Tuesday, May 21, 2024

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Tuesday, May 21, 2024

News

No Points from Erdogan. Turkey's Leader Claims Eurovision Song Contest is a Threat to Family Values
No Points from Erdogan. Turkey's Leader Claims Eurovision Song Contest is a Threat to Family Values

Turkey's president took a swipe at the Eurovision Song Contest on Monday, accusing the annual event of allegedly encouraging "gender neutralization" and...

9 hours ago

Watch: Cynthia Erivo Delivers Empowering Speech About Being 'Black, Bald-Headed, Pierced, and Queer'
Watch: Cynthia Erivo Delivers Empowering Speech About Being 'Black, Bald-Headed, Pierced, and Queer'

Tony Award-winning actor Cynthia Erivo i was presented with the Schrader Award by Jada Pinkett-Smith on Saturday night at the Los Angeles LGBT Center Gala.

by Emell Adolphus | May 20

Culture

Review: 'Crimes of the Heart' Succeeds at a Tricky Mix
Review: 'Crimes of the Heart' Succeeds at a Tricky Mix

Beth Henley's "Crimes of the Heart" portrays the tragedies which can haunt families for generations.

by Joe Siegel | 7 hours ago

41st Annual Elliot Norton Awards Announced at Ceremony at the Huntington Theatre
41st Annual Elliot Norton Awards Announced at Ceremony at the Huntington Theatre

Awards were presented tonight in 37 categories, including outstanding actors, directors, designers, choreographers, musicians, productions and 4 visiting...

May 20

Pride

US Security Alert Warns Americans Overseas of Potential Attacks on LGBTQ+ Events
US Security Alert Warns Americans Overseas of Potential Attacks on LGBTQ+ Events

The State Department renewed a global security warning Friday for Americans overseas, adding to it that LGBTQ people and events in particular face an "increased...

May 20

Belgian Professional Cyclist Justin Laevens Hopes To Be Next Mr. Gay Belgium
Belgian Professional Cyclist Justin Laevens Hopes To Be Next Mr. Gay Belgium

When Belgian professional cyclist Justin Laevens came out in 2021, he sent shock waves through the sport. Now the 22-year-old hopes to be the next Mr. Gay...

May 18

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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