Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025

Shirtless Fiyero and Boq Steal the Spotlight in Newly Released "Wicked: For Good" Deleted Scene

Shirtless Fiyero and Boq Steal the Spotlight in Newly Released "Wicked: For Good" Deleted Scene

A highly anticipated deleted scene from "Wicked: For Good," featuring shirtless Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero and Ethan Slater as Boq, has been unveiled ahead of the film's digital home release on December 30, 2025.

Dec 30

Luke Evans Teases Boundary-Pushing Drag Performance in Broadway Debut as Frank-N-Furter
Luke Evans Teases Boundary-Pushing Drag Performance in Broadway Debut as Frank-N-Furter

Dec 30
Professors, Students Appeal Ruling on Alabama Law Banning DEI Initiatives at Public Universities
Professors, Students Appeal Ruling on Alabama Law Banning DEI Initiatives at Public Universities

by Safiyah Riddle | Dec 30
Patriots Star Receiver Stefon Diggs Faces Strangulation Charges, Denies Allegations
Patriots Star Receiver Stefon Diggs Faces Strangulation Charges, Denies Allegations

by Michael Casey | Dec 30
Project 2025 Extends into 2026 with Heritage Foundation's New Priorities Targeting LGBTQ+ Rights
Project 2025 Extends into 2026 with Heritage Foundation's New Priorities Targeting LGBTQ+ Rights

Dec 30
'Dogs of Venice' - Steven Rowley's Queer Novella Captures Heartbreak and Self-Discovery
'Dogs of Venice' - Steven Rowley's Queer Novella Captures Heartbreak and Self-Discovery

Dec 30

News

Kennedy Center Renaming Prompts New Round of Cancellations From Artists
Kennedy Center Renaming Prompts New Round of Cancellations From Artists

More artists have canceled performances at the Kennedy Center after President Donald Trump's name was added to the facility

by Meg Kinnard | Dec 30

In 'Nassar 2.0,' Olympics Watchdog Failed to Close Abuse Case Against Gymnastics Coach
In 'Nassar 2.0,' Olympics Watchdog Failed to Close Abuse Case Against Gymnastics Coach

Young gymnasts were sounding warnings about a coach as far back as 2017

by Eddie Pells | Dec 30

Gay NYC Council Member Erik Bottcher Shifts from Congressional Bid to State Senate Race for Key Manhattan Seat
Gay NYC Council Member Erik Bottcher Shifts from Congressional Bid to State Senate Race for Key Manhattan Seat

Dec 30
In a Tumultuous Year, US Health Policy Has Been Dramatically Reshaped Under RFK Jr.
In a Tumultuous Year, US Health Policy Has Been Dramatically Reshaped Under RFK Jr.

by Ali Swenson | Dec 30
After Quiet Off-Year Elections, Democrats Renew Worries About Trump Interfering in the Midterms
After Quiet Off-Year Elections, Democrats Renew Worries About Trump Interfering in the Midterms

by Nicholas Riccardi | Dec 30

Culture

Timothée Chalamet's Commitment to Real Spankings in 'Marty Supreme' Spark Buzz
Timothée Chalamet's Commitment to Real Spankings in 'Marty Supreme' Spark Buzz

Timothée Chalamet insisted on performing a bare-bottom spanking scene himself in the film 'Marty Supreme,' rejecting a stunt double and prop paddle for genuine...

Dec 30

Brazilian Tennis Star João Lucas Reis da Silva Named Outsports 2025 Male Athlete of the Year After Historic Coming Out
Brazilian Tennis Star João Lucas Reis da Silva Named Outsports 2025 Male Athlete of the Year After Historic Coming Out

João Lucas Reis da Silva, the first active male professional tennis player to come out as gay, has been honored as Outsports' 2025 Male Athlete of the Year for...

Dec 30

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Chevy Chase Is Under the Spotlight in a New Documentary, Warts and All — and He's Ok With It
Chevy Chase Is Under the Spotlight in a New Documentary, Warts and All — and He's Ok With It

by Mark Kennedy | Dec 30
Where Are the Wackiest New Year's Eve Drops in the US?
Where Are the Wackiest New Year's Eve Drops in the US?

by John Seewer | Dec 30
MrBeast's Minecraft Boys vs Girls Challenge Sparks Allegations of Cheating, Sabotage, and Mistreatment of Transgender Women
MrBeast's Minecraft Boys vs Girls Challenge Sparks Allegations of Cheating, Sabotage, and Mistreatment of Transgender Women

Dec 30

Pride

Florida Drag Show Triumphs Over State Shutdown Bid: A Drag Queen Christmas Sells Out Pensacola Venue
Florida Drag Show Triumphs Over State Shutdown Bid: A Drag Queen Christmas Sells Out Pensacola Venue

Florida officials, led by Attorney General James Uthmeier, attempted for months to cancel A Drag Queen Christmas at Pensacola's Saenger Theatre, labeling it an...

Dec 29

Garden State Equality Appoints New Executive Director Amid External Review Following Former Leader's Arrest
Garden State Equality Appoints New Executive Director Amid External Review Following Former Leader's Arrest

Garden State Equality, a leading New Jersey LGBTQ+ advocacy organization, has named Brielle Winslow-Majette as acting Executive Director after parting ways with...

Dec 29

A Wider Bridge Announces Closure Amid Financial Challenges, Vowing Continued Advocacy for LGBTQ Jews
A Wider Bridge Announces Closure Amid Financial Challenges, Vowing Continued Advocacy for LGBTQ Jews

Dec 29
ACLU Moves to Challenge Trump Administration’s Proposed Federal Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth
ACLU Moves to Challenge Trump Administration’s Proposed Federal Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth

Dec 28
Pronoun Respect and Suicide Risk: New Research Links Everyday Affirmation to Transgender Youth Mental Health
Pronoun Respect and Suicide Risk: New Research Links Everyday Affirmation to Transgender Youth Mental Health

Dec 15

Media

EDGE Now: The Queer Entertainers Who Owned 2025
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

Toy Drive @ Gym U NYC :: December 17, 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

SAGE Toys Party @ Pier 60 NYC :: December 14, 2025
SAGE Toys Party @ Pier 60 NYC :: December 14, 2025

by Gustavo Monroy | Dec 16

EDGE Now: Queer Holiday Traditions That Totally Slay
EDGE Now: Queer Holiday Traditions That Totally Slay

Dec 11
Santa Speedo Run Chicago :: December 6, 2025
Santa Speedo Run Chicago :: December 6, 2025

by Jerry Nunn | Dec 6

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.