LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025
Flu Is Rising Rapidly, Driven by a New Variant. Here's What to Know
Flu is rising rapidly across the U.S., driven by a new variant of the virus
News
Snap Bans on Soda, Candy and Other Foods Take Effect in Five States Jan. 1
Americans in five states who get government help paying for groceries will see new limits starting Thursday on soda, candy and other foods they can buy with...
Out Thai Kickboxer Jimmy Pikanet Sukyik Claims SEA Games Gold Despite Shoulder Injury
Jimmy Pikanet Sukyik, a Thai kickboxing athlete in the 63-kilogram tatami point fighting category, won gold at the SEA Games on December 16, 2025, after...
Culture
"The Boyfriend" Season 2 Unveils Diverse Cast and Snowy Romance in Hokkaido Ahead of Netflix Premiere
Netflix's pioneering Japanese queer dating series "The Boyfriend" returns for its second season on January 13, 2026, relocating to a winter retreat in Hokkaido...
Kate Winslet Reveals Teenage Intimate Experiences with Girls in Reflective Podcast Interview
Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet shared during a recent podcast that some of her first intimate experiences as a young teen were with girls, connecting this...
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Pride
Culver City Ushers in Historic Era with First Openly LGBTQ+ Mayor Freddy Puza
Culver City, California, elected Freddy Puza as its first openly LGBTQ+ mayor on December 8, 2025, marking a milestone in the city's 108-year history.
Brazilian Tennis Star João Lucas Reis da Silva Named Outsports 2025 Male Athlete of the Year After Historic Coming Out
João Lucas Reis da Silva, the first active male professional tennis player to come out as gay, has been honored as Outsports' 2025 Male Athlete of the Year for...
Media
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.
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...
EDGE RECOMMENDS
EDGE Now: 3 Trans Trailblazers Leading Change
Three trans changemakers, Kim Coco Iwamoto, Jace Barron and Bambi Salcedo, share how their work, visibility and activism are reshaping community, culture and the fight for equality.