Saturday, Aug 2, 2025

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Saturday, Aug 2, 2025

OUTtv’s “Wish You Were Queer” Brings Heart and Humor to America’s Queer Roadtrip

OUTtv’s “Wish You Were Queer” Brings Heart and Humor to America’s Queer Roadtrip

OUTtv’s new YouTube series “Wish You Were Queer” takes comedians Michael Henry and Tim Murray on an uproarious cross-country journey to explore queer life beyond the coasts.

Aug 1

Kansas ‘Equality House’ Severely Damaged Following Police Standoff With Murder Suspect
Kansas ‘Equality House’ Severely Damaged Following Police Standoff With Murder Suspect

Aug 1
Olympic Ice Dancer Paul Poirier Announces Engagement to Longtime Boyfriend
Olympic Ice Dancer Paul Poirier Announces Engagement to Longtime Boyfriend

Aug 1
Trans Pro Wrestler Saraya Saber Breaks New Ground with Historic NWA World Women’s Championship Opportunity
Trans Pro Wrestler Saraya Saber Breaks New Ground with Historic NWA World Women’s Championship Opportunity

Aug 1
Prime Video’s “Taurasi” Shines a Light on Basketball Legend Diana Taurasi’s Legacy, Streaming August 7
Prime Video’s “Taurasi” Shines a Light on Basketball Legend Diana Taurasi’s Legacy, Streaming August 7

Aug 1
Sarah McBride Calls for More Inclusive Democratic Messaging Amid Party Criticism
Sarah McBride Calls for More Inclusive Democratic Messaging Amid Party Criticism

Aug 1

News

New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte Signs Gender-Affirming Care Ban for Minors into Law
New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte Signs Gender-Affirming Care Ban for Minors into Law

New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte has signed a bill into law restricting gender-affirming healthcare for transgender minors, joining a growing number of...

Aug 1

States Sue Trump, Saying He Is Intimidating Hospitals Over Gender-Affirming Care for Youth
States Sue Trump, Saying He Is Intimidating Hospitals Over Gender-Affirming Care for Youth

Democratic attorneys general and others are accusing President Donald Trump of intimidating hospitals into dropping gender-affirming care for transgender youth

by Geoff Mulvihill | Aug 1

The Smithsonian Removes a Trump Impeachment Reference From an Exhibit but Says It's Temporary
The Smithsonian Removes a Trump Impeachment Reference From an Exhibit but Says It's Temporary

by Hillel Italie | Aug 1
Switzerland, the Land of Luxury Brands, Could See Prices Skyrocket From Trump's 39% Tariffs
Switzerland, the Land of Luxury Brands, Could See Prices Skyrocket From Trump's 39% Tariffs

by Stefanie Dazio | Aug 1
Democrats Launching Summer Blitz to Press Republicans on Trump Spending Plan
Democrats Launching Summer Blitz to Press Republicans on Trump Spending Plan

by Steve Peoples | Aug 1

Culture

Now Playing in Movie Theaters: 73 Minutes of Cat Videos, for a Good Cause
Now Playing in Movie Theaters: 73 Minutes of Cat Videos, for a Good Cause

The Best of the Internet’s Cat Videos are Coming to the Big Screen This Weekend

by Lindsey Bahr | Aug 1

HBO’s ‘And Just Like That...’ to End with Season 3
HBO’s ‘And Just Like That...’ to End with Season 3

HBO has announced that Season 3 will be the final chapter of ‘And Just Like That...’, the revival series following the beloved ‘Sex and the City’ characters.

Aug 1

"Together": Michael Shanks’ Surreal Body Horror Unpacks Queer Longing and Codependency
"Together": Michael Shanks’ Surreal Body Horror Unpacks Queer Longing and Codependency

Aug 1
Fire Island’s Ice Palace Nightclub: A Beacon for Queer Inclusion and Celebration
Fire Island’s Ice Palace Nightclub: A Beacon for Queer Inclusion and Celebration

Aug 1
Matt Rogers Talks Bringing Zeitgeisty Las Culturistas Awards to TV for the 1st Time
Matt Rogers Talks Bringing Zeitgeisty Las Culturistas Awards to TV for the 1st Time

by Alicia Rancilio | Aug 1

Pride

42nd Annual Northalsted Market Days® - Friday-Sun, August 8-10, 2025
42nd Annual Northalsted Market Days® - Friday-Sun, August 8-10, 2025

A weekend long, live music street festival celebrating community in Chicago’s landmark Northalsted/Lakeview neighborhood!

by Our Friends At Northalsted Market Days | Aug 1

Italian Diver Matteo Santoro Makes History with World Championship Gold
Italian Diver Matteo Santoro Makes History with World Championship Gold

Rising Italian diving star Matteo Santoro captured gold at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, marking a major career milestone and a...

Aug 1

Cherry Vann Makes History as First Female and First Queer Archbishop of Wales
Cherry Vann Makes History as First Female and First Queer Archbishop of Wales

Jul 31
Over 100,000 March Against UK Transphobia as London Trans Pride Breaks Records
Over 100,000 March Against UK Transphobia as London Trans Pride Breaks Records

Jul 28
Pride In July @ Barton Orchards :: July 19, 2025
Pride In July @ Barton Orchards :: July 19, 2025

by Gustavo Monroy | Jul 21

Media

Nikkie de Jager: Shattering Beauty Norms and Elevating Queer Representation on Social Media
Nikkie de Jager: Shattering Beauty Norms and Elevating Queer Representation on Social Media

Beauty influencer Nikkie de Jager, known as NikkieTutorials, is redefining digital culture through her unapologetic authenticity and advocacy for queer rights....

Aug 1

Chappell Roan Releases Highly Anticipated Single “The Subway,” Celebrating Queer Heartbreak and Resilience
Chappell Roan Releases Highly Anticipated Single “The Subway,” Celebrating Queer Heartbreak and Resilience

Chappell Roan has released her new single “The Subway,” accompanied by a visually striking music video, marking a major moment for the queer pop icon.

Aug 1

Prosecutors Seek Substantial Prison Term for Sean 'Diddy' Combs As They Oppose Bail
Prosecutors Seek Substantial Prison Term for Sean 'Diddy' Combs As They Oppose Bail

by Larry Neumeister | Aug 1
Queer Series ‘Love Life’ Finds New Home on Netflix, Returns August 5 After HBO Max Removal
Queer Series ‘Love Life’ Finds New Home on Netflix, Returns August 5 After HBO Max Removal

Aug 1
More American Couples Are Turning to Italy's 'Dolce Vita' in a Quest for Memorable Weddings
More American Couples Are Turning to Italy's 'Dolce Vita' in a Quest for Memorable Weddings

by Dario Artale and David Biller | Aug 1

EDGE RECOMMENDS

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 denial phase.