Friday, Jul 18, 2025

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Friday, Jul 18, 2025

“Oh, Otto!” Brings the Heat—Belgium’s Queerest, Steamiest Export

A fresh voice in international queer television, “Oh, Otto!” debuts with an honest and daring portrayal of gay life in Brussels, following a recently single man’s journey through heartbreak, self-discovery, and the city’s vibrant nightlife.

Jul 17

News

Puerto Rico Enacts Sweeping Gender-Affirming Care Ban, Mandates Up to 15 Years' Imprisonment for Providers

Puerto Rico’s governor has signed a law prohibiting hormone therapy and gender-affirming surgeries for transgender people under 21, imposing harsh prison...

Jul 17

Trevor Project Condemns Federal Shutdown of LGBTQ+ Youth Crisis Lifeline

The Trevor Project has strongly denounced the federal government's decision to end the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s specialized services for LGBTQ+ youth.

Jul 17

Culture

When Queer Muslim Magic Meets the Movies: “The Queen of My Dreams”

Director Fawzia Mirza and actor Amrit Kaur are challenging stereotypes and spotlighting queer Muslim joy in their acclaimed film "The Queen of My Dreams."

Jul 17

Lady Gaga’s “Mayhem Ball” Ignites Summer with Theatrical Spectacle

Lady Gaga’s “Mayhem Ball” tour launched in Las Vegas on July 16, 2025, marking her return to arenas with a visually stunning, theatrical production inspired by...

Jul 17

Pride

Rachel Zegler Acknowledges London Pride with Lyric Change to 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina'

Last Saturday, Pride was celebrated in London. To acknowledge the event, actress Rachel Zegler changed a lyric to "Don't Cry For Me Argentina" in her celebrated...

Jul 7

Married Gay Influencers Show Homophobic Pride Protestors What Love Looks Like

Influencer couple Nick Toteda and Anthony Cushion didn't back down from a mob of homophobic protestors at London Pride this past weekend. In fact, they made a...

by Kilian Melloy | Jul 7

Media

EDGE Now: Hot Boy Summer

Welcome to EDGE Now: Hot Boy Summer Edition – where the temperature's rising, the shirts are vanishing, and the muscle jock energy is THICKER than your ex's...

Jul 9

IndepenDANCE @ Pines Club Fire Island

The annual IndepenDANCE bash lit up the Pines Club with beats, bodies, and pure queer joy! Produced by Ultramaroon & Free Radical Design Group, with DJs...

by Wilsonmodels | Jul 8

EDGE RECOMMENDS

Want to make a real impact this season? These orgs are slaying for our rights–so let's give 'em the love they deserve!
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EDGE Now: Pride With Power

Want to make a real impact this season? These orgs are slaying for our rights–so let's give 'em the love they deserve!