LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Wednesday, Nov 19, 2025
John Whaite Opens Up: Unmasking Steroids, Body Image, and Queer Resilience
When beloved TV chef and 'Strictly Come Dancing' finalist John Whaite revealed his five-year battle with steroid addiction, he sparked an urgent conversation about queer bodies, masculinity, and the price of perfection.
News
Meta Prevails in Historic FTC Antitrust Case, Won't Have to Break Off Whatsapp, Instagram
Meta has prevailed over an existential challenge to its business that could have forced the tech giant to spin off Instagram and WhatsApp after a judge ruled...
Booking.com Wins Praise for LGBTQ+ Travel Inclusion Amid Sector Backlash
Booking.com has garnered positive attention for its sustained commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion in travel, bucking a wider trend of industry pullbacks and...
Culture
Hemlocke Springs Is Queering Pop’s Future—With Chappell Roan’s Stamp & Her Own Sonic Magic
Alt-pop phenomenon Hemlocke Springs, fresh off viral success and opening slots for Chappell Roan and Conan Gray, is gearing up for her debut album, “the apple...
Brunette Leo Has Pure Thirst and We’re Drinking Him Up
We can confirm that Leo isn’t an AI generated boyfriend. You know the one that keeps showing up in your social media algorithm promising to live your forever.
Pride
Kazakhstan’s Parliament Advances Ban on “LGBT Propaganda,” Drawing International Concern
Kazakhstan’s lower house of parliament has passed sweeping amendments to multiple laws prohibiting so-called “LGBT propaganda,” echoing similar legislation in...
NBA Pride Nights Expand in 2026 Season, But Nine Teams Remain Uncommitted
As the 2026 NBA season unfolds, 21 teams have confirmed their commitment to hosting Pride Nights, celebrating LGBTQ+ inclusion and visibility. However, nine...
Media
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...
Undressed To Kill @ Gym U NYC :: October 31, 2025
Susanne Bartsch and David Barton turned Gym U into a full-on haunted haus of hedonism for Undressed To Kill–where costumes were optional, glamour was mandatory,...
EDGE RECOMMENDS
EDGE Now: Redefining Bi-Visibility Through Courage & Artistry
Three bold icons—Maren Morris, Alan Cumming, and Anna Paquin—remind us that bisexuality is real, resilient, and worthy of celebration.
