Sunday, Jan 4, 2026

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Sunday, Jan 4, 2026

Lush Co-Founder Mark Constantine Embraces 'Woke' Label, Urges Disagreement on Social Issues to Shop Elsewhere

Lush Cosmetics co-founder Mark Constantine has publicly affirmed his pride in being called "woke" during a BBC interview, emphasizing the company's commitment to social justice, including LGBTQ+ rights and Gaza solidarity.

4 hours ago

News

NYC Mayor Names Trailblazing Openly Gay EMS Veteran as FDNY Commissioner Amid Conservative Backlash

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has appointed Lillian Bonsignore, a retired FDNY EMS chief with over 30 years of service, as the department's next fire...

3 hours ago

US Intervention in Venezuela Could Test Trump's Ability to Hold GOP Together in an Election Year

President Donald Trump's military intervention in Venezuela is testing his ability to hold the Republican coalition together

by Steven Sloan | 5 hours ago

Culture

'Heated Rivalry's Emmy Snub: Canadian Roots Block U.S. Awards Glory for Hit LGBTQ+ Series

The viral LGBTQ+ hockey romance series "Heated Rivalry," a fan-favorite on HBO Max, is ineligible for Emmy Awards due to its Canadian production origins and...

2 hours ago

49ers' Offense Goes Silent Against Seahawks, Costing Them NFC's No. 1 Seed

San Francisco's offense had been nearly unstoppable heading into a showdown with Seattle with the No. 1 seed in the NFC at stake

by Josh Dubow | 9 hours ago

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Pride

ACLU Moves to Challenge Trump Administration’s Proposed Federal Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth

The American Civil Liberties Union has announced plans to challenge new Trump administration proposals that would bar hospitals from providing gender-affirming...

10 hours ago

Plastique Tiara and Nymphia Wind Announce The Serpents Tour: Celebrating Asian Heritage and Drag Excellence

RuPaul's Drag Race stars Plastique Tiara and Nymphia Wind are launching The Serpents Tour, a production inspired by the Asian folktale Legend of the White...

Jan 3

Media

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.

Dec 26, 2025

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, 2025

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.