Thursday, Dec 12, 2024

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Thursday, Dec 12, 2024

With New Staging, CSC Director Steve Maler Addresses the Redemptive Power of 'A Christmas Carol'

With New Staging, CSC Director Steve Maler Addresses the Redemptive Power of 'A Christmas Carol'

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company moves indoors with its new staging of "A Christmas Carol," staged by CSC's artistic director Steven Maler. EDGE speaks to Maler about the enduring power of this holiday classic.

by Kilian Melloy | 8 hours ago

News

UK Gay Veterans Win Compensation as Government Calls their Treatment a 'Moral Stain' on Nation
UK Gay Veterans Win Compensation as Government Calls their Treatment a 'Moral Stain' on Nation

British military veterans who were discharged or suffered other forms of discrimination because of their sexual orientation or gender identity will receive up...

by Danica Kirka | 11 hours ago

House Approves $895B Defense Bill with Military Pay Raise, Ban on Transgender Care for Minors
House Approves $895B Defense Bill with Military Pay Raise, Ban on Transgender Care for Minors

The bill is traditionally strongly bipartisan, but some Democratic lawmakers opposed the inclusion of a ban on transgender medical treatments for children of...

by Kevin Freking | 12 hours ago

Culture

Gay Twitter Sings in the Key of Thirst as Teddy Swims Rubs on Benson Boone
Gay Twitter Sings in the Key of Thirst as Teddy Swims Rubs on Benson Boone

Gay Twitter let loose with a chorus of thirsty reactions as a viral video of R&B singer Teddy Swims rubbing down a shirtless Benson Boone circulated.

by Kilian Melloy | 10 hours ago

Review: 'Miracle on 34th Street' Remains a Treasured Christmas Classic
Review: 'Miracle on 34th Street' Remains a Treasured Christmas Classic

The Arctic Playhouse's annual production of "Miracle on 34th Street" benefits from the casting of charismatic performers in the key roles.

by Joe Siegel | 10 hours ago

Pride

Federal Judge Rules Alabama City Must Allow Gay Pride Float at Christmas Parade
Federal Judge Rules Alabama City Must Allow Gay Pride Float at Christmas Parade

A federal judge has ordered an Alabama city to allow an LGBTQ+ pride group to participate in the city's Christmas parade on Friday, after the mayor initially...

Dec 9

Thousands Gather for Colorful Celebration at Taiwan Pride Parade
Thousands Gather for Colorful Celebration at Taiwan Pride Parade

Thousands gathered on the streets of Taipei on Saturday for the Taiwan Pride parade, one of Asia's largest annual celebrations of inclusivity.

by Johnson Lai | Oct 26

Media

EDGE Now: Holiday Hits, Diva Style
EDGE Now: Holiday Hits, Diva Style

Serving festive realness with these iconic holiday albums from our fave divas! Get ready to sleigh all day as you dive into the latest episode of EDGE Now!

Dec 11

Santa Skivvies Run SF :: December 8, 2024
Santa Skivvies Run SF :: December 8, 2024

Santa's cheekiest elves hit the streets in their skivvies, serving *ho-ho-ho* realness and raising a jaw-dropping $75K for the San Francisco AIDS Foundation....

by Darryl Pelletier | Dec 9

EDGE RECOMMENDS

EDGE Now: Holigay Classics

Ready to sleigh this holiday season with your boo? We've got a lineup of queer holiday films that'll make you laugh, cry, and maybe steal a kiss under the mistletoe.