Wednesday, May 29, 2024

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Cannes Crowns Trans Actor Karla Sofia Gascon Best Actress for First Time: 'Change, You Bas****s'

Cannes Crowns Trans Actor Karla Sofia Gascon Best Actress for First Time: 'Change, You Bas****s'

Congratulations are in order for actor Karla Sofia Gascon, who was presented with the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday and made history as the first transgender woman to receive the distinction.

by Emell Adolphus | May 28

News

Reports: Pope Francis Dropped Anti-Gay Slur in Closed-Door Meeting
Reports: Pope Francis Dropped Anti-Gay Slur in Closed-Door Meeting

Pope Francis made headlines in 2013 when he famously asked, "Who am I to judge?" about gay clerics. Fast forward to last week when, reports say, the pope...

by Kilian Melloy | May 28

Profile of an IVF Provider: Dr. Heather Hoff
Profile of an IVF Provider: Dr. Heather Hoff

Dr. Heather Hoff's understanding and empathy extends to the IVF parenting journey, as she and her wife share two children that assisted reproductive technology...

by Kilian Melloy | May 27

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Culture

Is Queer Nightlife Dying? No, Says Queer Author in New Book. Just Evolving
Is Queer Nightlife Dying? No, Says Queer Author in New Book. Just Evolving

Gay bars are closing at a rapid clip and queer nightlife is on the verge of guttering out. Or is it?

by Kilian Melloy | May 28

Review: Wilbury Theatre Group Caps the Season with Tender, Powerful 'Once'
Review: Wilbury Theatre Group Caps the Season with Tender, Powerful 'Once'

Wilbury Theatre Group finishes their season with the deeply moving and beautiful production of the Tony Award-winning musical "Once." This is a show that should...

by Joe Siegel | May 28

Pride

Frameline Announces Full Lineup For The 48th San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival (Frameline48)
Frameline Announces Full Lineup For The 48th San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival (Frameline48)

Frameline48 will run June 19-29 in theaters across the San Francisco Bay Area, and remains California's largest film festival and the largest LGBTQ+ film...

May 22

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

Media

On The EDGE: Dustin Patrick
On The EDGE: Dustin Patrick

In the vibrant heart of Kansas City, a shining star has been captivating audiences. Dustin Patrick, the singer-songwriter-producer-performer extraordinaire, has...

May 21

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

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