Wednesday, Jan 7, 2026

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Wednesday, Jan 7, 2026

Donegal's Wild Coast Emerges As a Fresh Alternative to Dublin

More than 770,000 foreign visitors traveled to Ireland in August 2025. Crowded crosswalks, chaotic Temple Bar crowds and packed museums still define a first trip to Dublin. But for a growing number of travelers, Ireland's capital is no longer the main draw.

by Jessica Hamel | 3 hours ago

News

Semyon Bychkov to Succeed Gustavo Dudamel As Paris Opera Music Director

Semyon Bychkov will succeed Gustavo Dudamel as music director of the Paris Opera starting in August 2028

by Ronald Blum | 2 hours ago

Ready for a Trip to the 'Park? Snowboarding Set for Its Spotlight at the Winter Olympics

Snowboarding's roots trace back to Christmas Day 1965 when Sherman Poppen created the "snurfer" by strapping two skis together

by Eddie Pells | 2 hours ago

Culture

Sydney Sweeney Box-Office Hit 'The Housemaid' to Get a Sequel

After just two and half weeks of release, the Sydney Sweeney box-office hit “The Housemaid” is getting a sequel

by The Associated Press | 2 hours ago

Viral Video Captures Harassment of Gay Creator in Men's Bathroom on New Year's Eve

Digital creator Zachary Willmore, a 22-year-old gay man known for his advocacy on HIV visibility, faced verbal harassment in a men's bathroom on New Year's Eve...

Jan 6

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Pride

Australia's 2026 Census to Count LGBTQIA+ Identities for First Time After Policy Reversal

Australia's 2026 national census will include voluntary questions on sexual orientation and gender identity for people aged 16 and over, marking a historic...

Jan 6

Chick-Fil-A Utah Franchise Sparks Conservative Backlash with Same-Sex Wedding Congratulations

A Chick-fil-A location in Orem, Utah, publicly celebrated a same-sex couple's marriage on Facebook, drawing sharp criticism from conservative Christian groups....

Jan 6

Media

EDGE Now: The Queer Entertainers Who Owned 2025

From viral pop chaos to historic wins, these queer stars didn’t just shine in 2025 — they ran it.

Dec 26, 2025

Toy Drive @ Gym U NYC :: December 17, 2025

Toys, tinsel, and total icon behavior. Susanne Bartsch & David Barton turned Gym U into a glittering holiday fantasy for their annual Toy Drive–hosted by...

by Wilsonmodels | Dec 18, 2025

EDGE RECOMMENDS

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 the fight for equality.