LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025
What to Know About the $250 Million Ballroom Trump Is Adding to the White House
Construction started this week on the $250 million ballroom that President Donald Trump is adding to the White House as construction crews began tearing down the facade of the East Wing, where the new space is being built.
News
Maine Senate Candidate Platner Says Tattoo Recognized As Nazi Symbol Has Been Covered
Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, tells The Associated Press that he's covered a tattoo on his chest to no longer reflect an...
Alabama Board Seeks to Ban Books That 'Positively' Depict Trans Themes From Library Youth Sections
An Alabama board is considering a proposal stating that the youth sections of public libraries cannot contain books that “positively” depict transgender themes...
Culture
M. Night Shyamalan's Latest Plot Twist? Teaming With Nicholas Sparks on a Novel and Upcoming Film
Even M. Night Shyamalan — known for making darker movies like “The Sixth Sense” and “Signs” — goes looking for the light sometimes.
Sundance Film Festival Reveals Details About Robert Redford Tributes and Legacy Screenings
Robert Redford’s legacy and mission was always going to be a key component of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, which will be the last of its kind in Park City,...
Pride
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Lauren Chan Marries Hayley Kosan in Joyful, Affirming Ceremony
Lauren Chan, acclaimed Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model and fashion entrepreneur, has married filmmaker Hayley Kosan, marking a significant moment in LGBTQ+...
Philadelphia to Open Historic Pride Visitors Center Ahead of U.S. 250th Anniversary Celebrations
Philadelphia will inaugurate the Philly Pride Visitor Center in January 2026, marking a milestone in LGBTQ+ visibility and inclusion during the city’s...
Media
EDGE Now: 3 Queer Icons Who Changed the Game
From the first queen of drag to a pioneering candidate and a trans rights matriarch—meet William Dorsey Swann, José Sarria, and Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, three...
Tulsa Pride :: October 11, 2025
Oklahomans for Equality flipped National Coming Out Day into a full-on Pride party! The streets lit up with parades, vendors, and fierce performances –...
EDGE RECOMMENDS
EDGE Now: Twinks of Summer
From Ivy League tease to club kid chaos to a rising chat-era star, our Hot Boy Summer edition spotlights three standout babes redefining soft power and digital thirst. It’s fast, flirty, and just unhinged enough to make you rewatch. Who made the list? Watch to find out.
