Tuesday, Oct 8, 2024

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Tuesday, Oct 8, 2024

News

Supreme Court Taking the Bench with Ghost Guns, a Capital Case and Transgender Rights on the Docket
Supreme Court Taking the Bench with Ghost Guns, a Capital Case and Transgender Rights on the Docket

The Supreme Court is taking the bench again on Monday, ready to hear cases on ghost guns, a death sentence and transgender rights.

by Lindsay Whitehurst | Oct 7

Are LGBTQ+ Jews Welcome in Orthodox Communities? This is How they are Building Spaces of their Own
Are LGBTQ+ Jews Welcome in Orthodox Communities? This is How they are Building Spaces of their Own

Dozens of LGBTQ+ Jews have struggled to find support and acceptance within their Orthodox communities. Most were raised with little knowledge of what being gay...

by María Teresa Hernández | Oct 6

Culture

Cissy Houston, a Grammy-winning Gospel Singer and Whitney Houston's Mother, Dies at 91
Cissy Houston, a Grammy-winning Gospel Singer and Whitney Houston's Mother, Dies at 91

Cissy Houston, a two-time Grammy-winning soul and gospel artist who knew triumph and heartbreak as the mother of Whitney Houston, has died. She was 91.

by Jonathan Landrum Jr. and Hillel Italie | Today

What's New, Telly Leung? Starring in Musicalized 'My Best Friend's Wedding' in Ogunquit
What's New, Telly Leung? Starring in Musicalized 'My Best Friend's Wedding' in Ogunquit

Actor/singer Telly Leung gets to walk in Rupert Everett's footsteps in the musicalized version of "My Best Friend's Wedding," where he plays the queer bff who...

by Steve Duffy | Oct 7

Pride

Jai Rodriguez To Emcee National LGBTQ Task Force Gala Honoring Karamo
Jai Rodriguez To Emcee National LGBTQ Task Force Gala Honoring Karamo

Today, the National LGBTQ Task Force announced Jai Rodriguez will emcee its National Gala. The event will honor LGBTQ activist and Emmy-winning Queer Eye star...

Oct 6

Stephen Fry Reveals He Was Called 'Celibate Stephen' as Teenager
Stephen Fry Reveals He Was Called 'Celibate Stephen' as Teenager

Actor Stephen Fry, 67, came out in the '80s, but he said his road to feeling comfortable accepting himself has been long and hard-won.

by Emell Adolphus | Oct 5

Media

The Castro Street Fair :: October 6, 2024
The Castro Street Fair :: October 6, 2024

The crowds came out to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Castro Street Fair, enjoying plenty of entertainment, shopping Gayborhood businesses, supporting...

by Darryl Pelletier | Oct 7

Brut Tea Dance NYC :: September 22, 2024
Brut Tea Dance NYC :: September 22, 2024

Dan Darlington and guest DJ Abel had us dancing to their amazing beats while cruising the Hudson River. It was another Brut tea dance and the best way to say...

by Gustavo Monroy | Sep 26

EDGE RECOMMENDS

On The EDGE: Meredith Barry

Meredith Barry has been making waves both on and off the screen. Known for "Drink Masters" on Netflix, Meredith showcases her passion for creating unique experiences that go beyond the ordinary cocktail. Join the conversation "On The EDGE."