Thursday, Jan 22, 2026

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Thursday, Jan 22, 2026

We Need Diverse Books Launches Unbanned Book Network to Fight School Bans

We Need Diverse Books Launches Unbanned Book Network to Fight School Bans

We Need Diverse Books has launched the Unbanned Book Network to counteract book bans in schools and libraries

by Hillel Italie | 3 hours ago

'Dior Is Back:' Menswear Turns a Corner in Paris As Jonathan Anderson Hones His Vision
'Dior Is Back:' Menswear Turns a Corner in Paris As Jonathan Anderson Hones His Vision

by Thomas Adamson | 4 hours ago
Lawmakers Can Sue to Ensure Release of Epstein Files, but Not As Part of Maxwell Case, Judge Says
Lawmakers Can Sue to Ensure Release of Epstein Files, but Not As Part of Maxwell Case, Judge Says

by Michael R. Sisak and Larry Neumeister | 3 hours ago
Alex Honnold Is Climbing Taipei 101 With No Ropes, Live on TV. It's Drawing Excitement — and Concern
Alex Honnold Is Climbing Taipei 101 With No Ropes, Live on TV. It's Drawing Excitement — and Concern

by Jaimie Ding and Taijing Wu | 3 hours ago
Naomi Osaka Tones Down Her Walk-On Outfit. Turns up the Heat at Australian Open
Naomi Osaka Tones Down Her Walk-On Outfit. Turns up the Heat at Australian Open

by John Pye | 3 hours ago
After 4 NFC Title Game Losses With Packers, Davante Adams Resumes Chase of 'Mythical Thing' for Rams
After 4 NFC Title Game Losses With Packers, Davante Adams Resumes Chase of 'Mythical Thing' for Rams

by Greg Beacham | 4 hours ago

News

Army Orders Military Police to Get Ready for a Possible Minneapolis Deployment
Army Orders Military Police to Get Ready for a Possible Minneapolis Deployment

The U.S. Army has ordered several dozen additional active-duty soldiers to prepare for a possible deployment to Minneapolis if needed amid protests over the...

by Konstantin Toropin | 2 hours ago

WNBA Season Set to Begin May 8 If New CBA Is Reached, League Will Take 17-day FIBA World Cup Break
WNBA Season Set to Begin May 8 If New CBA Is Reached, League Will Take 17-day FIBA World Cup Break

The WNBA is set to begin its season on May 8, assuming the league and the players’ union can come to an agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement

by Doug Feinberg | 2 hours ago

Centuries of Love Letters Go on Display at the National Archives in London
Centuries of Love Letters Go on Display at the National Archives in London

by Jill Lawless | 2 hours ago
Trump Rolls Out His Board of Peace at Davos, but Many Top US Allies Aren't Participating
Trump Rolls Out His Board of Peace at Davos, but Many Top US Allies Aren't Participating

by Josh Boak and Aamer Madhani | 3 hours ago
Jack Smith Is Set to Testify at a Public Hearing About His Trump Investigations
Jack Smith Is Set to Testify at a Public Hearing About His Trump Investigations

by Eric Tucker, Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro and Alanna Durkin Richer | 4 hours ago

Culture

Sundance Kicks Off in Utah With Powerful Premieres and Emotional Tributes to Robert Redford
Sundance Kicks Off in Utah With Powerful Premieres and Emotional Tributes to Robert Redford

The Sundance Film Festival kicks off Thursday morning in Utah, marking the first year without founder Robert Redford

by Lindsey Bahr and Hannah Schoenbaum | 2 hours ago

'Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!' Is a Sweeping Tribute to a Comic Genius
'Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!' Is a Sweeping Tribute to a Comic Genius

It’s not often we get to pay tribute, in full, to our giants while they’re still with us

by Jake Coyle | 4 hours ago

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Ricky Martin and Hudson Williams Share Warm Interaction at Milan Fashion Week Amid Rising Star's Career Momentum
Ricky Martin and Hudson Williams Share Warm Interaction at Milan Fashion Week Amid Rising Star's Career Momentum

Jan 21
Emeli Sandé Confirms Separation from Fiancée Yoana Karemova After Postponing Wedding Plans
Emeli Sandé Confirms Separation from Fiancée Yoana Karemova After Postponing Wedding Plans

Jan 21
Alleged Rift Emerges Between CNN New Year's Hosts Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper Over Kathy Griffin Contact
Alleged Rift Emerges Between CNN New Year's Hosts Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper Over Kathy Griffin Contact

Jan 21

Pride

Colton Underwood Addresses Michael Rapaport's Controversial Comment on 'The Traitors' Amid Accusations of Homophobia
Colton Underwood Addresses Michael Rapaport's Controversial Comment on 'The Traitors' Amid Accusations of Homophobia

Michael Rapaport faced backlash for a remark implying Colton Underwood's ability to keep secrets stemmed from his closeted past during a tense roundtable on...

Jan 20

DC Comics Confirms New Hero Featherweight as Transgender and Bisexual in 'Justice League' Heist Series
DC Comics Confirms New Hero Featherweight as Transgender and Bisexual in 'Justice League' Heist Series

DC Comics has introduced Featherweight, also known as Alya Raatko, as a new transgender and bisexual character in the limited series “Cheetah and Cheshire Rob...

Jan 18

ACLU Sues Indiana Town Again Over New Ordinance Targeting Pride Festival
ACLU Sues Indiana Town Again Over New Ordinance Targeting Pride Festival

Jan 13
Boy George Offers Message of Love to Mother Supporting Her Trans Son After Viral Blanket Story
Boy George Offers Message of Love to Mother Supporting Her Trans Son After Viral Blanket Story

Jan 13
‘Heteroflexible’ Emerges As Fastest-Growing Sexuality on Feeld in 2025
‘Heteroflexible’ Emerges As Fastest-Growing Sexuality on Feeld in 2025

Jan 14

Media

Glam Awards @ Sony Hall :: January 19, 2026
Glam Awards @ Sony Hall :: January 19, 2026

Cherry Jubilee said, "All hail the glamor darling"! The 27th Annual Glam Awards lit up Sony Hall with hosts Alaska and Bob the Drag Queen serving looks,...

by Wilsonmodels | Invalid Date

EDGE Now: The Queer Entertainers Who Owned 2025
EDGE Now: The Queer Entertainers Who Owned 2025

From viral pop chaos to historic wins, these queer stars didn’t just shine in 2025 — they ran it.

Dec 26, 2025

Toy Drive @ Gym U NYC :: December 17, 2025
Toy Drive @ Gym U NYC :: December 17, 2025

by Wilsonmodels | Dec 18, 2025

SAGE Toys Party @ Pier 60 NYC :: December 14, 2025
SAGE Toys Party @ Pier 60 NYC :: December 14, 2025

by Gustavo Monroy | Dec 16, 2025

EDGE Now: Queer Holiday Traditions That Totally Slay
EDGE Now: Queer Holiday Traditions That Totally Slay

Dec 11, 2025

EDGE RECOMMENDS

EDGE Now: 3 Trans Trailblazers Leading Change

Three trans changemakers, Kim Coco Iwamoto, Jace Barron and Bambi Salcedo, share how their work, visibility and activism are reshaping community, culture and the fight for equality.