Saturday, Dec 27, 2025

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Tyler Perry Sued for Sexual Assault by 'Boo! a Madea Halloween' Actor Seeking $77 Million

Tyler Perry Sued for Sexual Assault by 'Boo! a Madea Halloween' Actor Seeking $77 Million

Tyler Perry faces a lawsuit for sexual assault by actor Mario Rodriguez, marking the second such case against him recently

by Jonathan Landrum Jr. | 2 hours ago

Lions' Dan Campbell Wants His Team 'Locked In' As Detroit Tries to Avoid Going From First to Worst
Lions' Dan Campbell Wants His Team 'Locked In' As Detroit Tries to Avoid Going From First to Worst

by Bob Tripi | 2 hours ago
Dak Prescott Throws for 307 Yards and 2 TDs to Lead Cowboys Past Skidding Commanders 30-23
Dak Prescott Throws for 307 Yards and 2 TDs to Lead Cowboys Past Skidding Commanders 30-23

by David Ginsburg | Dec 26
Perry Bamonte, Guitarist and Keyboardist for the Cure, Dies at 65
Perry Bamonte, Guitarist and Keyboardist for the Cure, Dies at 65

by Maria Sherman | Dec 26
Nikola Jokic Breaks Steph Curry's Record With 18 Points in OT and Nuggets Set Mark With 27 OT Points
Nikola Jokic Breaks Steph Curry's Record With 18 Points in OT and Nuggets Set Mark With 27 OT Points

by Arnie Stapleton | Dec 26
"This Winter of Ours" Ushers in Queer Survival Tales
"This Winter of Ours" Ushers in Queer Survival Tales

Dec 26

News

US National Park Gift Shops Ordered to Purge Merchandise Promoting DEI
US National Park Gift Shops Ordered to Purge Merchandise Promoting DEI

The Trump administration is expanding its crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion by ordering national parks to remove certain items from gift shops

by Susan Montoya Bryan and Dorany Pineda | Dec 26

Chest Binder Companies Push Back Against FDA Warnings: 'This Is Clearly Discrimination'
Chest Binder Companies Push Back Against FDA Warnings: 'This Is Clearly Discrimination'

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued warning letters on December 16, 2025, to multiple companies selling chest binders, classifying them as unregistered...

Dec 26

From Tumblr Microlabel to LGBTQ+ Talking Point: How “Berrisexuality” Entered the Conversation
From Tumblr Microlabel to LGBTQ+ Talking Point: How “Berrisexuality” Entered the Conversation

Dec 8
Behind Closed Doors: How Josh Cavallo Became the Secret Mentor to Soccer's Hidden LGBTQ+ Athletes
Behind Closed Doors: How Josh Cavallo Became the Secret Mentor to Soccer's Hidden LGBTQ+ Athletes

Dec 2
New Zealand Teens Sentenced for Luring and Assaulting Gay Men Via Grindr in Series of Hate Crimes
New Zealand Teens Sentenced for Luring and Assaulting Gay Men Via Grindr in Series of Hate Crimes

Dec 26

Culture

'Heated Rivalry' Stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie Reveal Intense On-Screen and Off-Screen Chemistry
'Heated Rivalry' Stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie Reveal Intense On-Screen and Off-Screen Chemistry

Actors Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, who portray rival hockey players with a secret romance in the HBO series "Heated Rivalry," recently discussed their...

Dec 26

Alice Oseman Provides Exciting Update on 'Heartstopper Forever' Film Amid Post-Production Progress
Alice Oseman Provides Exciting Update on 'Heartstopper Forever' Film Amid Post-Production Progress

Creator Alice Oseman has shared a detailed update on the progress of the upcoming "Heartstopper Forever" film, confirming it remains in post-production with a...

Dec 26

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Why Your Holiday Gift Returns Might Go to a Landfill and What You Can Do About It
Why Your Holiday Gift Returns Might Go to a Landfill and What You Can Do About It

by Caleigh Wells and Aya Diab | Dec 26
HGTV Star David Bromstad Reflects on Pioneering Gay Representation in Early Network Days
HGTV Star David Bromstad Reflects on Pioneering Gay Representation in Early Network Days

Dec 26
Netflix's "10DANCE" Becomes a Breakout Hit: Japanese Live-Action Adaptation Captures Hearts with Passionate Ballroom Romance
Netflix's "10DANCE" Becomes a Breakout Hit: Japanese Live-Action Adaptation Captures Hearts with Passionate Ballroom Romance

Dec 26

Pride

National LGBTQ Task Force's Winter Party Festival Returns To Miami Beach February 26-March 2, 2026
National LGBTQ Task Force's Winter Party Festival Returns To Miami Beach February 26-March 2, 2026

Now in its 33rd year, the festival will welcome thousands of international attendees to the iconic South Florida destination for the hottest winter in the...

Dec 26

After Pride Murals Removed, St. Petersburg Installs Rainbow Bike Racks Along Central Avenue
After Pride Murals Removed, St. Petersburg Installs Rainbow Bike Racks Along Central Avenue

St. Petersburg, Florida has installed 11 rainbow “Pride-inspired” bike racks along Central Avenue as a new form of LGBTQ+–affirming public art after the Florida...

Dec 25

Dave Kopay’s Legacy: How an NFL Pioneer Helped Change the Conversation on Gay Athletes
Dave Kopay’s Legacy: How an NFL Pioneer Helped Change the Conversation on Gay Athletes

Dec 16
Vandalism of Reno’s “Biggest Little Rainbow Bridge” Sparks Outrage and LGBTQ+ Solidarity
Vandalism of Reno’s “Biggest Little Rainbow Bridge” Sparks Outrage and LGBTQ+ Solidarity

Dec 10
Trans Methodist Pastor Whose Coming-Out Sermon Went Viral Says Outpouring of Support Is Transforming Her Ministry
Trans Methodist Pastor Whose Coming-Out Sermon Went Viral Says Outpouring of Support Is Transforming Her Ministry

Dec 9

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: Top Queer Holiday Movies You’ll Love

This festive episode of EDGE Now shares three queer holiday movies filled with camp, romance and cozy seasonal magic, from drag-fueled chaos to heartfelt winter love stories.