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Pride Bear Blast @ Brass Monkey NYC :: June 26, 2022
Robert Valin's Bear Blast was the absolutely perfect way to end Pride Week in NYC. DJ's Chauncey and Jonny Mack's happy beats kept the furry crowd dancing well into the night.
'Cheer Live' Star James Thomas — Living His Truth with Plenty of Back-Flips
Cheerleading is having a moment thanks to Monica Aldama's Netflix docuseries "Cheer" Now the show is coming to a venue near you. EDGE spoke to cast member James Thomas about living his truth while doing backflips.
Denver Zoo's Same-Sex Love Birds Break Up
It's bad news for Pride month: Freddie Mercury and Lance Bass have broken up. Not THE Freddie Mercury and Lance Bass, of course, but their flamingo namesakes at the Denver Zoo.
Rainbow Road Trip: The Ultimate Green Mountain Adventure
Few destinations throughout the United States have been as progressive, welcoming and humble about their LGBTQ+ heritage and presence as the picturesque state of Vermont. Well... pack a weekender; it's time to head to the Green Mountain State.
Honoring Our Past — While Fortifying Our Future
Last week, history was made with the groundbreaking of the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center in New York City. Dr. William Kapfer, who participated in the event, writes about its importance.
Queerness is Different in 2022, Says 'QAF' Producer and Writer Jaclyn Moore
At first, writer/producer Jaclyn Moore didn't want to be part the "QAF" reboot; then the trans activist read the script. Read on to find out she signed on.
Norway: Pride Attack Suspect Still Won't Talk to Police
A man held over a suspected Islamist deadly weekend shooting ahead of an LGBTQ festival in Oslo is still refusing to talk to police, making it hard to establish whether he had any accomplices, Norwegian authorities said Wednesday.
Review: 'Out Of Sight' Deserves 'Classic' Status
The two leads that give the work its true sparkle, with Clooney proving his movie star magnetism and Lopez his equal. Both are seductive and savvy.
Out 'Mean Girls' Actor Daniel Franzese Opens Up about Enduring Conversion Therapy
"Mean Girls" star Daniel Franzese opened up about enduring conversion therapy in a fruitless bid to turn himself straight.
New Game-Changing Technologies Influencing the Online Casino World
Playing online casino games is now more enjoyable than ever, thanks to many wonderful developments and high-tech solutions.
Olympic Swimming Champ Dan Jervis Comes Out, Looks Forward to Being Role Model
Welsh Olympic swimming champ Dan Jervis has come out as gay, recounting that, "For so long, I hated who I was" — but now he's found self-acceptance and happiness in himself.
Anti-Black, Gay, Asian Bias Fuel California Hate Crime Surge
Hate crimes driven by homophobia and racism resulted in a 33% surge in reported incidents in California last year.
DeBose, Kotsur, Eilish Among 397 Invited to Film Academy
Recent Oscar winners Ariana DeBose, Troy Kotsur and Billie Eilish are among the 397 individuals who have been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Much Ado About Queering Shakespeare: Megan Sandberg-Zakian on this Summer's Free Play on Boston Common
CSC's Free Shakespeare on the Common carries a fun queer twist, with the famous lovers of "Much Ado About Nothing" reimagined as two women. Director Megan Sandberg-Zakian tells EDGE all about it.
China's Baidu Races Waymo, GM to Develop Self-Driving Cars
Baidu is China's highest-profile competitor in a multibillion-dollar race with rival autonomous vehicle developers including Alphabet Inc.'s Waymo and General Motors Co.'s Cruise.
FDA Advisers Recommend Updating COVID Booster Shots for Fall
At least some U.S. adults may get updated COVID-19 shots this fall, as government advisers voted Tuesday that it's time to tweak booster doses to better match the most recent virus variants.
Woody Allen Mulls End of Career, Talks with Alec Baldwin
Woody Allen told Alec Baldwin during a live interview Tuesday on Instagram that he is mulling ending his movie-making career, saying directing has lost its luster.