Wednesday, Apr 9, 2025

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Wednesday, Apr 9, 2025

Peppermint Plays Peppermint and Has Her Dream Wedding

Peppermint Plays Peppermint and Has Her Dream Wedding

On Netflix's "Survival of the Thickest," trans star and activist Peppermint plays a version of herself, also named Peppermint, who on a recent episode married her hunky, high school sweetheart. Peppermint talks about the wedding.

by Kilian Melloy | Apr 8

The Study Buddy Who Came With Extra Credit (and Abs): Ighor Gomes
The Study Buddy Who Came With Extra Credit (and Abs): Ighor Gomes

by Timothy Rawles | Apr 8

Protesters Rally for the Fourth Week Against Hungary's Law Banning LGBTQ+ Pride Events
Protesters Rally for the Fourth Week Against Hungary's Law Banning LGBTQ+ Pride Events

by Justin Spike | Apr 8
Alin Schibuola Made the Half Marathon Look Like a Victory Lap
Alin Schibuola Made the Half Marathon Look Like a Victory Lap

by Timothy Rawles | Apr 8

Democratic-Led Cities and States Push Back on Threats to Cut US School Funding over DEI
Democratic-Led Cities and States Push Back on Threats to Cut US School Funding over DEI

by Collin Binkley | Apr 8
FBI Reportedly Raids Gay 'Furry' Hacktivists after Project 2025 Architect's Violent Threats
FBI Reportedly Raids Gay 'Furry' Hacktivists after Project 2025 Architect's Violent Threats

Apr 8

News

Fencer Refuses to Play, Ends Up Benched Over It
Fencer Refuses to Play, Ends Up Benched Over It

A female fencer found herself bounced from a regional tournament after removing her mask and dropping to one knee rather than compete against a transgender...

by Kilian Melloy | Apr 8

Report: Ric Grenell Freaks Out on Congressional Staffer Over Tate Brothers Allegation
Report: Ric Grenell Freaks Out on Congressional Staffer Over Tate Brothers Allegation

Out official Ric Grenell reportedly read a congressional staffer the riot act after House Judiciary Committee ranking Democrat Rep. Jamie Raskin asked about the...

by Kilian Melloy | Apr 8

Outrage Continues Over Gay Venezuelan's Arrest, Deportation for Dubious 'Gang Membership' Claims
Outrage Continues Over Gay Venezuelan's Arrest, Deportation for Dubious 'Gang Membership' Claims

by Kilian Melloy | Apr 8

Transgender People Are About 1% of the US Population. Yet They're a Political Lightning Rod
Transgender People Are About 1% of the US Population. Yet They're a Political Lightning Rod

by Geoff Mulvihill and Jesse Bedayn | Apr 8
The World is Left Guessing as the Clock Ticks Down to New Tariffs
The World is Left Guessing as the Clock Ticks Down to New Tariffs

by Chris Megerian, Josh Boak, and Stephen Groves | Apr 8

Culture

Brazilian Model Henrique Lima Puts Our Fantasies on Blast
Brazilian Model Henrique Lima Puts Our Fantasies on Blast

Henrique Lima believes there is an energy that connects everyone, especially, "Entre eu e você," or "You and me" when translated to English.

by Timothy Rawles | Apr 8

Review: A Superb 'Carousel' Speaks to Our Divided Times
Review: A Superb 'Carousel' Speaks to Our Divided Times

The Boston Lyric Opera celebrates the 80th anniversary of "Carousel," which played the Emerson Colonial Theatre en route to Broadway, with a superb production...

by Robert Nesti | Apr 8

Nathan Lane Chalks Up Lost Gigs Like 'Space Jam' to Homophobia
Nathan Lane Chalks Up Lost Gigs Like 'Space Jam' to Homophobia

by Kilian Melloy | Apr 8

Cowboy Daddy Energy, Selena Moves & a Surprise Proposal? MJ, Walton & Plastique Said Gay Rights
Cowboy Daddy Energy, Selena Moves & a Surprise Proposal? MJ, Walton & Plastique Said Gay Rights

by Andrea Marks Joseph | Apr 8

'Drag Race' Superstar Peppermint has Fairy-Tale Wedding on 'Survival of the Thickest'
'Drag Race' Superstar Peppermint has Fairy-Tale Wedding on 'Survival of the Thickest'

Apr 8

Pride

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

Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of futuristic wonder at The CHERRY Element – a one-of-a-kind event inspired by the iconic movie The Fifth Element!

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
National LGBTQ+ Museum Mobilizes New, Nationwide ACT-UP Movement to Fight U.S. Government's Life-Threatening, Unconstitutional Attacks
National LGBTQ+ Museum Mobilizes New, Nationwide ACT-UP Movement to Fight U.S. Government's Life-Threatening, Unconstitutional Attacks

Mar 17

Media

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

Bloom, baby, bloom! Spring isn't the only thing serving fresh looks–Hollywood's hottest are stepping out and showing off. Welcome to EDGE Now, where the glam...

Apr 3

EDGE Now: Werk, Wander, Repeat
EDGE Now: Werk, Wander, Repeat

Ready to jet-set with some seriously fab queer travel influencers? Buckle up, babes, because this episode of EDGE Now is serving wanderlust and queer...

Mar 25

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

by Wilsonmodels | Mar 25

Proudly yourse.l.f. Bobby Coyote: Watch Now!
Proudly yourse.l.f. Bobby Coyote: Watch Now!

Mar 19
EDGE Now: Sip, Slay, Vacay
EDGE Now: Sip, Slay, Vacay

Mar 12

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!
0 seconds of 52 secondsVolume 90%
Press shift question mark to access a list of keyboard shortcuts
00:00
00:52
00:52
 
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!