Wednesday, May 15, 2024

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Glamour and Grit are Both on Show in a London Exhibition of Photos from Elton John's Collection

Glamour and Grit are Both on Show in a London Exhibition of Photos from Elton John's Collection

A new exhibition of photographs owned by Elton John is everything one might expect from a star who has a fascination with image, a love of excess and a very large budget. Understated, it isn't.

by Jill Lawless | 5 hours ago

News

'Don't be Weak and Gay,' Book-Burning Missouri Candidate Says
'Don't be Weak and Gay,' Book-Burning Missouri Candidate Says

A Missouri candidate with a homophobic campaign platform created a video in which she tells viewers not to be "weak and gay" as she runs through a queer...

by Kilian Melloy | 11 hours ago

FBI, Homeland Security Warn of Possible Threats to LGBTQ+ Events, Including Pride Month Activities
FBI, Homeland Security Warn of Possible Threats to LGBTQ+ Events, Including Pride Month Activities

Foreign terrorist organizations or their supporters might target LGBTQ-related events and venues as part of June's Pride Month, federal agencies warned in a...

by Rebecca Santana | 11 hours ago

Culture

Antoni Porowski Dishes on 'Queer Eye' with Jeremiah Brent: 'We're Like a Middle Aged Boy Band'
Antoni Porowski Dishes on 'Queer Eye' with Jeremiah Brent: 'We're Like a Middle Aged Boy Band'

Antoni Porowski opened up about what it's like having Jeremiah Brent as Bobby Berk's replacement on the show: "I adore him!"

by Kilian Melloy | 10 hours ago

How Did 'Hacks' Star Hannah Einbinder's Get Her Comic Groove Back?
How Did 'Hacks' Star Hannah Einbinder's Get Her Comic Groove Back?

"Hacks" star Hannah Einbinder penned up about her feelings of imposter syndrome, despite racking up multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.

by Emell Adolphus | May 14

Pride

In Progressive Argentina, the LGBTQ+ Community Says President Milei Has Turned Back the Clock
In Progressive Argentina, the LGBTQ+ Community Says President Milei Has Turned Back the Clock

When Luana Salva got her first formal job after years of prostitution, she was ecstatic. Yet just months after Salva got her first paycheck, right-wing...

by Débora Rey | May 12

Target to Reduce Number of Stores Carrying Pride-Themed Merchandise after Last Year's Backlash
Target to Reduce Number of Stores Carrying Pride-Themed Merchandise after Last Year's Backlash

Target confirmed that it won't be carrying its LGBTQ+ merchandise for Pride month in June in some stores after the discount retailer received backlash last year...

by Anne D'Innocenzio | May 10

Media

GLAAD Media Awards NYC :: May 11, 2024
GLAAD Media Awards NYC :: May 11, 2024

The 35th annual GLAAD Media Awards honored members of the media for fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of queer people. EDGE was there! Check out the...

by Gustavo Monroy | May 13

A Place At The Table :: May 9, 2024
A Place At The Table :: May 9, 2024

Over 1000 community leaders and allies gathered for "A Place At The Table," Ali Forney Center's yearly fundraising gala. EDGE was there! Check out the pics!

by Gustavo Monroy | May 12

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