Saturday, May 18, 2024

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Saturday, May 18, 2024

Chasing Amy: How Marisa Abela Became Amy Winehouse for 'Back to Black'

Chasing Amy: How Marisa Abela Became Amy Winehouse for 'Back to Black'

There's no point asking Marisa Abela to sing Amy Winehouse songs at karaoke. Her friends have already tried and failed. But you can see her sing – and become – Winehouse in the new film "Back to Black," which opens in the U.S. on Friday.

by Hilary Fox | 5 hours ago

News

Iconic Florida Bridge Won't Display Pride Colors This Summer
Iconic Florida Bridge Won't Display Pride Colors This Summer

A single Florida county commissioner appeared to end several years of Pride colors lighting up the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, which spans the Tampa Bay to connect...

by Kilian Melloy | May 17

He Feared Coming Out. Now this Pastor Wants to Help Black Churches Become as Welcoming as his Own
He Feared Coming Out. Now this Pastor Wants to Help Black Churches Become as Welcoming as his Own

After coming out as gay to his congregation in 2015, Rev. Brandon Thomas Crowley has now written a book called "Queering the Black Church." He hopes it can...

by Darren Sands | May 17

Culture

Thirst Trap of the Day: Luke Evans Wants You to Wear his Swimsuit
Thirst Trap of the Day: Luke Evans Wants You to Wear his Swimsuit

Out actor Luke Evans, his partner architect Fran Tomas and stylist Christopher Brown have joined forces to start a new menswear line called BDXY. And who better...

May 17

SpeakEasy Stage Company Announces 24/25 Season
SpeakEasy Stage Company Announces 24/25 Season

SpeakEasy Stage Company announces their 24/25 season with five plays and musicals, including a number of Boston premieres.

May 17

Pride

In Progressive Argentina, the LGBTQ+ Community Says President Milei Has Turned Back the Clock
In Progressive Argentina, the LGBTQ+ Community Says President Milei Has Turned Back the Clock

When Luana Salva got her first formal job after years of prostitution, she was ecstatic. Yet just months after Salva got her first paycheck, right-wing...

by Débora Rey | May 12

Target to Reduce Number of Stores Carrying Pride-Themed Merchandise after Last Year's Backlash
Target to Reduce Number of Stores Carrying Pride-Themed Merchandise after Last Year's Backlash

Target confirmed that it won't be carrying its LGBTQ+ merchandise for Pride month in June in some stores after the discount retailer received backlash last year...

by Anne D'Innocenzio | May 10

Media

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

GLAAD Media Awards NYC :: May 11, 2024
GLAAD Media Awards NYC :: May 11, 2024

The 35th annual GLAAD Media Awards honored members of the media for fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of queer people. EDGE was there! Check out the...

by Gustavo Monroy | May 13

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