Tuesday, May 13, 2025

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Tuesday, May 13, 2025

The Eurovision Song Contest is Back. Here's How and Who to Watch

The Eurovision party is officially underway: a week of power pop, outrageous outfits – and, inevitably, protests – that culminates in the final of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday night.

by Jill Lawless | May 12

News

New Met Gala Exhibit 'Superfine' Gives Voice to Emerging Black Designers

The Met's "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" is the first Costume Institute exhibit to focus exclusively on Black designers, and the first in more than 20 years...

by Jocelyn Noveck and Gary Gerard Hamilton | May 11

Pentagon Targets Books on Identity, History, and Self-Expression in Military Libraries

The Pentagon has ordered all military leaders and commands to pull and review all of their library books that address diversity, anti-racism or gender issues by...

by Lolita C. Baldor | May 11

Culture

Review: 'You On The Moors Now' a Fast-Paced, Well-Staged War of the Sexes

"You On The Moors Now" has a unique premise: The female protagonists from four classic pieces of literature reject their suitors and take off on a quest of...

by Joe Siegel | May 12

Benji Rivera's Sexy New Photography Uniform

Broadway performer and photographer Benji Rivera's sexy new photography uniform is certainly going to help him get a lot more clients.

by Andrea Marks Joseph | May 12

Pride

Salt Lake City and Boise Make Pride Flags Official City Emblems, Skirting Flag Ban Laws

The Democratic controlled cities of Salt Lake City and Boise adopted new city flags this week showing support for LGBTQ+ people in defiance of their states'...

by Hannah Schoenbaum and Rebecca Boone | May 7

International Imperial Court and National LGBTQ Task Force To Induct Trans Icons Into The Stonewall "Wall Of Honor"

As the transgender community faces relentless attacks and erasure, all those added this year are transgender advocates and trailblazers.

May 5

Media

Lucille Lortel Awards @ NYU Skirball Center :: May 4, 2025

Broadway's edgy little sibling had its moment! The Lucille Lortel Awards lit up NYU Skirball with glam, grit, and a whole lotta talent.

by Wilsonmodels | May 6

EDGE Now: Gays, Giggles, and Good Vibes

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, babes–and we've got just the serotonin boost you need! From punchlines to powerful vibes, these queer comedians are here...

May 6

EDGE RECOMMENDS

EDGE Now: Loud, Proud, and Styled To Perfection

Spring is sprung, darling–and so are these LEWKS! We're serving up some of the fiercest queer fashion influencers to help you slay your seasonal style.