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New York City Pride Announces Grand Marshals for 2024 March

New York City Pride Announces Grand Marshals for 2024 March

PRIDE | May 3

Joining the ranks of honor this year are DaShawn Usher, Miss Major, Raquel Willis, Michelle Visage, Eshe Ukwell, and Baddie Brooks.

It's Only Spring, but Antoni Porowski is Hot for the Summer

It's Only Spring, but Antoni Porowski is Hot for the Summer

CULTURE | By Kilian Melloy | May 3

It's barely May, but Antoni Porowski is showing off what sure looks to be an August body. The "Queer Eye" gourmet is single, 40, and in his prime, as a thirsty bunch of new photos on Instagram show.

British Gay Man's Family Says He was Targeted, Abused by Anti-Gay Qatari Law Enforcement

British Gay Man's Family Says He was Targeted, Abused by Anti-Gay Qatari Law Enforcement

NEWS | By Kilian Melloy | May 3

A gay British-Mexican man was placed under arrest and accused of drug possession by Qatari police when he showed up for a Grindr date — a situation his family says shows he was targeted and framed.

'Heartstopper' Star Kit Connor Shows Off New Buzzed Haircut

'Heartstopper' Star Kit Connor Shows Off New Buzzed Haircut

CULTURE | By Kilian Melloy | May 3

"Heartstopper" star Kit Connor has a buzzy new look after getting his locks shorn super-short.

EDGE Interview: Nava Mau Learned Something New About Herself While Filming Netflix's Hit 'Baby Reindeer'

EDGE Interview: Nava Mau Learned Something New About Herself While Filming Netflix's Hit 'Baby Reindeer'

CULTURE | By Timothy Rawles | May 3

EDGE talks with trans actress Nava Mau, one of the stars of the Netflix hit "Baby Reindeer."

'All of Us Strangers' Director Andrew Haigh to Helm New Leonardo da Vinci Film

'All of Us Strangers' Director Andrew Haigh to Helm New Leonardo da Vinci Film

CULTURE | By Emell Adolphus | May 3

A new flick focused on the life and discoveries of Leonardo da Vinci has found its director in out filmmaker Andrew Haigh, who recently gifted us with "All of Us Strangers."

Watch: Troye Sivan and Charli XCX Talk Tour, Raves, Kitchen Meet Cutes

Watch: Troye Sivan and Charli XCX Talk Tour, Raves, Kitchen Meet Cutes

CULTURE | By Emell Adolphus | May 3

Queer queens Charlie XCX and Troye Sivan certainly know what their LGBTQ+ fan base wants, and now they are set to give them the goods when they kick off their joint "Sweat" arena tour.

Where is the Cast of 'Trick' 24 Years Later?

Where is the Cast of 'Trick' 24 Years Later?

CULTURE | By Timothy Rawles | May 3

It has been 24 years later since "Trick" was released. Jim Fall's gay comedy followed the unlikely relationship between an aspiring Broadway composer and a go-go boy. And with talk (not true) of a sequel in the can, EDGE looks back at this endearing film.

Arkansas Governor Says State Won't Comply with New Federal Rules on Treatment of Trans Students

Arkansas Governor Says State Won't Comply with New Federal Rules on Treatment of Trans Students

NEWS | By Andrew DeMillo | May 3

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders declared that the state won't comply with a federal regulation that seeks to protect the rights of transgender students in the nation's schools, joining other Republican-led states that are defying the new rules.

Texas School Board Accepts Separation Agreement with Superintendent over Trans Student Banned from Musical

Texas School Board Accepts Separation Agreement with Superintendent over Trans Student Banned from Musical

NEWS | May 3

A school board in Texas has accepted a voluntary separation agreement with its superintendent who was suspended after removing a transgender student from a role in the musical "Oklahoma!"

News

South Carolina Senate Approves Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Minors

South Carolina Senate Approves Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Minors

NEWS | By Jeffrey Collins | May 3

The South Carolina Senate on Thursday approved a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors after supporters defeated efforts to only ban treatments that would be considered irreversible.

Culture

Britney Spears and Sam Asghari are Officially Divorced and Single

Britney Spears and Sam Asghari are Officially Divorced and Single

CULTURE | By Andrew Dalton | May 3

Britney Spears and Sam Asghari are officially divorced and single. The dissolution of the couple's marriage was finalized Friday by a Los Angeles County judge, nearly two years after the two were married.

Nightlife

GLSEN Respect Awards @ Gotham Hall NYC :: April 29, 2024

GLSEN Respect Awards @ Gotham Hall NYC :: April 29, 2024

MEDIA | Apr 30

The GLSEN Respect Awards were held at Gotham Hall and hosted by the fabulous Peppermint. Award recipients included Marcia Gay Harden, Republic Records, Sophia T. and Brad Baumoel. EDGE was there - check out the pics!