LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Friday, Jan 2, 2026
Norman Powell Scores 36 Points to Lead Heat Past Pistons 118-112
Norman Powell scored 36 points and Bam Abdebayo added 15 points and 14 rebounds as the Miami Heat extended their winning streak to four games with a 118-112 win over the Detroit Pistons
News
Aetna Agrees to Landmark Nationwide Settlement: IVF Coverage Extended to Same-Sex Couples
A federal judge has approved a preliminary class action settlement requiring Aetna to provide fertility treatments like IVF and artificial insemination to...
Burkina Faso Issues First Conviction Under New Anti-Homosexuality Law,
Burkina Faso has sentenced its first individual under a law criminalizing consensual same-sex relations, imposing a prison term and fine while ordering...
Culture
'90 Day Fiancé' Alum Chantel Everett Engaged to Girlfriend Ashley Bowen in Romantic Castle Proposal
Chantel Everett, known from '90 Day Fiancé,' announced her engagement to Ashley Bowen on December 23, 2025, following a surprise proposal at a Renaissance...
Eric Williams Reflects on Five Years of 'That's A Gay Ass Podcast,' Tackling Imposter Syndrome and Pop Culture Icons
Comedian Eric Williams marks five years of his popular queer comedy podcast 'That's A Gay Ass Podcast' by discussing imposter syndrome and sharing his...
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Pride
After Pride Murals Removed, St. Petersburg Installs Rainbow Bike Racks Along Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, Florida has installed 11 rainbow “Pride-inspired” bike racks along Central Avenue as a new form of LGBTQ+–affirming public art after the Florida...
Arlington Pride 2026 Suspended After City Council Repeals LGBTQ+ Protections
Organizers of Arlington Pride in Texas have suspended all 2026 festivities after the Arlington City Council declined to reinstate a local nondiscrimination...
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.
