Monday, Apr 28, 2025

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Monday, Apr 28, 2025

Here's Why We're Following Selfie King Josef

Here's Why We're Following Selfie King Josef

Needing some gym inspo in your feed? Look no further than Instagram user Josefxfit – or simply Josef.

6 hours ago

What to Know About the Eurovision Song Contest as Switzerland Prepares to Host
What to Know About the Eurovision Song Contest as Switzerland Prepares to Host

by Jill Lawless | 8 hours ago
Conclave to Elect a New Pope Starts May 7 as Cardinals Get to Know One Another
Conclave to Elect a New Pope Starts May 7 as Cardinals Get to Know One Another

by Nicole Winfield and Colleen Barry | 8 hours ago
'Drag Race' Star and Trans Activist Jiggly Caliente Has Died at 44
'Drag Race' Star and Trans Activist Jiggly Caliente Has Died at 44

Apr 27
InstaQueer Roundup: Benito Skinner, Froy Serving Face & the Dolls Unite to Protest
InstaQueer Roundup: Benito Skinner, Froy Serving Face & the Dolls Unite to Protest

by Andrea Marks Joseph | Apr 27

InstaQueer Roundup: Jake Jonez, Levy van Wilgen & Perfect, Plump Peach Pics
InstaQueer Roundup: Jake Jonez, Levy van Wilgen & Perfect, Plump Peach Pics

by Andrea Marks Joseph | Apr 27

News

AOC's Queer Brother Gabriel Fights Back After Being Trolled on the Web
AOC's Queer Brother Gabriel Fights Back After Being Trolled on the Web

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's queer younger brother Gabriel was trolled on the web last week with an erroneous news story. He struck back quickly, but the report...

Apr 27

Battle Lines Drawn: Idaho Bar Owner Sets 'Hetero Awesome Fest' During Pride Month
Battle Lines Drawn: Idaho Bar Owner Sets 'Hetero Awesome Fest' During Pride Month

An Idaho bar owner plans to counter Pride month with a Hetero Awesome Festival in Boise, Idaho in June. He hopes to turn Hetero Awesome into a national...

Apr 26

Kennedy Center's Events Scheduled for LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration Canceled, Organizers Say
Kennedy Center's Events Scheduled for LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration Canceled, Organizers Say

by Ashraf Khalil | Apr 26
Virginia GOP Candidate for Lieutenant Governor Says He Won't Exit Race Despite Governor's Push
Virginia GOP Candidate for Lieutenant Governor Says He Won't Exit Race Despite Governor's Push

by Olivia Diaz | Apr 26
A Timeline of the Rise and Fall of Former US Rep. George Santos
A Timeline of the Rise and Fall of Former US Rep. George Santos

Apr 26

Culture

Galloping Into Paradise: A Guide to Provincetown and Beyond
Galloping Into Paradise: A Guide to Provincetown and Beyond

Provincetown has long been a cherished spot for LGBTQ+ travelers, and those who love horse riding will find that Ptown and its surrounding areas have the...

6 hours ago

Gay Twitter Roundup: 'Conclave' Happening IRL & the Bird Kingdom's Met Gala
Gay Twitter Roundup: 'Conclave' Happening IRL & the Bird Kingdom's Met Gala

Here's what's kept us laughing from Gay Twitter this week.

by Andrea Marks Joseph | Apr 27

Boston's Week-Long Big Queer Food Fest Celebrates the Community
Boston's Week-Long Big Queer Food Fest Celebrates the Community

by Robert Nesti | Apr 27

Ricar Fernandez is a Delicious In-Flight Snack
Ricar Fernandez is a Delicious In-Flight Snack

by Timothy Rawles | Apr 27

Can 'Étoile' Make Ballet Cool? 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Creators Pirouette to Ballet-Themed Show
Can 'Étoile' Make Ballet Cool? 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Creators Pirouette to Ballet-Themed Show

by Jocelyn Noveck | Apr 27

Pride

NYC Pride Unveils Grand Marshals for 2025 March
NYC Pride Unveils Grand Marshals for 2025 March

Karine Jean-Pierre and four other activists reflect the spirit of resilience and advocacy in the LGBTQIA+ community fitting this year's theme, Rise Up: Pride in...

Apr 25

San Diego Pride Announces Headliners for 2025 Festival
San Diego Pride Announces Headliners for 2025 Festival

San Diego Pride announced today that Kehlani and Kim Petras will be headlining the annual Pride festival planned for July 19-20, 2025.

Apr 25

BET Media Announces 3rd Annual BET Black & Iconic Soirée
BET Media Announces 3rd Annual BET Black & Iconic Soirée

Apr 24
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

Apr 15
NYC Pride Unveils 2025 Theme: "Rise Up: Pride in Protest"
NYC Pride Unveils 2025 Theme: "Rise Up: Pride in Protest"

Apr 6

Media

EDGE Now: Looks, Love, & Lesbian Realness
EDGE Now: Looks, Love, & Lesbian Realness

Cue the sapphic spotlight! April 26 is Lesbian Visibility Day and honey, we're turning the volume way up on the icons who are serving, slaying, and shaking up...

Apr 23

EDGE Now: Loud, Proud, and Styled To Perfection
EDGE Now: Loud, Proud, and Styled To Perfection

Spring is sprung, darling–and so are these LEWKS! We're serving up some of the fiercest queer fashion influencers to help you slay your seasonal style.

Apr 16

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

by Wilsonmodels | Apr 11

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

by Gustavo Monroy | Apr 9

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

Apr 3

EDGE RECOMMENDS

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 excellence–hot and fresh, courtesy of our fierce friends at Prelude Fertility!