Thursday, Apr 17, 2025

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Thursday, Apr 17, 2025

Trump Kept His Promise to Order a Ban on Transgender Female Athletes. Court Fights Have Arrived

Trump Kept His Promise to Order a Ban on Transgender Female Athletes. Court Fights Have Arrived

Donald Trump pledged to get "transgender insanity the hell out of our schools" and "keep men out of women's sports." He wasted little time delivering on his promise, and legal challenges are likely.

by Will Graves | 8 hours ago

In 'The Wedding Banquet,' a Queer Landmark is Reborn for Today
In 'The Wedding Banquet,' a Queer Landmark is Reborn for Today

by Jake Coyle | Apr 16
Man Gets Life in Prison in Killing of Transgender Model in the South Caucasus Nation of Georgia
Man Gets Life in Prison in Killing of Transgender Model in the South Caucasus Nation of Georgia

Apr 16
The Girls, The Game, and the Fight to Stay In The Game
The Girls, The Game, and the Fight to Stay In The Game

by Will Graves | Apr 16
EDGE Now: Loud, Proud, and Styled To Perfection
EDGE Now: Loud, Proud, and Styled To Perfection

Apr 16
Will The Supreme Court Banish Mention of Queer People from America's Schools?
Will The Supreme Court Banish Mention of Queer People from America's Schools?

by Kilian Melloy | Apr 16

News

Trump Administration Sues Maine over Participation of Transgender Athletes in Girls Sports
Trump Administration Sues Maine over Participation of Transgender Athletes in Girls Sports

The Trump administration said Wednesday it is suing Maine's education department for not complying with the government's push to ban transgender athletes in...

by Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker and Patrick Whittle | Apr 16

UK's Top Court Says Definition of a Woman is Based on Biological Sex and Excludes Transgender People
UK's Top Court Says Definition of a Woman is Based on Biological Sex and Excludes Transgender People

The U.K. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a woman is someone born biologically female, excluding transgender people from the legal definition in a...

by Brian Melley, Jill Lawless and Sylvia Hui | Apr 16

Are Trans Women Legally Women? UK Supreme Court to Decide
Are Trans Women Legally Women? UK Supreme Court to Decide

by Sylvia Hui | Apr 16
Judge Blocks Wristband Protest Targeting a Student
Judge Blocks Wristband Protest Targeting a Student

by Holly Ramer | Apr 15
Blue Origin Launches an All-Female Celebrity Crew with Katy Perry, Gayle King, and Lauren Sanchez
Blue Origin Launches an All-Female Celebrity Crew with Katy Perry, Gayle King, and Lauren Sanchez

by Marcia Dunn | Apr 15

Culture

Review: Andrew Ahn Serves Up a Warmed-Over 'Wedding Banquet'
Review: Andrew Ahn Serves Up a Warmed-Over 'Wedding Banquet'

The new film falls short of the original, which was so well-structured that every beat advanced the story and added to the sum of the parts. Audiences are bound...

by Kilian Melloy | Apr 16

Josh Duckworth Is Serving Up a Snack
Josh Duckworth Is Serving Up a Snack

Snack time is actually the most important meal of the day... and this is why we're following Josh Duckworth.

by Andrea Marks Joseph | Apr 16

Giorgio Falbo is Giving the Best Bed Head
Giorgio Falbo is Giving the Best Bed Head

by Timothy Rawles | Apr 16

Out Actor Mario Cantone Says He Wants More than Fresh Baked Bread to Be Hot on 'And Just Like That..." Season 3
Out Actor Mario Cantone Says He Wants More than Fresh Baked Bread to Be Hot on 'And Just Like That..." Season 3

by Kilian Melloy | Apr 16

Ãingeru Vilabrillë Invented Public Legroom
Ãingeru Vilabrillë Invented Public Legroom

by Timothy Rawles | Apr 16

Pride

Jesse McCartney, Deborah Cox, Aluna, Confidence Man and The Aces to Headline 24th Annual Chicago Pride Fest
Jesse McCartney, Deborah Cox, Aluna, Confidence Man and The Aces to Headline 24th Annual Chicago Pride Fest

Jesse McCartney, Deborah Cox, Aluna, Confidence Man and The Aces are headlining the 24th annual Chicago Pride Fest 2025 taking place June 21- 22, 2025 in the...

Apr 15

NYC Pride Unveils 2025 Theme: "Rise Up: Pride in Protest"
NYC Pride Unveils 2025 Theme: "Rise Up: Pride in Protest"

Marquee events will celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community and reflect on the Pride movement's roots in protest at Stonewall

Apr 6

"The Cherry Element" Announces Full Schedule
"The Cherry Element" Announces Full Schedule

Apr 2
OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Spring Edition Returns To South Florida April 17-May 4
OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Spring Edition Returns To South Florida April 17-May 4

Mar 18
Spring Taste of Northalsted Returns April 26,2025 with a Flavorful Celebration of Local Cuisine and Community
Spring Taste of Northalsted Returns April 26,2025 with a Flavorful Celebration of Local Cuisine and Community

Mar 17

Media

Center Dinner @ Cipriani Wall Street :: April 10, 2025
Center Dinner @ Cipriani Wall Street :: April 10, 2025

The NYC LGBTQ Center lit up Cipriani Wall Street for its star-studded fundraising gala and awards show – and yes, the Kesha was in the building, serving...

by Wilsonmodels | Apr 11

Night Of A Thousand Gowns :: April 5, 2025
Night Of A Thousand Gowns :: April 5, 2025

Royalty reigned and rhinestones ruled! The Imperial Court of New York's Night of a Thousand Gowns turned 39 in full-blown fantasy fashion – a glittering,...

by Gustavo Monroy | Apr 9

EDGE Now: Fresh Looks, Fierce Vibes
EDGE Now: Fresh Looks, Fierce Vibes

Apr 3
EDGE Now: Werk, Wander, Repeat
EDGE Now: Werk, Wander, Repeat

Mar 25
Closing Night @ Barracuda NYC :: March 23, 2025
Closing Night @ Barracuda NYC :: March 23, 2025

by Wilsonmodels | Mar 25

EDGE RECOMMENDS

March is Women's History Month, so we're rolling out the rainbow carpet for the queer women who've slayed, paved, and misbehaved to change the world!
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EDGE Now: Queer Women Who Changed The Game

March is Women's History Month, so we're rolling out the rainbow carpet for the queer women who've slayed, paved, and misbehaved to change the world!