit Airlines canceled nearly half its schedule for Tuesday, the third straight day of extremely high cancellation numbers at the budget airline.
Technology
Dating Changed During the Pandemic; Apps are Following Suit
Despite the social distancing of the past 18 months, the use of dating apps in general has surged as people sought connections amid their isolation and dating apps are responding by rolling out new features.
Finance
Study: Gay and Bi Men Earn Less, Lesbians Earn More, Than Straight Counterparts
The tattered myth that gays are generally better off than their heterosexual peers took another hit with a new study that reconfirms gay and bisexual men earn less than straight men do.
Cars
Henry Ford Museum's New Exhibit Celebrates Motorsports
The national landmark museum, founded in 1929 by the creator of the Model T and father of Ford Motor Co., houses some of the most historic items in U.S. history.
Style
Sober Queer Spaces Gaining Ground
Creating a rainbow oasis of diversity and inclusion was, for decades, the role of the gay and lesbian bar. But what about those in recovery, or who just aren't attracted to the bar scene? Alternatives do exist.
Health/Fitness
DeSantis Won't Move on Masks as Florida COVID Wards Swell
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday downplayed a spike in COVID-19 cases that's shattered state hospitalization records and strongly reiterated his vow not to impose a mask mandate or any business restrictions.
Travel
NYC Will Require Vaccination Proof for Indoor Dining, Gyms
New York City will soon require proof of COVID-19 vaccinations for anyone who wants to dine indoors at a restaurant, see a performance or go to the gym.
Nightlife
Lollapalooza @ Grant Park Chicago :: July 29-August 1, 2021
Lollapalooza returned to Chicago in Grant Park to celebrate 30 years as a music festival. LGBTQIA+ representation was not only in the crowd, but the performers as well.
Recent Reviews
Review: Lean, Mean Exploitation Film 'Siege' Gets Terrific New Blu-ray from Severin Films
Of all the exploitation films to come out of Canada, the 1983 thriller "Siege" may be one of the most underrated. Severin Films gives this nasty, mean film a terrific new presentation.
Review: 'Obama: In Pursuit Of A More Perfect Union' a Portrait of the Icon
HBO's three-part documentary illuminates the statesman, activist, teacher, writer, husband, father, and human Barack Obama.
Review: 'Pray Away' a Heartbreaking, Infuriating Look at the 'Ex-Gay' Movement
Kristine Stolakis' Netflix documentary brings former leaders from "ex gay" ministry Exodus together to explain why they promoted the idea that being LGBTQ could be "cured" - and why they eventually denounced that message.