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Queer Community Mourns Death of Sophie Anderson

Queer Community Mourns Death of Sophie Anderson

CULTURE | Dec 6

Late yesterday, media outlets reported the death of gay icon and adult meme personality Sophie Anderson.

EDGE Interview: Derek Hough Happily Pushes Himself with 'Symphony of Dance'

EDGE Interview: Derek Hough Happily Pushes Himself with 'Symphony of Dance'

CULTURE | Dec 5

Emmy-winning choreographer and dancer Derek Hough talks about his current touring show "Symphony of Dance" in which the newlywed co-stars and dances with his wife Hayley.

Disney Channel Star Karan Brar Comes Out As Bisexual

Disney Channel Star Karan Brar Comes Out As Bisexual

CULTURE | By Emell Adolphus | Dec 5

Brar shared his truth in an emotional essay published by Teen Vogue called, "How I Found Myself."

Rene Pfister Brings Gays, Cowboys and Christmas Together for Holiday Show

Rene Pfister Brings Gays, Cowboys and Christmas Together for Holiday Show

CULTURE | By John Amodeo | Dec 5

Rene Pfister brings his "A Gay Country Christmas" to Josephine's Cabaret in the Club Café's Napoleon Room, Saturday, December 16. EDGE spoke to Pfister about his new nine-person show that mixes the holidays, cowboy culture & gay life into a musical whole.

Watch: Charlamagne Tha God Says GOP Dumped George Santos Because He's Gay

Watch: Charlamagne Tha God Says GOP Dumped George Santos Because He's Gay

CULTURE | By Emell Adolphus | Dec 5

In his words, "Republicans don't f—k with that gay s—t."

Fashion Awards 2023: Sam Smith Honored, Hunks Descend on the Red Carpet

Fashion Awards 2023: Sam Smith Honored, Hunks Descend on the Red Carpet

CULTURE | By Christopher Ehlers | Dec 5

Sam Smith showed up to slay in not one, but two iconic outfits.

In 'Wonka,' Timothée Chalamet Finds a World of Pure Imagination

In 'Wonka,' Timothée Chalamet Finds a World of Pure Imagination

CULTURE | By Lindsey Bahr | Dec 5

Hugh Grant learned some years ago that if a filmmaker doesn't make something from the heart, it shows. The films that work best, and are most loved, he's found, are the ones that the directors really meant.

Report: Russian Mapmaker Now Gathering Info on Gay Clubs

Report: Russian Mapmaker Now Gathering Info on Gay Clubs

NEWS | By Kilian Melloy | Dec 5

Russia's outlawing of the LGBTQ+ "movement" has quickly led to attacks on gay gathering places. In a new development, a mapmaking concern is now compiling information on gay clubs.

Watch: Killers Sent Gay Victim's Family Photos of the Mutilated Corpse

Watch: Killers Sent Gay Victim's Family Photos of the Mutilated Corpse

NEWS | By Kilian Melloy | Dec 5

It wasn't enough that Bernardo Pantaleon was murdered for being gay; the three suspects who plotted to murder and rob him also tormented his family with photos of his mutilated body, reports say.

DeSantis' AG Puts 'And Tango Makes Three' on Par with 'Nazi Propaganda'

DeSantis' AG Puts 'And Tango Makes Three' on Par with 'Nazi Propaganda'

NEWS | By Kilian Melloy | Dec 5

When does free expression stray into Nazi propaganda territory? Is it when a president compares immigrants to "animals" or calls his political foes "vermin?" Or is it when a kids' book recounts the tale of two male penguins and their adorable chick?

Nightlife

The Castro's Winter Wonderland :: December 3, 2023

The Castro's Winter Wonderland :: December 3, 2023

MEDIA | Dec 5

Many came out to enjoy the Castro's Winter Wonderland where they visited Santa, the Grinch, local arts and craft vendors, and enjoyed a great drag Show.