Tuesday, Jul 2, 2024

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Tuesday, Jul 2, 2024

Ian McKellen Withdraws from Tour of his Play to 'Protect My Recovery' after Fall from Stage

Ian McKellen Withdraws from Tour of his Play to 'Protect My Recovery' after Fall from Stage

Actor Ian McKellen said Monday he is withdrawing from a U.K. tour of his latest play because he needs more time to recover after falling off the stage at a London theater last month.

Jul 1

After 32 Years as a Progressive Voice for LGBTQ Jews, Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum Heads into Retirement
After 32 Years as a Progressive Voice for LGBTQ Jews, Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum Heads into Retirement

by Ken Sweet | Jul 1
Streaming Queer: July 2024
Streaming Queer: July 2024

by Andrea Marks Joseph | Jul 1

Comedian Amber Ruffin Comes Out on Last Day of Pride 2024
Comedian Amber Ruffin Comes Out on Last Day of Pride 2024

by Kilian Melloy | Jul 1

Troye Sivan Takes a Break from Touring with One More Thirst Trap
Troye Sivan Takes a Break from Touring with One More Thirst Trap

Jul 1
Elton John Confirms His Touring Days are Done; Now He's Focused on His Family
Elton John Confirms His Touring Days are Done; Now He's Focused on His Family

by Kilian Melloy | Jul 1

News

Impromptu LGBTQ+ Protest in Istanbul after Governor Bans Pride March
Impromptu LGBTQ+ Protest in Istanbul after Governor Bans Pride March

A group of LGBTQ+ protesters held an impromptu demonstration in Istanbul on Sunday after the governor's office banned an annual Pride March.

Jul 1

Parties and Protests Mark the Culmination of LGBTQ+ Pride Month in NYC, San Francisco and Beyond
Parties and Protests Mark the Culmination of LGBTQ+ Pride Month in NYC, San Francisco and Beyond

The monthlong celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride reaches its exuberant grand finale on Sunday, bringing rainbow-laden revelers to the streets for marquee parades in...

Jun 30

Thousands Attend Annual EuroPride Parade in Greek City of Thessaloniki Amid Heavy Police Presence
Thousands Attend Annual EuroPride Parade in Greek City of Thessaloniki Amid Heavy Police Presence

by Costas Kantouris | Jun 30
Biden Makes Appeals to Donors as Concerns Persist over his Presidential Debate Performance
Biden Makes Appeals to Donors as Concerns Persist over his Presidential Debate Performance

by Josh Boak and Steve Peoples | Jun 30
A San Francisco Store is Shipping LGBTQ+ Books to States Where they are Banned
A San Francisco Store is Shipping LGBTQ+ Books to States Where they are Banned

Jun 29

Culture

Watch: Sims 4 Becoming More Like Real Life with Addition of Polyamory
Watch: Sims 4 Becoming More Like Real Life with Addition of Polyamory

Gamers (and gaymers) take note: The Sims 4 will offer an expansion pack this month that allows for a little more realism in the form of polyamory.

by Kilian Melloy | Jul 1

Review: Stage Musical 'Tootsie' is A Hoot!
Review: Stage Musical 'Tootsie' is A Hoot!

Theatre by the Sea continues its latest season with another Tony award-winning musical (Best Book of a Musical), this time another adaptation of a successful...

by Will Demers | Jul 1

InstaQueer Roundup: Breathtaking Thirst Traps to Help You Forget the Presidential Debate
InstaQueer Roundup: Breathtaking Thirst Traps to Help You Forget the Presidential Debate

by Andrea Marks Joseph | Jun 30

InstaQueer: Slayful Models, Paris Engagements, and Karamo & Mario Lopez Match Each Other's Freak!
InstaQueer: Slayful Models, Paris Engagements, and Karamo & Mario Lopez Match Each Other's Freak!

by Andrea Marks Joseph | Jun 30

'13 Reasons Why' Star Brandon Flynn Closes Out Pride Month with Skirt Thirst Trap
'13 Reasons Why' Star Brandon Flynn Closes Out Pride Month with Skirt Thirst Trap

Jun 30

Pride

Chicago Pride Parade :: June 30, 2024
Chicago Pride Parade :: June 30, 2024

Grand Marshals for this year's Chicago Pride Parade were comedian Fortune Feimster and her wife Jax Smith who brought their dog Biggie along. Community Grand...

by Jerry Nunn | Jul 1

As LGBTQ+ Pride's Crescendo Approaches, Tensions over War in Gaza Expose Rifts
As LGBTQ+ Pride's Crescendo Approaches, Tensions over War in Gaza Expose Rifts

Ahead of New York City's annual LGBTQ+ Pride march, organizers typically spend weeks mapping out the order of the floats, assigning placements based on factors...

by Jake Offenhartz | Jun 28

The Center's Garden Party :: June 24, 2024
The Center's Garden Party :: June 24, 2024

by Gustavo Monroy | Jun 27

The Village People Hit Disney With $20 Million Lawsuit
The Village People Hit Disney With $20 Million Lawsuit

by Emell Adolphus | Jun 26

Support for Same-Sex Marriage Decreasing, According to New Data
Support for Same-Sex Marriage Decreasing, According to New Data

by Emell Adolphus | Jun 25

Media

On Top @ Le Bain NYC :: June 25, 2024
On Top @ Le Bain NYC :: June 25, 2024

Susanne Bartsch celebrated with Adam Lambert on the release of his new Afters EP held at On Top in Le Bain, the amazing penthouse discothèque.

by Wilsonmodels | Jun 27

Chicago PrideFest :: June 22-23, 2024
Chicago PrideFest :: June 22-23, 2024

Chicago's annual PrideFest took over the Lakeview area and massive crowds enjoyed music by JoJo Siwa, Natasha Bedingfield and Amber Riley. EDGE was there -...

by Jerry Nunn | Jun 24

EDGE Now: Can't Miss International Queer Festivals
EDGE Now: Can't Miss International Queer Festivals

Jun 21
Folsom Street East :: June 16, 2024
Folsom Street East :: June 16, 2024

by Wilsonmodels | Jun 18

Dreamland @ Musica NYC :: June 15, 2024
Dreamland @ Musica NYC :: June 15, 2024

by Wilsonmodels | Jun 18

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