Saturday, May 18, 2024

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Francis Ford Coppola Debuts 'Megalopolis' in Cannes, and the Reviews Are In

Francis Ford Coppola Debuts 'Megalopolis' in Cannes, and the Reviews Are In

Francis Ford Coppola on Thursday premiered his self-financed opus "Megalopolis" at the Cannes Film Festival, unveiling a wildly ambitious passion project the 85-year-old director has been pondering for decades.

by Jake Coyle | 5 hours ago

News

Iconic Florida Bridge Won't Display Pride Colors This Summer
Iconic Florida Bridge Won't Display Pride Colors This Summer

A single Florida county commissioner appeared to end several years of Pride colors lighting up the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, which spans the Tampa Bay to connect...

by Kilian Melloy | May 17

He Feared Coming Out. Now this Pastor Wants to Help Black Churches Become as Welcoming as his Own
He Feared Coming Out. Now this Pastor Wants to Help Black Churches Become as Welcoming as his Own

After coming out as gay to his congregation in 2015, Rev. Brandon Thomas Crowley has now written a book called "Queering the Black Church." He hopes it can...

by Darren Sands | May 17

Culture

Oral Fixation? Billie Eilish Sings of What She Wants to Eat for Lunch
Oral Fixation? Billie Eilish Sings of What She Wants to Eat for Lunch

In Eilish's song "Lunch," of her third album "Hit Me Hard and Soft, she sings about the joys of having a girl for ... lunch.

by Emell Adolphus | May 17

Thirst Trap of the Day: Luke Evans Wants You to Wear his Swimsuit
Thirst Trap of the Day: Luke Evans Wants You to Wear his Swimsuit

Out actor Luke Evans, his partner architect Fran Tomas and stylist Christopher Brown have joined forces to start a new menswear line called BDXY. And who better...

May 17

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

EDGE Now: Hottest Queer Summer Destinations
EDGE Now: Hottest Queer Summer Destinations

Get ready to pack your bags and embrace the rainbow because we're taking you on a journey to the hottest queer destinations this summer! It's EDGE Now powered...

May 16

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

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